SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY

EIN: 420716340 501(c)(3) Environment

ANKENY, IA

Total Revenue
$2,146,827
Total Expenses
$2,104,652
Total Assets
$2,435,268
Net Assets
$2,053,486
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1949
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
REX MARTIN
Phone
5152892331
Tax Period
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY, founded in 1949, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 59% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO FOSTER THE SCIENCE AND ART OF NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION. OUR WORK TARGETS CONSERVATION OF SOIL, WATER AND RELATED NATURAL RESOURCES ON WORKING LAND-THE LAND USED TO PRODUCE FOOD, FIBER, AND OTHER SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE PEOPLE EXPERIENCE IN RURAL AND URBAN COMMUNITIES. WE WORK TO DISCOVER, DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, AND CONSTANTLY IMPROVE WAYS TO USE LAND THAT SUSTAINS ITS PRODUCTIVE CAPACITY AND ENHANCES THE ENVIRONMENT AT THE SAME TIME.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,001,035

PUBLIC AFFAIRSTHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY OVERSEES AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS AND FUNDS OF THE SOCIETY AND PROVIDES LEADERSHIP TO...

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PUBLIC AFFAIRSTHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY OVERSEES AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS AND FUNDS OF THE SOCIETY AND PROVIDES LEADERSHIP TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS SOIL, WATER, AND RELATED NATURAL RESOURCE ISSUES. THEY REPRESENT REGIONAL AND AT LARGE INTERESTS OF THE SOCIETY AND ITS CHAPTERS, AND PROVIDE DIRECT POINTS OF CONTACT FOR MEMBERS AND CHAPTER OFFICERS TO COMMUNICATE THEIR INTERESTS TO THE SOCIETY.

Program 2
Expenses: $359,178 Revenue: $844,331

MEMBER SERVICES AND CONFERENCESTHE SOCIETY DEVELOPS AND DELIVERS SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAMS TO INFORM AND EDUCATE MEMBERS AND ENHANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY. IT HOSTS FORUMS THAT...

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MEMBER SERVICES AND CONFERENCESTHE SOCIETY DEVELOPS AND DELIVERS SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAMS TO INFORM AND EDUCATE MEMBERS AND ENHANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY. IT HOSTS FORUMS THAT PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE, DEVELOP AND IMPROVE TECHNICAL SKILLS, AND INTERACT WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND POLICY EXPERTS. THESE ACTIVITIES OCCUR AT SCALES RANGING FROM INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES TO SMALL FIELD LOCATION MEETINGS.

Program 3
Expenses: $239,281 Revenue: $194,213

PUBLICATIONSTHE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY PUBLISHES THE JOURNAL OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SIX TIMES PER YEAR. IT FEATURES PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS BY UNIVERSITY AND AGENCY...

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PUBLICATIONSTHE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY PUBLISHES THE JOURNAL OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SIX TIMES PER YEAR. IT FEATURES PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS BY UNIVERSITY AND AGENCY RESEARCH SCIENTISTS AND CONTRIBUTED ARTICLES ON CONSERVATION POLICY, PRACTICE AND OPINION RELATED TO THE FIELDS OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION. THE SOCIETY ALSO MAINTAINS A WEBSITE AND PUBLISHES MISSION RELATED BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,038,385
Program Service Revenue $1,038,544
Investment Income $60,561
Other Revenue $9,337
TOTAL REVENUE $2,146,827

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $640,463
Fundraising Expenses $163,427
Program Expenses $1,599,494
Other Expenses $1,464,189
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,104,652

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,146,827 $1,354,460 +0.6%
Expenses $2,104,652 $1,564,411 +0.3%
Net Income $42,175 $-209,951 -1.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
9
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$197,019
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
REBECCA POWER BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN GILINSKY BOARD VICE-CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA GUMBERT BOARD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER WOLF BOARD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS HARTLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON WELLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEONARD JORDAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY HATFIELD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH BERNS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLARE LINDAHL CEO 40.00
Officer
$178,516 $18,503 $197,019
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,146,827 $2,104,652 $2,435,268 $42,175
2023 $1,354,460 $1,564,411 $2,193,046 $-209,951
2022 $1,462,946 $1,292,320 $2,576,417 $170,626
2021 $1,451,646 $1,262,732 $2,599,585 $188,914
2020 $1,128,469 $1,163,878 $2,084,256 $-35,409
2019 $1,369,220 $1,334,050 $2,200,925 $35,170
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