THE POTOMAC CONSERVANCY INC

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

H HEDRICK BELIN

Phone

3016081188

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

THE POTOMAC CONSERVANCY INC, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

POTOMAC CONSERVANCY SAFEGUARDS THE LAND AND WATERS OF THE POTOMAC RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES AND CONNECTS PEOPLE TO THIS NATIONAL TREASURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $722,365

COMMUNITY CONSERVATION: WE MOBILIZE THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS IN HANDS-ON RESTORATION EFFORTS TO RAISE AWARENESS, INSPIRE ACTION AND EMPOWER OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR...

COMMUNITY CONSERVATION: WE MOBILIZE THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS IN HANDS-ON RESTORATION EFFORTS TO RAISE AWARENESS, INSPIRE ACTION AND EMPOWER OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Program 2

Expenses: $628,207

LAND PROTECTION: WE WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS TO PROTECT FORESTED AND OPEN SPACE LANDS IN THE HEADWATERS REGIONS AND PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ENSURE OUR WORKING LANDS ARE BOTH PRODUCTIVE...

LAND PROTECTION: WE WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS TO PROTECT FORESTED AND OPEN SPACE LANDS IN THE HEADWATERS REGIONS AND PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ENSURE OUR WORKING LANDS ARE BOTH PRODUCTIVE AND RIVER-FRIENDLY.

Program 3

Expenses: $429,702

COMMUNICATIONS: WE LEAD GROWTH INITIATVES THROUGH ONLINE ENGAGEMENT, MARKETING AND BRAND DEVELOPMENT. CONSERVATION IMPACT OF THE POTOMAC RIVER IS COMMUNICATED TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH 'THE POTOMAC RIVER REPORT CARD', AN ANNUAL REPORT DETAILING THE POTOMAC RIVER'S HEALTH GRADE, 'RISING TO THE CHALLENGE', A LOCAL ENVIRONMENT SERIES PUBLICATION, AND THE CONSERVANCY'S ANNUAL REPORT WHICH CELEBRATES THE CONSERVANCY'S PROGRESS TO PREVENT POLLUTION, SAVE OUR REGION'S FORESTS AND BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES.

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Trantor Score

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,503,061

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $41,877

Other Revenue $-60,613

TOTAL REVENUE $2,484,325

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,529

Salaries & Benefits $2,003,869

Fundraising Expenses $224,537

Program Expenses $2,094,399

Other Expenses $805,226

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,870,024

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,484,325	$2,723,850	-0.1%
Expenses	$2,870,024	$2,558,887	+0.1%
Net Income	$-385,699	$164,963	-3.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

1461

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

$234,966

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOHN FROEMMING	BOARD CHAIR	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGIA NASSIKAS	VICE CHAIR	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BARKSDALE PENICK	TREASURER	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGIE SOSDIAN	SECRETARY	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AFFIE AMBROSE	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADAM BARNARD	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RODNEY BARTGIS	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LIZ BIRNBAUM	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AYEISHA BRINSON	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAMIL COOK	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM CULLEN	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF FRANCO	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA GRIFFEN	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN MORTON START 032025	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KURT NEWMAN	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETSY OTTO START 032025	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEVEREUX SOCAS	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHANIE FLACK	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEDRICK BELIN	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$207,346	$27,620	$234,966
KATIE BLACKMAN	VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS	40.00	Highest	$121,351	$4,016	$125,367
MELISSA DIEMAND	VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS	40.00	Highest	$121,838	$9,991	$131,829

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	$2,484,325	$2,870,024	$3,404,656	$-385,699
2024	$2,723,850	$2,558,887	$3,810,361	$164,963
2023	$2,836,611	$2,211,109	$3,689,946	$625,502
2022	$2,406,622	$1,747,165	$2,890,201	$659,457
2021	$3,377,955	$2,763,798	$2,434,845	$614,157
2020	$2,286,876	$1,618,809	$1,602,437	$668,067
2019	$1,486,819	$1,208,582	$878,161	$278,237
2018	$798,253	$1,501,048	$854,885	$-702,795