THE PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL

EIN: 540935569 501(c)(3) Environment

WARRENTON, VA

Total Revenue
$12,005,795
Total Expenses
$10,827,374
Total Assets
$11,635,606
Net Assets
$11,114,700
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
CHRISTOPHER G MILLER
Phone
5403472334
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL, founded in 1972, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $12.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 85% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $10.8M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

PROTECT AND RESTORE THE LANDS AND WATERS OF THE VIRGINIA PIEDMONT, WHILE BUILDING STRONGER, MORE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,228,982

CONSERVATION, STEWARDSHIP AND HABITAT: RESEARCH THE ECONOMICS OF RURAL LAND PRESERVATION, PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION ON LAND CONSERVATION OPTIONS AND ACQUIRE AND PRESERVE VITAL PROPERTY; PROVIDE...

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CONSERVATION, STEWARDSHIP AND HABITAT: RESEARCH THE ECONOMICS OF RURAL LAND PRESERVATION, PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION ON LAND CONSERVATION OPTIONS AND ACQUIRE AND PRESERVE VITAL PROPERTY; PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LANDOWNERS ON NATIVE HABITAT LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. PEC HAS HELPED LANDOWNERS PERMANENTLY PROTECT MORE THAN 599,100 ACRES OF RURAL OR NATURAL LAND. CONSERVATION EASEMENTS HELP ENSURE THAT THE VIRGINIA PIEDMONT IS ALWAYS CHARACTERIZED BY ITS OPEN SPACES, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURAL RESOURCES.

Program 2
Expenses: $855,793

COUNTY ISSUES: ANALYZE COUNTY PLANNING PROPOSALS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND DEVELOP SOUND CONSERVATION ALTERNATIVES.

Program 3
Expenses: $858,730

LAND USE AND POLICY: ANALYZE LOCAL, REGIONAL, STATE AND FEDERAL POLICIES THAT AFFECT VIRGINIA'S NORTHERN PIEDMONT AND PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $12,029,546
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $286
Other Revenue $-24,037
TOTAL REVENUE $12,005,795

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $109,911
Salaries & Benefits $4,650,973
Fundraising Expenses $956,868
Program Expenses $8,278,267
Other Expenses $6,066,490
TOTAL EXPENSES $10,827,374

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $12,005,795 $6,492,630 +0.8%
Expenses $10,827,374 $7,041,459 +0.5%
Net Income $1,178,421 $-548,829 -3.1%
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
40
Independent Members
40
Employees
63
Volunteers
994

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
6
$375,211
Total Directors
40
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JEAN PERIN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN BIRDSALL III DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAMILTON MOSES III DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURIE VOLK DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE COCKBURN VICE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA BOO INGRAM DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN WILEY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ALDRICH BOARD CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN GRANO DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATALIE PIEN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT BOB BERNARD DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT DOVE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SETH HEALD DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE DAHLLOF DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN GALLAGHER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE OHRSTROM II DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM HURLEY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL CARTER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BONNIE MATTINGLY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES COLLINS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHLOE SQUIRES DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER MCLEAN TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE GALE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELEANOR MORISON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE GRAYSON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIE RIDDER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE OVERSTREET DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES KLEEBLATT DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EUGENE GULLAND DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALTON KEEL DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRADLEY BONDI DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HELEN DUBOIS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK J OHRSTROM DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM JASKE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA SQUIRES DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGRETE STEVENS SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EUGENE TRIPLETT DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIMI ABEL SMITH DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROY DYE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGHAN PLATT DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH DIGIULIAN DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Officer
$91,930 $30,352 $122,282
CHRISTOPHER MILLER PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$225,732 $27,197 $252,929
JAMES S SCHWARTZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$123,600 $24,043 $147,643
LIESE DART SENIOR STRATEGY & ADVANCEMENT OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$115,120 $3,184 $118,304
NORA SEILHEIMER ADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$167,725 $31,137 $198,862
JOHN W MCCARTHY III SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR 40.00
Highest
$105,860 $23,187 $129,047
GERTRAUD HECHL MAJOR GIFTS 40.00
Highest
$107,864 $22,758 $130,622
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
2024 $12,005,795 $10,827,374 $11,635,606 $1,178,421
2023 $6,492,630 $7,041,459 $10,875,881 $-548,829
2022 $6,588,230 $6,870,397 $11,007,293 $-282,167
2021 $6,128,085 $5,784,714 $11,176,423 $343,371
2020 $5,764,304 $5,396,935 $11,069,631 $367,369
2019 $8,493,558 $5,308,899 $10,448,271 $3,184,659
2018 $6,203,775 $6,172,940 $9,238,918 $30,835
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