CONSERVATION TRUST FOR NORTH CAROLINA

EIN: 581552188 501(c)(3) Environment

RALEIGH, NC

Total Revenue
$3,134,175
Total Expenses
$2,267,747
Total Assets
$14,403,131
Net Assets
$13,776,681
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Cynthia Satterfield
Phone
9198284199
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CONSERVATION TRUST FOR NORTH CAROLINA, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $866K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

CTNC CONSERVES LAND IN WAYS THAT INSPIRE AND ENABLE PEOPLE TO BUILD RESILIENT, JUST COMMUNITIES. WE CARRY OUT OUR MISSION IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS AND THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. OUR GOAL IS TO LESSEN THE IMPACTS OF A CHANGING CLIMATE AND ENSURE CONSERVATION BENEFITS EVERYONE BY BEING MORE INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE. CTNC'S MISSION GROWS OUT OF OUR EXPERTISE IN LAND CONSERVATION, OUR SKILL IN BRINGING NEW PEOPLE TO CONSERVATION, AND OUR EXPANDING NETWORK OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES. BROUGHT TOGETHER, THESE CAPABILITIES DIRECT US NOW TO CONSERVE LAND IN WAYS THAT INSPIRE AND ENABLE PEOPLE TO BUILD RESILIENT, JUST COMMUNITIES. THE COMPLEX CHALLENGES FACING CONSERVATION IN NORTH CAROLINA REQUIRE CHANGES TO THE WAYS WE HAVE TRADITIONALLY WORKED. CARING FOR AND PROTECTING THE NATURAL HERITAGE OF OUR STATE REMAINS A CORE FUNCTION OF CTNC. WE WILL CONTINUE AND BUILD ON OUR LAND PROTECTION EFFORTS FOR WILDLIFE, SCENIC VISTAS, AND ECOLOGICAL HEALTH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $155,966

Building Resilience through Direct Land Conservation: The Organization builds climate resilience through high-impact direct land conservation, primarily focused along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The...

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Building Resilience through Direct Land Conservation: The Organization builds climate resilience through high-impact direct land conservation, primarily focused along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Organization has conserved nearly 38,000 acres of land, resulting in cleaner water, natural stormwater maintenance, carbon storage, wildlife habitat preservation, and protected views that ensure the local economies thrive. Land protection priorities are informed by computer analysis of conservation values and climate science, including: water quality, wildlife habitat, parkway visibility, development threat, and resilience to climate change impacts. The Organization undertakes landowner outreach to acquire land and conservation easements on high-priority land, stewards protected lands, and monitors easements. It also partners with other regional land conservation organizations and provides loans and grants to increase their capacity and impacts.

Program 2
Expenses: $656,585 Revenue: $6,202

Building Resilience through Community-Led Partnerships: The Organization uses climate science data to partner with local communities who request help in responding to the impacts of climate change...

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Building Resilience through Community-Led Partnerships: The Organization uses climate science data to partner with local communities who request help in responding to the impacts of climate change. The Organization's equity-based approach began with building flood resilience in Princeville, NC, which experienced devastating flooding because of increasingly severe and frequent storms, including Hurricanes Floyd and Matthew. Through their partnership, Princeville became a model for how community-led conservation solutions can mitigate future risk. Installation of stormwater management solutions -- like rain gardens, community gardens, and additional tree coverage in flood prone areas -- resulted in 30,000 gallons of stormwater being redirected to ecologically beneficial uses. The Organization is sharing this model to increase climate resiliency statewide.

Program 3
Expenses: $823,368

Building Resilience through Activating Local Capacity: With a dual focus on increasing local community capacity and enhancing the diversity of people connected to conservation, the Organization...

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Building Resilience through Activating Local Capacity: With a dual focus on increasing local community capacity and enhancing the diversity of people connected to conservation, the Organization created a statewide Resilience Service Network. Using data-driven GIS maps to identify communities in greatest need, the Organization coordinates the placement of AmeriCorps service members to help implement community-led plans that address climate-related challenges. The Organization hires and trains AmeriCorps members and assists local supervisors so as to best leverage the skills of members in building local community resilience.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,790,154
Program Service Revenue $6,202
Investment Income $329,499
Other Revenue $8,320
TOTAL REVENUE $3,134,175

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $89,530
Salaries & Benefits $863,736
Fundraising Expenses $180,864
Program Expenses $1,635,919
Other Expenses $1,314,481
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,267,747

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,134,175 $3,661,216 -0.1%
Expenses $2,267,747 $3,275,389 -0.3%
Net Income $866,428 $385,827 +1.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
12
Volunteers
13

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
$258,086
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Bill Leslie President 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joseph Vrabel Vice President 4.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dodd Haynes Treasurer 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathy Hamilton Stamper Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mozine Lowe Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Noor Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ebony Perkins Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julia Truelove Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Stanback Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charlie McGoogan Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Guidi Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Zavaleta Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Payne Director of Finance & Admi 40.00
Officer
$101,790 $5,760 $107,550
Cynthia Satterfield Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$138,480 $12,056 $150,536
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 $3,134,175 $2,267,747 $14,403,131 $866,428
2024 $3,661,216 $3,275,389 $12,833,355 $385,827
2023 $3,276,363 $2,917,258 $13,569,785 $359,105
2022 $3,423,322 $4,502,057 $11,226,846 $-1,078,735
2021 $2,738,430 $3,075,093 $13,643,604 $-336,663
2020 $4,918,357 $3,622,311 $13,870,365 $1,296,046
2019 $8,145,390 $8,301,010 $12,343,114 $-155,620
2018 $6,808,453 $6,175,951 $12,994,942 $632,502
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