BLUEGRASS LAND CONSERVANCY INC

EIN: 611293032 501(c)(3) Environment

LEXINGTON, KY

Total Revenue
$3,070,920
Total Expenses
$1,086,085
Total Assets
$5,916,202
Net Assets
$5,862,697
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
KY
Principal Officer
JESSIE HANCOCK
Phone
8592554552
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

BLUEGRASS LAND CONSERVANCY INC, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 201% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.0M, a strong 65% operating margin.

Mission

FOUNDED IN 1995, BLUEGRASS LAND CONSERVANCY IS A COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED, NONPROFIT, NATIONALLY ACCREDITED LAND TRUST WORKING TO PROTECT LAND IN THE BLUEGRASS REGION OF KENTUCKY THROUGH PERMANENT CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND RELATED PUBLIC PROGRAMS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,905,036
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $181,387
Other Revenue $-15,503
TOTAL REVENUE $3,070,920

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $783,101
Fundraising Expenses $95,918
Program Expenses $852,128
Other Expenses $302,984
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,086,085

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,070,920 $1,020,312 +2.0%
Expenses $1,086,085 $1,065,420 +0.0%
Net Income $1,984,835 $-45,108 -45.0%
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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
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
8
Volunteers
30

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
$147,252
Total Directors
21
$0
Key Employees
1
$165,952
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARGARET GRAVES CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HELEN ALEXANDER VICE-CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL POTAPOV TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL TURNER SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HANZLY ALBINA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT BOLAND BOARD MEMBER (FROM 12/23) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUTUS CLAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN JB DAVIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY DUNN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUKE FALLON BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PEEK GARLINGTON BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIBBY JONES BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL KEITH BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY LOWRY BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOYCE MARTIN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD MASSON BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILL MAYER BOARD MEMBER (FROM 08/23) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUSTIN MUSSELMAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE RAGAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN HANCOCK BOARD MEMBER (TO 10/23) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
WADDELL HANCOCK BOARD MEMBER (TO 10/23) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSIE HANCOCK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$132,600 $14,652 $147,252
ASHLEY GREATHOUSE COUNSEL & DIRECTOR OF CONS 40.00
Key Emp
$150,700 $15,252 $165,952
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 $3,070,920 $1,086,085 $5,916,202 $1,984,835
2023 $1,020,312 $1,065,420 $3,770,024 $-45,108
2022 $932,338 $861,323 $3,438,445 $71,015
2021 $961,276 $776,265 $3,752,784 $185,011
2020 $874,962 $791,240 $2,934,437 $83,722
2019 $870,799 $864,505 $2,904,787 $6,294
2018 $1,094,232 $834,043 $2,838,225 $260,189
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