CONSERVATION COLLECTIVE

EIN: 830606873 501(c)(3) Environment

LECEISTER, NC

Total Revenue
$2,166
Total Expenses
$127,550
Total Assets
$1,166,231
Net Assets
$1,166,004
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
NM
Principal Officer
CATHERINE WATERBURY
Phone
7192873002
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CONSERVATION COLLECTIVE, founded in 2018, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $128K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 5789% operating deficit.

Mission

IMPROVING THE ENVIROMENT WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO ALLOW FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE ENJOYMENT BY RESIDENTS, VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $29,142

RENOVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPERTY 55 CLEARWATER CREEK, LEICESTER, NORTH CAROLINA FOR $265,000. THIS PROPERTY IS NESTLED WITHIN A VALLEY OUTSIDE OF ASHEVILLE, NC, AND CONTAINS A TINY HOME...

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RENOVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPERTY 55 CLEARWATER CREEK, LEICESTER, NORTH CAROLINA FOR $265,000. THIS PROPERTY IS NESTLED WITHIN A VALLEY OUTSIDE OF ASHEVILLE, NC, AND CONTAINS A TINY HOME WITH 11. 211 ACRES OF STEEP, FORESTED LAND. OUR TEAM SUCCESSFULLY CONVERTED THIS PROPERTY FROM A SHORT-TERM RENTAL INTO AN OFF-GRID COMMUNITY SPACE FOR AUTONOMOUS SYSTEM EDUCATION AND LOCAL GARDENING. WE PROVIDED GARDEN PLOTS TO THOSE WHO DON'T HAVE THE SPACE TO GROW THEMSELVES AND CREATED AN EXAMPLE OF A SIMPLIFIED LIFESTYLE THAT NURTURES ECO-FRIENDLY IDEALS. MAINLY CATERING TO THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, WE'VE CREATED A SAFE AND FREE SPACE FOR OUR CONMMUNITY TO COME TOGETHER AND ENJOY THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR HOBBY.

Program 2
Expenses: $30,039

RENOVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPERTY 903 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE, TAOS, NM FOR $350,000. THIS STRIKINGLY UNIQUE BUILDING IS ON THE MAIN DRAG OF TAOS, NM, AND WAS PREVIOUSLY A SECONDHAND STORE...

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RENOVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPERTY 903 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE, TAOS, NM FOR $350,000. THIS STRIKINGLY UNIQUE BUILDING IS ON THE MAIN DRAG OF TAOS, NM, AND WAS PREVIOUSLY A SECONDHAND STORE. THE INVENTORY OF THE STORE WAS INCLUDED IN THE SALE, SO OUR FIRST PROJECT WAS TO DONATE EVERYTHING TO OUR COMMUNITY. AS WE CLEANED AND RENOVATED, WE CONNECTED WITH LOCALS AND TOURISTS WITH THE HOPE OF SPREADING AWARENESS ABOUT OUR RURAL PROJECTS IN CARSON, NM. SIMILAR TO OUR OTHER PROPERTIES, THIS STRUCTURE INCLUDES A GREENHOUSE THAT ASSISTS WITH NATURAL CLIMATE CONTROL AND IS MADE FROM NATURAL AND FOUND MATERIALS INCLUDING ADOBE AND RECLAIMED WOOD. AS WE RENOVATED, WE HOSTED FREE WORKSHOPS THAT CENTERED AROUND RESTORING THE EXISTING STRUCTURE, USING SALVAGED MATERIALS, AND BUDGET FRIENDLY REPAIRS.

Program 3
Expenses: $28,462

SUPPORTING OUR ADOPTED ANIMALS. IN 2021, WE ADOPTED THREE TOMCATS AND ONE RESCUED FROM SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (ALLEN) AND THE OTHER TWO (RODWY AND RASY) FROM SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO. WE ALSO ADOPTED A...

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SUPPORTING OUR ADOPTED ANIMALS. IN 2021, WE ADOPTED THREE TOMCATS AND ONE RESCUED FROM SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (ALLEN) AND THE OTHER TWO (RODWY AND RASY) FROM SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO. WE ALSO ADOPTED A CATTLE DOG-TERRIER MIX (GROVER) FROM BEAR EARS NATIONAL MONUMENT IN UTAH. WE PROVIDED THESE ANIMALS WITH A SAFE HOME, FOOD, ENRIGHMENT, AND VETERINARY CARE. THEY HELPED US MAINTAIN PEST-FREE CONDITIONS AT VARIOUS PROPERTIES AND PROVIDE IMPROVED SECURITY AND COMFORT TO OUR ONGOING PROJECTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,037
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $129
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,166

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $34,948
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $87,643
Other Expenses $92,602
TOTAL EXPENSES $127,550

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,166 $-47,806 -1.0%
Expenses $127,550 $156,583 -0.2%
Net Income $-125,384 $-204,389 -0.4%
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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
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
2
Volunteers
75

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
2
$21,000
Total Directors
6
$30,667
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CATHERINE WATERBURY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00
Officer Director
$21,000 $0 $21,000
CATHERINE KATIE MILLER PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHAN SCHROERING BOARD MEMBER/PROJECT MANAGER 45.00
Director
$9,667 $0 $9,667
ANGELA WATERBURY BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA STETTLER BOARD MEMBER 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NINA BARGIORA BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,166 $127,550 $1,166,231 $-125,384
2022 $-47,806 $156,583 $1,292,317 $-204,389
2021 $1,049,071 $93,159 $1,497,637 $955,912
2021 $1,025,071 $91,801 $1,428,744 $933,270
2020 $46,305 $67,874 $539,865 $-21,569
2020 $54 $67,874 $493,614 $-67,820
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