LL FOUNDATION DBA LAND LEARNING FO… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

GEORGE LARRY POLLARD

Phone

8885732323

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LL FOUNDATION DBA LAND LEARNING FOUNDATION, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 31% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 69% operating deficit.

Mission

THE LL FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER STEWARDSHIP THROUGH OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE, YOUTH EDUCATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION. OUR GOAL IS TO TEACH THE NEXT GENERATION THROUGH OUTDOOR EDUCATION, NATURAL RESOURCE PRESERVATION AND FACILITATE APPRECIATION FOR THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,126,064 Revenue: $723,147

STREAMBANK AND WETLAND PROTECTION: ERODING AND EXPANDING STREAM CHANNELS CAN BE HIGHLY DESTRUCTIVE TO RIPARIAN LAND AND LANDOWNERS ARE INCREASINGLY FINDING TILLABLE SOIL BEING LOST TO STREAMBANK...

STREAMBANK AND WETLAND PROTECTION: ERODING AND EXPANDING STREAM CHANNELS CAN BE HIGHLY DESTRUCTIVE TO RIPARIAN LAND AND LANDOWNERS ARE INCREASINGLY FINDING TILLABLE SOIL BEING LOST TO STREAMBANK EROSION. THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH PARTNERS TO DEVELOP CUSTOM PLANS FOR RESTORING AND STABILIZING STREAMBANKS AND CONSERVING THE LAND INTO THE FUTURE. WETLAND ECOSYSTEMS ARE KEY COMPONENTS TO CLEAN WATER INITIATIVES, HELP REDUCE FLOODING ON RIPARIAN LAND, CREATE HABITAT FOR BENEFICIAL SPECIES INCLUDING INSECTIVORES AND PROVIDE SPORTING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION OFFERS CUSTOM WETLAND CONSERVATION PLANS FOR LARGE AND SMALL TRACTS AND SPECIALIZES IN HELPING LANDOWNERS WHO WANT TO PROTECT THEIR WETLAND. THE FOUNDATION HAS ASSISTED MANY DEVELOPERS AND LANDOWNERS WHO REQUIRE CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 404 PERMITS THAT ARE REQUIRED WHEN A PROJECT PRODUCES UNAVOIDABLE IMPACT ON WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES (STREAMS AND WETLANDS). THROUGH IN-LIEU-FEE ADVANCED CREDIT SALES, THE FOUNDATION ENSURES PROJECTS WILL MEET FEDERAL REGULATORY STANDARDS.

Program 2

Expenses: $20,333

PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM: THE FOUNDATION OFFERS FIELD EDUCATION EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH DESIGNED TO ENGAGE PARTICIPANTS IN CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO EDUCATES...

PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM: THE FOUNDATION OFFERS FIELD EDUCATION EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH DESIGNED TO ENGAGE PARTICIPANTS IN CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO EDUCATES YOUTH ON WATER QUALITY AND THE FUTURE VALUE OF LAND CONSERVATION, HOST FISHING EVENTS, TRASH CLEAN UPS, WATER QUALITY TESTING, TREE AND POLLINATOR PLOT PLANTING, AND CONSERVATION DAYS.

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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 $707,485

Program Service Revenue $723,147

Investment Income $40,680

Other Revenue $9,938

TOTAL REVENUE $1,481,250

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $224,427

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,146,397

Other Expenses $2,278,159

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,502,586

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,481,250	$2,158,051	-0.3%
Expenses	$2,502,586	$2,367,715	+0.1%
Net Income	$-1,021,336	$-209,664	+3.9%

Key Indicators

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

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Financial Health Indicators

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

$189,423

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CURTIS SCOTT MARTIN	EXEC DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$113,238	$0	$113,238
KATIE WEISEHAN	ASST EXEC DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$76,185	$0	$76,185
GEORGE LARRY POLLARD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT MILLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL RAMSEY	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER EGEMEYER	SEC/TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DOUG HELMERS	PRESIDENT	25.00	Officer	$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	$1,481,250	$2,502,586	$2,324,963	$-1,021,336
2023	$2,158,051	$2,367,715	$3,346,299	$-209,664
2022	$4,501,386	$1,891,423	$3,555,963	$2,609,963
2021	$2,090,334	$1,608,600	$2,819,800	$481,734
2020	$3,949,047	$1,612,595	$2,339,704	$2,336,452
2019	No data	$156	$13,659	No data

LL FOUNDATION DBA LAND LEARNING FOUNDATION