Land Conservation Assistance Network

Organization Overview

Land Conservation Assistance Network, operating under the name LandCAN, is located in Yarmouth, ME. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, LandCAN employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. LandCAN is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2020, LandCAN generated $631.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $875.5k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.8%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SUPPORT CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND PRIVATE SECTOR CONSERVATION INITIATIVES

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

LAND CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE NETWORK (LANDCAN) PRIMARILY DEVELOPS WEB-BASED PROJECTS TO SUPPORT PRIVATE LAND CONSERVATION EFFORTS. LANDCAN'S SUITE OF WEB-BASED TOOLS AND SERVICES BEGINS WITH THE LAND CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE NETWORK (LANDCAN), WWW.LANDCAN.ORG. LANDCAN IS AN ONLINE DIRECTORY OF CONSERVATION INFORMATION AND SERVICES. FROM FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO FORESTERS, LAWYERS, AND ESTATE PLANNERS TO ARTICLES FAMILIARIZING LANDOWNERS WITH CONSERVATION OPTIONS, USERS CAN SEARCH THE OVER 55,000 RESOURCES THAT COMPROMISE 80,000 LISTINGS, TEN STATE SITES, (AR, CA, CO, GA, ID, LA, ME, MI, TX & VA) AND THE NEWLY UPDATED HABITATCAN.ORG WEBSITE THAT A THIRD SPECIES WAS ADDED TO.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE LANDCAN DATABASE, UPDATED IN 2021 ENABLES RESOURCES TO BE SEARCHED BY COUNTY, ZIP CODE, STATE, OR BY A USER'S CHOSEN KEYWORDS. LANDCAN CONTINUES TO DEVELOP STATE SPECIFIC WEBSITES TO HONE IN ON INDIVIDUAL STATE CONSERVATION NEEDS. CREATED IN 2007, THE FIRST SITE IN THIS SERIES WAS THE MAINE LAND CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE NETWORK, WWW.MAINELANDCAN.ORG. THE WEBSITE PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE MENU OF CONSERVATION SERVICES FOR PRIVATE LANDOWNERS, AND SUPPORTS THOSE SUSTAINABLY MANAGING MAINE'S NATURAL RESOURCES AND OPEN SPACE, LIKE LOCAL FARMERS, FORESTERS, AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY RETAILERS. SINCE THEN, LANDCAN HAS DEVELOPED ADDITIONAL STATE SPECIFIC SITES FOR CALIFORNIA, MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA, IDAHO, COLORADO, GEORGIA, TEXAS AND OUR NEWLY LAUNCHED STATE SITE FOR VIRGINIA. OUR PLANS INCLUDE ADDING ADDITIONAL STATE SITES.ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION HAS CONTINUED TO MAKE PROGRESS ON ITS CONVERSATION COLLABORATION AGREEMENT, WHICH HAS BEEN FUNDED BY GRANTS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICES. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN WORKING TO BUILD TWO NEW STATE CONSERVATION SITES IN GEORGIA AND VIRGINIA, AS WELL AS ADDING THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY TO THE HABITAT CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE NETWORK. THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN UNDERWAY FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS AND IS ANTICIPATED TO BE COMPLETED BY THE 2ND QUARTER OF 2022.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $190,618
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$426,669
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$617,287
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $989
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $12,801
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $631,077

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Land Conservation Assistance Network has recieved totaling $297,026.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Charles Koch Institute

Arlington, VA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$200,000
Maine Community Foundation Inc

Ellsworth, ME

PURPOSE: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection

$30,000
George L Ohrstom Jr Foundation Inc

Harrison, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$25,000
The Bessemer Giving Fund

Woodbridge, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$20,000
Donors Trust Inc

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: for general operations

$15,000
The Tianaderrah Foundation C/O Robert L Gipson

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS

$5,000
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