Brewster Conservation Trust is located in Brewster, MA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brewster Conservation Trust 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 12/2022, Brewster Conservation Trust generated $466.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (19.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $362.5k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.1%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LAND CONSERVATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO HOLD REAL ESTATE FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES IN PREPETUITY
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Lamb Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Beth Finch Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Rosemary Van Antwerp Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Debra Johnson Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Donald Keeran Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Roger V O'day Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $85,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $225,202 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $22,500 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $310,202 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $140,593 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $3,000 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,863 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $466,081 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,861 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $232,059 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $6,292 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,978 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $511 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,092 |
| Insurance | $6,507 |
| All other expenses | $4,630 |
| Total functional expenses | $362,513 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,470,094 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,407 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $19,937,644 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,076,036 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $27,489,181 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,206 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,098,764 |
| Total liabilities | $1,108,970 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,010,848 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $19,369,363 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $27,489,181 |
Over the last fiscal year, Brewster Conservation Trust has awarded $270,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TOWN OF BREWSTER MA PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF CONSERVATION LAND | $220,000 |
COMPACT OF CAPE COD CONSERVATION TRUSTS PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF CONSERVATION LAND | $50,000 |