Dutchess Land Conservancy Inc

Organization Overview

Dutchess Land Conservancy Inc is located in Millbrook, NY. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Dutchess Land Conservancy Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dutchess Land Conservancy Inc 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 12/2021, Dutchess Land Conservancy Inc generated $4.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE SCENIC, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES OF (CONTINUED) DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LAND CONSERVATION: IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION WORKED WITH NUMEROUS LANDOWNERS ON CONSERVATION EASEMENTS COVERING MORE THAN 3,000 ACRES, AND SEVERAL CONSERVATION PLANNING PROJECTS, DEVELOPING RESOURCE MAPS, RESPONDING TO INQUIRIES ABOUT CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, DOING RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF IMPORTANT RESOURCE LAND, AND VISITING PROPERTIES. IN 2021, EIGHT CONSERVATION EASEMENTS WERE FILED PROTECTING 840 ACRES WHICH BROUGHT THE ORGANIZATION'S TOTAL LAND PROTECTED TO APPROXIMATELY 44,500 ACRES. PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS - THE ORGANIZATION COMPLETED TWO PROJECTS IN 2021 AND CONTINUED ITS WORK WITH SEVERAL FARMERS ON PDR PROJECTS IN MANY DUTCHESS COUNTY TOWNS. MUNICIPAL CONSERVATION AREAS - THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S MUNICIPAL CONSERVATION AREA ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, A PROGRAM TO HELP TOWNS ACQUIRE IMPORTANT RESOURCE LAND FOR PASSIVE PUBLIC USE, THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN WORKING WITH THE TOWN OF DOVER TO PURCHASE THE SEVEN WELLS PROPERTY TO ADD TO THE DOVER STONE CHURCH PRESERVE.


STEWARDSHIP: THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOW PROTECTED 44,500 ACRES STEWARDING 429 EASEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION AERIALLY MONITORS ALL PROPERTIES ANNUALLY AND GROUND MONITORS ITS EASEMENTS ON A THREE TO FOUR YEAR ROTATIONAL BASIS. IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION AERIALLY MONITORED ALL CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND COMPLETED 152 ON A 3-TO-4-YEAR ROTATIONAL GROUND MONITORING SCHEDULE THROUGH STAFF. THE ORGANIZATION WORKED ON NUMEROUS STEWARDSHIP MATTERS FROM PRIOR APPROVAL REQUESTS AND LAND MANAGEMENT QUESTIONS TO RESOLVING EASEMENT ISSUES. IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION AGAIN REGISTERED FOR TERRAFIRMA, THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT DEFENSE INSURANCE PROGRAM TO ENHANCE ITS ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY ENFORCE ITS EASEMENTS. EACH YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES RESEARCH AND LAND MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE AND WORKS TO UPDATE OLD BASELINE DOCUMENTATION FILES. STAFF STRIVE TO KEEP UP TO DATE ON INTERNET SERVICES SUCH AS STEWARDSHIP MICROSOFT'S MAPSLIVE.COM, GOOGLE EARTH, AND BING, WHICH PROVIDE VERY USEFUL ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND ACTIVELY LOOKING INTO SATELLITE IMAGERY AS A MONITORING TOOL. THE ORGANIZATION'S STEWARDSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUE TO INCREASE EACH YEAR AS MORE AND MORE EASEMENTS ARE ACCEPTED. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO IMPROVE THE TRACKING OF EASEMENT PROTECTED PROPERTY SALES, COMMUNICATION WITH LANDOWNERS, AND MAINTAINING A "WATCH LIST" OF EASEMENT PROTECTED LAND ON THE MARKET TO CHECK FOR NEW OWNERSHIP. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE STAFF FILES CRITICAL EASEMENT RELATED DOCUMENTS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S ARCHIVAL STORAGE UNIT IN AN OFF-SITE FACILITY TO ENSURE THE LONG-TERM SAFETY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST VALUABLE DOCUMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONTINUED ITS COLLABORATION WITH COLUMBIA LAND CONSERVANCY (CLC) ON ITS FARMER LANDOWNER MATCH PROGRAM, THAT FACILITATES LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN LANDOWNERS SEEKING TO HAVE THEIR LAND FARMED, AND FARMERS SEEKING LAND, AS A WAY TO KEEP LAND OPEN.


EDUCATION: EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF REGULARLY TALK WITH MUNICIPALITIES, SCHOOL GROUPS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND PRIVATE LANDOWNERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF LAND PRESERVATION, SOUND PLANNING, QUALITY GROWTH THAT PROTECTS IMPORTANT RESOURCES, LAND STEWARDSHIP AND MANAGEMENT, AND WAYS TO KEEP FARMERS ON THE LAND. IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED AND PARTICIPATED IN 25 EDUCATION EVENTS, REACHING ALMOST 1650 PEOPLE. THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATED WITH THE DUTCHESS COUNTY CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, DC SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, THE CARY INSTITUTE OF ECOSYSTEM STUDIES, WETHERSFIELD ESTATE AND GARDEN, CT AUDUBON, MILLBROOK SCHOOL, AND OTHERS. STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS ALSO PARTICIPATED IN AND ATTENDED NUMEROUS VIRTUAL EVENTS EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS VIRTUALLY ATTENDED THE NATIONAL LAND TRUST RALLY (CONFERENCE), ATTENDED THE NEW YORK LAND TRUST SYMPOSIUM, NUMEROUS SEMINARS, CLASSES AND WEBINARS TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE, PARTICIPATED ON NUMEROUS COMMITTEES (STATE, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL) AND ATTENDED VARIOUS GATHERINGS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, LAND CONSERVATION, AND DLC'S WORK. DLC'S PRESIDENT CONTINUES TO SERVE ON THE LAND TRUST ALLIANCE NY ADVISORY BOARD.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rebecca Thornton
President
$180,250
Rebecca Seaman
Chairman
$0
Christopher L Mann
Vice Chairman
$0
Olivia Van Melle Kamp
Secretary
$0
Timothy Mayhew
Co-Vice Chairman
$0
Nancy N Hathaway
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$472,027
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,094,315
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,400,801
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $26,499
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,967,143
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $168,741
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $396,820
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$55,348
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,488,618

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 32 grants that Dutchess Land Conservancy Inc has recieved totaling $539,808.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Peter And Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$300,000
Robert K Johnson Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$41,000
Millbrook Tribute Garden Inc

Millbrook, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$35,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$24,275
Katherine Bontecou Memorial Charitable Tr

Ocean Isle Beach, NC

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$16,000
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc

Sheffield, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$15,100
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$10,776,207
Earnings$2,065,680
Net Contributions$1,139,994
Ending Balance$13,981,881

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