Natural Heritage Trust

Organization Overview

Natural Heritage Trust is located in Albany, NY. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (T90) the organization is classified as: Named Trusts N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Natural Heritage Trust employed 74 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Natural Heritage 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 03/2022, Natural Heritage Trust generated $23.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $15.4m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.1% 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.

Since 2018, Natural Heritage Trust has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $15,341,111. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE PURPOSE OF THE TRUST IS TO SERVE AS A FOCAL POINT FOR THE RECEIPT AND ADMINISTRATION OF GIFTS, GRANTS, DEVISES AND BEQUESTS OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TO FURTHER CONSERVATION, OUTDOOR RECREATION, HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND WATERFRONT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE TRUST ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY ACCEPTING DONATIONS, RAISING FUNDS, AND THROUGH COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS WITH ITS AGENCY PARTNERS: NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION (OPRHP), DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (DEC) AND THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE (DOS). THE TRUST ALSO PARTNERS WITH A NUMBER OF OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES, NOT-FOR-PROFITS AND FRIENDS GROUPS TO SECURE AND ADMINISTER FUNDING. THE TRUST IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING AND SUSTAINING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE MISSION COMPATIBLE GOALS AND PURPOSES.THE TRUST ENSURES THE SAFEKEEPING OF FUNDS HELD IN TRUST AND INVESTS FUNDS PRUDENTLY AND IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE UNDERLYING GIFT, GRANT, OR PROJECT AGREEMENT. PRIVATE FUNDING ENDOWED THROUGH THE TRUST HAS SUPPORTED A WIDE VARIETY OF CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, CAPITAL PROJECTS AND IMPROVEMENTS, ENVIRONMENTAL AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION, NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION THROUGHOUT THE STATE FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Moey Inc
Design Development
$324,500
Ldv Inc
Police Mobile Command Services
$200,485
Starr Whitehouse Landscape
Niagra Greenway Program Consulting Costs
$135,536
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$17,545,383
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$17,545,383
Total Program Service Revenue$5,100,557
Investment income $964,078
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $287,759
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$36,414
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $23,861,363

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Natural Heritage Trust has awarded $8,564,533 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NYS OPRHP

PURPOSE: REIMBURSEMENT FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

$7,784,710

GREENWAY CONSERVANCY FOR THE HUDSON VALLEY

PURPOSE: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

$498,045

PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK COMMISSION

PURPOSE: ANNUAL OPERATING DISTRIBUTION

$141,778

CAMP PUZZLE PEACE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Penfield, NY

PURPOSE: PROGRAMMING PARTNERSHIP

$140,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Natural Heritage Trust has recieved totaling $16,763,033.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation

Detroit, MI

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATE-OF-THE-ART WELCOME CENTER TO HIGHLIGHT THE HISTORIC AND NATURAL ASSETS WITHIN NIAGARA FALLS STATE PARK.

$6,000,000
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation

Detroit, MI

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATE-OF-THE-ART WELCOME CENTER TO HIGHLIGHT THE HISTORIC AND NATURAL ASSETS WITHIN NIAGARA FALLS STATE PARK.

$6,000,000
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation

Detroit, MI

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT IMPROVEMENTS TO THE GENESEE VALLEY GREENWAY AND THE SHORELINE TRAIL.

$3,100,000
Topfield Foundation Inc

Loudon, NH

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE

$500,000
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation

Detroit, MI

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT WESTERN NEW YORK GREENWAYS

$486,400
The@mark L Serventi Family Foundation

Perry, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS DONATION

$150,645
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$32,672,062
Earnings$385,573
Admin Expense$54,432
Net Contributions$2,342,869
Other Expense$1,016,463
Ending Balance$34,329,609

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Jader Trust 4
New York, NY
$157,383,970
Rockefeller Family Fund Inc
New York, NY
$43,772,368
Shapiro-Silverberg Foundation
New York, NY
$24,069,378
Hess Philanthropic Fund
New York, NY
$32,591,174
Edith L Trees Charitable Trust
Pittsburgh, PA
$23,983,044
Natural Heritage Trust
Albany, NY
$23,861,363
Hollow Metal Trust Fund
New York, NY
$12,661,866
Halvorsen Family Foundation
Greenwich, CT
$4,015,208
Adp Foundation
Roseland, NJ
$20,725,290
Lynch Foundation
Boston, MA
$42,142,694
Foundation Berma
New York, NY
$33,382,644
Bam Endowment Trust
Brooklyn, NY
$5,566,840

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