Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Inc

Organization Overview

Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Inc is located in Brunswick, ME. 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 06/2022, Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust 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 06/2022, Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $769.5k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO CONSERVE, PROTECT, AND STEWARD THE CHERISHED LANDSCAPES AND RICH NATURAL RESOURCES OF OUR COMMUNITIES, TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO NATURE BY PROVIDING RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND OTHER ENGAGING COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, AND TO SUPPORT LOCAL AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, NOW AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LAND CONSERVATION - BTLT CONSERVES IN PERPETUITY HIGHLY VALUED NATURAL AREAS, WORKING LANDS, AND SHOREFRONT USING ALL THE TOOLS OF PRIVATE LAND CONSERVATION. AT THE HEIGHT OF FY 2021, BTLT OWNED 1,135 ACRES OUTRIGHT, AND HELD CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON 1,926 ACRES, INCLUDING 18 ACRES IN EASEMENTS ACQUIRED IN THE PAST FISCAL YEAR. THESE LANDS INCLUDE ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT COASTAL ESTUARIES, WETLANDS, IMPORTANT PLANT AND WILDLIFE HABITAT, AGRICULTURAL FIELDS USED FOR LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION, AND SMALL PARCELS PROVIDING GREEN SPACE AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO RIVERS AND OCEAN. LANDOWNERS DONATE OR SELL LAND OR AN INTEREST IN THEIR LAND (I.E. CONSERVATION EASEMENT) TO THE TRUST. THE PUBLIC BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM, AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS OF AND VISITORS TO MIDCOAST MAINE, INCLUDE: SCENIC LANDSCAPES; OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES; LOCAL AGRICULTURE; HABITAT AND RESOURCE PROTECTION; FLOOD PROTECTION; AND WATER ACCESS FOR FISHING AND COMMERCIAL SHELLFISH HARVESTING.


LAND STEWARDSHIP - BTLT ACTIVELY STEWARDS ITS FEE AND EASEMENT PROPERTIES TO ENSURE THAT THEIR CONSERVATION VALUES ARE MAINTAINED. EVERY FEE PROPERTY IS MANAGED ACCORDING TO A SITE-SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN AND EVERY EASEMENT PROPERTY IS MONITORED ANNUALLY TO ENSURE THE TERMS OF THE EASEMENT ARE BEING UPHELD. OTHER STEWARDSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: MANAGING PROPERTY; DEFENDING EASEMENTS; MAINTAINING 24 MILES OF TRAILS ON PROPERTIES THAT PROVIDE PUBLIC ACCESS; BUILDING NEW TRAILS; BUILDING AND MAINTAINING BRIDGES, KIOSKS, AND OTHER AMENITIES; PROVIDING APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE; OUTREACH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION FOCUSED ON CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES. STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES ARE CARRIED OUT ON THE 1,135 ACRES THAT BTLT OWNS OUTRIGHT AND THE 1,926 ACRES ON WHICH IT HOLDS EASEMENTS.


SUPPORT FOR LOCAL AGRICULTURE - AN IMPORTANT PART OF BTLT'S MISSION IS SUPPORT FOR LOCAL AGRICULTURE. THE TRUST SUPPORTS AGRICULTURE IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: PROTECTING FARM AND PASTURE LAND FOR AGRICULTURE, INCLUDING A 321-ACRE WORKING FARM; OPERATING A FARMERS' MARKET THAT PROVIDES A MUCH-NEEDED RETAIL OUTLET FOR 40 LOCAL FARMERS AND PRODUCERS; PROVIDING A COMMUNITY GARDEN THAT MAKES 80 INDIVIDUAL GARDEN PLOTS AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND A 11,000 SQ. FT. COMMON GOOD BED AVAILABLE TO A LOCAL FOOD BANK TO RAISE PRODUCE FOR ITS CLIENTS; AND ESTABLISHING THE MERRYMEETING FOOD COUNCIL IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS. THE PURPOSE OF THE FOOD COUNCIL IS TO ENHANCE THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY, RAISE AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS OF LOCAL FOOD, AND TO INCREASE THE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF LOCAL HEALTHY FOOD IN OUR REGION.


EDUCATION & OUTREACH - PROVIDE DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO THE MIDCOAST TO EXPERIENCE UNIQUE NATURAL AREAS, LEARN FROM LOCAL EXPERTS ABOUT THINGS LIKE BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES, WILDFLOWERS, VERNAL POOLS, AND FORESTRY, AND TO ATTEND LECTURES AND BOOK CLUBS THAT OFFER INFORMATION ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT AND FOOD SYSTEMS. WE BRING HUNDREDS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN TO VISIT OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN, PROVIDE GARDENING SUPPLIES TO LOW-INCOME HOUSING RESIDENTS, AND FARMLAND FOR AN AT-RISK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PROJECT AT OUR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL. WE PARTNER WITH A DIVERSE ARRAY OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS RANGING FROM OUR MUNICIPALITIES, TO THE HOSPITAL, FISHERIES GROUPS, HUNGER PREVENTION GROUPS, AND ART THERAPY GROUPS AS A WAY TO BETTER LEVERAGE OUR RESOURCES.SUPPORTING THE LOCAL NEW MAINER ASYLEE POPULATION, AND WABANAKI COMMUNITY WITH ACCESSING GROWING SPACE AND RESOURCES TO ENABLE FOOD SOVEREIGNTY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Angela Twitchell
Executive Director
$85,548
Bill Ferdinand
Secretary
$0
Emily Swan
President
$0
Jamie Tatham
Treasurer
$0
Margaret Wilson
Vice President
$0
Averil Fessenden
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$374,028
Fundraising events-$7,208
Related organizations$0
Government grants $54,729
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$681,707
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $27,661
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,103,256
Total Program Service Revenue$61,802
Investment income $15,652
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $114
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,180,824

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Inc has recieved totaling $65,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Merrymeeting Bay Tr

Arrowsic, ME

PURPOSE: Land Acquisition

$65,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$874,160
Earnings-$80,081
Net Contributions$8,809
Other Expense$33,800
Ending Balance$769,088

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