New Jersey Conservation Foundation
- Assets
- $65.5m
- Revenue
- $6.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 37
- Location
- Far Hills, NJ
- Founding
- 01/1965
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 22-6065456
Organization Overview
New Jersey Conservation Foundation is located in Far Hills, NJ. The organization was established in 1965. 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 12/2023, New Jersey Conservation Foundation employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Jersey Conservation Foundation 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 12/2023, New Jersey Conservation Foundation generated $6.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, New Jersey Conservation Foundation has awarded 123 individual grants totaling $26,938,999. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS SEE SCHEDULE O:
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
George Allport Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Liping An Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Kathleen Bourke Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jennifer Bryson Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Finn Caspersen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jim Lyons Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Blumenthal Consulting Llc Research Consultants | 12/30/22 | $176,708 |
Mcelroy Deutsch Mulvaney Carpenter Legal Services | 12/30/22 | $110,022 |
Taft Communications Llc Sustainability Communication Services | 12/30/22 | $107,125 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $305,163 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,599,986 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,932,593 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $884,745 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,837,742 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $394,419 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $57,828 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,280,141 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$54,432 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,092,245 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $994,444 |
| 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. | $476,643 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $66,729 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,096,336 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $97,066 |
| Other employee benefits | $239,092 |
| Payroll taxes | $186,695 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $35,440 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $9,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $669,790 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $128,248 |
| Information technology | $59,693 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $71,095 |
| Travel | $47,061 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,974 |
| Interest | $474 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,846 |
| Insurance | $102,858 |
| All other expenses | $9,738 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,535,044 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,423 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,287,725 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $581,688 |
| 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 | $147,850 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $42,309,157 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $17,907,566 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $285,372 |
| Total assets | $65,539,781 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $346,449 |
| 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 | $161,458 |
| Total liabilities | $507,907 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $55,543,488 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,488,386 |
| 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 | $65,539,781 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, New Jersey Conservation Foundation has awarded $976,649 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EASTERN ENVIORMENTAL LAW CENTER PURPOSE: PROGRAM GRANTS | $88,000 |
ACADIA CENTER PURPOSE: PROGRAM GRANTS | $55,000 |
ISLES INC PURPOSE: PROGRAM GRANTS | $40,000 |
GROUNDWORK ELIZABETH PURPOSE: PROGRAM GRANTS | $12,500 |
NISKANEN CENTER INC PURPOSE: PROGRAM GRANTS | $8,000 |
NJ HIGHLANDS COALITION PURPOSE: PROGRAM GRANTS | $10,000 |