Indiana Karst Conservancy

Organization Overview

Indiana Karst Conservancy is located in Indianapolis, IN. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Indiana Karst Conservancy 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, Indiana Karst Conservancy generated $209.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $218.6k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE INDIANA KARST CONSERVANCY IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF CAVES AND KARST FEATURES IN INDIANA. THE CONSERVANCY ENCOURAGES RESEARCH AND PROMOTES EDUCATION RELATED TO KARST AND ITS PROPER, ENVIRONMENTALLY COMPATIBLE USE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LAND ACQUISITION - ONE OF OUR MAIN MISSIONS IS THE ACQUISITION OF CONSERVATION PROPERTIES. IN 2023 WE STARTED AND COMPLETED A PROJECT TO ACQUIRE A 20 ACRE EXPANSION OF OUR WAYNE CAVE PRESERVE IN MONROE COUNTY.


EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - THE IKC HAS MANY VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO SCHOOL GROUPS, CONSERVATION GROUPS, YOUTH GROUPS (E.G., SCOUT TROOPS, DEVELOPERS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WHO LIVE IN KARST AREAS). IN 2023, VOLUNTEERS ORGANIZED OR PRESENTED AT A NUMBER OF EVENTS. IN ADDITION TO OUR DIRECT OUTREACH, WE HAVE PARTICIPATED IN AUTHORING NEWSPAPER ARTICLES, HAVE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON OUR WEBSITE, AND HAVE PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUR PROPERTY HOLDINGS. THE IKC'S SEVEN PROPERTIES PROVIDE VISITORS WITH VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING "WILD" CAVING EXPERIENCES, INTERPRETIVE HIKING ON TRAILS, AND EASY ACCESS TO A LARGE KARST SPRING/RESURGENCE. WE ALSO PUBLISH A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER TO PROMOTE KARST EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND REPORT ON ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THIS NEWSLETTER IS DISTRIBUTED FOR FREE TO OUR MEMBERS, SUPPORTERS, AND REGIONAL/NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. IT IS ALSO AVAILABLE (ALONG WITH ALL BACK ISSUES) ON OUR PUBLIC WEBSITE.


LAND STEWARDSHIP - THE INDIANA KARST CONSERVANCY OVER THE YEARS HAS ACQUIRED SEVEN CONSERVATION PROPERTIES AND ONE CONSERVATION EASEMENT TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE KARST EDUCATION. IN 2023, WE CONTINUED TO EXPENDED RESOURCES (FUNDS AND VOLUNTEER LABOR) AT OUR VARIOUS PRESERVES, INCLUDING TRAIL MAINTENANCE, TREE PLANTING, INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL, AND THE RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OUR PRESERVES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
James Adams
Director
$0
Jeff Cody
Director
$0
Scott Frosch
Director
$0
Danyele Green
Director
$0
Dave Haun
Director
$0
Rand Heazlitt
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$4,176
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$190,008
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$194,184
Total Program Service Revenue$7,614
Investment income $7,328
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $209,126

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