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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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James Adams Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Cody Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Scott Frosch Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Danyele Green Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dave Haun Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rand Heazlitt Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $500 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $906 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,799 |
All other expenses | $285 |
Total functional expenses | $218,568 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,748 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $129,800 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $887,013 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $522,067 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,552,628 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $143,548 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $887,013 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $522,067 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,552,628 |