Heartlands Conservancy
- Assets
- $3.4m
- Revenue
- $703.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Belleville, IL
- Founding
- 04/1991
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 37-1273869
Organization Overview
Heartlands Conservancy is located in Belleville, IL. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Heartlands Conservancy employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Heartlands 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 12/2021, Heartlands Conservancy generated $703.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CONSERVE, CONNECT, AND RESTORE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES TO SUSTAIN THE PEOPLE OF SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVATION OF LAND AND WATER - PRESERVATION OF 9,700 ACRES OF LAND IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FOR ECOLOGICAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, AND AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES. THE ORGANIZATION MANAGES AROUND 300 ACRES OF LAND AND HOLDS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON NEARLY 3,000 ACRES. THOUSANDS MORE ACRES HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED OR ASSISTED BY HEARTLANDS TO A GOVERNMENT PARTNER OR OTHER STEWARDS. RESILIENT COMMUNITIES - ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS WITH WATERSHED HEALTH, SUSTAINABLE PARKS AND RECREATION, SMART GROWTH CONSULTATION, AND OTHER NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE PROTECTION EFFORTS. ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION - OVER 2,000 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER WORK ON NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE REGION, AS WELL AS HUNDREDS OF PARTICIPANTS IN OUTDOOR RECREATION AND ENGAGEMENT, SUCH AS HIKING CLUB, SELF-GUIDED AND GUIDED HIKES, PADDLE EXPERIENCES, AND WEBINARS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Vandevord President/ceo | Trustee | 40 | $80,767 |
William Reichert Board Chairman | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Ronda Latina Vice Chairman | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Anne Werner Secretary | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Bill Boardman Vice Chairman | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Janet Haroian Treasurer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $16,526 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $392,363 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $973,016 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,381,905 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $17,604 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$817,397 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $703,873 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $80,767 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,307 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $482,277 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $50,123 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,388 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,272 |
| 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 | $21,847 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $35,712 |
| Travel | $26,498 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $4,125 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,580 |
| Insurance | $8,479 |
| All other expenses | $25,990 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,724,868 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $200 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,459,369 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $135,696 |
| 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 | $1,834,200 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,495 |
| Total assets | $3,430,960 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $56,979 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $72,823 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $534,000 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $150,000 |
| Other liabilities | $19,956 |
| Total liabilities | $833,758 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,137,577 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $459,625 |
| 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 | $3,430,960 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Heartlands Conservancy has recieved totaling $125,604.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Grand Victoria Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $70,000 |
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Stewardship of Arlington Wetlands | $21,000 |
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Southern Illinois Service Area Expansion Feasibility and Strategic Plan Update | $20,000 |
Employees Community Fund Of The Boeing Company Chicago, IL PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Restoration and Stewardship of Poag Sand Prairie | $4,489 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $65 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $238,732 |
| Earnings | $17,585 |
| Ending Balance | $256,317 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Environmental Law & Policy Center Of The Midwest Chicago, IL | $29,555,388 | $9,913,575 |
Whiterock Conservancy Coon Rapids, IA | $23,838,581 | $11,211,658 |
Whitetails Unlimited Inc Sturgeon Bay, WI | $13,644,275 | $8,358,134 |
Trees Forever Inc Marion, IA | $2,919,992 | $4,619,132 |
Friends Of The Forest Preserves Chicago, IL | $2,339,708 | $3,844,293 |
Cub Consumer Education And Researchfund Chicago, IL | $1,338,722 | $2,229,787 |
Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $20,136,945 | $3,445,267 |
Rockford Park District Foundation Rockford, IL | $12,140,092 | $2,792,134 |
Heartlands Conservancy Belleville, IL | $3,430,960 | $703,873 |
The Stenning Byron, IL | $0 | -$92,902 |
Eastern Kentucky Pride Inc Somerset, KY | $815,885 | $1,558,809 |
Rooted Wi Inc Madison, WI | $3,633,286 | $971,353 |