Ozark Regional Land Trust
- Assets
- $9.4m
- Revenue
- $557.3k
- Investments
- $3.9m
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Columbia, MO
- Founding
- 01/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 43-1304715
Organization Overview
Ozark Regional Land Trust is located in Columbia, MO. The organization was established in 1984. 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 12/2021, Ozark Regional Land Trust employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ozark Regional Land Trust 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, Ozark Regional Land Trust generated $557.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $483.3k 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
OZARK REGIONAL LAND TRUST'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO PROTECT THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE OZARKS FOREVER. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH VARIOUS METHODS INCLUDING CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND NATURE PRESERVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAND PROTECTION - THESE PROJECTS CONFER A PUBLIC BENEFIT BY MAINTAINING SCENIC VIEWSHEDS, PRESERVING WATERSHED FUNCTIONS AND GOOD WATER QUALITY, AND PROTECTING WILDLIFE HABITAT FOR THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES. ALSO GROUPED WITHIN THIS PROGRAM ARE OUTREACH ACTIVITIES TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT LAND CONSERVATION OPTIONS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE.
LAND STEWARDSHIP - ORLT STEWARDS AND MANAGES LAND AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS TO ENSURE THAT CONSERVATION VALUES ARE PROTECTED. EACH CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROPERTY IS VISITED ANNUALLY BY PROJECT STAFF AND A REPORT IS SUBSEQUENTLY PREPARED TO DOCUMENT THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY AT THE TIME OF THE VISIT. PROJECT STAFF ALSO MAKE AN EFFORT TO MEET WITH THE LANDOWNERS OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROPERTIES WHENEVER POSSIBLE. FOR PROPERTIES OWNED OUTRIGHT, ORLT VISITS THEM ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE TO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO INCURSIONS AND TO PERFORM ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. FOR THE LARGEST SINGLE LANDHOLDER, ALFORD FOREST, ORLT MAKES GRANTS TO A RELATED NON- PROFIT ENTITY THAT MANAGES THE FOREST.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Currier Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Reeves President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Massey Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Debbie Gittinger Assistant Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nick Thurwanger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Engeln Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $489,922 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $489,922 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $94,920 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$27,500 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $557,342 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $284,566 |
| 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 | $38,147 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $26,425 |
| Office expenses | $48,614 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,303 |
| Travel | $11,344 |
| 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 | $5,814 |
| All other expenses | $1,000 |
| Total functional expenses | $483,254 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $545,971 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $44,271 |
| 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 | $5,814 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,118,369 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $777,589 |
| Investments—other securities | $3,897,175 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $9,389,189 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,578 |
| 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 | $38,601 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $49,179 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,165,189 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,174,821 |
| 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 | $9,389,189 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Ozark Regional Land Trust has recieved totaling $7,120.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated St Louis, MO PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $5,620 |
P Wayne And Jane B Goode Foundation Saint Louis, MO PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
The Lilly Christy Busch Hermann Charitable Foundation St Louis, MO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,714,032 |
| Earnings | $384,421 |
| Admin Expense | $141,710 |
| Net Contributions | $224,445 |
| Ending Balance | $3,181,188 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Openlands Chicago, IL | $37,602,836 | $9,254,791 |
Land Trust For Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN | $24,045,092 | $4,129,324 |
Conservation Foundation Naperville, IL | $10,642,016 | $3,351,729 |
Lake Forest Open Lands Association Lake Forest, IL | $65,831,069 | $6,633,518 |
Ll Foundation Keytesville, MO | $2,819,800 | $2,090,334 |
Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation Inc Elizabeth, IL | $13,683,840 | $1,728,367 |
Wolf River Conservancy Inc Memphis, TN | $15,646,537 | $1,584,192 |
Foothills Land Conservancy Rockford, TN | $17,441,879 | $1,293,860 |
Bluegrass Conservancy Inc Lexington, KY | $3,752,784 | $961,276 |
Missouri Prairie Foundation Columbia, MO | $12,789,105 | $3,556,155 |
Natural Land Institute Rockford, IL | $16,175,026 | $1,283,122 |
Land Conservancy Of Mchenry County Woodstock, IL | $5,381,426 | $728,324 |