South Dakota Association Of Conservations Districts Inc
- Assets
- $639.7k
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Pierre, SD
- Founding
- 05/1969
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 46-6017029
Organization Overview
South Dakota Association Of Conservations Districts Inc is located in Pierre, SD. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (C03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, South Dakota Association Of Conservations Districts Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. South Dakota Association Of Conservations Districts Inc 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 06/2021, South Dakota Association Of Conservations Districts Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, South Dakota Association Of Conservations Districts Inc has awarded 49 individual grants totaling $684,693. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEAD, REPRESENT & ASSIST CONSERVATION DISTRICTS IN PROMOTING A HEALTHY ENVIROMENT. CONCERNS INCLUDE SOIL & GRASSLAND HEALTH, WATER QUALITY & QUANTITY, AIR QUALITY, FORESTRY, WILDLIFE, RECREATION & HUMAN HEALTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ASSIST LANDOWNERS/OPERATORS TO PLAN & IMPLEMENT NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION MEASURES. SUCH MEASURES INCLUDE TECHNICAL ADVICE, COST-SHARE, FOLLOW-UP AND MONITORING. PRIMARY AREAS ARE SOIL, AIR, AND WATER QUALITY, ANIMAL & PLANT NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT, GRAZING LANDS MANAGEMENT, WETLANDS CONSERVATION, AND WILDLIFE HABITAT. STAFF ASSISTED PRODUCERS IN DEVELOPING RESOURCE MANAGMENT PLANS AND MONITORING THESE PLANS. WETLANDS WERE CREATED, RESTORED OR EXPANDED WITH ACCOMPANYING ACRES RECEIVING GRAZING MANAGMENT PLANNING. SOIL HEALTH DEMONSTRATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WERE DEVELOPED AND PRESENTED TO WIDE RANGE OF INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS. RESIDENTS OF TARGETED WATERSHEDS RECIEVED INFORMATION, TECHNICAL ADVICE AND COST-SHARE IN ORDER TO ADDRESS WATER QUALITY IMPAIRMENTS, SOIL HEALTH, AND CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVES.
EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ON NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION ISSUES AND AVAILABLE PROGRAMS. THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORED OR CO-SPONSORED SEVERAL EDUCATION EVENTS. MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES WERE OFFEED FOR CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OFFICIALS AND STAFF TO BUILD CAPACITY. THE ASSOCIATION ASSISTED SD ENVIROTHON TO ICORPORATE ENVIROMENTAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES IN EDUCATION. THE ASSOCIATON COOPERATION WITH THE SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY AG-BIO PREXY COUNCIL TO RAISE AWARNESS OF AGRICULUTRE AND NATURAL RESOURCES STEWARDSHIP THROUGH THEIR AG DAY ACTIVITIES ON CAMPUS. IN COOPERATION WITH GOVERNMENTAL AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL PARTNERS, EDUCATION EFFORTS CONTINUED TO INCREASE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY SOILS. FOR PRODUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY. THE ASSOCIATION COOPERATED WITH THE SAND COUNTY FOUNDATION AND STATE SPONSORS OF THE LEOPOLD CONSERVATION AWARD TO PROVIDE LEOPOLD AWARD WINNERS OPPROTUNITIES TO SHARE THEIR STEWARDSHIP STORY. THE ASSOCIATON CONTINUED THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN RAISING AWARNESS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY ISSUES, OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES. THE ASSOCIATION IS CONSIDERING NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO CONDUCT OR ASSIST TREE RESEARCH.
INCREASE NON-OPERATING LANDOWNERS' (NOLO) AWARNESS OF NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION MEASURES, BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON INTERESTED LANDOWNERS WHO OWN LAND IN SOUTH DAKOTA BUT DO NOT OPERATE IT THEMSELVES. THROUGH A SERIES OF MAILING, ELECTRONIC OUTREACH AND EVENTS, THE OUTREACH INTRODUCES THE NOLOS TO THEIR LOCAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT AND FEDERAL PARTNER USDA-NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICE AS WELL AS OTHER PARTNERS WHO COULD PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND/OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. INFORMATION CONTINUES TO BE PROVIDED ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS & OPPROTUNITIES OFFERED TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS & PROJECTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Angela Ehlers Executive Director | 40 | $56,681 | |
Karl Jensen President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $1,280 |
Frances Fritz Nacd Board Of D | Trustee | 2 | $1,125 |
Trevor Williams Prarie Area Dir | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $750 |
Phillip Wilson Hills Area Dire | Trustee | 2 | $750 |
Mark Goldammer Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $525 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $48,395 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $514,306 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $51,511 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $614,212 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $741,060 |
| Investment income | $12,034 |
| 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 | $1,367,306 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $296,765 |
| 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. | $60,228 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,535 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $493,832 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,325 |
| Other employee benefits | $93,455 |
| Payroll taxes | $37,361 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $426 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $50,123 |
| Advertising and promotion | $56,519 |
| Office expenses | $81,544 |
| Information technology | $30,011 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,000 |
| Travel | $42,307 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,280 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $14,002 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,291,838 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $32,712 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $64,100 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $43,383 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $499,457 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $639,652 |
| 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 | $140,195 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $499,457 |
| 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 | $639,652 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, South Dakota Association Of Conservations Districts Inc has awarded $250,729 in support to 17 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SPINK CO CONSERVATION DISTRIC | | | $31,750 |
DAY CO CONSERVATION DISTRICT | | | $30,860 |
MARSHALL CONSERVATION DISTRIC | | | $29,560 |
MINER CO CONSERVATION DISTRIC | | | $21,425 |
HYDE CO CONSERVATION DISTRICT | | | $17,965 |
CLARK CO CONSERVERATION DISTR | | | $14,270 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $500,478 |
| Earnings | -$7,061 |
| Net Contributions | $6,040 |
| Ending Balance | $499,457 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fontenelle Forest Bellevue, NE | $17,818,631 | $3,401,483 |
Association Of Boards Of Certification Urbandale, IA | $3,964,322 | $2,334,146 |
Soil And Water Conservation Society Ankeny, IA | $2,576,417 | $1,462,946 |
South Dakota Association Of Conservations Districts Inc Pierre, SD | $639,652 | $1,367,306 |
International Association For Impact Assessment Inc Fargo, ND | $2,307,865 | $941,963 |
Minnesota Association Of Soil And Saint Paul, MN | $222,511 | $659,867 |
Alliance Of Hazardous Materials Professionals Inc Saint Paul, MN | $93,392 | $319,870 |
Minnesota Land Title Association Hastings, MN | $496,447 | $244,638 |
Iowa Land Improvement Contractors Assn Des Moines, IA | $632,319 | $188,995 |
Lake Wa-Con-Da Association Inc Union, NE | $212,411 | $185,841 |
Montana Association Of Registered Land Surveyors Columbia Falls, MT | $106,333 | $0 |
Solid Waste Association Of North America Inc Storm Lake, IA | $79,723 | $0 |