American Chestnut Land Trust Inc

Organization Overview

American Chestnut Land Trust Inc is located in Prince Frederick, MD. The organization was established in 1987. 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, American Chestnut Land Trust Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Chestnut Land Trust 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 12/2021, American Chestnut Land Trust Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $494.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROMOTES LAND CONSERVATION, PROVIDES PUBLIC ACCESS AND PROTECTS NATURAL RESOURCES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

LAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: PROTECTED AND MANAGED THE 3,287 ACRE PARKERS CREEK PRESERVE'S NATURAL RESOURCES BY: IMPLEMENTING FORESTRY MANAGEMENT PLANS, CONTROLLING NONNATIVE INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES; COLLECTING QUARTERLY SURFACE WATER QUALITY SAMPLES; INSTITUTING AN AGRICULTURE SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY PROGRAM; AND CONDUCTING A WHITE-TAILED DEER HERD MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. PROTECTED CULTURAL RESOURCES BY: STABILIZING HISTORIC STRUCTURES AND MAINTAINING A HISTORIC CEMETERY; MAINTAINED 22 MILES OF HIKING TRAILS TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC ACCESS TO PRESERVED LANDS FOR EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL PURPOSES; CONDUCTED GUIDED CANOE TRIPS TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE PARKERS CREEK WATERSHED; MANAGED THE LIMITED ACCESS WARRIOR'S REST SANCTUARY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. ACTIVELY AND REGULARLY MONITORED 1,477 ACRES OWNED IN FEE SIMPLE BY THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT LAND TRUST; ACTIVELY AND REGULARLY MONITORED 1,810 ACRES OF LAND OWNED IN FEE SIMPLE BY THE STATE OF MARYLAND AND LEASED BY THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT LAND TRUST; ACTIVELY AND REGULARLY MONITORED 5 CONSERVATION EASEMENTS TOTALING 374 ACRES.


MEMBERSHIP & OUTREACH SERVICES: CONDUCTED OUTREACH AND STEWARDSHIP EVENTS TO BRING IN NEW MEMBERS. PROVIDED PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF ACLT AND ITS MISSION IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND. OPERATED AN AGRICULTURE IN SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY PROGRAM, RAISING AND DONATING FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED. SHARED INFORMATION ABOUT ACLT AND ITS MISSION BY HOLDING NUMEROUS EVENTS, CANOE TRIPS AND GUIDED HIKES AS WELL AS HOSTING SEVERAL GROUP VISITS TO DOUBLE OAK FARM. ALSO REPRESENTED ACLT AT MANY OFF-SITE EVENTS HELD BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. LAUNCHED A NEW WELCOMING PROGRAM WHERE VOLUNTEERS GREET VISITORS AT THE TRAILHEADS AND SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT ACLT. MAINTAINED A ROBUST PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAM WITH REGULAR EMAIL NOTICES AND SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS. OVER 100 VOLUNTEERS TOTALLED 6,696 HOURS OF WORK FOR ACLT.


LAND PRESERVATION: WORKED TO PRESERVE ADDITIONAL ACREAGE IN THE PARKERS CREEK AND GOVERNORS RUN WATERSHEDS. WORKED WITH THE SUSTAINABLE CALVERT NETWORK TO ADVOCATE FOR LAND CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION THROUGHOUT CALVERT COUNTY. IMPLEMENTING THE NEW FIVE YEAR PLAN WHICH CALLS FOR PROMOTING LAND CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN MARYLAND. LAUNCHED THE SOUTHERN MARYLAND CONSERVATION ALLIANCE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Greg Bowen
Executive Director
$82,513
Dr David F Farr
President
$0
Dawn Balinski
Vice President
$0
Elizabeth Johnston
Secretary
$0
Cheryl L Place
Treasurer
$0
Denise Breitburg
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$30,540
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,022,235
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,052,775
Total Program Service Revenue$1,561
Investment income $83,681
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$49,446
Net Income from Fundraising Events $20,361
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,108,932

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that American Chestnut Land Trust Inc has recieved totaling $105,899.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
1988 Irrevocable Cochrane Memorial Trust

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$60,000
Greater Washington Community Foundation

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$26,637
T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: SPECIAL PROJECT

$10,000
Charities Aid Foundation America

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION

$5,080
Norman J Fisher And Doris Fisher Foundation

Annapolis, MD

PURPOSE: TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFTE

$2,500
Edward D Jones & Company Foundation

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SERVICE

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$3,355,101
Earnings$428,480
Net Contributions$19,573
Other Expense$13,494
Ending Balance$3,789,660

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