Howard County Conservancy Inc

Organization Overview

Howard County Conservancy Inc is located in Woodstock, MD. The organization was established in 1991. 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, Howard County Conservancy Inc employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Howard County Conservancy 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, Howard County Conservancy Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.0% 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

THE MISSION OF THE HOWARD COUNTY CONSERVANCY IS TO EDUCATE CHILDREN AND ADULTS ABOUT OUR NATURAL WORLD, PRESERVE THE LAND AND ITS LEGACY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS AND MODEL RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF OUR ENVIRONMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

HOWARD COUNTY CONSERVANCY IS ENGAGED IN THE PRESERVATION OF RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES. THE CONSERVANCY ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION FOR OUR LAND RESOURCES.MT. PLEASANT IS A 300-YEAR-OLD FARM NOW OPERATED AS A NATURE RESERVE AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITY. MT. PLEASANT IS LOCATED ON 232 ACRES OF ROLLING HILLS, WITH A VARIETY OF HABITAT AND IS IDEALLY SUITED FOR NATURE STUDY AND EXPLORATION. THE GUDELSKY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER, ON-SITE AT MT. PLEASANT, IS HOWARD COUNTY'S FIRST NATURE CENTER. DEDICATED TO EDUCATING CHILDREN AND ADULTS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND ECOSYSTEMS, THE CONSERVANCY FOCUSES ITS PROGRAMS ON LOCAL ANIMAL AND PLANT LIFE FOUND IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED. THE CONSERVANCY HAS BEEN AN EDUCATIONAL PARTNER WITH THE HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM SINCE 2003 AND HAS OTHER PARTNERSHIPS WITH HOWARD COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS, HOWARD COUNTY RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT, HOWARD COUNTY BIRD CLUB, HOWARD COUNTY BEEKEEPERS, HOWARD COUNTY BLACKSMITH GUILD AND OTHERS.THE HOWARD COUNTY CONSERVANCY REACHES MORE THAN 30,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR THROUGH OUR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR K-12TH GRADE STUDENTS. WE ALSO OPERATE A NATURE PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 5. WE HOST PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT OUR 232-ACRE MT. PLEASANT FARM IN WOODSTOCK, MD. OUR GROUNDS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DAWN TO DUSK DAILY AND FEATURE FIVE MILES OF TRAILS, COMMUNITY GARDENS, POLLINATOR GARDENS AND A COLLECTION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS. OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN DONATES 4,000 POUNDS OF PRODUCE EACH YEAR TO OUR LOCAL FOOD BANK. THE CONSERVANCY IS AN EDUCATIONAL PARTNER WITH THE HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AND WORKS CLOSELY WITH OTHER NONPROFIT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. WE ALSO CONSERVE LAND THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT HOWARD COUNTY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Margret Schumacher Boyd
Executive Director
$137,719
Ryan Sturm CPA
President
$0
Jahantab Siddiqui
Treasurer
$0
Lisa Marini
Vice President
$0
Janssen Evelyn
Secretary
$0
Jonas Jacobson
Immediate Past President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$81,818
Related organizations$0
Government grants $168,260
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$582,576
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $56,189
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$832,654
Total Program Service Revenue$400,880
Investment income $41,799
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $303,491
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $301,603
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,880,427

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Howard County Conservancy Inc has recieved totaling $33,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Veverka Family Foundation Inc

Bethesda, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$30,000
The Miller Family Foundation Inc

Ellicott City, MD

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$3,000
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