Piedmont Environmental Council
- Assets
- $11.2m
- Revenue
- $6.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 58
- Location
- Warrenton, VA
- Founding
- 05/1973
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 54-0935569
Organization Overview
Piedmont Environmental Council is located in Warrenton, VA. The organization was established in 1973. 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, Piedmont Environmental Council employed 58 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Piedmont Environmental Council 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, Piedmont Environmental Council generated $6.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.1% 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.
Since 2016, Piedmont Environmental Council has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $745,035. 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
PROMOTING AND PROTECTING THE NATURAL RESOURCES, RURAL ECONOMY, HISTORY AND BEAUTY OF THE VIRGINIA PIEDMONT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVATION, STEWARDSHIP AND HABITAT-RESEARCH THE ECONOMICS OF RURAL LAND PRESERVATION, PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION ON LAND CONSERVATION OPTIONS AND ACQUIRE AND PRESERVE VITAL PROPERTY; PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LANDOWNERS ON NATIVE HABITAT LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. PEC HAS HELPED LANDOWNERS PERMANENTLY PROTECT MORE THAN 433,000 ACRES OF RURAL OR NATURAL LAND. CONSERVATION EASEMENTS HELP ENSURE THAT THE VIRGINIA PIEDMONT IS ALWAYS CHARACTERIZED BY ITS OPEN SPACES, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURAL RESOURCES.
COUNTY ISSUES - ANALYZE COUNTY PLANNING PROPOSALS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND DEVELOP SOUND CONSERVATION ALTERNATIVES.
OUTREACH & EDUCATION - BUILD A BROAD BASE OF SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURAL, HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES, WHILE ENCOURAGING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND DIRECT PARTICIPATION IN POLICY EFFORTS TO CREATE A MORE SUSTAINABLE PIEDMONT. PROGRAM INCLUDES CONTENT DEVELOPMENT, CREATION AND PROMOTION IN ONLINE AND PRINT MEDIA, ADVOCACY AT THE LOCAL STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL, PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, GIS MAPPING, PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOGRAPHY, VOLUNTEER PROGRAMMING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUMMER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO A DOZEN DIVERSE STUDENTS EACH YEAR TO RECEIVE IN DEPTH TRAINING ON ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND CONSERVATION, TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY PLANNING AND NONPROFIT STRUCTURES, TO DO A RESEARCH PRESENTATION ON A SELECTED TOPIC AND TO ENGAGE WITH OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS PROVIDING A PATH TO FUTURE CAREERS IN THE FIELD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Katherine L Imhoff Sr. Conservation Fellow | 40 | $257,402 | |
Christopher Miller President | Officer | 40 | $216,239 |
James S Schwartz Executive Director | 40 | $112,489 | |
David Fredenburgh Director Of Finance And Admin | Officer | 40 | $105,647 |
Daniel Holmes Director Of State Policy | 40 | $104,803 | |
John W Mccarthy III Senior Policy Advisor | 40 | $101,794 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Shenandoah Stream Works Llc Construction | 12/30/19 | $174,031 |
Williams Mullen Legal Services | 12/30/19 | $118,051 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $376,874 |
| Related organizations | $686,700 |
| Government grants | $437,697 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,562,144 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $535,700 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,063,415 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $9 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $65,460 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$113,941 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,128,085 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $38,224 |
| 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. | $362,150 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $222,864 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,682,235 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $133,190 |
| Other employee benefits | $622,550 |
| Payroll taxes | $243,537 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $119,081 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $47,195 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $87,600 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $468,134 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,000 |
| Office expenses | $251,926 |
| Information technology | $81,581 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $149,044 |
| Travel | $17,666 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $56,188 |
| Interest | $3,753 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $167,017 |
| Insurance | $64,667 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,784,714 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $911,513 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $428,153 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $92,866 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $76,021 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,773,604 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,894,266 |
| Total assets | $11,176,423 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $409,148 |
| 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 | $409,148 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,786,425 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,980,850 |
| 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 | $11,176,423 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Piedmont Environmental Council has awarded $25,269 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FAUQUIER COUNTY PURPOSE: RECTOR TRACT | $12,769 |
Richmond, VA PURPOSE: CONFERENCE SPONSORHIP AND PARTNERSHIP TO RAISE AWARENESS & INCREASE SUPPORT FOR DEDICATED FUNDING FOR NATURAL RESOURCES IN VA | $12,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Piedmont Environmental Council has recieved totaling $25,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Clark Family Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL EXPENSES | $15,000 |
Logan Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Volgenau Foundation Mclean, VA | $0 | $62,996,362 |
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Asheville, NC | $74,900,022 | $12,655,425 |
Piedmont Environmental Council Warrenton, VA | $11,176,423 | $6,128,085 |
Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation Halifax, VA | $25,797,227 | $8,618,554 |
Mainspring Conservation Trust Inc Franklin, NC | $16,628,331 | $8,106,773 |
Conserving Carolina Hendersonville, NC | $28,294,759 | $6,454,871 |
Blue Ridge Conservancy Boone, NC | $19,039,159 | $5,980,472 |
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust Wilmington, NC | $57,014,249 | $7,074,843 |
Three Rivers Land Trust Inc Salisbury, NC | $28,118,166 | $3,204,068 |
Land Trust For Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN | $24,045,092 | $4,129,324 |
Land Preservation Trust Inc Cockeysville, MD | $3,484,964 | $2,822,614 |
Triangle Land Conservancy Inc Durham, NC | $152,779,230 | $18,713,081 |