Public Lands Alliance
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $663.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 05/1981
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 54-1123356
Organization Overview
Public Lands Alliance is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Public Lands Alliance employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Public Lands Alliance 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 09/2021, Public Lands Alliance generated $663.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $539.9k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.3%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
TO BUILD AND ELEVATE EFFECTIVE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND EXCEPTIONAL PUBLIC-NONPROFIT PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PUBLIC LANDS AND THEIR USERS. THE PUBLIC LANDS ALLIANCE IS A VIBRANT NETWORK OF CLOSE TO 170 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PARTNER WITH PUBLIC LANDS IN EVERY U.S. STATE AND TERRITORY. THE ALLIANCE HAS STRENGTHENED THE PUBLIC LANDS COMMUNITY FOR MORE THAN FORTY YEARS THROUGH ITS NATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY. THE PUBLIC LANDS ALLIANCE WORKS FOR THE DAY WHEN AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS ARE UNDERSTOOD AND APPRECIATED, PRESERVED AND CONSERVED AND ENJOYED BY ALL. THE MOST DIRECT WAY TO REALIZE THIS VISION IS TO ENSURE THAT PUBLIC LANDS HAVE STRONG NONPROFIT PARTNERS WITH THE CAPACITY TO GALVANIZE PRIVATE SUPPORT, CATALYZE CHANGE AND TAKE STRATEGIC RISKS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STRENGTHEN THE PUBLIC LANDS ALLIANCE OFFERS A VARIETY OF TRAINING, CONSULTATION, AND NETWORKING EXPERIENCES THAT ENHANCE THE CAPABILITIES OF NONPROFIT PUBLIC LAND ORGANIZATIONS AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCIES TO ACHIEVE SHARED MISSIONS THAT BENEFIT PUBLIC LANDS AND THEIR USERS. THE ALLIANCE DELIVERS ITS PROGRAMS ONLINE AND AT FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. ITS ANNUAL CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW OFFERS CRITICAL EDUCATION, SHARED LEARNING, AND BEST PRACTICES TO MORE THAN 600 PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS FROM THE PUBLIC LANDS COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS. OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE PARTNERSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM, WEBINARS, AND AN ONLINE EDUCATION RESOURCE LIBRARY.
REPRESENT THE PUBLIC LANDS ALLIANCE SERVES AS A NONPARTISAN ADVOCATE FOR BETTER PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS ON AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS, INCREASED FUNDING FOR PLACES AND PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE MISSIONS OF OUR MEMBERSHIP, AND INCREASED LEARNING AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC LANDS VISITORS. THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES TIMELY, COMPREHENSIVE INPUT TO AGENCY LEADERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS ON THESE AND RELATED ISSUES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF NONPROFIT PUBLIC LANDS PARTNERS. THE ALLIANCE ALSO ENGAGES AND EDUCATES ITS NONPROFIT MEMBERS ON ISSUES CRITICAL TO THEIR SUCCESS, INVITING THEM TO BECOME BETTER AND STRONGER ADVOCATES FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND PARTNERSHIPS IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
CONNECT THE PUBLIC LANDS ALLIANCE PROVIDES CURRENT, RELEVANT, AND CUSTOMIZED COMMUNICATION WITH NONPROFIT MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCY PARTNERS, INDUSTRY BUSINESS PARTNERS, AND OTHER LIKE-MISSION ORGANIZATIONS. ITS ONLINE CONNECTED COMMUNITIES PLATFORM ENABLES GREATER NETWORKING BETWEEN NONPROFIT MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, HELPING THEM ADDRESS CURRENT CHALLENGES AND EXCHANGE IDEAS WITH THEIR PEERS. THE ALLIANCE PUBLISHES AN ELECTRONIC MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WITH A SUBSCRIPTION TO MORE THAN 3,000 COMMUNITY LEADERS AND PROFESSIONALS THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THAT MATCH THE SPECIAL INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC LANDS PARTNER COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daniel Puskar President An | Officer | 40 | $135,627 |
Amy Matthews Director Of | Officer | 40 | $83,193 |
Carolyn Ward Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin Kissling Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Katie Nyberg Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Preiss Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $134,520 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $70,840 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $205,360 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $457,664 |
| Investment income | $880 |
| 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 | $663,904 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,100 |
| 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. | $234,816 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,534 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $152,813 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,389 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,750 |
| Payroll taxes | $29,402 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,983 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,118 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,896 |
| Information technology | $26,717 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,126 |
| Travel | $1,512 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $41,782 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $154 |
| Insurance | $3,206 |
| All other expenses | $50 |
| Total functional expenses | $539,858 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $506,833 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $453,537 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $53,637 |
| 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 | $8,736 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,047,743 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58,123 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $325,255 |
| 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 | $383,378 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $595,326 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $69,039 |
| 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 | $1,047,743 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Public Lands Alliance has recieved totaling $42,264.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Thomas O Brown Foundation Warrenville, IL PURPOSE: NATIONAL PARKS PRESERVATION | $25,000 |
Wander Project Washington, UT | | $17,264 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Park Foundation Washington, DC | $340,217,064 | $99,935,213 |
Goodwill Industries International Inc Rockville, MD | $67,550,943 | $66,436,715 |
Kaboom Inc Washington, DC | $33,837,191 | $27,499,929 |
Lake Ridge Parks & Recreation Association Inc Lake Ridge, VA | $11,873,713 | $7,365,440 |
National Parking Association Inc Washington, DC | $2,660,652 | $3,146,199 |
Parks & People Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | $15,484,458 | $3,287,882 |
Columbia Memorial Park Inc Arlington, VA | $6,724,392 | $4,421,124 |
Noma Parks Foundation Washington, DC | $2,013,037 | $1,761,991 |
Sherwood Memorial Park Inc Salem, VA | $33,626,834 | $3,672,890 |
Glen Echo Park Partnership For Arts And Culture Inc Glen Echo, MD | $3,207,061 | $1,803,627 |
Canal Park Inc Washington, DC | $13,259,170 | $152,392 |
Friends Of Fort Dupont Ice Arena Inc Washington, DC | $1,110,466 | $1,000,688 |