Balsam Mountain Tr
- Assets
- $920.0k
- Revenue
- $253.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Sylva, NC
- Founding
- 04/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 56-2217688
Organization Overview
Balsam Mountain Tr is located in Sylva, NC. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Balsam Mountain Tr employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Balsam Mountain Tr 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 12/2020, Balsam Mountain Tr generated $253.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $222.6k during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE BALSAM MOUNTAIN TRUST IS THE STEWARDSHIP OF THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ON BALSAM MOUNTAIN PRESERVE AND THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN REGION, ACHIEVED THROUGH EFFECTIVE LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. THE BALSAM MOUNTAIN TRUST INSPIRES PEOPLE TO BE RESPONSIBLE STEWARDS OF THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS THROUGH EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE TRUST HAS, FOR THE DURATION OF ITS EXISTENCE, BEEN VIGILANT IN MONITORING THE ONGOING HEALTH OF THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT LAND AS WELL AS PROVIDING CONSERVATION EDUCATION TO PRESERVE OWNERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WHAT HAS REMAINED AS ONE OF ITS PRIORITIES IS TO OBSERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE HEALTH OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES ON THE PRESERVE'S EASEMENT LANDS AND TO MAKE STEWARDSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS AS WELL AS TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN OF THOSE RECOMMENDATIONS. IN 2020 THE TRUST BEGAN TWO NEW RESEARCH PROJECTS: 1) A STUDY OF CATERPILLAR FOOD PLANTS AFFECTED BY FOREST TREE AGE STAND AND DENSITIES OF PLANTS UTILIZED BY BUTTERFLY AND MOTH CATERPILLARS AS FOOD SOURCES AND 2) A STUDY OF DARK FIREFLIES (FIREFLY SPECIES WHICH DO NOT PRODUCE A LIGHT). BOTH RESEARCH PROJECTS HAD A 2020 START DATE WITH A COMPLETION DATE SCHEDULED FOR THE END OF THE FIELD SEASON IN 2021.
THE TRUST CONTINUED TO, AS PART OF ITS MISSION, AND TO MEET THE PUBLIC BENEFITS OF ITS NONPROFIT STATUS, DEVELOP AND PRESENT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO THOUSANDS OF STUDENT LEARNERS. SINCE ITS FOUNDING, THE TRUST HAS REACHED OVER 100,000 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, 3,000 OF THOSE IN 2020, A REDUCTION FROM 2019 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE TRUST'S PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICORPS AND THE CONSERVATION TRUST OF NORTH CAROLINA CONTINUED ITS SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS TO SCHOOLS WHO HAVE A MAJORITY OF STUDENTS THAT FALL UNDER THE POVERTY LINE. WITH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC RENDERING IN-CLASSROOM VISITS PROBLEMATIC, THE TRUST WAS ABLE TO CREATE AND PRESENT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING TO THE SAME UNDERSERVED STUDENTS IN JACKSON AND HAYWOOD COUNTIES IN VIRTUAL VIDE PRESENTATIONS THAT WERE VERY WELL RECEIVED BY STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS ALIKE.
AFTER UNDERGOING A COMPREHENSIVE REMODEL, THE NATURE CENTER REOPENED WITH NEW EXHIBITS AND GRAPHIC DESIGNS THAT HAVE BEEN VERY WELL RECEIVED BY THE PUBLIC. AND EVEN THOUGH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC PRECLUDED THE BUILDING REOPENING ON THE INSIDE, THE OUTDOOR, LIVING AMBASSADOR EXHIBITS SAW MANY VISITORS STILL INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE WONDERS OF THE NATURAL WORLDS THROUGH SOCIALLY-DISTANCED PROGRAMMING ON SITE.
THE TRUST HAS, FOR THE DURATION OF ITS EXISTENCE, BEEN VIGILANT IN MONITORING THE ONGOING HEALTH OF THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT LAND AS WELL AS PROVIDING CONSERVATION EDUCATION TO PRESERVE OWNERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WHAT HAS REMAINED AS ONE OF ITS PRIORITIES IS TO OBSERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE HEALTH OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES ON THE PRESERVE'S EASEMENT LANDS AND TO MAKE STEWARDSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS AS WELL AS TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN OF THOSE RECOMMENDATIONS. IN 2020 THE TRUST BEGAN TWO NEW RESEARCH PROJECTS: 1) A STUDY OF CATERPILLAR FOOD PLANTS AFFECTED BY FOREST TREE AGE STAND AND DENSITIES OF PLANTS UTILIZED BY BUTTERFLY AND MOTH CATERPILLARS AS FOOD SOURCES AND 2) A STUDY OF DARK FIREFLIES (FIREFLY SPECIES WHICH DO NOT PRODUCE A LIGHT). BOTH RESEARCH PROJECTS HAD A 2020 START DATE WITH A COMPLETION DATE SCHEDULED FOR THE END OF THE FIELD SEASON IN 2021.
THE TRUST CONTINUED TO, AS PART OF ITS MISSION, AND TO MEET THE PUBLIC BENEFITS OF ITS NONPROFIT STATUS, DEVELOP AND PRESENT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO THOUSANDS OF STUDENT LEARNERS. SINCE ITS FOUNDING, THE TRUST HAS REACHED OVER 100,000 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, 3,000 OF THOSE IN 2020, A REDUCTION FROM 2019 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE TRUST'S PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICORPS AND THE CONSERVATION TRUST OF NORTH CAROLINA CONTINUED ITS SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS TO SCHOOLS WHO HAVE A MAJORITY OF STUDENTS THAT FALL UNDER THE POVERTY LINE. WITH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC RENDERING IN-CLASSROOM VISITS PROBLEMATIC, THE TRUST WAS ABLE TO CREATE AND PRESENT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING TO THE SAME UNDERSERVED STUDENTS IN JACKSON AND HAYWOOD COUNTIES IN VIRTUAL VIDE PRESENTATIONS THAT WERE VERY WELL RECEIVED BY STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS ALIKE.
AFTER UNDERGOING A COMPREHENSIVE REMODEL, THE NATURE CENTER REOPENED WITH NEW EXHIBITS AND GRAPHIC DESIGNS THAT HAVE BEEN VERY WELL RECEIVED BY THE PUBLIC. AND EVEN THOUGH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC PRECLUDED THE BUILDING REOPENING ON THE INSIDE, THE OUTDOOR, LIVING AMBASSADOR EXHIBITS SAW MANY VISITORS STILL INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE WONDERS OF THE NATURAL WORLDS THROUGH SOCIALLY-DISTANCED PROGRAMMING ON SITE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Skinner Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $73,288 |
Sabrina Watkins Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Sheri Straw Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jan Kohl Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Stephen Barnett Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Louise Sparks Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $212,172 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $212,172 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $13,174 |
| Investment income | $1,642 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $26,438 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $253,426 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $750 |
| 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. | $73,288 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,918 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $45,963 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,663 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,839 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,888 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,700 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $394 |
| Information technology | $1,186 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $16,508 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,682 |
| Insurance | $11,565 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $222,568 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,787 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $440,791 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $467,411 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $919,989 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$3,980 |
| 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 | -$3,980 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $923,969 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $919,989 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Balsam Mountain Tr has recieved totaling $83,753.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $50,000 |
Charles F De Ganahl Family Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: CHALLENGE GRANT | $25,000 |
Harold And Kate Reed Family Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
The Duke Energy Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $2,230 |
Edward E Haddock Jr Family Foundation Orlando, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Laurel Charitable Trust Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ducks Unlimited Inc Memphis, TN | $0 | $54,159,225 |
Student Conservation Association Inc Arlington, VA | $24,445,728 | $38,897,444 |
National Wild Turkey Federation Inc Edgefield, SC | $31,755,758 | $37,600,735 |
National Recreation & Park Association Ashburn, VA | $21,753,457 | $20,081,113 |
Council On Library And Information Resources Alexandria, VA | $9,356,231 | $5,065,712 |
Soil Health Institute Morrisville, NC | $10,639,315 | $15,101,825 |
North Carolina Coastal Federation Inc Newport, NC | $41,804,340 | $11,179,036 |
National Wild Turkey Federation Inc Edgefield, SC | $3,313,525 | $6,209,354 |
Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc Linville, NC | $32,676,057 | $11,793,646 |
Union Sportsmens Alliance Spring Hill, TN | $6,139,898 | $5,375,526 |
Cfa Interpretive Association Pisgah Forest, NC | $3,211,221 | $4,721,958 |
Capital Region Land Conservancy Inc Richmond, VA | $3,496,641 | $3,866,671 |