Conserving Carolina
- Assets
- $28.3m
- Revenue
- $6.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 70
- Location
- Hendersonville, NC
- Founding
- 10/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 56-6449365
Organization Overview
Conserving Carolina is located in Hendersonville, NC. The organization was established in 1994. 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 06/2021, Conserving Carolina employed 70 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Conserving Carolina 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 06/2021, Conserving Carolina generated $6.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 06/2021. 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 PROTECT, RESTORE, AND INSPIRE APPRECIATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAND PROTECTION PROGRAM THE LAND PROTECTION PROGRAM CONSERVES NATURAL RESOURCES BY PROTECTING LANDS INCLUDING WATER QUALITY, ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES, CRITICAL HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE, IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL SOILS, SCENIC VIEWS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC RECREATION. FROM JULY 1ST, 2020 TO JUNE 30TH, 2021, CONSERVING CAROLINA PROTECTED 321 ACRES AT 7 SITES IN 4 COUNTIES IN HENDERSON, POLK, RUTHERFORD, AND BUNCOMBE COUNTIES IN NORTH CAROLINA
STEWARDSHIP, RESTORATION, AND PUBLIC ACCESS: CONSERVING CAROLINA CONTINUED TO STEWARD AND ENFORCE THE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS IT HOLDS, WHILE STRIVING TO BRING THE MOST CURRENT SCIENTIFIC LAND MANAGEMENT RESOURCES TO OUR PARTNER LANDOWNERS. CONSERVING CAROLINA ALSO CONTINUED ITS MANAGEMENT OF THE PROPERTIES IT OWNS BY PARTNERING WITH FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES, VOLUNTEERS, AND OTHERS TO INCREASE BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, ENHANCE WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND ADDRESS OTHER LAND MANAGEMENT NEEDS. AMONG RESTORATION PROJECTS, CONSERVING CAROLINA INSTALLED POLLINATOR HABITAT ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CONSERVED PROPERTIES, ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN SEVERAL STREAM AND WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECTS ON PRIVATE LANDS AND LANDS THAT IT OWNS, AND CONTINUED TO COMBAT NON- NATIVE INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES THROUGHOUT ITS SERVICE AREA. CONSERVING CAROLINA PARTNERED WITH STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO CREATE NEW PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATIONAL LANDS AND TO ADVANCE GREENWAYS, MULTI- USE PATHS, AND TRAILS FOR A MULTITUDE OF USER GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE REGION BY CREATING NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAIL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTAINING EXISTING TRAILS.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: CONSERVING CAROLINA CONTINUES TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC THROUGH A VARIETY OF AVENUES INCLUDING PRINT AND SOCIAL MEDIA STORIES AND IN-PERSON AND REMOTE EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. CONSERVING CAROLINA ALSO CONTINUES TO ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT WITH CONSERVED AND PROTECTED AREAS THROUGH OUTINGS, HIKES, AND ITS HIKING CHALLENGE PROGRAM, AS WELL AS REGULAR VOLUNTEER AND SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING HOSTING NUMEROUS ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK PROGRAMS. CONSERVING CAROLINA CONTINUED THE ADMINISTRATION OF AMERICORPS PROJECT CONSERVE, A FEDERALLY SPONSORED PROGRAM WHICH PLACED AMERICORPS MEMBERS WITH CONSERVATION NONPROFITS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ACROSS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THE PROJECT ENGAGES INDIVIDUALS IN 6- TO 11-MONTH TERMS OF SERVICE. BY PROMOTING ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERISM, PROJECT CONSERVE PROVIDES OVER 35,000 HOURS OF SERVICE ANNUALLY TO THE CONSERVATION OF LAND, WATER AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE REGION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kieran Roe Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $106,050 |
Genien Carlson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Jo Padgett Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Rebecca Barnes President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Pat Cafferty Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth B Lamb Board Member | Trustee | 0.93 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $45,837 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,327,787 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,856,806 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,464,629 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,230,430 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $26,552 |
| Investment income | $65,737 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $98,049 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $18,378 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $15,725 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,454,871 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $169,916 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,025 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,310,232 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,180 |
| Other employee benefits | $101,818 |
| Payroll taxes | $112,551 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $76,462 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,450 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,725 |
| Fees for services: Other | $732,282 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,089 |
| Office expenses | $50,235 |
| Information technology | $53,740 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,001 |
| Travel | $20,195 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,409 |
| Interest | $14,337 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,507 |
| Insurance | $44,266 |
| All other expenses | $1,007,241 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,481,986 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $974,657 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $269,374 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,078,636 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,319 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $17,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $35,454 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $20,959,195 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,324,902 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,622,222 |
| Total assets | $28,294,759 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $84,660 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $11,946 |
| 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 | $923,400 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $589,382 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,609,388 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,212,272 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $22,473,099 |
| 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 | $28,294,759 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Conserving Carolina has recieved totaling $1,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lomax Family Foundation Arden, NC PURPOSE: CHARITY | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,186,446 |
| Earnings | $241,658 |
| Admin Expense | $3,253 |
| Net Contributions | $116,270 |
| Other Expense | $1,400 |
| Ending Balance | $1,539,721 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
United States Endowment Forforestry And Communities Inc Greenville, SC | $281,516,467 | $12,302,581 |
Volgenau Foundation Mclean, VA | $0 | $62,996,362 |
Beaufort County Open Land Trust Inc Beaufort, SC | $14,492,807 | $10,201,216 |
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 |
Lowcountry Land Trust Inc Charleston, SC | $27,548,419 | $2,955,338 |