Southern Conservation Trust Inc

Organization Overview

Southern Conservation Trust Inc is located in Fayetteville, GA. The organization was established in 1994. 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 03/2022, Southern Conservation Trust Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern Conservation Trust 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 03/2022, Southern Conservation Trust Inc generated $75.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 03/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST ELEVATES NATURE THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL STEWARDSHIP OF PUBLIC AND CONSERVED LANDS AND BY PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO ALL AGES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CONSERVATION - THE TRUST CONSERVES THE MOST IMPORTANT AND THREATENED LAND USING ALL THE TOOLS OF PRIVATE, VOLUNTARY LAND CONSERVATION. THE TRUST WORKS EXCLUSIVELY WITH WILLING LANDOWNERS TO FIND WAYS TO CONSERVE, FOREVER, THE SCENIC AND NATURAL VALUES OF THE LAND AND WATER. LANDOWNERS DONATE OR SELL A CONSERVATION INTEREST IN THEIR LAND, SUCH AS DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS OR FULL OWNERSHIP, TO THE TRUST. THE TRUST MANAGES THE LAND UNDER A STEWARDSHIP PLAN AND, IF NECESSARY, LEGALLY DEFENDS ITS CONSERVATION VALUES. THE TRUST ALSO IDENTIFIES PRIORITY CONSERVATION LANDS TO PURCHASE. FURTHER, THE TRUST CONSERVES WORKING FOREST AND AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF KEEPING THE LAND IN RESOURCE PRODUCTION. THE TRUST CONSERVED 51,309 ACRES.


PUBLIC NATURE AREAS - PROTECTING AND ENHANCING THE CONSERVATION VALUES OF LANDS ACQUIRED BY THE TRUST IS SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT WORK IN WHICH THE TRUST IS INVOLVED. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM TO PROTECT CONSERVATION VALUES AND TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND COMMUNITY MEMBER FOR ALL TRUST PROPERTIES THROUGH SCIENCE-BASED MANAGEMENT. THE TRUST EVALUATES EVERY PROPERTY FOR ITS CONSERVATION VALUE, THE THREATS TO THESE VALUES, AND FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE CONSERVATION VALUES THROUGH RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT. THE TRUST HAS 8 PUBLIC NATURE PRESERVES.


EDUCATION - THE TRUST INCREASES AWARENESS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF PRIVATE LAND CONSERVATION AND THE MISSION OF THE TRUST. METHODS INCLUDE FOCUSING EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION IN PRIORITY AREAS, TARGETING TECHNICAL ADVISORS TO LANDOWNERS, SHOWCASING SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP, AND INTRODUCING THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO LAND CONSERVATION THROUGH TOURS AND PUBLICATIONS. THE TRUST ALSO PROVIDES MULTIPLE CAMPS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.THE SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST'S ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION EFFORTS IN FAYETTE COUNTY IMPACTS 20,000+ STUDENTS EACH YEAR THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH 24 PUBLIC SCHOOLS, FOUR PRIVATE SCHOOLS, AND DOZENS OF HOMESTEAD GROUPS. SCT OWNS AND OPERATES NESMITH ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY AREA, THE FIRST IN AN EXPANSION OF EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS WITHIN FAYETTE COUNTY. SCT OFFERS FOUR FULL WEEKS OF CAMP WILD, AND EDUCATIONAL SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN AT LINE CREEK AND THE RIDGE NATURE AREA. WORKING WITH CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY, WE HAVE IDENTIFIED OVER 740 BOX TURTLES AND LAUNCHED A PROTECTION PROJECT AT THE RIDGE NATURE AREA. SCT HOLD DOZENS OF EDUCATIONAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO OPENING OUR LATEST PROJECT, THE FAYETTE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER (FEEC), LATER THIS YEAR. FEEC WILL BE A PREMIER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION DESTINATION SOUTH OF ATLANTA FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES TO LEARN ABOUT THE WONDERS OF NATURE IN GEORGIA AND HOW TO HAVE MEANINGFUL INTERACTIONS WITH NATURE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$10,015
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,285,961
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $260,733
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,295,976
Total Program Service Revenue$41,050
Investment income $96,409
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $41,034
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,421,972
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$246
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $75,606

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Southern Conservation Trust Inc has recieved totaling $16,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Heritage Community Foundation Inc

Mcdonough, GA

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$16,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$97,055
Other Expense$500
Ending Balance$96,555

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