Athens Land Trust Inc
- Assets
- $9.1m
- Revenue
- $3.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 53
- Location
- Athens, GA
- Founding
- 09/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 58-2154133
Organization Overview
Athens Land Trust Inc is located in Athens, GA. The organization was established in 1995. 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, Athens Land Trust Inc employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Athens Land 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 12/2021, Athens Land Trust Inc generated $3.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.3% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONSERVING, EMPOWERING, AND SUSTAINING COMMUNITIES THROUGH RESPONSIBLE AND VISIONARY LAND USE. ATHENS LAND TRUST DOES THIS BY PROTECTING FARMLAND AND GREENSPACE, BUILDING ENERGY-EFFICIENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ESTABLISHING URBAN FARMS AND COMMUNITY GARDENS, SUPPORTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND REVITALIZING NEIGHBORHOODS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM: ATHENS LAND TRUST PROVIDES QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA BY CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOMES AND RENOVATION OF EXISTING HOMES. THE PROGRAM PRODUCES ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES THAT REMAIN AFFORDABLE BY THE USE OF GROUND LEASES AGREEMENTS AND THE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST MODEL. ALT ALSO OFFERS THE YOUNG URBAN BUILDERS (YUB) PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES JOB SKILLS TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTERED AROUND RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION TO YOUTH IN ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY. ADDITIONALLY, ATHENS LAND TRUST IS A HUD APPROVED HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCY AND PROVIDES BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP EDUCATION SERVICES TO CLARKE, OCONEE, BARROW, JACKSON, ELBERT, MADISON, OGLETHORPE, WALTON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES.
OTHER COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM STRIVES TO SUPPORT HEALTHY, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES BY PROTECTING FARMLAND AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES, DEVELOPING A SUSTAINABLE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM, STRENGTHENING THE LOCAL ECONOMY AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD LEVEL, AND BUILDING KNOWLEDGE OF LOCAL FOOD ISSUES AND THE BENEFITS OF EATING FRESH, LOCAL PRODUCE. ALT ALSO OFFERS THE YOUNG URBAN FARMERS (YUF) PROGRAM AND YOUNG CONSERVATION STEWARDS (YCS) PROGRAM THAT PROVIDE JOB SKILLS TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTERED AROUND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND CONSERVATION PRACTICES TO YOUTH IN ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY. CONSERVATION EASEMENTS - ATHENS LAND TRUST PERMANENTLY PROTECTS GREENSPACE BY ACCEPTING, MONITORING, AND ENFORCING PERMANENT CONSERVATION EASEMENTS THAT PROTECT THE LAND'S CONSERVATION VALUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Willa Fambrough Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lara Mathes Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Yates Sutherland President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Nancy Stangle Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vanna Cure Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Charley Hill Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,470 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,377,821 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,516,605 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,895,896 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $857,209 |
| Investment income | -$144,151 |
| 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 | $3,608,954 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $975,322 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $121,701 |
| Payroll taxes | $78,071 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,049 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,500 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $53,060 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $6,592 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $63,868 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,537 |
| Insurance | $45,711 |
| All other expenses | $109,638 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,863,423 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $156,091 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,584,536 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $248,959 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $43,846 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $577,776 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,236 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $794,596 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,337,975 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,385,554 |
| Total assets | $9,139,569 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,967 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $51,010 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $42,154 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,015,506 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $577,776 |
| Total liabilities | $1,716,413 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,125,909 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,297,247 |
| 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 | $9,139,569 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Athens Land Trust Inc has recieved totaling $635,407.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Kendeda Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: HISTORIC WEST BROAD SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT | $333,333 |
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Incorporated Winstonsalem, NC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $112,500 |
Kresge Foundation Troy, MI PURPOSE: THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT ATHENS LAND TRUSTS WORK WITH WEST BROAD NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS TO GUIDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LARGE-SCALE REVITALIZATION PROJECT -- THE WEST BROAD COMMUNITY CAMPUS -- ACCORDING TO COMMUNITY-IDENTIFIED NEEDS THROUGH LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY TRAINING AND THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF FORMAL GOVERNANCE ROLES FOR LOW-WEALTH STAKEHOLDERS. | $100,000 |
Riverview Foundation Inc Chattanooga, TN PURPOSE: NORTHEAST GEORGIA INVASIVE PLANT COOPERATIVE | $22,500 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $21,000 |
James E Huffer And Betty J Huffer Foundation Bokeelia, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,160,185 |
| Earnings | $109,537 |
| Admin Expense | $6,052 |
| Net Contributions | $89,500 |
| Ending Balance | $1,353,170 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
United States Endowment Forforestry And Communities Inc Greenville, SC | $281,516,467 | $12,302,581 |
Beaufort County Open Land Trust Inc Beaufort, SC | $14,492,807 | $10,201,216 |
Kenneth Kirchman Foundation Inc Saint Cloud, FL | $167,300,006 | $1,378,162 |
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Asheville, NC | $74,900,022 | $12,655,425 |
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 |
Land Trust For Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN | $24,045,092 | $4,129,324 |
Athens Land Trust Inc Athens, GA | $9,139,569 | $3,608,954 |