Land Tr For The Ms Coastal Plain is located in Biloxi, MS. The organization was established in 2001. 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 12/2023, Land Tr For The MS Coastal Plain employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Land Tr For The MS Coastal Plain 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 12/2023, Land Tr For The MS Coastal Plain generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $469.6k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.5%) per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONSERVE, PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE OPEN SPACES AND GREEN PLACES OF ECOLOGICAL CULTURAL OR SCENIC SIGNIFICANCE IN THE COUNTIES OF THE MISSISSIPPI COASTAL PLAIN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO CONSERVE, PROMOTE, AND PROTECT THE OPEN SPACES AND GREEN PLACES OF ECOLOGICAL CULTURAL OR SCENIC SIGNIFICANCE IN THE COUNTIES OF THE MISSISSIPPI COASTAL PLAIN.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Art Kennard Director  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Paul Maxwell Director  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Christina Nanney Director  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Angela Hill Director  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Drew Puffer Director  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Jackie Parker President  | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $3,032 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $692,817 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $175,517 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $122,164 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $871,366 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $67,139 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $53,002 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $1,031,458 | 
| 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. | $83,433 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $116,587 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $6,480 | 
| Payroll taxes | $15,855 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,739 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $5,133 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $4,581 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,116 | 
| Insurance | $18,134 | 
| All other expenses | $29,914 | 
| Total functional expenses | $469,587 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $763,417 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $151,413 | 
| 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 | $7,603 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,121,640 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,671 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $9,210 | 
| Total assets | $22,054,954 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $30,680 | 
| 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 | $55,146 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $85,826 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,666,650 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $302,478 | 
| 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 | $22,054,954 |