Dutchess Land Conservancy Inc.
Dutchess Land Conservancy Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The Dutchess Land Conservancy (DLC) is dedicated to preserving the scenic, agricultural and environmental resources of Dutchess County, New York, and the surrounding area. The DLC, is a private non-profit land conservation organization, carrying out its mission primarily by obtaining conservation easements on privately held land and monitoring these easements in perpetuity. Conservation easements, acquired through either donation or purchase, are legal agreements limiting future development in order to protect land for conservation purposes. In addition, the DLC provides professional assistance to landowners and municipalities to encourage environmentally sound planning, and educates the public on matters of land conservation and stewardship.
About
LAND CONSERVATION: CONSERVATION EASEMENTS - In 2019, the Organization worked with numerous landowners on conservation easements covering more than 5,000 acres, and several conservation planning projects, developing resource maps, responding to inquiries about conservation easements, and visiting properties. In 2019, nine conservation easements were filed protecting 1,375 acres which brought the Organization's total land protected to approximately 42,750 acres. Purchase of Development Rights - the Organization completed five projects in 2019 and continued its work with several farmers on PDR projects in the towns of Amenia, Clinton, North East, Pine Plains, Pleasant Valley, Red Hook, Rhinebeck, and Stanford. Municipal Conservation Areas - Through the Organization's municipal conservation area assistance program, a program to help towns acquire important resource land for passive public use, the Organization has submitted a grant to purchase the Seven Wells Property to add to the Dover Stone Church Preserve, provided advice on protecting land surrounding a historic cider mill in Pouhgkeepsie, and is working on options for DLC's Whaley Lake Property as a Public Conservation Area.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “Dutchess land conservancy (dlc) is dedicated to preserving the scenic, agricultural and environmental resources of dutchess county, new york, and the surrounding area. dlc, as a private non-profit land conservation organization, carries out its mission primarily by obtaining conservation easements on privately held land and monitoring these easements in perpetuity. conservation easements, acquired through either donation or purchase, are legal agreements limiting future development in order to protect land for conservation purposes. in addition, dlc provides professional assistance to landowners and municipalities to encourage environmentally sound planning, and educates the public on matters of land conservation and stewardship. in 2009 the organization was awarded accreditation status by the land trust accreditation commission, an independent program of the land trust alliance. in 2014, the organization was awarded its 5-year accreditation renewal. in 2020, the organization was award”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “The organization is dedicated to preserving the scenic, agricultural, and environmental resources of dutchess county, new york, and the surrounding area.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as NY.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is PO BOX 138, MILLBROOK, NY, 12545.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 16.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $241,228.
- The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 27 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1985.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $973,555 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $130,265 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has a business related family member transaction.
- The organization has a business related organization transaction.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.