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Commonweal Conservancy Inc.

Commonweal Conservancy Inc.

Santa Fe, NM 87501
Tax ID20-0153356

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About this organization

Revenue

$909,483

Expenses

$1,142,077

Mission

COMMONWEAL CONSERVANCY IS A NONPROFIT CONSERVATION-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION.

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CONSERVATION TRANSACTIONS -- CONVEYED A 315-ACRE FULLY RESTRICTIVE CONSERVATION EASEMENT TO THE SANTA FE CONSERVATION TRUST TO ENSURE THE PROPERTY'S PERMANENT PROTECTION AS OPEN SPACE, TRAIL USE AND WILDLIFE HABITAT. COMMONWEAL'S DONATION SUPPORTS SANTA FE COUNTY'S OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS PROGRAM, AS WELL AS THE LARGER ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GOALS OF THE GALISTEO BASIN PRESERVE. MORE SPECIFICALLY, THIS CONSERVATION EASEMENT WILL PROTECT GRASSLAND HABITAT FOR A WIDE RANGE OF SPECIES OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS, AS WELL AS ENSURE PERMANENT PUBLIC ACCESS TO APPROXIMATELY FIVE MILES OF HIKING, CYCLING AND EQUESTRIAN TRAILS.CONVEYED A 140-ACRE PROPERTY TO A CONSERVATION BUYER TO ENSURE THAT A MAJORITY OF THE PROPERTY WOULD BE PROTECTED FROM DEVELOPMENT. THE PROPERTY INCLUDES IMPROVEMENTS THAT ENHANCE THE GRASSLAND HABITAT AND WILDLIFE WATER RESOURCES OF THE GALISTEO BASIN PRESERVE. GIVEN THE CONSTRAINED DEVELOPMENT ENVELOPE ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPERTY, THIS SALE ENSURES THAT MORE THAN 130 ACRES WILL BE CONSERVED FOR THEIR SCENIC, HABITAT AND CULTURAL VALUES.CONVEYED A 12.5-ACRE TRACT TO SANTA FE COUNTY FOR USE AS A REGIONAL TRAILHEAD FOR ITS 15-MILE SANTA FE/LAMY RAIL TRAIL. THE SALE OF THE 12.5-ACRE TRACT WILL ALLOW THE COUNTY OPEN SPACE PROGRAM TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF A "SOUTHERN TERMINUS TRAILHEAD" FOR THE RAIL TRAIL. THE PROPERTY WILL ALSO INCLUDE A PARKING LOT TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF RAIL TRAIL AND GALISTEO BASIN PRESERVE TRAILS HIKERS, CYCLISTS AND EQUESTRIANS. THE PROPERTY IS ANTICIPATED TO BE USED BY MORE THAN 5,000 RECREATIONALISTS EACH YEAR.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Commonweal conservancy is a nonprofit conservation-based community development organization dedicated to forging deep and sustaining relationships among people, land, and the built environment. commonweal acquires and arranges for preservation of properties of unique cultural and ecological significance and engages in collaborative land planning that inspires the creation of whole communities. commonweal also creates opportunities for individuals, landscapes, and communities to live in closer and healthier relationships by integrating environmental protection with community development. additionally, commonweal promotes an inclusive process of community building that is rooted in the american west's traditional value of land stewardship, a value which honors natural resources, histories, and neighbors. at the same time, commonweal fosters a practice of regenerative land conservation in which people actively engage with their environment.”.

When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Commonweal conservancy is a nonprofit conservation-based community development organization.”.

  • The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is NM.
  • The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 369 MONTEZUMA AVENUE 495, SANTA FE, NM, 87501.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 0 employees.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$232,594.
  • The organization has 4 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2003.
  • The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $339 in fundraising expenses.

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