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Independence Conservancy Inc.

Independence Conservancy Inc.

Industry, PA 15052
Tax ID25-1840358

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About this organization

Revenue

$101,306

Expenses

$115,623

Mission

Preserving land by acquisition, easement or deed restriction to protect open space, wildlife habitat, natural and cultural resources, scenic views and quality of life in

About

Land Stewardship:Independence Conservancy is one of PA's 95 land trusts working to preserve open space and natural places for future generations. We have protected 52 acres by conservation easement and 47 acres by fee ownership. These lands help to preserve the rural character and environmental well-being of the Raccoon Creek watershed. Preserved lands include the JB2 Abandoned Mine Discharge Treatment System near Burgettstown,PA which removes 62 tons of iron and aluminum yearly from Raccoon Creek; the Solar Mine and Treatment System near Bald Knob in Allegheny County which removes 96 tons of iron from St. Patrick's Run; Red Oak Farm in Raccoon Twp., Beaver County which contains 44 acres of mature hardwood forest, open meadows and active crop land; Little Blue Wetland in Greene Twp., Beaver County which provides wildlife habitat and water quality values to the Little Blue Run Watershed; Rocky Bottom Natural Area which contains 27 acres of riparian forest with 3/4 mile of frontage on Raccoon Creek, managed by the Independence Conservancy for low impact non-motorized public recreation. Independence Conservancy belongs to the Land Trust Alliance, a national network of 1700 nonprofit organizations who have preserved almost 30.9 million acres in the US as of 2010

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “Preserving open space by acquisition, easement or deed restriction to protect wildlife habitat, natural and cultural resources, scenic views and quality of life; providing stewardship of watersheds in southwestern pennsylvania through environmental education, site restoration and community partnerships.”.

When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “Preserving land by acquisition, easement or deed restriction to protect open space, wildlife habitat, natural and cultural resources, scenic views and quality of life in”.

  • As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is PA.
  • The non-profit's address for 2020 is listed as 1869-F BARCLAY HILL RD, BEAVER, PA, 15009 in the filing.
  • As per the non-profit's form, they have 0 employees as of 2020.
  • 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 between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$14,317.
  • The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 9 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1999.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $872 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.

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