Mainspring Conservation Trust, Inc
Mainspring Conservation Trust, Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Located in the heart of the Southern Blue Ridge, the mission of Mainspring Conservation Trust (formerly the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee) is to conserve the waters, forests, farms and heritage of the Upper Little Tennessee and Hiwassee River Valleys. We are dedicated to three core initiatives: conserve the land, restore the water, and connect the people to these valuable resources.
About
In 2019, Mainspring continued its work to conserve important areas in its nationally significant region, with its incredible land and water resources, overlaid with cultural heritage assets dating back thousands of years. CONSERVE: Mainspring conserved 924 acres in 14 transactions, including four conservation easements to conserve farm and forest land. Priority purchases included two acquisitions totaling 497 acres that helps preserves the unspoiled forested viewshed of the Appalachian Trail, one acquisition that conserves a 48-acre forested inholding and trout stream within Nantahala National Forest, and one acquisition of 24 acres that conserves more than 1,400 feet of critical Little Tennessee riverfront and adjacent floodplain and contains rare mountain wetland along the Indian Lakes Scenic Byway. The four conservation easements include a 32-acre working farm belonging to an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and a 205-acre forest and wetland that
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “The mission of mainspring conservation trust is to conserve the waters, forests, farms and heritage of the upper little tennessee and hiwassee river valleys. we are dedicated to three core initiatives: conserve the land, restore the water, and connect the people to these valuable resources.”.
Their activities were defined as: “Located in the heart of the southern blue ridge, the mission of mainspring conservation trust is to conserve the waters, forests, farms and heritage of the upper little tennessee and hiwassee river valleys.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as NC.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is PO Box 1148, Franklin, NC, 287441148.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 15 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $2,612,908.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 15 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 B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $688,591 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $107,401 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 grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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