The Kiawah Island Natural Habitat Conservancy Inc.
The Kiawah Island Natural Habitat Conservancy Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
THE KIAWAH CONSERVANCY PROVIDES THE VISION, LEADERSHIP AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE KIAWAH ISLAND'S UNIQUE BALANCE OF NATURE AND DEVELOPMENT. WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT, RESEARCH DRIVEN, NON-POLITICAL, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.
About
THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY MAINTAINS 52 PROPERTIES AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS TOTALING OVER 2,253 ACRES ON AND AROUND KIAWAH ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS THESE PROPERTIES AND EASEMENTS FOR THE EXPRESSED PURPOSE OF KEEPING THE PROPERTIES IN THEIR NATURAL UNDEVELOPED STATE FOR PERPETUITY. THE ORGANIZATION HAS STEWARDSHIP RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL CONSERVATION PROPERTIES INCLUDING THE MAINTENANCE OF A MARITIME FOREST DEMONSTRATION OUTFITTED WITH EDUCATIONAL SIGNAGE ABOUT THE ISLAND PLANT LIFE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN ACCREDITED BY THE LAND TRUST ACCREDITATION COMMISSION SINCE FEBRUARY 16, 2017. THIS IMPORTANT DISTINCTION INDEPENDENTLY CONFIRMS THAT THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES ACCORDING TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS IN LAND CONSERVATION AND NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT. IN PARTICULAR, IT ASSURES THAT THE ORGANIZATION FULFILLS ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO CONSERVE ITS LAND AND EASEMENTS IN PERPETUITY. THE ORGANIZATION'S HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PLAN HAS AN OBJECTIVE TO CONSISTENTLY FOSTER THE EFFORTS OF ALL KIAWAH ISLAND PROPERTY OWNERS IN IMPLEMENTING AND MAINTAINING OPTIMUM HABITAT TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF OUR NATIVE WILDLIFE. THE ORGANIZATION, WORKING IN CONCERT WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ON KIAWAH ISLAND, PROVIDES RESOURCES, LANDSCAPING TIPS, ACCESS OF PROFESSIONALS AND ASSESSMENT FORMS TO ASSIST OWNERS WITH THIS PLAN.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “The kiawah conservancy provides the vision, leadership and resources necessary to preserve and enhance kiawah island's unique balance of nature and development. we are an independent, research driven, non-political, not-for-profit organization.”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “The kiawah conservancy provides the vision, leadership and resources necessary to preserve and enhance kiawah island's unique balance of nature and development. we are an independent, research driven, non-political, not-for-profit organization.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is SC.
- The address of the non-profit for 2019 according to the filing is 80 KESTREL COURT, KIAWAH ISLAND, SC, 29455.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2019 is 4.
- 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 $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$778,860.
- The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1997.
- 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 $362,776 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $50,200 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
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