St. Simons Land Trust
St. Simons Land Trust
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About this organization
Mission
TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL AND SCENIC CHARACTER OF ST. SIMONS ISLAND
About
IN SEPTEMBER 2012, THE LAND TRUST ACQUIRED CANNON'S POINT PRESERVE - A 608-ACRE TRACT OF LAND ON THE NORTH END OF ST. SIMONS ISLAND FEATURING MATURE MARITIME FOREST, SIX MILES OF MARSH SHORE LINE INCLUDING DEEP WATER FRONTAGE, AND MANY OTHER BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLES OF COASTAL GEORGIA ECOLOGY. IN 2016, THE LAND TRUST WORKED ON SEVERAL IMPROVEMENTS TO CANNON'S POINT AND ADDED FEATURES FOR VISITORS. THE LAND TRUST ALSO BEGAN THE PROCESS OF CONSTRUCTING RESTROOMS FOR VISITORS TO USE. RESTROOMS AND AN ECOLOGY LAB ARE NOW COMPLETED AND IN USE.THE VISION OF THE LAND TRUST IS TO PROTECT AND CONSERVE 2000 ACRES ON ST. SIMONS ISLAND. EACH YEAR, THE LAND TRUST CONTINUES TO ACQUIRE MORE LAND TO MOVE CLOSER TOWARDS THAT GOAL.IN AUGUST 2015, THE TRUST REACHED AN AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE THREE PARCELS OF LAND CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 260 ACRES OF THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS GUALE PRESERVE ON ST. SIMONS ISLAND. THE PLAN WAS TO PURCHASE THE PARCELS IN PHASES WITH FUNDING COMING FROM A COMBINATION OF GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND LOCAL DONORS. ON MAY 17, 2016, THE TRUST COMPLETED THE PURCHASE OF GUALE PRESERVE PHASE I, CONSISTING OF 58.4 ACRES. THE OTHER TWO PARCELS WERE SCHEDULED TO BE ACQUIRED IN THE TWO SUBSEQUENT YEARS. ON FEBRUARY 14, 2017, THE TRUST COMPLETED THE PURCHASE OF PHASE II CONSISTING OF 90.225 ACRES. PHASE III CLOSED IN 2018 CONSISTING OF 109.2 ACRES. THIS WILL BE A SPACE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR VARIOUS NATURE ACTIVITIES AND ENJOYMENT.VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES HAVE BEEN AND WILL BE BOUGHT/ACQUIRED IN THE FUTURE TO GO TOWARDS THE LAND TRUST'S GOAL.IN 2018, THE TRUST BEGAN AN INITIATIVE CALLED THE CANOPY CAMPAIGN, WHICH IS SCHEDULED TO SPAN FOUR PHASES UNTIL 2020. IT IS AN OVERARCHING STRATEGY TO PRESERVE ST. SIMONS FROM NORTH TO SOUTH THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF SEVERAL PROPERTIES.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “The st. simons land trust was organized to (1) conserve land which has natural, recreational, scenic, historic, or educational value, (2) increase public awareness and educate the general public about land conservation, and (3) develop closer cooperation between public and private entities in planning a more livable community for future generations.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “To preserve the natural and scenic character of st. simons island”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is GA.
- The non-profit's address for 2020 is listed as PO Box 24615, St Simons Island, GA, 31522 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 6 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 $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $9,045,226.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
- The organization has 19 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2001.
- 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 $475,397 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $347,229 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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