Alachua Conservation Trust Incorporated
Alachua Conservation Trust Incorporated
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About this organization
Mission
The Mission Of Alachua Conservation Trust (Act) Is To Protect The Natural, Historic, Scenic And Recreational Resources In And Around Alachua County, Florida. Act Protects Land Through Purchase, Donation, And Conservation Easements.
About
LAND PROTECTION: IN 2018, ACT PARTNERED WITH ALACHUA COUNTY TO ACQUIRE THE LONG SOUGHT-AFTER 111 ACRE SERENOLA PRESERVE PROPERTY ON THE NORTHERN RIM OF PAYNES PRAIRIE STATE PARK. UTILIZING ITS WILD SPACES & PUBLIC PLACES (WSPP) SALES TAX FUNDING, ALACHUA COUNTY PURCHASED 103 ACRES; ACT FUNDRAISED PRIVATELY TO PURCHASE THE ADDITIONAL 7.75 ACRES, AND WILL SERVE AS THE PRESERVE MANAGER FOR THIS JOINTLY-OWNED PROJECT. ACT ANTICIPATES THAT THIS ACQUISITION WILL ULTIMATELY BE REIMBURSED IN PART WITH A SIGNIFICANT FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST GRANT, WHICH WILL RETURN 1M TO THE WSPP PROGRAM FOR ADDITIONAL CONSERVATION LANDS ACQUISITIONS. ALACHUA CONSERVATION TRUST CONTINUED ITS ROLE FOR ALACHUA COUNTY TO PROVIDE LAND ACQUISITION NEGOTIATION SERVICES UTILIZING A PROJECTED 130 MILLION OVER THE REMAINING 7 YEARS THROUGH THE WSPP PROGRAM, WITH THE SHARED GOAL TO PROTECT AS MUCH OF THE REMAINING ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS IN THE COUNTY AS POSSIBLE. ALACHUA CONSERVATION TRUST RECEIVED A PRIVATE DONATION OF 5 ACRES IN GILCHRIST COUNTY ON THE SANTA FE RIVER, AND ALSO RECEIVED AN ADDITIONAL 3 NEW CONSERVATION EASEMENTS FOR PROPERTIES IN DIVERSE AREAS OF NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA TOTALING NEARLY 1000 ACRES.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “The mission of alachua conservation trust (act) is to protect the natural, historic, scenic and recreational resources in and around alachua county, florida. act protects land through purchase, donation, and conservation easements.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “The mission of alachua conservation trust (act) is to protect the natural, historic, scenic and recreational resources in and around alachua county, florida. act protects land through purchase, donation, and conservation easements.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as FL.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2020 to be 7204 SE COUNTY ROAD 234, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32641.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 18 employees on their payroll.
- The non-profit has outstanding loans as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Collects 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 $1,512,009.
- The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1988.
- 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's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $466,671 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $24,552 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 a business related family member transaction.
- The organization has fundraising events.