Wilderness Land Trust
Wilderness Land Trust
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About this organization
Mission
We keep the promise of wilderness by acquiring and transferring private lands (inholdings) to public ownership that complete designated and proposed wilderness areas, or directly protect wilderness values.
About
Acquisition of private lands in designated and potential wilderness areas from willing sellers and transfer of those lands to public ownership so that all generations of Americans will enjoy an enduring source of wilderness. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, the Wilderness Land Trust purchased eight properties throughout California, Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington for a total of 3,132.34 acres, and transferred seven properties in California, Colorado, and Oregon totaling 720.83 acres. Currently, the trust is active in Alaska, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington on 29 projects totaling 7,403 acres. During its 27-year history, the trust has permanently protected lands in 106 wilderness areas and made 16 wilderness areas complete.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “We keep the promise of wilderness - by acquiring and transferring private lands (inholdings) to public ownership that complete designated and proposed wilderness areas or directly protect wilderness values.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “We keep the promise of wilderness - by acquiring and transferring private lands (inholdings) to public ownership that complete designated and proposed wilderness areas or directly protect wilderness values.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of CO.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as PO BOX 1420, CARBONDALE, CO, 81623 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 5 employees.
- The non-profit has loans 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 between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $121,802.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is established through a review and approval process by an independent body.
- 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 1992.
- 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 J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $375,134 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $106,300 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's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.