Land Trust Alliance (LTA) reports that it trains conservation leaders, attains federal incentives for conservation of private land, and develops standards and practices aimed at professionalizing and safeguarding land trust work. The organization supports the use of conservation easements, which restrict certain types of development but keeps the land in the hands of the current owners or their families. LTA reports that it facilitates conservation information collection and exchange as well as national and regional training, including provision of tools and training on how to plan and prioritize its conservation work. Additionally, the organization reports that it advances public policies to accelerate the pace of private voluntary conservation.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, Land Trust Alliance's program expenses were:
Program services |
$12,993,432 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$12,993,432 |
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Chief Executive
Andrew J. Bowman, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$419,003
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Chair of the Board
Jameson French
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chief Executive Officer, Northland Forest Products, Inc.
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Board Size
22
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Paid Staff Size
61
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Other
Fundraising costs were 10% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $13,969,690, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Land Trust Alliance's audited financial statements - combined for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Grants |
$9,355,586 |
Contributions |
$2,359,300 |
Organizational memberships |
$1,890,835 |
Investment returns |
$794,909 |
Accreditation fees |
$782,834 |
Conference fees |
$633,836 |
Other programs |
$369,485 |
Donated services |
$363,969 |
Publication sales |
$6,145 |
Total Income |
$16,556,899 |
- Programs: 85%
- Fundraising: 9%
- Administrative: 6%
Total Income |
$16,556,899 |
Program expenses |
$12,993,432 |
Fundraising expenses |
$1,466,014 |
Administrative expenses |
$944,997 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$15,404,443 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$1,152,456 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$16,484,583 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$17,637,039 |
Total Liabilities |
$9,242,125 |
Total Assets |
$26,879,164 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, LTA received in-kind contributions totaling $363,969 in the form of legal services.