Wildlands Conservancy
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Wildlands Conservancy meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to protect and restore critical natural areas and waterways, and educate the community to create a legacy of a healthy, sustainable environment for future generations."
Year, State Incorporated:
1973, PA
Wildlands Conservancy reports that it serves the residents of the 10-county Lehigh River watershed area (Lehigh Valley and Pocono regions of eastern Pennsylvania). The organization carries out this mission through land protection, environmental stewardship, and education programs. Conservation strategies include land planning and acquisition, stream restoration, and habitat stewardship activities. In 2022, Wildlands Conservancy states that it offered 610 community education programs, restored nearly two stream miles across a dozen sites, and worked to open the Black River Sanctuary.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Wildlands Conservancy's program expenses were:
Conservation: $1,452,627
Education: $858,002
Total Program Expenses: $2,310,629
Chief Executive
Christopher M. Kocher, President
Compensation*
$170,865
Chair of the Board
Tadd Henninger
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Senior Vice President, PPL Corporation
Board Size
26
Paid Staff Size
33
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio, Print advertisements
Fundraising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,196,200, 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 Wildlands Conservancy's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $3,160,510 |
| In-kind contributions | $23,000 |
| Program services fees | $726,826 |
| Investment income, net | $-535,426 |
| Special events, net | $12,690 |
| Other income | $54,411 |
| Total Income | $3,442,011 |
Programs: 77% Fundraising: 12% Administrative: 11%
| Total Income | $3,442,011 |
| Total expenses: | $3,016,065 |
| Program expenses | $2,310,629 |
| Fundraising expenses | $376,096 |
| Administrative expenses | $329,340 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $425,946 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $11,176,752 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $11,602,698 |
| Total Liabilities | $491,935 |
| Total Assets | $12,094,633 |
Note: According to Wildlands Conservancy's 2022 audited financial statements, the organization received $23,00 in donated land.
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance