2025-08-25T13:14:32-07:00 2024-12-31 300761378 WILLIAM RUSS 2316 Tucker LN Gwynn Oak MD 21207 990 2024-01-01 521701152 LOWER SHORE LAND TRUST INC LOWE 4432345587 100 RIVER ST SNOW HILL MD 21863 MIKE LEWIS Chairman 2025-08-25 true true William Russ P00529594 4102459216 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MIKE LEWIS 601741 false X WWW.LOWERSHORELANDTRUST.ORG X 1990 MD Lower Shore Land Trust protects and restores natural resources, wildlife habitat and working lands to support and connect healthy and vibrant communities. 12 12 10 25 0 524718 409335 209901 66469 27754 47438 81238 78499 843611 601741 0 0 392558 443110 0 78370 202202 265959 594760 709069 248851 -107328 2048885 2078435 12042 24345 2036843 2054090 X Lower Shore Land Trust protects and restores natural resources, wildlife habitat and working lands to support and connect healthy and vibrant communities. false false 205322 RESTORATION: Through its habitat restoration program, LSLT completed eight projects that established over 52 acres of wildlife habitat. These projects were implemented on both private properties and congregational lands as part of the organization role in the One Water Partnership. A total of 46 volunteers participated in restoration efforts, supporting practices that improve water quality, biodiversity, and climate resilience. 148975 SHARED PROGRAM COSTS 89943 GENERAL PROGRAMMING: Beyond direct land and water conservation work, LSLT played a central coordinating and leadership role among conservation partners in the region. The organization continued to facilitate collaboration through the Delmarva Restoration and Conservation Network, the Newport Bay hole Watershed Project, and the One Water Partnership. These efforts strengthen partnerships among NGOs, government agencies, and communities to achieve landscape-scale conservation outcomes across the Delmarva Peninsula. 20673 COMMUNITY OUTREACH: LSLT hosted a range of outreach and education events throughout 2024, focusing on conservation awareness, sustainable land management, and community engagement. Programs included farmer education on soil health and pasture management, workshops on native landscaping, guided bird walks, and presentations on LSLT conservation initiatives. 15401 STEWARDSHIP: LSLT stewardship program ensured the ongoing integrity of conserved lands through annual monitoring and support for conservation easement landowners. In 2024, the organization visited 139 properties, encompassing over 24,000 acres. LSLT also trained and engaged 18 volunteers to assist with site visits and monitoring efforts, building capacity and fostering community involvement in conservation stewardship. 4690 LAND PROTECTION: In 2024, Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT) completed two conservation easement projects, permanently protecting 158.648 acres of farmland, forest, and wildlife habitat. These easements contribute to the long-term protection of the Lower Shore rural landscape and ecological resources. In addition, LSLT began work on ten new conservation projects, anticipated to close in 2025 or 2026. All land protection activities were conducted in alignment with the Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices, with an emphasis on collaborative, voluntary conservation with private landowners. 40764 485004 true true false false false false true false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 10 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true true true false MD X Cindi Krempl 4432345587 100 RIVER ST SNOW HILL MD 21804 X Mike Lewis Chairman 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dr Judith Stribling Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tony Dipaolo Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dave Saveikis Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Glenn Irwin Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bruce Robson Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Elise Trelegan Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Byron Beauchamp Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rick Pollitt Jr Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Colin McAlister Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Marsh Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Merry Mears Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 242207 167128 409335 Easement Admin Fees 531390 66429 66429 OTHER PROGRAMS 40 40 Pollinator Cert Prog 531390 66469 47438 47438 0 0 0 0 78499 78499 0 0 0 601741 113907 0 0 0 0 0 0 371672 270761 62870 38041 9702 7012 1685 1005 34589 25000 6007 3582 27147 19621 4715 2811 0 0 12786 12786 0 0 13233 13233 0 1285 1183 102 0 9960 4829 5131 0 0 14675 10394 3537 744 0 0 136 136 0 3279 3279 6880 6880 DIRECT PROGRAM COSTS 96946 96946 NATIVE PLANT SALES & OTHER 32424 416 558 31450 CONTRACT LABOR 12543 12543 LAND PROJECT EXPENSES 11950 11950 49862 21070 28055 737 709069 485004 145695 78370 330124 74562 0 61358 140364 0 0 0 0 0 2526 163468 26575 140172 136893 0 1517231 1724090 0 0 0 2048885 2078435 12042 24345 12042 24345 X 1534307 1474844 502536 579246 2036843 2054090 2048885 2078435 X -107328 124576 -1 X true X false true false X 479730 319265 368862 524718 409335 2101910 35201 112614 96876 205126 66429 516246 0 0 0 514931 431879 465738 729844 475764 2618156 0 0 2618156 272 295 2372 27754 47438 78131 0 272 295 2372 27754 47438 78131 0 51965 67909 74664 86013 78539 359090 567168 500083 542774 843611 601741 3055377 0.85690 0.86530 0.02560 0.01080 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X 117 20 40 1 true true 487537 200 44850 21841 5981 504765 443300 300 66209 16795 5477 487537 516490 250 -67000 1782 4658 443300 440148 200 88717 7751 4824 516490 413682 6167 35395 11321 3775 440148 1.00000 true false false 35960 35960 127508 26575 100933 136893 1724090 Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements. CONSERVATION EASEMENTS DONATED OR GRANTED TO THE TRUST HAVE NO SALES VALUE TO THE TRUST AND ARE NOT REFLECTED ON THE TRUST'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. EARNINGS TO FUND PROGRAMS X X X X X X X false MD Flannel Formal 42805 42805 POLLINATOR GARDEN TOUR 33543 33543 76348 76348 76348 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD AND THEY ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE DOCUMENT PRIOR TO IT BEING SIGNED AND FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Officers, directors and key employees are required to disclose any real and potential conflicts of interest annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a COMPENSATION OF THE ED IS SET AFTER A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND A REVIEW OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS PROVIDED BY MD NON PROFIT ORG AND OTHER INDEPENDENT DATA. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b COMPENSATION OF NON-EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES SET BY AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ETC. ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE TRUST'S OFFICE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 LOSS ON SALE OF DONATED LAND = -$1