2020-10-19T17:57:52-04:00 2019-12-31 300169956 Royals and Assoc CPA PC 1551 Jennings Mill Rd 2800D Watkinsville GA 30677 990 2019-01-01 582154133 Athens Land Trust Inc ATHE 685 N Pope St Athens GA 30601 Heather Benham Executive Direc 7066130122 2020-08-21 true Denise Marshall CPA P00448515 7064330133 2020-10-19 68.118.117.142 2020-10-22 21:26:04 5824902020296zconamp 2020-10-22 P 6DF4A3FFC362B585BA1627B976AC55A5D0396813 6DF4A3FFC362B585BA1627B976AC55A5D0396813 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Heather Benham 2754295 false X www.athenslandtrust.org X 1994 GA See Schedule O 14 14 51 682 -84481 0 1583882 1950215 1128124 726294 24959 51126 -54507 -16161 2682458 2711474 0 0 927776 1011566 0 10463 1821610 1296310 2749386 2307876 -66928 403598 7450009 7885656 2374934 2406983 5075075 5478673 See Schedule O false false 1005993 Affordable Housing Program: Athens Land Trust provides quality, affordable housing to low-to-moderate income residents of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia by construction of new homes and renovation of existing homes. The program produces energy efficient homes that remain affordable by the use of ground leases agreements and the Community Land Trust model. In 2019, 4 homes were sold to first time homebuyers, construction was completed on 2 new homes and 2 additional new homes are under construction. At the end of 2019, 14 homes were under lease purchase agreements and 6 affordable rental units were occupied by local families. ALT also offers the Young Urban Builders (YUB) Program which provides job skills training and education centered around residential construction and renovation to youth in Athens-Clarke County. In 2019, ALT served 9 youth through the YUB program. Continued on Schedule O 555483 ALTs Community Agriculture Program strives to support healthy, vibrant communities by developing a sustainable local food system, strengthening the local economy at the neighborhood level, and building knowledge of local food issues and the benefits of eating fresh, local produce. In 2019, 80 micro-entrepreneur opportunities were started, supported or received business development assistance. The Farmers Network grew and provided farm business planning and technical assistance to 53 beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers. ALT ran produce stands in 12 locations and over 729 volunteer hours were devoted to garden development and maintenance within the Community Garden Network. There were 33 weekly markets held with 438 vendors and 4700 attendees where $1902 SNAP (EBT) dollars were spent on fresh produce which we doubled with the support of our partnership with Wholesome Wave Georgia for a total of $1901 in SNAP sales. (Continued on Schedule O.) 329807 Conservation Easements - Athens Land Trust permanently protects greenspace by accepting, monitoring, and enforcing permanent conservation easements that protect the lands conservation values. ALT now holds easements and fee land in 36 Georgia counties - a total of 17,836 acres. In 2019, the organization closed on 4 projects, helping to protect 840 acres in 4 counties in GA, including 489 acres of working farm lands, 253 acres of a mixture of natural and managed forests, 6.5 miles of Blue Line Streams, and 72 acres of wetlands.Protected were a family farm dating back to the middle of the 19th Century, as well as significant natural habitats recognized as worthy of protection by Georgias State Wildlife Action Plan. The Young Conservation Stewards program removed more than 15 acres of invasive plants and replanted more than 1,000 understory trees in future public greenspace in Athens-Clarke County. (See Schedule O.) 324887 Other Program Services - Neighborhood revitalization and sustainability activities that promote healthy, functioning neighborhoods, improve connectivity to resources, improve access to open spaces such as community gardens, natural green space, value cultural heritage, and strengthen community leadership. 324887 2216170 true true false false false false true false true true true false false true true false false true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true 41 0 51 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false false true true true true false false true true true true true true true false false GA X X Heather Benham 7066130122 685 N Pope St Athens GA 30601 Quito Anderson Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Darren Ash Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Beth Gavrilles Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Pearl Hall Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Charley Hill Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dan Lorentz Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lara Mathes Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Patricia Maxey Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Thurmond Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gloria Bizzle Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Heather Benham Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X 74880 0 0 Sarah Yates Sutherland President 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Eric Orbock Vice President 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Willa Fambrough Secretary 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy Stangle Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 74880 0 0 0 false false false 29215 38893 1205097 677010 1950215 Program Fees-Home Sale 230000 378000 378000 Program Fees-Other 531390 244437 244437 Program Fees-ALT Farms 110000 48574 48574 Program Fees-Rental 531110 55283 55283 726294 119446 119446 -68320 -68320 -68320 -68320 26660 38893 42821 -16161 -16161 2711474 845740 -84481 0 X 840355 807810 23915 8630 102150 99956 2178 16 69061 66170 2079 812 10575 8989 1586 4691 3411 1280 5560 5560 25778 10702 14704 372 27490 21980 5464 46 35056 33566 1490 58374 49260 9114 12188 11155 1033 45397 41970 3427 Printing and publications 4580 3544 449 587 Affordable Housing-homes sol 438230 438230 Dues 21114 16655 4459 Taxes and Licenses 50800 47510 3290 556477 555262 1215 2307876 2216170 81243 10463 78418 82590 751291 900775 187230 155064 57130 50071 500000 500000 30038 13333 917775 96085 813496 821690 703083 971989 4329323 4390144 7450009 7885656 46208 20679 429043 461882 131068 134879 57208 52345 1197407 1223198 14000 14000 500000 500000 2374934 2406983 X 1086292 1014097 3988783 4464576 5075075 5478673 7450009 7885656 403598 0 X false true X true true true X 874562 1823472 1452980 1564529 1911323 7626866 874562 1823472 1452980 1564529 1911323 7626866 7626866 7626866 1.00000 0.99670 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X 68 17836.00 1 true 446.75 17224 false false true X 703083 131000 118575 347 4692 947619 645817 92219 -31406 390 3157 703083 1.00000 false false 514238 514238 378488 88698 289790 25049 7387 17662 821690 Affordable Housing Prog Properties 3985144 Land Held for Investment 405000 4390144 Note Payable First Amer Bk FHLB 500000 500000 Reports conservation easements (Part II, line 9) Conservation easements: Easements acquired by the Organization are conservation easements and represent numerous restrictions over the use and development of land not owned by the Organization. As these easements have no marketable value, they are not recorded as assets on the statement of financial position. All easements acquired by purchase are expensed as development rights on the statement of functional expenses. The Organization monitors activities on the land easements and enforces restrictions. Escrow account liability (Part IV, line 2b) Custodial accounts include amounts escrowed for Affordable Housing clients as rental credit per their lease agreement to be used towards their down payment or closing costs when purchase option is exercised, security deposits on rental property, and a microloan fund established with a local partner to assist small, low income enterprenerial clients. Anniv Carniv 28968 28968 30510 Harvest Moon 17500 4450 13050 1800 2243 2 19085 5475 13610 3456 4812 65553 38893 26660 5256 37565 42821 -16161 Elena Brown and Jared Harper Former Board Member Affordable Housing X 80000 52345 false true true 52345 Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a Members do not directly appoint or elect additional members. Eligibility for membership and admission procedures and regulations are established by the Board of Directors. Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b Each member is entitled to one vote on each matter voted on by the members, subject to procedures established by the Board of Directors, the Bylaws and Georgia law. Members are allowed to vote on any matters at a lawfully called meeting including election of board members. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Form 990 draft copies are reviewed with the preparer by key members of management (Executive Director, Finance Director, and Board Treasurer)and the finance committee for approval. The approved final copy is filed by the preparer with the Internal Revenue Service. The final copy of the 990 Tax Return is provided to all Board Members before filing. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c The conflict of interest policy is discussed with new employees and prospective board members. Written acknowledgement is obtained. To ensure compliance, the executive director will discuss possible conflict of interest scenarios with the executive committee of the organization and an acceptable solution will be reached. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The Board of Directors votes on and approves the compensation package of the executive director. Compensation is based on salary survey of comparable organizations. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The Organizations governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and tax returns are available by request at the administrative offices of the Organization. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 Rounding List of other expenses Part IX line 24e Repairs and maintenance for properties $5585Program Costs - ALT Farms $61,987Program Costs - Other $437,470 General explanation attachment Mission Statement:Conserving, empowering, and sustaining communities through responsible and visionary land use. Athens Land Trust does this by protecting farmland and greenspace, building energy-efficient and affordable housing, establishing urban farms and community gardens, supporting economic development through entrepreneurship and revitalizing neighborhoods. Affordable Housing Program - Exempt Purpose Achievements - Continued from Page 2Athens Land Trust is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency and provides both individual and group education services to Clarke, Oconee, Barrow, Jackson, Elbert, Madison, Oglethorpe, Walton and Franklin counties. In 2019, ALT provided 652 client services through Housing Counseling and Education classes.Community Agriculture Program - Exempt Purpose Achievements - Continued from Page 2ALT also offers the Young Urban Farmers (YUF) Program that provides job skills training and education centered around sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship to youth in Athens-Clarke County. In 2019, ALT served 21 youth through the YUF program, providing many with their first job experience. Conservation Easements - Exempt Purpose Achievements - Continued from Page 2The Conservation Program reached more than 350 participants to educate and improve knowledge about conservation practices and invasive species removal on agricultural and natural lands in Georgia. ALT Farms LLC N/A ALT-FSV Subsidiary Inc 685 N Pope St Athens GA 30601 208017538 Development GA Filing entity C Corp 1.00000 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false