2017-09-21T13:00:20-04:00 2016-12-31 300169956 Royals and Associates CPA PC 1551 Jennings Mill Rd 2800D Watkinsville GA 30677 990 2016-01-01 582154133 Athens Land Trust Inc ATHE 685 N Pope St Athens GA 30601 Heather Benham Executive Direc 7066130122 2017-05-02 true Denise Marshall P00448515 7064330133 2017-09-21 68.118.117.142 2017-09-22 11:50:14 5824902017265rccubkf 2017-09-22 P 6DF4A3FFC362B585BA1627B976AC55A5D0396813 6DF4A3FFC362B585BA1627B976AC55A5D0396813 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Heather Benham 2361342 false X www.athenslandtrust.org X 1994 GA To promote the quality of life through the integration of the community and natural environment by land preservation, creation of energy efficient and affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization.Establishment of community gardens,urban farms and community agriculture. 15 15 27 574 4875 0 889135 1838894 555044 458003 -2115 2564 39524 49826 1481588 2349287 0 0 623549 642222 0 3650 821006 583541 1444555 1225763 37033 1123524 5620689 6842730 2147287 2245804 3473402 4596926 To promote the quality of life through the integration of the community and natural environment by land preservation, creation of energy efficient and affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization.Establishment of community gardens,urban farms and community agriculture. false false 639414 Affordable Housing Program: The Organization 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 in the affordable housing program by the use of ground lease agreements and the Community Land Trust model. The Organization also provides Homebuyer education and loan assistance programs to residents of Clarke County. In 2016, 2 homes were sold and 3 new homes were built. At the end of 2016, 16 homes were under lease purchase agreements and 6 affordable rental units were occupied by local families. 315 clients were served by the Housing Counseling and Homebuyer Education classes. 315066 Community Agriculture Program: In 2017, 58 micro-entrepreneur opportunities were started or supported and 15 new businesses completed the business plan preparation process. Over 2000 volunteer hours by and average of 70 volunteers per month were devoted to garden development and maintenance.We expanded our produce stands to serve four additional community sites in addition to St. Marys Hospital. West Broad Farmers Market saw a 39% increase in sales volume from 2015, and a 29% increase in market attendance. $2,750 SNAP (EBT) dollars were spent at West Broad Farmers Market, which we doubled with the support of Wholesome Wave Georgia for a total of $5,465 in SNAP sales to our vendors. This represents an increase of nearly $1,000 SNAP dollars from the previousseason total. 198746 Land Conservation Programs: The Organization permanently protects greenspace by accepting, monitoring, and enforcing permanent conservation easements that protect the lands conservation values. ALT now holds 72 easements in 30 counties of GA-14,457 acres. In 2016, the org helped protect 678 acres in 5 counties in GA, including 271 acres of farmland and 96 acres of wetlands. Notably, these lands include natural habitats and river frontage in addition to working agricultural lands and lands of historical significance. Many of these tracts connect with other protected land, as we work to create corridors adjacent to national forest, wildlife management areas, and land protected by other land trusts. The Conservation Program reached over 200 participants to educate and improve knowledge about conservation practices on agricultural and natural lands in Georgia. Also in 2016, ALT was granted certified eligible entity status by NRCS for ACEP-ALE. 1153226 true true false false false false true false true false true false false true true false false true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false true false false false false true 19 0 true 27 true false false false false false false X 15 15 false false false false false false false 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 Kirrena Gallagher Vice President 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lara Mathes President 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jared Harper Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gloria Bizzle Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Donna Thurman Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Beth Gavrilles Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Charley Hill Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ed Taylor Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Willa Fambrough Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dan Lorentz Secretary 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Darren Ash Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rosetta Kelley Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jared Bybee Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Eric Orbock Board Member 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Heather Benham Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X 74880 0 0 Nancy Stangle Emerita Director BD Treasure 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 74880 0 0 0 false false false 1416 59625 15422 662919 1030441 69071 605000 1838894 Program Fees-Home Sale 230000 156000 156000 Program Fees-Other 531390 253713 253713 Program Fees-ALT Farms 110000 48290 48290 458003 2564 2564 44951 44951 44951 44951 16930 15422 12055 4875 4875 2349287 505518 4875 0 X 74880 67392 7488 487864 459909 24579 3376 33779 32181 1598 45699 42844 2581 274 9800 9700 100 1700 1700 15582 5052 10530 23491 23244 247 1804 1200 604 75088 61853 13235 9468 8666 802 40201 38988 1213 Printing and publications 4368 4085 283 Affordable Housing-homes sol 97835 97835 Dues 2298 1950 348 Taxes and Licenses 38151 35719 2432 263755 260908 2847 1225763 1153226 68887 3650 21352 108996 177216 227499 15643 58022 83982 50383 500000 500000 605000 3589 23471 897393 64961 651369 832432 306118 430017 3861420 4006910 5620689 6842730 11262 8087 87346 55085 47571 1550940 1602800 30000 500000 500000 2147287 2245804 X 394866 1033239 3078536 3563687 3473402 4596926 5620689 6842730 1123524 0 X false true X false true true X 756014 1029446 933951 874562 1823472 5417445 756014 1029446 933951 874562 1823472 5417445 387286 5030159 5913 11021 7238 -1882 22290 3110 3110 5442845 0.92420 0.99220 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X 58 13505.00 1 true false true X 514238 514238 378488 60294 318194 4667 4667 832432 Affordable Housing Program Properti 4006910 Land Held for Investment 4006910 Note Payable First Amer Bk FHLB 500000 500000 Reports conservation easements (Part II, line 9) Conservation Easements - Easements acquired by the Organization are qualifed conservation easements and represent numerous restrictions over the use and development of land not owned by the Organization. Since these easements have no marketable value, they are nor recorded as assets on the statement of financial position. All easements acquired by purchase are expensed as development rights in the statement of functional expenses. The Organization monitors activities on the land easements and enforces restrictions. Contributions to support the conservation program are recorded as contributions on the statement of activities. Escrow account liability (Part IV, line 2b) We are the fiscal agent for the Boulevard Woods Neighborhood Association and collects/holds donations that are then expended on the Boulevard Woods Park. The Boulevard Woods Park is a heavily-wooded 1.8 acre site. The lot was originally donated to the former City of Athens by W.H. Benson in 1967 as it was vacant and unused. Located at the top of Boulevard Avenue, the site now serves as a neighborhood focal point with the potential to be integrated into the future Greenway network and/or a rails-to-trails project. Other revenues not included on Form 990 (Part XI, line 2d) Fundraising expense reported as deduction in audited financial statements on statement of functional expenses and on form 990 Part VIII line 8b. Other expenses not included on Form 990 (Part XII, line 2d) Fundraising expenses reported as deduction in audited financial statements on statement of functional expenses and on form 990 Part VIII line 8b. Harvest Moon 16600 7600 9000 4653 Com Ag Dinn 5200 2600 2600 2701 3 10552 5222 5330 4701 32352 15422 16930 12055 12055 4875 X 2 605000 Appraisal 2 false false false Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Form 990 draft copy is reviewed with the preparer by key members of management prior to providing a final copy for filing with the Internal Revenue Service. The Form 990 is provided to the Board of Directors for review prior to filing the return. 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 Program costs - cost of homes sold $795,277. Program costs - other misc - $215,555 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