MAINSPRING CONSERVATION TRUST INC
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $6.7M · expenses $5.8M · assets $19.9M
- EIN
- 56-2142199
- Address
- 557 E MAIN ST, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-2649
- Website
- www.mainspringconserves.org
- NTEE code
- C340
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- August 1999 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
To conserve unique and special places in the heart of the Southern Blue Ridge for the benefit of all.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
3 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Smith | Executive Director | 2020-2024 | $109,317 | $468,757 | 1 |
| Sharon Taylor (former) | Former Executive Director | 2015-2020 | $19,428 | $394,624 | 1 |
| Paul Carlson (former) | Executive Director | 2013-2014 | $78,242 | $146,353 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
41 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Adams | Chair | 2017-2024 | 3 | $0 reported | 3 |
| James Stork | Vice Chair | 2017-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Hope Huskey | Secretary | 2017-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jim Garner | Treasurer | 2020-2024 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jason P Love | Former Chair | 2013-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Chris Brouwer | Board Member | 2017-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Amanda Clapp | Board Member | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Barry Clinton | Board Member | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Fred Crawford | Board Member | 2020-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Anita Finger-Smith | Board Member | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Connie Haire | Board Member | 2013-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bill Gibson | Board Member | 2013-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ed Haight | Board Member | 2013-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Terrie Kelly | Board Member | 2014-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lisa Leatherman | Board Member | 2013-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Ben Steere | Board Member | 2018-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John Strawn (former) | Board Member | 2013-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rita Salain (former) | Board Member | 2015-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Russ Harris (former) | Board Member | 2018-2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Constance Haire (former) | Chair | 2017-2019 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Doug Landwehr (former) | Board Member | 2017-2019 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John Gladden (former) | Secretary | 2014-2018 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Richard Clark (former) | Board Member | 2013-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kenyon Murphy (former) | Treasurer | 2013-2017 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Juanita Wilson (former) | Board Member | 2017 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Christopher Brouwer (former) | Chair | 2013-2015 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Johnny Strawn (former) | Vice Chair | 2014-2015 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ken Murphy (former) | At-large Executive Committee seat | 2014-2015 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| William Dyar (former) | Board Member | 2014-2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Richard Heywood (former) | Board Member | 2014-2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lydia Sargent Macauley (former) | Board Member | 2013-2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Edward Haight (former) | Board Member | 2014-2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dave Ackerman (former) | Board Member | 2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joyce Dugan (former) | Board Member | 2015 | 2 | Not reported | 1 |
| Tom Hahn (former) | Board Member | 2015 | 2 | Not reported | 1 |
| Elizabeth Johns (former) | Board Member | 2013-2015 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Natalie Smith (former) | Board Member | 2013-2015 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rachel Hoskins (former) | Secretary Jan-Aug | 2013-2014 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Green (former) | Former Treasurer (Jan-May) | 2013 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bill Dyar (former) | Board Member | 2013 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dick Heywood (former) | Board Member | 2013 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 17 people listed · 1 paid, $109K · 19 employees · 185 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Smith | Executive Director | 40 | $96,302 | $0 | $13,015 | $109,317 | 1 |
| David Adams | Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| James Stork | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Hope Huskey | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Garner | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jason P Love | Former Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Brouwer | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Amanda Clapp | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barry Clinton | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Fred Crawford | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Anita Finger-Smith | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Connie Haire | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Bill Gibson | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ed Haight | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Terrie Kelly | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Leatherman | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Ben Steere | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 19 people listed · 1 paid, $99K · 18 employees · 180 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Smith | Executive Director | 40 | $89,080 | $0 | $9,675 | $98,755 | 1 |
| David Adams | Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| James Stork | Vice Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Hope Huskey | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Garner | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Brouwer | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Amanda Clapp | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barry Clinton | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Fred Crawford | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Anita Finger-Smith | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Connie Haire | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Bill Gibson | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ed Haight | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Terrie Kelly | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Leatherman | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Jason P Love | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ben Steere | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Strawn | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rita Salain | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 16 people listed · 1 paid, $97K · 17 employees · 135 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Smith | Executive Director | 40 | $84,367 | $0 | $12,548 | $96,915 | 1 |
| Jason Love | Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| David Adams | Vice Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| James Stork | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Jim Garner | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Brouwer | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Fred Crawford | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Connie Haire | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Bill Gibson | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ed Haight | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Hope Huskey | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Terrie Kelly | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Leatherman | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Ben Steere | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Strawn | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rita Salain | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 16 people listed · 1 paid, $89K · 17 employees · 254 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Smith | Executive Director | 40 | $76,774 | $0 | $11,991 | $88,765 | 1 |
| Jason Love | Chair | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| David Adams | Vice Chair | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| James Stork | Secretary | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Rita Salain | Treasurer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Connie Haire | Immediate Past Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Brouwer | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Fred Crawford | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Garner | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Bill Gibson | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ed Haight | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Hope Huskey | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Terrie Kelly | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Leatherman | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Ben Steere | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Strawn | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 18 people listed · 2 paid, $94K · 16 employees · 254 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Smith | Executive Director | 40 | $64,371 | $0 | $10,634 | $75,005 | 1 |
| Sharon Taylor | Former Executive Director | 40 | $12,201 | $0 | $7,227 | $19,428 | 1 |
| Jason Love | Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| David Adams | Vice Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| James Stork | Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Rita Salain | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Connie Haire | Immediate Past Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Brouwer | At-large Executive Committee seat | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Fred Crawford | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Garner | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Bill Gibson | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ed Haight | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Russ Harris | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Hope Huskey | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Terrie Kelly | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Leatherman | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Ben Steere | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Strawn | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 16 people listed · 1 paid, $101K · 15 employees · 342 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Taylor | Executive Director | 40 | $83,468 | $0 | $17,325 | $100,793 | 1 |
| Constance Haire | Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jason Love | Vice Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Brouwer | Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rita Salain | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| David Adams | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| Bill Gibson | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ed Haight | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Russ Harris | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Hope Huskey | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Terrie Kelly | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Doug Landwehr | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Leatherman | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Ben Steere | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| James Stork | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| John Strawn | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 18 people listed · 1 paid, $100K · 15 employees · 186 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Taylor | Executive Director | 40 | $79,346 | $0 | $20,326 | $99,672 | 1 |
| Constance Haire | Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jason Love | Vice Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Gladden | Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rita Salain | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Brouwer | At-large Executive Committee seat | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| David Adams | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| Richard Clark | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Bill Gibson | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ed Haight | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Russ Harris | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Hope Huskey | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Terrie Kelly | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Doug Landwehr | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Leatherman | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Ben Steere | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| James Stork | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| John Strawn | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 18 people listed · 1 paid, $94K · 15 employees · 140 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON TAYLOR | Executive Director | 40 | $74,620 | $0 | $19,540 | $94,160 | 1 |
| CONSTANCE HAIRE | Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JASON LOVE | Vice Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN GLADDEN | Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KENYON MURPHY | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS BROUWER | At-large Executive Committee seat | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID ADAMS | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| RICHARD CLARK | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BILL GIBSON | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ED HAIGHT | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HOPE HUSKEY | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TERRIE KELLY | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOUG LANDWEHR | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA LEATHERMAN | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| RITA SALAIN | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES STORK | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JOHN STRAWN | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUANITA WILSON | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 21 people listed · 1 paid, $81K · 14 employees · 150 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON TAYLOR | Executive Director | 40 | $69,291 | - | $11,280 | $80,571 | 1 |
| CHRISTOPHER BROUWER | Chair | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHNNY STRAWN | Vice Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CONNIE HAIRE | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD B CLARK | Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEN MURPHY | At-large Executive Committee seat | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM DYAR | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA LEATHERMAN | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| BILL GIBSON | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD HEYWOOD | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JASON LOVE | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LYDIA SARGENT MACAULEY | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TERRIE KELLY | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD HAIGHT | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVE ACKERMAN | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOYCE DUGAN | Board Member | 2 | - | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| RITA SALAIN | Board Member | 2 | - | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TOM HAHN | Board Member | 2 | - | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN GLADDEN | Board Member | 2 | - | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH JOHNS | Board Member | 1 | - | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| NATALIE SMITH | Board Member | 1 | - | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 18 people listed · 1 paid, $78K · 16 employees · 136 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL CARLSON | Executive Director | 40 | $74,083 | - | $4,159 | $78,242 | 1 |
| CHRISTOPHER BROUWER | Chair | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHNNY STRAWN | Vice Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CONNIE HAIRE | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD B CLARK | Secretary Aug-Dec | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEN MURPHY | At-large Executive Committee seat | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RACHEL HOSKINS | Secretary Jan-Aug | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM DYAR | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA LEATHERMAN | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| BILL GIBSON | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD HEYWOOD | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JASON LOVE | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LYDIA SARGENT MACAULEY | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NATALIE SMITH | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN GLADDEN | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TERRIE KELLY | Board Member | 2 | - | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH JOHNS | Board Member | 2 | - | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD HAIGHT | Board Member | 2 | - | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 17 people listed · 1 paid, $68K · 17 employees · 175 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL CARLSON | Executive Director | 40 | $61,692 | - | $6,419 | $68,111 | 1 |
| KENYON MURPHY | Chair | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRISTOPHER BROUWER | Vice Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ED HAIGHT | Treasurer (June-Dec) | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RACHEL HOSKINS | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL GREEN | Former Treasurer (Jan-May) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BILL DYAR | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA LEATHERMAN | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| BILL GIBSON | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DICK HEYWOOD | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JASON LOVE | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LYDIA SARGENT MACAULEY | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NATALIE SMITH | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD B CLARK | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH JOHNS | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN STRAWN | Board Member | 2 | - | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CONNIE HAIRE | Board Member | 2 | - | - | - | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2024 · 4 contractors · $636K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water and Power Law Group PC | Berkeley, CA | Legal Council for Ela Dam Project, LLC | $184,624 |
| Jim Byrd Construction Inc | Franklin, NC | Contract Work for Siler Jones Project | $171,956 |
| McMillen Inc | Boise, ID | Design/Build Engineering for Ela Dam Project | $162,757 |
| Fluvial Solutions Inc | Raleigh, NC | Contracted Wetland Work | $116,525 |
2018 · 1 contractor · $123K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penland | Franklin, NC | Walnut Creek Restoration | $122,807 |
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2019 · 1 grant to organizations · $50K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $6,684,058 | $5,810,072 | $19,870,845 | $17,931,008 | $6,638,268 | $310,718 | $109,317 | 19 | 185 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,310,560 | $2,346,311 | $18,367,629 | $16,944,562 | $3,098,664 | $26,690 | $102,355 | 18 | 180 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $5,191,913 | $4,026,877 | $16,322,410 | $15,839,173 | $5,178,744 | $33,216 | $96,915 | 17 | 135 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $8,106,773 | $4,770,872 | $16,628,331 | $14,936,748 | $7,952,452 | $25,340 | $88,765 | 17 | 254 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,587,691 | $3,239,476 | $12,371,007 | $11,489,574 | $2,218,607 | $27,517 | $76,989 | 16 | 254 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $5,246,809 | $2,633,901 | $14,056,431 | $13,670,099 | $5,066,647 | $85,890 | $101,533 | 15 | 342 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,020,726 | $1,722,507 | $11,171,248 | $10,900,424 | $1,717,851 | $235,156 | $99,678 | 15 | 186 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $4,665,471 | $2,320,214 | $10,996,016 | $10,684,400 | $4,327,922 | $286,452 | $94,159 | 15 | 140 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,001,529 | $1,274,412 | $8,216,556 | $7,991,203 | $1,600,371 | $355,723 | $85,446 | 14 | 150 |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,964,235 | $1,112,441 | $7,438,224 | $7,277,537 | $1,939,682 | $102,654 | $78,242 | 16 | 136 |
| 2013 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,411,086 | $967,868 | $6,443,795 | $6,394,837 | $1,241,093 | $103,860 | $68,736 | 17 | 175 |
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Funders of this organization
37 grantors reported grants to this organization, $16,834,951 in all, tax years 2009 to 2025; the 25 largest shown (all 37). Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2015-2024 | 11 | $10,404,947 | 2024 | $455,200 | show |
| THE CONSERVATION FUND A NONPROFIT CORPORATION | Public charity | Exact | 2010, 2013, 2024 | 3 | $2,048,727 | 2024 | $2,030,227 | show |
| CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC | Public charity | Exact | 2011-2014, 2016-2021 | 21 | $1,391,091 | 2021 | $123,996 | show |
| CONSERVATION TRUST FOR NORTH CAROLINA | Public charity | Exact | 2009, 2012-2013, 2015-2019, 2021-2024 | 12 | $379,487 | 2024 | $6,954 | show |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2010-2024 | 16 | $331,599 | 2024 | $15,000 | show |
| NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $325,000 | 2024 | $325,000 | show |
| FORGOOD INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016-2024 | 9 | $311,357 | 2024 | $36,015 | show |
| MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019-2020, 2022-2024 | 5 | $205,000 | 2024 | $75,000 | show |
| NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION | Public charity | Exact | 2010, 2024 | 2 | $190,000 | 2024 | $110,000 | show |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2013, 2024 | 2 | $154,000 | 2024 | $100,000 | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2014-2024 | 11 | $150,700 | 2024 | $27,000 | show |
| DOGWOOD HEALTH TRUST | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MAINSPRING CONSERVATION TRUST INC” | 2023 | 1 | $150,000 | 2023 | $150,000 | show |
| SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY | Public charity | Exact | 2012-2015 | 4 | $127,591 | 2015 | $27,091 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016, 2018-2024 | 8 | $120,897 | 2024 | $9,823 | show |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2022, 2024 | 2 | $75,500 | 2024 | $35,500 | show |
| WILDERNESS SOCIETY | Public charity | Exact | 2011-2013 | 3 | $74,600 | 2013 | $25,000 | show |
| MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2023 | 1 | $60,000 | 2023 | $60,000 | show |
| AMERICAN RIVERS INC | Public charity | Exact | 2022 | 1 | $60,000 | 2022 | $60,000 | show |
| CANNON FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MAINSPRING CONSERVATION TRUST INC” | 2020 | 1 | $50,000 | 2020 | $50,000 | show |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONSERVANCY | Public charity | Exact | 2018, 2021 | 2 | $36,500 | 2021 | $15,000 | show |
| DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE | Public charity | Exact | 2020, 2022 | 2 | $29,700 | 2022 | $7,700 | show |
| THE RFP FUND INC | Public charity | Exact | 2017-2019 | 3 | $25,000 | 2019 | $10,000 | show |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2022-2024 | 3 | $23,668 | 2024 | $9,503 | show |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2022 | 1 | $20,052 | 2022 | $20,052 | show |
| AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2018-2019 | 2 | $17,000 | 2019 | $11,000 | show |
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| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THREE RIVERS LAND TRUST INC | NC | C34 | $4,683,568 | $4,292,069 | EXECUTIVE DI | $137,360 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x, same state |
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| FOOTHILLS CONSERVANCY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | NC | C34 | $8,056,851 | $2,908,401 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $158,000 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY | NC | C34 | $10,164,468 | $4,253,741 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $143,283 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x, same state |
| NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL LAND TRUST | NC | C34 | $6,324,120 | $5,056,607 | EXECUTIVE DI | $120,000 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BLUE RIDGE CONSERVANCY | NC | C34 | $5,939,676 | $7,171,268 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $117,503 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ALACHUA CONSERVATION TRUST INCORPORATED | FL | C34 | $9,376,838 | $4,817,030 | EXECUTIVE DI | $93,771 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| ORLEANS CONSERVATION TRUST | MA | C34 | $8,857,346 | $525,155 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| CONSERVATION FLORIDA INC | FL | C34 | $11,503,770 | $3,644,046 | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $186,841 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| MOUNT GRACE LAND CONSERVATION TRUST INC | MA | C34 | $3,602,804 | $2,483,786 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $110,551 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| SCARBOROUGH LAND CONSERVATION TRUST | ME | C34 | $4,276,494 | $3,028,867 | Executive Director | $106,608 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x |
| CITIZENS FOR CONSERVATION INC | IL | C34 | $4,036,262 | $722,421 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x |
| LAND PRESERVATION TRUST INC | MD | C34 | $5,508,404 | $5,225,945 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| JO DAVIESS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC | IL | C34 | $5,350,543 | $2,199,771 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $113,796 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x |
| NATIVE LAND CONSERVANCY INC | MA | C34 | $6,471,274 | $552,485 | EXECTUTIVE DIRECTOR | $121,831 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x |
| SOUTHERN OREGON LAND CONSERVANCY INC | OR | C34 | $3,687,952 | $1,059,217 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $97,819 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x |
| CONSERVATION FOUNDATION | IL | C34 | $7,541,114 | $4,033,119 | PRESIDENT/CEO | $255,595 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x |
| SAN JUAN PRESERVATION TRUST | WA | C34 | $3,901,778 | $3,760,534 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $158,292 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x |
| CONNECTICUT LAND CONSERVATION COUNCIL INC | CT | C34 | $3,672,440 | $1,034,104 | Executive Director | $141,974 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x |
| LAND TRUST FOR TENNESSEE INC | TN | C34 | $5,042,372 | $2,326,628 | PRESIDENT/CEO | $186,318 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x |
| NORTH COAST LAND CONSERVANCY INC | OR | C34 | $3,360,415 | $1,742,737 | Executive Dir. | $118,305 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x |
| RANGELEY LAKES HERITAGE TRUST INC | ME | C34 | $4,988,739 | $2,532,402 | EXECUTIVE DI | $125,366 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x |
| NATIONAL PARK TRUST INC | MD | C34 | $4,747,069 | $3,770,719 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $230,419 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x |
| UTAH OPEN LANDS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION INC | UT | C34 | $11,369,279 | $937,401 | Executive Director | $119,165 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x |
| MESA COUNTY LAND CONSERVANCY INC | CO | C34 | $12,402,360 | $11,697,881 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $177,011 | Same NTEE code C34, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $5,810,072 spent · pay $890,431 · grants $0 · events $9,445
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Easement and Land Purchase Expenses | $2,491,106 | $2,491,106 | $0 | $0 | 42.9% |
| Fees: other services | $764,400 | $730,975 | $33,340 | $85 | 13.2% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $641,509 | $576,643 | $34,615 | $30,251 | 11.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Contingency Refund | $588,547 | $588,547 | $0 | $0 | 10.1% |
| Other (as described) | Land Valuation Changes | $459,578 | $459,578 | $0 | $0 | 7.9% |
| Fees: legal | $173,273 | $173,273 | $0 | $0 | 3.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $109,317 | $92,919 | $12,025 | $4,373 | 1.9% | |
| All other expenses | $108,154 | $45,887 | $58,794 | $3,473 | 1.9% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $76,200 | $59,608 | $16,592 | $0 | 1.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $59,851 | $50,634 | $6,584 | $2,633 | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Supplies and Materials | $52,279 | $48,810 | $2,636 | $833 | 0.9% |
| Insurance | $50,525 | $41,526 | $6,641 | $2,358 | 0.9% | |
| Travel | $48,637 | $40,861 | $3,944 | $3,832 | 0.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $47,319 | $33,288 | $10,283 | $3,748 | 0.8% | |
| Occupancy | $34,460 | $21,455 | $12,123 | $882 | 0.6% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $32,435 | $21,792 | $7,597 | $3,046 | 0.6% | |
| Office expenses | $26,467 | $15,785 | $3,134 | $7,548 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $20,340 | $0 | $20,340 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $9,445 | $2,114 | $7,239 | $92 | 0.2% | |
| Interest | $7,215 | $7,215 | $0 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Information technology | $6,747 | $6,004 | $468 | $275 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: investment management | $2,087 | $0 | $2,087 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $181 | $126 | $55 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $5,810,072 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $2,346,311 spent · pay $770,627 · grants $0 · events $12,947
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $553,571 | $407,298 | $103,260 | $43,013 | 23.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $420,687 | $372,157 | $45,410 | $3,120 | 17.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Easement and Land Purchase Expenses | $387,062 | $387,062 | $0 | $0 | 16.5% |
| Other (as described) | Land Valuation Changes | $259,323 | $259,323 | $0 | $0 | 11.1% |
| Fees: legal | $180,375 | $180,375 | $0 | $0 | 7.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $102,355 | $72,160 | $18,619 | $11,576 | 4.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $61,902 | $49,274 | $12,628 | $0 | 2.6% | |
| All other expenses | $56,560 | $47,966 | $6,996 | $1,598 | 2.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $49,531 | $34,974 | $10,452 | $4,105 | 2.1% | |
| Insurance | $39,553 | $31,683 | $5,780 | $2,090 | 1.7% | |
| Other employee benefits | $38,266 | $26,217 | $8,746 | $3,303 | 1.6% | |
| Travel | $34,003 | $26,391 | $7,293 | $319 | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Supplies and Materials | $31,329 | $29,434 | $39 | $1,856 | 1.3% |
| Pension plan contributions | $26,904 | $21,129 | $3,626 | $2,149 | 1.1% | |
| Office expenses | $26,708 | $10,763 | $8,891 | $7,054 | 1.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $19,190 | $0 | $19,190 | $0 | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Property Tax-Lands | $14,951 | $14,005 | $946 | $0 | 0.6% |
| Occupancy | $13,101 | $6,265 | $6,836 | $0 | 0.6% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $12,947 | $4,563 | $7,828 | $556 | 0.6% | |
| Interest | $10,596 | $6,856 | $3,740 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Information technology | $3,423 | $0 | $3,423 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,283 | $333 | $1,950 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: investment management | $1,691 | $0 | $1,691 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $2,346,311 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $4,026,877 spent · pay $720,548 · grants $0 · events $11,135
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Devaluation from Easement Protections | $1,680,000 | $1,680,000 | $0 | $0 | 41.7% |
| Other (as described) | Easement and Land Purchase Expenses | $1,033,664 | $1,033,664 | $0 | $0 | 25.7% |
| Other salaries and wages | $509,782 | $390,669 | $81,004 | $38,109 | 12.7% | |
| Fees: other services | $302,383 | $294,059 | $6,946 | $1,378 | 7.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $96,915 | $73,656 | $15,507 | $7,752 | 2.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $56,943 | $45,040 | $11,903 | $0 | 1.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $49,064 | $36,798 | $8,341 | $3,925 | 1.2% | |
| Other employee benefits | $35,903 | $27,216 | $5,831 | $2,856 | 0.9% | |
| Insurance | $33,091 | $26,606 | $4,710 | $1,775 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: legal | $29,580 | $27,455 | $2,125 | $0 | 0.7% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $28,884 | $22,547 | $3,849 | $2,488 | 0.7% | |
| Office expenses | $26,357 | $14,533 | $4,153 | $7,671 | 0.7% | |
| All other expenses | $24,522 | $17,189 | $5,793 | $1,540 | 0.6% | |
| Interest | $22,494 | $20,767 | $1,090 | $637 | 0.6% | |
| Travel | $19,049 | $17,010 | $1,936 | $103 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $18,120 | $0 | $18,120 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Property Tax-Lands | $14,749 | $14,749 | $0 | $0 | 0.4% |
| Other (as described) | Supplies and Materials | $14,718 | $10,551 | $3,115 | $1,052 | 0.4% |
| Occupancy | $13,991 | $12,602 | $680 | $709 | 0.3% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $8,578 | $1,485 | $6,706 | $387 | 0.2% | |
| Information technology | $6,139 | $4,326 | $1,379 | $434 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: investment management | $1,817 | $0 | $1,817 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $134 | $134 | $0 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $2,310 | $2,557 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $4,026,877 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $4,770,872 spent · pay $711,765 · grants $0 · events $10,285
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Easement and Land Purchases | $2,762,977 | $2,762,977 | $0 | $0 | 57.9% |
| Other (as described) | Devaluation from Easement Protections | $743,187 | $743,187 | $0 | $0 | 15.6% |
| Other salaries and wages | $509,621 | $375,656 | $87,044 | $46,921 | 10.7% | |
| Fees: other services | $209,414 | $191,974 | $16,267 | $1,173 | 4.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $88,765 | $65,600 | $15,248 | $7,917 | 1.9% | |
| All other expenses | $80,240 | $60,135 | $10,534 | $9,571 | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Below Book Value Land Sales | $61,559 | $61,559 | $0 | $0 | 1.3% |
| Payroll taxes | $47,970 | $35,498 | $8,155 | $4,317 | 1.0% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $39,602 | $28,716 | $10,886 | $0 | 0.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $37,875 | $28,870 | $6,289 | $2,716 | 0.8% | |
| Insurance | $35,981 | $29,552 | $5,642 | $787 | 0.8% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $27,534 | $19,435 | $5,740 | $2,359 | 0.6% | |
| Occupancy | $25,514 | $22,153 | $1,490 | $1,871 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $17,946 | $0 | $17,946 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Land Disbursement Expense | $17,187 | $17,187 | $0 | $0 | 0.4% |
| Information technology | $16,800 | $8,877 | $4,050 | $3,873 | 0.4% | |
| Travel | $14,399 | $12,534 | $1,801 | $64 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: investment management | $12,052 | $0 | $12,052 | $0 | 0.3% | |
| Office expenses | $11,893 | $7,349 | $1,553 | $2,991 | 0.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $10,285 | $1,919 | $7,440 | $926 | 0.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $71 | $0 | $55 | $16 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $4,770,872 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $3,239,476 spent · pay $637,366 · grants $0 · events $6,279
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Devaluation from Easement Protections | $1,033,536 | $1,033,536 | $0 | $0 | 31.9% |
| Other (as described) | Below Book Value Land Sales | $961,127 | $961,127 | $0 | $0 | 29.7% |
| Other salaries and wages | $454,282 | $321,633 | $99,132 | $33,517 | 14.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Land Disbursement Expense | $205,528 | $205,528 | $0 | $0 | 6.3% |
| Other (as described) | Easement and Land Purchases | $79,809 | $79,809 | $0 | $0 | 2.5% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $76,989 | $67,817 | $4,755 | $4,417 | 2.4% | |
| All other expenses | $71,539 | $52,311 | $8,700 | $10,528 | 2.2% | |
| Fees: other services | $70,712 | $64,281 | $3,364 | $3,067 | 2.2% | |
| Other employee benefits | $41,685 | $29,261 | $9,056 | $3,368 | 1.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $40,460 | $28,972 | $9,642 | $1,846 | 1.2% | |
| Occupancy | $39,834 | $30,888 | $5,154 | $3,792 | 1.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $32,219 | $23,450 | $8,769 | $0 | 1.0% | |
| Insurance | $27,701 | $20,715 | $6,404 | $582 | 0.9% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $23,950 | $16,859 | $5,108 | $1,983 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $21,040 | $0 | $21,040 | $0 | 0.6% | |
| Information technology | $17,715 | $9,068 | $5,412 | $3,235 | 0.5% | |
| Travel | $13,835 | $12,733 | $816 | $286 | 0.4% | |
| Office expenses | $10,570 | $5,224 | $2,387 | $2,959 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: investment management | $10,159 | $0 | $10,159 | $0 | 0.3% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $6,279 | $769 | $4,280 | $1,230 | 0.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $507 | $507 | $0 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $3,239,476 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $2,633,901 spent · pay $688,591 · grants $50,000 · events $7,796
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Below Book Value Land Sales | $1,016,655 | $1,016,655 | $0 | $0 | 38.6% |
| Pay: disqualified persons | $468,943 | $352,639 | $75,306 | $40,998 | 17.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Easement and Land Purchases | $441,802 | $435,730 | $6,072 | $0 | 16.8% |
| All other expenses | $111,010 | $103,410 | $5,712 | $1,888 | 4.2% | |
| Fees: other services | $101,718 | $87,527 | $9,290 | $4,901 | 3.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $101,533 | $53,000 | $24,869 | $23,664 | 3.9% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $50,000 | $50,000 | - | - | 1.9% | |
| Other employee benefits | $46,180 | $29,951 | $10,560 | $5,669 | 1.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $42,306 | $30,306 | $7,334 | $4,666 | 1.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Supplies/Materials/Publications | $36,562 | $29,708 | $2,800 | $4,054 | 1.4% |
| Occupancy | $31,274 | $25,467 | $2,563 | $3,244 | 1.2% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $29,629 | $21,199 | $5,258 | $3,172 | 1.1% | |
| Travel | $24,561 | $19,046 | $3,491 | $2,024 | 0.9% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $24,020 | $15,208 | $8,812 | $0 | 0.9% | |
| Insurance | $21,409 | $19,720 | $510 | $1,179 | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Land Disbursement Expense | $18,161 | $18,161 | $0 | $0 | 0.7% |
| Information technology | $17,565 | $10,020 | $3,844 | $3,701 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $16,418 | $0 | $16,418 | $0 | 0.6% | |
| Office expenses | $12,291 | $4,017 | $4,751 | $3,523 | 0.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $7,796 | $3,009 | $3,880 | $907 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: investment management | $7,780 | $0 | $7,780 | $0 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $3,811 | - | - | $3,811 | 0.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,787 | $466 | $1,321 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $690 | $690 | $0 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,633,901 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $1,722,507 spent · pay $699,574 · grants $0 · events $7,362
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $486,867 | $323,497 | $81,208 | $82,162 | 28.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Below Book Value Land Sales | $468,678 | $468,678 | $0 | $0 | 27.2% |
| Fees: other services | $280,323 | $259,325 | $10,292 | $10,706 | 16.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $99,678 | $49,839 | $24,920 | $24,919 | 5.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Easement and Land Purchases | $44,996 | $44,996 | $0 | $0 | 2.6% |
| Other employee benefits | $44,444 | $27,407 | $10,682 | $6,355 | 2.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $42,258 | $26,124 | $9,419 | $6,715 | 2.5% | |
| All other expenses | $37,458 | $31,025 | $5,033 | $1,400 | 2.2% | |
| Travel | $29,171 | $22,897 | $3,101 | $3,173 | 1.7% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $26,327 | $19,152 | $4,263 | $2,912 | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Land Disbursement Expense | $26,195 | $26,195 | $0 | $0 | 1.5% |
| Other (as described) | Supplies/Materials/Publications | $25,848 | $19,330 | $3,616 | $2,902 | 1.5% |
| Insurance | $23,038 | $18,063 | $2,298 | $2,677 | 1.3% | |
| Occupancy | $21,152 | $16,539 | $2,626 | $1,987 | 1.2% | |
| Information technology | $18,796 | $12,137 | $3,488 | $3,171 | 1.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $14,978 | $11,396 | $1,854 | $1,728 | 0.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $13,600 | $0 | $13,600 | $0 | 0.8% | |
| Office expenses | $10,781 | $4,128 | $2,530 | $4,123 | 0.6% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $7,362 | $3,200 | $3,119 | $1,043 | 0.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $307 | $282 | $0 | $25 | 0.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $250 | $250 | $0 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,722,507 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $2,320,214 spent · pay $647,199 · grants $0 · events $8,169
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Below Book Value Land Sales | $840,140 | $840,140 | $0 | $0 | 36.2% |
| Other salaries and wages | $454,582 | $313,022 | $82,133 | $59,427 | 19.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $377,207 | $365,606 | $3,863 | $7,738 | 16.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Return of Contribution Funds | $200,000 | $200,000 | $0 | $0 | 8.6% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $94,159 | $47,080 | $23,541 | $23,538 | 4.1% | |
| All other expenses | $72,803 | $62,194 | $8,163 | $2,446 | 3.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $39,896 | $26,350 | $7,621 | $5,925 | 1.7% | |
| Other employee benefits | $38,390 | $26,914 | $6,760 | $4,716 | 1.7% | |
| Travel | $29,253 | $21,626 | $3,871 | $3,756 | 1.3% | |
| Insurance | $23,653 | $15,622 | $4,518 | $3,513 | 1.0% | |
| Occupancy | $22,191 | $12,061 | $9,646 | $484 | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Supplies/Materials/Publications | $22,157 | $16,040 | $3,108 | $3,009 | 1.0% |
| Other (as described) | Easement and Land Purchases | $21,158 | $21,158 | $0 | $0 | 0.9% |
| Pension plan contributions | $20,172 | $14,089 | $3,571 | $2,512 | 0.9% | |
| Office expenses | $19,240 | $6,166 | $8,840 | $4,234 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $13,220 | $0 | $13,220 | $0 | 0.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $12,602 | $8,323 | $2,407 | $1,872 | 0.5% | |
| Information technology | $11,909 | $4,914 | $4,115 | $2,880 | 0.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $7,229 | $3,057 | $3,653 | $519 | 0.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $253 | $253 | $0 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $940 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $2,320,214 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $1,274,412 spent · pay $552,241 · grants $0 · events $6,632
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $382,198 | $298,512 | $53,847 | $29,839 | 30.0% | |
| All other expenses | $133,254 | $113,655 | $18,449 | $1,150 | 10.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Project Management | $133,233 | $133,233 | $0 | $0 | 10.5% |
| Fees: other services | $126,811 | $107,791 | $15,178 | $3,842 | 10.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Land Easement Acq. Costs | $107,828 | $107,828 | $0 | $0 | 8.5% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $85,446 | $49,558 | $18,799 | $17,089 | 6.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Nikwasi-Cowee Corridor | $76,538 | $76,538 | $0 | $0 | 6.0% |
| Payroll taxes | $36,891 | $27,608 | $5,672 | $3,611 | 2.9% | |
| Office expenses | $29,196 | $11,109 | $12,025 | $6,062 | 2.3% | |
| Other employee benefits | $27,047 | $21,391 | $3,705 | $1,951 | 2.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Supplies/Materials/Publications | $21,643 | $18,307 | $2,453 | $883 | 1.7% |
| Travel | $21,390 | $18,992 | $2,026 | $372 | 1.7% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $20,659 | $16,210 | $2,881 | $1,568 | 1.6% | |
| Insurance | $20,583 | $15,404 | $3,165 | $2,014 | 1.6% | |
| Occupancy | $13,788 | $9,735 | $2,901 | $1,152 | 1.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $12,155 | $0 | $12,155 | $0 | 1.0% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $6,632 | $2,081 | $4,512 | $39 | 0.5% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $5,919 | $4,430 | $910 | $579 | 0.5% | |
| Interest | $4,029 | $0 | $4,029 | $0 | 0.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,856 | $3,324 | $532 | $0 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,873 | $0 | $2,873 | $0 | 0.2% | |
| Information technology | $2,443 | $434 | $1,973 | $36 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $1,274,412 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $1,112,441 spent · pay $544,642 · grants $0 · events $9,638
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $378,636 | $315,338 | $41,607 | $21,691 | 34.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Nikwasi-Cowee Corridor | $168,290 | $168,290 | $0 | $0 | 15.1% |
| Fees: other services | $99,356 | $86,676 | $10,276 | $2,404 | 8.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Land and Easement Acq. Costs | $90,539 | $90,539 | $0 | $0 | 8.1% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $78,242 | $25,310 | $22,833 | $30,099 | 7.0% | |
| All other expenses | $36,959 | $28,832 | $4,773 | $3,354 | 3.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $36,493 | $25,079 | $7,228 | $4,186 | 3.3% | |
| Other employee benefits | $30,784 | $21,300 | $6,868 | $2,616 | 2.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Project Management | $29,457 | $29,457 | $0 | $0 | 2.6% |
| Office expenses | $28,193 | $11,047 | $11,848 | $5,298 | 2.5% | |
| Occupancy | $25,524 | $18,004 | $5,009 | $2,511 | 2.3% | |
| Travel | $22,820 | $19,060 | $1,909 | $1,851 | 2.1% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $20,487 | $15,138 | $3,277 | $2,072 | 1.8% | |
| Insurance | $19,534 | $14,488 | $2,858 | $2,188 | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Supplies/Materials/Publications | $17,090 | $13,369 | $1,877 | $1,844 | 1.5% |
| Fees: accounting | $11,338 | $0 | $11,338 | $0 | 1.0% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $9,638 | $5,636 | $3,342 | $660 | 0.9% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,907 | $3,658 | $249 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $3,873 | $2,873 | $567 | $433 | 0.3% | |
| Information technology | $1,281 | $303 | $960 | $18 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $2,287 | - | reported apart | |||
| Total | $1,112,441 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990 · $967,868 spent · pay $508,024 · grants $0 · events $5,670
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $359,015 | $275,229 | $60,878 | $22,908 | 37.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Land and Easement Acq. Costs | $96,476 | $96,476 | $0 | $0 | 10.0% |
| Fees: other services | $83,699 | $70,800 | $7,077 | $5,822 | 8.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Watauga Creek Restoration | $80,640 | $80,640 | $0 | $0 | 8.3% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $68,736 | $20,621 | $20,621 | $27,494 | 7.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $33,506 | $23,374 | $6,328 | $3,804 | 3.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Project Management | $31,749 | $31,749 | $0 | $0 | 3.3% |
| Office expenses | $30,840 | $14,221 | $11,305 | $5,314 | 3.2% | |
| Other employee benefits | $28,435 | $20,902 | $5,072 | $2,461 | 2.9% | |
| All other expenses | $24,791 | $21,914 | $2,239 | $638 | 2.6% | |
| Occupancy | $22,242 | $14,891 | $4,953 | $2,398 | 2.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Supplies/Materials/Publications | $18,652 | $14,360 | $3,281 | $1,011 | 1.9% |
| Pension plan contributions | $18,332 | $14,276 | $3,047 | $1,009 | 1.9% | |
| Insurance | $18,197 | $12,694 | $3,437 | $2,066 | 1.9% | |
| Travel | $15,171 | $14,101 | $555 | $515 | 1.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $13,725 | $0 | $13,725 | $0 | 1.4% | |
| Information technology | $7,989 | $5,026 | $2,223 | $740 | 0.8% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $6,896 | $4,811 | $1,302 | $783 | 0.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $5,670 | $1,950 | $3,593 | $127 | 0.6% | |
| Interest | $2,657 | $2,657 | $0 | $0 | 0.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $450 | $0 | $450 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $405 | - | reported apart | |||
| Total | $967,868 | 100% |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| 2024 | $4,000,000 | $0 | 1 |
| 2023 | $2,053,606 | $0 | 3 |
| 2022 | $259,575 | $0 | 3 |
| 2021 | $269,369 | $0 | 3 |
| 2020 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| 2016 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| 2015 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Largest awards · 9 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Forest Service | Grant or other assistance | PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS 10.699 | AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM AND RESTORING FISH AND AQUATIC ORGANISM | $4,000,000 |
| 2023 | Forest Service | Grant or other assistance | INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT RESTORATION/REVEGETATION 10.717 | ELA DAM REMOVAL PREPARATION FOR RESTORATION OF AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM CONNECTIVITY | $2,000,000 |
| 2023 | Forest Service | Grant or other assistance | INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT RESTORATION/REVEGETATION 10.717 | TRIBAL AND COMMUNITY GARLIC MUSTARD COLLABORATION PULL | $36,000 |
| 2023 | Natural Resources Conservation Service | Grant or other assistance | SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION 10.902 | TO PROVIDE A VIRTUAL FILM SCREENING AND IN-PERSON TRAINING EVENTS TO ALABAMA NRCS STAFF TO RAISE AWARENESS OF EFFECTIVE WIN-WIN SOLUTIONS FOR AQUATIC LIFE AND A | $17,606 |
| 2022 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | ADAPTIVE SCIENCE 15.670 | THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO FURTHER COLLABORATION AND RESOURCES BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS) IN SUPPORT TO THE TENNESSEE RI | $105,000 |
| 2022 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE 15.631 | UPPER LITTLE TENNESSEE LANDSCAPE RESTORATION | $84,575 |
| 2022 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE 15.631 | UPPER LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER WATERSHED RESTORATION INITIATIVE | $70,000 |
| 2021 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE 15.631 | UPPER LITTLE TENNESSEE LANDSCAPE RESTORATION | $203,369 |
| 2021 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant or other assistance | PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE 15.631 | UPPER LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER WATERSHED RESTORATION INITIATIVE | $66,000 |
Trademarks
1 US trademark, 1 live.
- MAINSPRING CONSERVATION TRUST, INC. 1 marks, NC EXACT high confidence: identical full name and state
| Mark | Serial | Filed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAINSPRING CONSERVATION TRUST | 86678476 | 2015-06-30 | Registered | TRTDXFAP, file of 2026-03-02 |
The newest marks of the trademark owners above, matched to this record by name (and state).
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