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Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by WHATCOM LAND TRUST.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,893,206
Total expenses
$1,142,652
Contributions and grants received
$1,841,865
Grants paid
$20,000
Program service revenue
$155,496
Investment income
-$89,097
Other revenue
-$15,058
Total assets, end of year
$31,235,762
Total liabilities, end of year
$644,885
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$30,590,877
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$748,177
Management and general expenses
$210,231
Fundraising expenses
$184,244
Program service expenses (Part III)
$748,177

Program services were 65.5% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $0

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $0

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $158,418

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $0

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $6,590

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,676,857

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $783,912

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Conservation reserve enhancement program

    total $140,732 · related or exempt $140,732 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Property tax reimbursement

    total $14,764 · related or exempt $14,764 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $65,438 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $65,438

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $25,865 · personal property $0

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $25,865 · personal property $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $25,865 · related or exempt $25,865 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $1,412,127 · other assets $605,470

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $1,428,169 · other assets $743,963

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities -$16,042 · other assets -$138,493

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$154,535 · related or exempt -$154,535 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $10,205

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $158,418

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $52,287

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$42,082 · unrelated business $0 · excluded -$42,082

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $1,159 · related or exempt $1,159 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $1,159

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $20,000 · program services $20,000

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $106,540 · program services $63,924 · management and general $21,308 · fundraising $21,308

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $450,274 · program services $335,848 · management and general $36,416 · fundraising $78,010

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $6,559 · program services $5,328 · management and general $764 · fundraising $467

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $61,305 · program services $44,248 · management and general $7,785 · fundraising $9,272

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $53,930 · program services $39,863 · management and general $5,489 · fundraising $8,578

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $95,711 · management and general $95,711

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $43,594 · program services $23,694 · management and general $1,652 · fundraising $18,248

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $10,346 · program services $3,076 · management and general $93 · fundraising $7,177

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $13,659 · program services $5,990 · management and general $2,700 · fundraising $4,969

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $9,927 · program services $6,316 · management and general $882 · fundraising $2,729

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $11,967 · program services $7,010 · management and general $2,689 · fundraising $2,268

  • 17 · Travel

    total $11,514 · program services $9,447 · management and general $994 · fundraising $1,073

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $16,760 · program services $4,932 · management and general $1,245 · fundraising $10,583

  • 20 · Interest

    total $19,087 · program services $16,585 · management and general $1,441 · fundraising $1,061

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $26,835 · program services $21,486 · management and general $2,445 · fundraising $2,904

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $28,593 · program services $21,095 · management and general $4,454 · fundraising $3,044

  • 24a · Other expenses: Easement acquisition costs

    total $30,655 · program services $30,655 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24b · Other expenses: Property preservation and maintenance

    total $29,282 · program services $29,282 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24c · Other expenses: Property taxes

    total $39,855 · program services $39,855 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24d · Other expenses: Dues and subscriptions

    total $30,340 · program services $18,328 · management and general $3,867 · fundraising $8,145

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $25,919 · program services $1,215 · management and general $20,296 · fundraising $4,408

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $1,245,573 · end of year $294,351

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $2,160,308 · end of year $2,040,754

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $228,451 · end of year $7,497

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $20,375 · end of year $650

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $16,021 · end of year $20,055

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $26,775,337

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $158,180

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $26,315,810 · end of year $26,617,157

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $1,367,369 · end of year $2,229,028

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $21,135 · end of year $26,270

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $65,627 · end of year $45,020

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $161,822 · end of year $154,865

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $805,000 · end of year $445,000

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $8,660,090 · end of year $8,838,579

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $21,682,503 · end of year $21,752,298

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

The mission of the Whatcom Land Trust is to preserve and protect wildlife habitat, scenic, agricultural and open space lands in Whatcom County for future generations by securing interests in land and promoting land stewardship.

Activities or mission (Part I)

Protecting the rich and vibrant lands for a healthy, thriving Whatcom County for generations to come.

  • Legal securement of land - Permanent land protections are secured through outright purchases, gifts and transfers, including those that have created 15 parks and preserves, the establishment of conservation easements for farmland, wildlife habitat, and other purposes. In fiscal year 2023, Whatcom Land Trust secured 673 new acres for a total of 16,381 of acres protected.

    Expenses $88,183

  • Land stewardship and restoration that increase landscape connectivity, improve ecosystem biodiversity and restore natural systems to support the recovery of key fish and wildlife species. In fiscal year 2023, the Trust monitored, managed, and reported on 6,000 acres of Trust-owned property across Whatcom County; worked with over 100 Conservation Easement landowners across 9,800 acres to uphold easements, monitor, and report for annual records; hosted over 25 stewardship volunteer events on Trust properties to restore habitat through invasive plant removal, native plant installation, and other management needs; began restoration of the new California Creek properties - Blaine Road, Bridge Way, and Fleet Road; began development of the Harrison Reserve Outdoor Educational Project aiming to equitably get students in an outdoor learning environment while improving the wetland habitat.

    Expenses $496,081 · Grants $20,000 · Revenue $27,985

  • Community engagement in conservation action - We involve community members in Whatcom Land Trust's mission and work through events, volunteer programs, storytelling, digital engagement, and other outreach activities. We highlight the positive ecological impacts of conservation and stewardship projects with a foduct on climate resilience and inspiring meaningful connections between people and land. Engagement tools establish clear pathways for community members to grow involvement with the organization through digital following, program (events) attendance, volunteering, and donating. In fiscal year 2022-23, Whatcom Land Trust organized the following community engagement activities: Digital and Print Engagement: -Monthly E-Newsletters to 3,500 subscribers including updates on conservation milestones and ongoing restoration work. -Management of social media channels (1,500 Instagram followers, 2,800 Facebook followers) -Production of consistent printed communication with donors and volunteers supporting giving campaigns -Targeted outreach and advertising campaigns supporting Stewardship and Conservation events. In-Person Events: -Spring Benefit Gala (The Land in Our Hands) -Weekly stewardship work parties for volunteers

    Expenses $163,913

As filed on the 2022 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Gabe Epperson

    Executive Director

    Total calculated
    $101,626
    From this org
    $95,150
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $6,476
    Hours/week
    40
  • Hall Walker

    President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • David Brown

    Vice President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jennifer Wright

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Lynne Givler

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Lynn Berman

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Rand Jack

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • John D Onofrio

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jason Hatch

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Pat Stevenson

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Chris Moench

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Barbara Matilsky

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jennifer Parker

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Laughlan Clark

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

  • Community Food Coop

    $20,000

    To support the operation of the community farm fund.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2022
Filed
29 August 2023
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202343139349300409

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