Totals
- Total revenue
- $10,164,468
- Total expenses
- $4,253,741
- Contributions and grants received
- $9,696,500
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $55,850
- Investment income
- $394,107
- Other revenue
- $18,011
- Total assets, end of year
- $31,161,625
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $360,635
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $30,800,990
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $3,730,529
- Management and general expenses
- $256,771
- Fundraising expenses
- $266,441
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $3,730,529
Program services were 87.7% 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.
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$1,147,406
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$8,549,094
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$889,004
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2a · Program service revenue: MONITORING OF PROTECTED LAND
total $55,850 · related or exempt $55,850
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3 · Investment income
total $357,870 · excluded $357,870
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6a · Gross rents
real property $30,390
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6b · Less rental expenses
real property $12,727
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6c · Rental income or loss
real property $17,663
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6d · Net rental income or loss
total $17,663 · excluded $17,663
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7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory
securities $771,770 · other assets $83,840
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7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses
securities $730,373 · other assets $89,000
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7c · Gain or loss
securities $41,397 · other assets -$5,160
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7d · Net gain or loss
total $36,237 · excluded $36,237
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$1,250
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8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$902
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $348 · excluded $348
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $265,074 · program services $196,154 · management and general $34,460 · fundraising $34,460
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $664,759 · program services $491,923 · management and general $86,418 · fundraising $86,418
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $25,448 · program services $18,832 · management and general $3,308 · fundraising $3,308
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $93,342 · program services $68,745 · management and general $12,521 · fundraising $12,076
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $75,096 · program services $55,571 · management and general $9,763 · fundraising $9,762
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $83,400 · program services $39,739 · management and general $36,681 · fundraising $6,980
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11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $66,215 · fundraising $66,215
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11g · Fees: other
total $17,646 · program services $8,774 · management and general $8,119 · fundraising $753
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16 · Occupancy
total $65,142 · program services $48,205 · management and general $8,469 · fundraising $8,468
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17 · Travel
total $23,331 · program services $16,180 · management and general $6,417 · fundraising $734
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $14,394 · program services $6,216 · management and general $5,478 · fundraising $2,700
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23 · Insurance
total $35,354 · program services $26,162 · management and general $4,596 · fundraising $4,596
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24a · Other expenses: LAND PROJECTS
total $2,655,763 · program services $2,655,629 · management and general $67 · fundraising $67
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24b · Other expenses: SUPPLIES
total $72,049 · program services $46,853 · management and general $17,072 · fundraising $8,124
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24c · Other expenses: EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
total $19,788 · program services $13,838 · management and general $3,968 · fundraising $1,982
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24d · Other expenses: DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
total $19,036 · program services $7,896 · management and general $10,775 · fundraising $365
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24e · All other expenses
total $57,904 · program services $29,812 · management and general $8,659 · fundraising $19,433
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $630,863 · end of year $3,585,580
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $27,668 · end of year $13,964
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $27,438 · end of year $25,804
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$197,988
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$71,723
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $147,037 · end of year $126,265
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $6,073,933 · end of year $7,618,822
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $17,307,389 · end of year $19,791,190
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $68,005 · end of year $66,299
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $372,849 · end of year $294,336
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $16,842,359 · end of year $17,147,042
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $6,931,115 · end of year $13,653,948
Mission and programs · 2025
Mission
THE MISSION OF PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY IS TO PROTECT NATURAL AND SCENIC LANDS, FARMS, AND GREEN SPACE IN PIEDMONT NORTH CAROLINA TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR COMMUNITIES AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Activities or mission (Part I)
PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY PROTECTS OUR REGION'S NATURAL LANDS, FAMILY FARMS AND WATERS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL LIVING THINGS THROUGH LAND PROTECTION, STEWARDSHIP OF CONSERVED SPACES, AND CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH NATURE. WE ENVISION A HEALTHY, THRIVING REGION WITH ABUNDANT CLEAN WATERS, PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND, AND SUSTAINABLE WILDLIFE HABITAT, ENABLED BY A NETWORK OF PERMANENTLY PROTECTED LANDS.PLC WORKS WITH WILLING LANDOWNERS TO PERMANENTLY PROTECT IMPORTANT LAND RESOURCES THROUGH CONSERVATION AGREEMENTS, ACQUISITION OF PRIORITY CONSERVATION LANDS, AND STEWARDSHIP OF PREVIOUSLY PROTECTED LANDS. THESE STRATEGIES HELP PRESERVE FAMILY FARMS, MAINTAIN CLEAN WATERS, PROTECT SPECIAL NATURAL AREAS, AND ENHANCE PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE LANDS. PLC CONNECTS PEOPLE TO NATURE THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTINGS, AND TRAIL ACCESS TO PROTECTED PROPERTIES AND NATURE PRESERVES.
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LAND PROTECTION PROJECTS - DURING 2026 THE ORGANIZATION ACQUIRED 251 ACRES THROUGH PURCHASE OR DONATION THAT ARE TO BE PERMANENTLY PROTECTED. IT WAS ALSO GIFTED 76 ACRES AS CONTRIBUTUONS TO AN ONGOING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT A LARGE UNDEVELOPED URBAN PROPERTY OWNED BY GUILFORD COLLEGE. THIS PROPERTY HOLDS HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE AS THE SITE OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR BATTLES AND AS A PART OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD BEFORE THE US CIVIL WAR. OF THE 76 ACRES DONATED, 5 WERE SOLD AND 71 WILL BE SOLD TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE GUILFORD WOODS PROJECT. THE ORGANIZATION TRANSFERRED 552 ACRES TO THE US PARK SERVICE TO BECOME PART OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY LANDS. CONSERVATION EASEMENTS WERE PLACED ON 560 ACRES,PERMANENTLY PROTECTING THE PROPERTY FROM DEVELOPMENT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO BEGAN WORK ON SEVERAL OTHER PROJECTS THAT ARE EXPECTED TO RESULT IN PROPERTY BEING PROTECTED IN FISCAL 2026.
Expenses $3,064,254
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PUBLIC EDUCATION - PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY CONDUCTED SEVERAL COMMUNITY EVENTS DESIGNED TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE CRITICAL NEED TO PRESERVE OPEN SPACES AND FARMLAND IN THE RAPIDLY-DEVELOPING PIEDMONT AREA OF NORTH CAROLINA. THESE EVENTS INCLUDED OPEN HOUSES AND CLEAN-UP SESSIONS OF PROTECTED PROPERTIES, VISITS TO SCHOOLS, PRESENTATIONS TO CIVIC CLUBS AND CHURCH GROUPS, AND OTHER MEANS OF INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR LAND PRESERVATION. THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT THE GUILFORD WOODS PROPERTY HAS ALSO PROVIDED GREAT OPPORTUNITIES TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS PROPERTY.
Expenses $238,169
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LAND STEWARDSHIP - MOST OF THE LAND PROTECTION PROJECTS OF THE ORGANIZATION CARRY A PERPETUAL STEWARDSHIP OBLIGATION. PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY IS CHARGED WITH MONITORING THE USE OF PROPERTY UNDER CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. IN FULFILLING THIS RESPONSIBILITY, AGENCY PERSONNEL VISIT ALL PROTECTED PROPERTIES AT LEAST ONCE ANNUALLY TO OBSERVE THE PROPERTY FOR APPROPRIATE USES UNDER THE EASEMENT OR PURCHASE AGREEMENTS.
Expenses $428,106
As filed on the 2025 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Betty Jo ForrestBETTY JO FORREST
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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R Scott McNeelyR SCOTT MCNEELY
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Chris WagnerCHRIS WAGNER
DIRECTOR, TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 3
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Mary MagrinatMARY MAGRINAT
DIRECTOR,PESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 3
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Linda BeermanLINDA BEERMAN
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Parker HuittPARKER HUITT
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Lynn J MoseleyLYNN J MOSELEY
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Steve WrightSTEVE WRIGHT
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Steve BerlinSTEVE BERLIN
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Robin DavisROBIN DAVIS
DIRECTOR, SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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William HinmanWILLIAM HINMAN
DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Bern SchumakBERN SCHUMAK
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Andrea ThomasANDREA THOMAS
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Matt PerryMATT PERRY
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Allen OverbeyALLEN OVERBEY
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Keith BobbittKEITH BOBBITT
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Kevin ReddingKEVIN REDDING
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $143,283
- From this org
- $139,110
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $4,173
- Hours/week
- 40
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Kalen KingsburyKALEN KINGSBURY
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/LEGAL C
- Total calculated
- $129,743
- From this org
- $125,964
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $3,779
- Hours/week
- 40
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
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Taxable family on this return
Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.
Disregarded entities
Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.
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FRIENDSHIP GARDEN LLC
OWNS AND MANAGES THE EMILY ALLEN WILDFLOWER PRESERVE · NC · income $11,210 · assets $433,649
Directly controlled by PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2025
- Filed
- 9 September 2026
- IRS schema version
- 2025v4.2
- Source object
- 202642579349300634
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