Program areas at Big Waters Land Trust
In its 20-year history, Big Waters Land Trust has protected 60 properties totaling 20,004 acres, creating preserves and conservation areas across five counties. The Trust collaborated with 61 private, public, and not-for-profit organizations in the past year. The Foundation's mission is supported by approximately 1,200 donors annually. Cumulatively over the past 21 years, total revenues exceeded $68,000,000 derived from contributions, grants, and other program fees such as contract work with Sarasota County's environmentally sensitive land acquisitions program. The Trust's education programs include programming for youth and adults connecting people of all ages to nature and to each other, building a conservation community.
Who funds Big Waters Land Trust
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Big Waters Land Trust
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Christine P Johnson | President | $148,427 | 2025-02-04 |
| Pam Brownell | Chief of Staff | | 2024-11-05 |
| Matt Tapson | Director of Finance | | 2022-05-03 |
| Connie Brown | Director of Community Engagement | | 2024-11-05 |
| Sam Valentin | Director of Marketing and Events | | 2024-11-05 |
| ...and 9 more key personnel |
Financials for Big Waters Land Trust
| Revenues | FYE 09/2024 | FYE 09/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $6,667,359 | $2,837,034 | 135% |
| Program services | $130,159 | $74,101 | 75.7% |
| Investment income and dividends | $291,979 | $125,852 | 132% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $204,477 | $51,725 | 295.3% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-160,055 | $-171,371 | 6.6% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $7,133,919 | $2,917,341 | 144.5% |
Organizations like Big Waters Land Trust
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) | 501(c)(3) | Greenwich, NY | $3,317,044 |
| Conserving Carolina | 501(c)(3) | Hendersonville, NC | $11,185,137 |
| Westchester Land Trust | 501(c)(3) | Bedford Hills, NY | $3,848,710 |
| Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) | 501(c)(3) | Sudbury, MA | $2,995,412 |
| Essex County Greenbelt Association | 501(c)(3) | Essex, MA | $5,567,688 |
| Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust (BTLT) | 501(c)(3) | Brunswick, ME | $2,759,685 |
| Minnesota Land Trust | 501(c)(3) | Saint Paul, MN | $20,288,868 |
| Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) | 501(c)(3) | Asheville, NC | $10,962,249 |
| Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) | 501(c)(3) | Gainesville, FL | $3,372,593 |
| NC Coastal Land Trust | 501(c)(3) | Wilmington, NC | $6,355,820 |
Data update history
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Jacarlene Foundation October 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
September 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingConservation easementFundraising eventsEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 902
- Osprey, FL 34229
- Metro area
- North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
- County
- Sarasota County, FL
- Website URL
- bigwaterslandtrust.org/Â
- Phone
- (941) 918-2100
- Facebook page
- conservation-foundation-of-the-gulf-coastÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 20-0345249
- Fiscal year end
- September
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2003
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C34: Land Resources Conservation
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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