EIN 58-1916568

Northwest Arkansas Land Trust

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
To protect and preserve Land with agricultural, ecological, scenic, historic, or recreational significance in benton, carroll, madison, and Washington counties in Northwest Arkansas. To preserve and enhance quality of life for all people in Northwest Arkansas through the permanent protection of Land.
Total revenues
$2,223,237
2022
Total expenses
$753,407
2022
Total assets
$8,478,018
2022
Num. employees
14
2022

Program areas at Northwest Arkansas Land Trust

Land conservation: the organization worked with private landowners and partners to permanently protect an additional 852.5 acres of priority conservation lands in Northwest Arkansas. These lands benefit the public and future generations by protecting clean water, wildlife habitat, places to enjoy nature, scenic views, cultural sites, local food and farmland, and climate resiliency.
Community: engaged with local and state conservation partners, municipalities, and civic organizations to discuss topics such as watershed protection and Land use, hosted a corporate volunteer cleanup event on an nwalt preserve, hosted children and adult educational outings in the outdoor classroom, and participated in regional citizen science events. Hosted children and adult educational outings on nwalt public access preserves,collaborated with local conservation partners to engage public on water quailty protection strategies.
Land stewardship:the organization staff monitored all lands conserved by the Land Trust, implemented Land management plans on fee owned preserves, restored habitat for species of greatest conservation need, maintained and enhanced public access on appropriate sites adding new boardwalks, bridges, and interpretve signs and provided valuable field experience to Land stewardship interns. Staff implemented new habitat management and restoration techniques on nwalt preserves including prescribed fire, conducted botanical surveys on new properties, began restoration of a bird sanctuary, and began the removal of more than 400 illegally dumped tires on a preserve.
The organization has been accredited by the Land Trust accreditation commission since february 2015 and achieved 5-year reaccreditation in 2020. This important recognition independently confirms that the organization operates according to the highest standards in Land conservation and nonprofit management. In particular, it assures that the organization fulfills its responsibility to conserve its Land and conservation easements in perpetuity.

Who funds Northwest Arkansas Land Trust

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$94,850
Town Branch FoundationTo Acquire and Conserve High-Priority Greenspace In-Parcels Around Lake Frances, in Benton County, Arkansas, for Conservation and Low-Impact Access Via Trails and Greenspace$57,478
ImpactAssetsGeneral Support$55,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Northwest Arkansas Land Trust

NameTitleCompensation
Terri LaneExecutive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Grady SpannExecutive Director$0
Lauren EmbreeDirector of Communications and Development
Jenny BurbidgePresident$0
Eileen JenningsVice President / President / Secretary and Treasurer$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Northwest Arkansas Land Trust

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,169,677
Program services$32,878
Investment income and dividends$20,660
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$22
Total revenues$2,223,237

Form 990s for Northwest Arkansas Land Trust

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122020-11-20990View PDF
2018-122020-01-14990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

Organizations like Northwest Arkansas Land Trust

OrganizationLocationRevenue
New Jersey Conservation FoundationFar Hills, NJ$8,552,772
Bitter Root Land TrustHamilton, MT$1,533,262
John Muir Land Trust prev Muir Heritage Land TrustMartinez, CA$5,410,390
Mount Grace Land Conservation TrustAthol, MA$2,200,881
Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT)Bozeman, MT$3,937,748
The West Virginia Land TrustCharleston, WV$2,968,364
Placer Land TrustAuburn, CA$4,426,680
Mohawk Hudson Land ConservancyDelmar, NY$854,420
Dutchess Land ConservancyMillbrook, NY$10,545,532
Natural Land InstituteRockford, IL$1,203,374
Data update history
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $57,478 from Town Branch Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
RecyclingLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingConservation easementState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1725 Smokehouse Trail
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Metro area
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR
County
Washington County, AR
Website URL
nwalandtrust.org/ 
Phone
(479) 966-4666
IRS details
EIN
58-1916568
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1990
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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