EIN 20-4233446

Lancaster Farmland Trust

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
16
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Lancaster Farmland Trust is a private, non-profit organization working to preserve Lancaster County's treasured farmland. Since 1988 the Trust has preserved over 25,000 acres of farmland.
Total revenues
$10,288,807
2023
Total expenses
$11,006,996
2023
Total assets
$11,152,187
2023
Num. employees
16
2023

Program areas at Lancaster Farmland Trust

Lancaster Farmland Trust preserves and protects productive agricultural land; promotes good conservation practices through outreach and education; and supports and encourages public policy and actions that contribute to Farmland preservation and good stewardship of the land. During the current year, Lancaster Farmland Trust permanently preserved 17 farms and 1,335 acres of the most productive, non-irrigated land in the united states. In addition, the Trust was able to educate 1,579 farmers in the current year through educational workshops to instruct farmers in best management practices; events; and individual farm visits to promote good practices and assist in the implementation. The Trust also provided education and outreach to municipal officials about policies that support preservation.

Who funds Lancaster Farmland Trust

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Fish and Wildlife FoundationChesapeake Bay Stewardship$694,161
The Shaw Family FoundationOperational Support$250,000
Johnson Charitable Gift FundFarmland Preservatio$210,000
...and 18 more grants received totalling $1,572,437

Personnel at Lancaster Farmland Trust

NameTitleCompensation
Jeffery E SwinehartPresident and Chief Executive Officer$163,799
Karen L MartynickExecutive Director$108,410
Emily BellSecretary$0
Jeff KirkChairman$0
Kenneth S LewisTreasurer$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Lancaster Farmland Trust

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,683,216
Program services$328,152
Investment income and dividends$295,898
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-2,333
Net income from fundraising events$-16,934
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$808
Total revenues$10,288,807

Form 990s for Lancaster Farmland Trust

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-26990View PDF
2022-122023-08-02990View PDF
2021-122022-08-15990View PDF
2020-122021-07-27990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from The Nature Conservancy
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from The Shaw Family Foundation
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $71,969 from Lancaster County Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsAgricultural programsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironmentHuman servicesAgricultureVoting rights
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingConservation easementFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
125 Lancaster Ave
Strasburg, PA 17579
Metro area
Lancaster, PA
County
Lancaster County, PA
Website URL
lancasterfarmlandtrust.org/ 
Phone
(717) 687-8484
Facebook page
lancaster-farmland-trust-preserving-our-home-harvest-and-heritage 
IRS details
EIN
20-4233446
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1988
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K20: Agricultural Programs
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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