EIN 01-0729039

Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
City
Montpelier
State
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation works to conserve and protect wild land in the Northeast region of the United States. Their mission involves preserving and restoring landscapes for both wildlife and people located in six states: New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. The organization was created as a means of collaborating with landowners, government agencies, conservation organizations and other land trusts to restore natural habitats by using conservation easements, land acquisitions, donations and other preservation methods.
Total revenues
$12,311,502
2022
Total expenses
$2,137,534
2022
Total assets
$32,931,884
2022
Num. employees
10
2022

Program areas at Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation

Created for the purpose of working with landowners, government agencies, conservation organizations and other land trusts to restore and preserve forever wild landscapes through conservation easements, land acquisitions, donations and other preservation methods such as outreach and education. The organization bases its land protection on the best available science to prioritize land based on its ecological value, climate resilience, and other factors. Working in me, nh, vt, ny, ma, and ct, the organization is funded principally by grants and donations from the public. Land acquisition projects are funded by a variety of sources, including but not limited to private contributions, governmental grants, and landowner gifts.

Who funds Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The David and Mary-Hoe Love FoundationGeneral Purpose$3,000,000
Fidelity FoundationLand/building Acquisition$1,500,000
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$1,014,750
...and 49 more grants received totalling $12,373,855

Personnel at Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation

NameTitleCompensation
Jon LeibowitzExecutive Director
Jonathan LeibowitzPast Executive Director$92,041
Rick RancourtTreasurer$0
Mark AndersonPresident$0
Susie O'KeeffeVice President$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$12,335,244
Program services$4,687
Investment income and dividends$81,109
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-109,538
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$12,311,502

Form 990s for Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062022-11-09990View PDF
2021-062021-10-25990View PDF
2020-062021-02-26990View PDF
2019-062020-01-13990View PDF
2018-062018-12-22990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 31 new grant, including a grant for $1,500,000 from Fidelity Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from David Greenewalt Charitable Trust Geoffrey M Mason Trustee
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 30 new grant, including a grant for $4,650,000 from Fidelity Foundation
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Conservation easementNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
17 State St 302
Montpelier, VT 05602
Website URL
newildernesstrust.org/ 
Phone
(802) 224-1000
Facebook page
newildernesstrust 
IRS details
EIN
01-0729039
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
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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