Program areas at SSLT
In september 2012, the Land Trust acquired a 608-acre tract of Land on the north-end of St. Simons island featuring mature maritime forest, six miles of marsh shore line including deep water frontage, and unique and environmentally important habitat for native plants, wildlife, and migratory birds. Cannon's point preserve is now a model of coastal ecology, scientific research, and a platform for public education.in 2016, the Land Trust began working on infrastructure improvements to cannon's point, including added features for visitors such as restrooms, an education pavilion, and a coastal ecology lab. The vision of the Land Trust is to protect and conserve Land on St. Simons island that is most vulnerable to high-density development and to preserve that Land in perpetuity.in august 2015, the Trust reached an agreement to purchase three parcels of Land consisting of approximately 260 acres that was part of the former musgrove plantation (now known as guale preserve). The plan included purchasing the parcels in three phases over three years with funding coming from a combination of individual donors, private and public foundations, and government grants. On may 17, 2016, the Trust completed the purchase of guale preserve phase i, consisting of 58.4 acres. On february 14, 2017, the Trust completed the purchase of phase ii consisting of 90.225 acres. Phase iii closed in 2018 consisting of 109.2 acres. Guale preserve is now an important protected property that is open to the public for various activities and low-impact recreational use including hiking, running, biking, birding. The preserve includes a mile-and-a-half loop known as polly's trail on phase ii and a quarter-mile hiking path known as janet's trail on phase i. Phase i also includes a family picnic and educational building and a boat ramp that is available for kayakers, canoeists, and fishers using motorized boats no longer than 20 feet in length. Reservations are required for launching of motorized boats. A third hiking trail is planned for phase iii.in 2018, the Trust began an initiative called the canopy campaign, which was envisioned to include two to four phases. It is an overarching strategy to preserve St. Simons from north to south through the acquisition and conservation of properties with greatest environmental and cultural values and that are most vulnerable to development.
Who funds St. Simons Land Trust (SSLT)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at SSLT
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Emily Ellison | Executive Director , Emily Ellison | $135,833 | 2023-07-13 |
Dalia Patterson-Charles | Membership Manager | | 2022-05-24 |
Greer Brown | Chairman | $0 | 2023-11-15 |
Ben Slade | Board Member | $11,250 | 2023-07-13 |
Jay Buchert | Past Treasurer / Director | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
...and 3 more key personnel |
Financials for SSLT
Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $3,074,775 | $4,835,955 | -36.4% |
Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
Investment income and dividends | $99,636 | $6,363 | 1465.9% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-18,668 | $1,000,185 | -101.9% |
Net income from fundraising events | $-7,198 | $62,175 | -111.6% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $-2,023 | $-655 | -208.9% |
Miscellaneous revenues | $5,772 | $2,948 | 95.8% |
Total revenues | $3,152,294 | $5,906,971 | -46.6% |
Organizations like SSLT
Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
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Mohonk Preserve | 501(c)(3) | Gardiner, NY | $5,366,042 |
South Alabama Land Trust | 501(c)(3) | Fairhope, AL | $1,550,018 |
New Jersey Conservation Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Far Hills, NJ | $8,552,772 |
Bitter Root Land Trust | 501(c)(3) | Hamilton, MT | $1,533,262 |
Southern Oregon Land Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | Ashland, OR | $3,978,246 |
Cape Elizabeth Land Trust | 501(c)(3) | Cape Elizabeth, ME | $878,138 |
Hawai'i Land Trust | 501(c)(3) | Honolulu, HI | $5,193,745 |
Skagit Land Trust | 501(c)(3) | Mount Vernon, WA | $4,359,997 |
Willistown Conservation Trust | 501(c)(3) | Newtown Square, PA | $2,500,063 |
Barnstable Land Trust (BLT) | 501(c)(3) | West Barnstable, MA | $1,186,389 |
Data update history
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 29 new grant, including a grant for $1,010,000 from Bobolink Foundation Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Conservation easementFundraising eventsEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 24615
- St Simons Island, GA 31522
- Metro area
- Brunswick, GA
- County
- Glynn County, GA
- Website URL
- sslt.org/Â
- Phone
- (912) 638-9109
- Facebook page
- stsimonslandtrustÂ
- Twitter profile
- @sslandtrustÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 58-2598986
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2001
- 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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