Program areas at Friends of Princeton Open Space
Friends of Princeton Open Space protects natural resources by managing the billy johnson mountain lakes nature preserve, on which it holds the conservation easements. Invasive plants are removed and ecological restoration projects are conducted; native plants are grown, planted and maintained by or under the supervision of the director, natural resources and stewardship.
Friends of Princeton Open Space has presented educational events and speakers at the billy johnson mountain lakes nature preserve and elsewhere in the community on topics such as gardening with native species, invasive species, and the flora and fauna of the greater mountain lakes Open Space area. Fopos has also co-sponsored events such as guided trail walks with other environmental/educational groups. The board and other members contributed towards support for staffing and expenses.
Friends of Princeton Open Space board members and volunteers have maintained over 8 miles of trails in mountain lakes Open Space area and have restored and maintained trails throughout the municipality. Significant work is completed to clear trails of seasonal overgrowth. Fopos has added stone steps, footbridges and boardwalks to various trails to make them more accessible.
Who funds Friends of Princeton Open Space
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Friends of Princeton Open Space
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Wendy Mager | Vice President | $0 | 2024-08-07 |
| Tuck Bigelow | Treasurer | $0 | 2024-08-07 |
| Clark Lennon | Vice President | $0 | 2024-08-07 |
| Nasim Ali | Assistant Treasurer | $0 | 2024-08-07 |
| Frederick Bigelow | Past Treasurer | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| ...and 3 more key personnel |
Financials for Friends of Princeton Open Space
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $725,929 | $219,343 | 231% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $144 | $13 | 1007.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $44 | $0 | 999% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $726,117 | $219,356 | 231% |
Organizations like Friends of Princeton Open Space
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| THE PRAIRIE ENTHUSIASTs | 501(c)(3) | Viroqua, WI | $2,320,732 |
| Kiawah Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | Kiawah Island, SC | $2,118,107 |
| D&R Greenway Land Trust | 501(c)(3) | Princeton, NJ | $3,173,616 |
| Capitol Land Trust | 501(c)(3) | Tumwater, WA | $3,218,328 |
| Land Trust of Virginia | 501(c)(3) | Middleburg, VA | $1,319,677 |
| Kaniksu Land Trust | 501(c)(3) | Sandpoint, ID | $2,484,177 |
| Southeast Alaska Land Trust | 501(c)(3) | Juneau, AK | $291,526 |
| Sacramento Valley Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | Sacramento, CA | $1,559,473 |
| Central Indiana Land Trust Incorporated | 501(c)(3) | Indianapolis, IN | $3,413,726 |
| Berkshire Natural Resources Council | 501(c)(3) | Lenox, MA | $3,492,885 |
Data update history
August 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Conservation easementState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 57 Mountain Ave
- Princeton, NJ 08540
- Metro area
- Trenton-Princeton, NJ
- County
- Mercer County, NJ
- Website URL
- fopos.org/Â
- Phone
- (609) 921-2772
IRS details
- EIN
- 23-7259355
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1969
- 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
- Central organization
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