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EIN 06-6098244

New Canaan Land Trust

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
New Canaan
State
Connecticut
Year formed
1967
Most recent tax filings
2023-05-01
NTEE code, primary
C34: Land Resources Conservation
Description
Preserving undeveloped land, wildlife habitat, and community culture in New Canaan through conservation and sustainable stewardship.
Also known as...
New Canaan Land Conservation Trust
Total revenues
$414,239
2023
Total expenses
$301,738
2023
Total assets
$28,671,085
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at New Canaan Land Trust

Open space protection program: works to permanently conserves Land and water resources in New Canaan to protect wildlife habitat and open space. Made progress towards Land protection objectives identified in 2020-2040 strategic Conservation plan including engaging New landowners in potential Conservation projects.land stewardship program: works to protect and, where appropriate, enhance the Conservation values of the fee properties and easements in our portfolio. Accomplishments include construction of New trails, managing invasive species, restoring historic stone walls, and addressing encroachment issues.community engagement program: works to connect people with our mission through outings and events. Accomplishments include working with stewardship interns, hosting volunteer days, and offering a diverse set of educational programming.

Who funds New Canaan Land Trust

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
MLE FoundationGeneral Purpose$350,000
New Canaan Community FoundationGrant Recommended By Daf, To Support Abc Summer Intern, and Summer Scholars$55,500
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$23,725
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at New Canaan Land Trust

NameTitleCompensation
John WinterExecutive Director$43,155
Aaron LeflandPast Executive Director$84,464
Tom CroninPresident$0
Nancy BemisSecretary$0
Arthur BerryTreasurer$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for New Canaan Land Trust

RevenuesFYE 05/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$420,544
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$910
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-7,215
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$414,239

Form 990s for New Canaan Land Trust

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-052024-04-09990View PDF
2022-052023-03-29990View PDF
2021-052022-04-07990View PDF
2021-052022-03-17990View PDF
2020-052021-04-06990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

Organizations like New Canaan Land Trust

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Spartanburg Area ConservancySpartanburg, SC$409,207
Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust (BTLT)Brunswick, ME$1,933,084
Kent Land TrustKent, CT$347,051
Rensselaer Land TrustTroy, NY$249,176
Central Pennsylvania ConservancyCarlisle, PA$288,113
Williamstown Rural Lands FoundationWilliamstown, MA$572,183
Natural Land InstituteRockford, IL$1,487,145
Lummi Island Heritage TrustLummi Island, WA$1,138,695
Countryside ConservancyLa Plume, PA$606,004
Parklands FoundationNormal, IL$654,368
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $350,000 from MLE Foundation
May 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Edward and Jeanne Epstein Foundation
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
MembershipsConservation easementFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 425
New Canaan, CT 06840
Metro area
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT
County
Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
Website URL
newcanaanlandtrust.org/ 
Phone
(203) 972-1270
IRS details
EIN
06-6098244
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1967
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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