EIN 01-0729039

Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
City
Montpelier
State
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
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
$19,266,624
2023
Total expenses
$8,533,973
2023
Total assets
$44,093,250
2023
Num. employees
14
2023

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
Sweet Water TrustWoodbury Wilderness VT Project; Grafton Wilderness Me Project; Alder Stream Preserve Me Stewardship and Future Protection; Ames Conservation Easement Stewardship (Forest Society of Maine)$2,278,500
Fidelity FoundationLand / Building Acquisition$1,800,000
...and 66 more grants received totalling $17,302,623

Personnel at Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation

NameTitleCompensation
Jon LeibowitzPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Cathleen MaineVice President of Operations
Nicie PanettaVice President of Advancement
Jeff FournierFinance Director
Richard KnoxCommunications Director
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$18,011,818
Program services$6,967
Investment income and dividends$244,575
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$3,258
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,000,006
Total revenues$19,266,624

Form 990s for Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-01990View PDF
2022-062022-11-09990View PDF
2021-062021-10-25990View PDF
2020-062021-02-26990View PDF
2019-062020-01-13990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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OrganizationLocationRevenue
Summit Land ConservancyPark City, UT$6,448,207
Open Space Institute Land Trust (OSI)New York, NY$74,821,096
The Great Land TrustAnchorage, AK$6,659,688
Texas Agricultural Land Trust (TALT)San Antonio, TX$12,068,042
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF)Des Moines, IA$29,846,843
Minnesota Land TrustSaint Paul, MN$18,938,328
Vermont Land Trust (VLT)Montpelier, VT$17,447,191
Land Trust of Santa Cruz CountySanta Cruz, CA$17,227,644
Wyoming Stock Growers Land TrustCheyenne, WY$6,709,540
Frenchman Bay ConservancyHancock, ME$7,763,158
Data update history
January 19, 2025
Received grants
Identified 40 new grant, including a grant for $1,800,000 from Fidelity Foundation
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $2,278,500 from Sweet Water Trust
October 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
July 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $269,300 from Rhoads JR Jay-Environmental Fund Trust
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Conservation easementNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
17 State St 302
Montpelier, VT 05602
County
Washington County, VT
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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