EIN 22-3181864

Ridge and Valley Conservancy

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Ridge and Valley Conservancy preserves and protects natural areas within the Appalachian Valley and Ridge region of Northwestern New Jersey. They acquire land and easements on environmentally sensitive properties through grants and donations. The organization currently owns 1,554.04 acres of preserved land in fee, holds conservation easements on 1,001.65 acres, and holds farmland easements on... They serve the public interest by preserving forests, meadows, wetlands, watercourses, farmlands and historic sites. Their headquarters are located in Newton, NJ.
Total revenues
$388,200
2023
Total expenses
$227,154
2023
Total assets
$10,682,972
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Ridge and Valley Conservancy

The organization uses grants and donations to acquire land and easements on environmentally sensitive properties. Currently owning 1,713 acres of preserved land in fee, holding conservation easements on 1,001 acres, and holding farmland easements on 86 acres, Ridge and Valley Conservancy also stewards its land, monitors its easements, and enforces the terms and conditions of those easements. In addition, the organization engages the community by providing volunteer opportunities, recreational and educational programming, and maintaining trails on preserved land.

Who funds Ridge and Valley Conservancy

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Kenneth Martin and Christine Hepburn FoundationCharitable$20,000
The Nature ConservancyConservation Activities$15,364
Land Trust Alliance IncorporatedCapacity-Building$10,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Ridge and Valley Conservancy

NameTitleCompensation
Lynda TowerDirector of Outreach and Development$0
Margaret SchillerPresident$0
George SchabergVice President$0
Jason KurtzTreasurer$0

Financials for Ridge and Valley Conservancy

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$357,468
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$25,520
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$5,091
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$121
Total revenues$388,200

Form 990s for Ridge and Valley Conservancy

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-29990View PDF
2022-122023-07-07990View PDF
2021-122022-07-11990View PDF
2020-122021-09-14990View PDF
2019-122020-10-21990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 1, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,364 from The Nature Conservancy
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Land Trust Alliance Incorporated
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $43,715 from The Kenneth Martin and Christine Hepburn Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Conservation easementFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
145 Spring St D
Newton, NJ 07860
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
Sussex County, NJ
Website URL
ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org/ 
Phone
(908) 362-7989
IRS details
EIN
22-3181864
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1992
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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