EIN 27-0110952

Whiterock Conservancy

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
19
State
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Whiterock Conservancy was formed ten years ago to manage one of the largest land gifts in the history of Iowa generously given by the Garst family. Today it stewards 5,500 acres along the scenic Middle Raccoon River Valley near Coon Rapids, IA. The gorgeous Whiterock landscape that attracts visitors from all over the state, region and nation is a mix of savannas, rolling pastures, native and restored prairies, wetlands, riverside bluffs, fishing ponds, crop ground, and unique historic, geologic, and archaeological sites. Learn more about how we manage this land with the links on the right.
Related structure
Whiterock Conservancy is a subordinate organization under Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF).
Total revenues
$1,448,751
2023
20192020202120222023$0$10m$20m
Total expenses
$1,669,277
2023
20192020202120222023$1m$5m
Total assets
$23,229,890
2023
20192020202120222023$19m$21m$23m
Num. employees
19
2023
20192020202120222023020

Program areas at Whiterock Conservancy

Land stewardship and conservation program: Whiterock Conservancy is dedicated to protecting, restoring and enhancing the natural resources of the middle raccoon river valley by: 1) pursuing a land stewardship and conservation program that demonstrates innovative ecological restoration and stewardship techniques on Whiterock Conservancy's 1,261 acres of prairie, 1,164 acres of savanna/timber, and 136 acres of wetlands; and 2) working with neighbors, project partners, and other rural landowners to develop, implement, demonstrate economically viable and ecologically sustainable agriculture practices on Whiterock Conservancy's 690 acres of crop land, 684 acres of pasture, and 1,998.04 acres of conservation easement properties.
Outdoor recreation and environmental education: a goal of Whiterock Conservancy is to provide the public with opportunities to access and engage with the outdoors for recreation, renewal, and education to increase appreciation of the cultural, natural and scenic resources of rural Iowa. This goal is accomplished through the operation of Whiterock guest services, designed to facilitate access and engagement by providing various overnight accomodations and a range of programs and events from guided tours, nature walks, fishing, boating, bird watching, etc., along with recreational equipment rentals. Whiterock guest services operates as a fee for service program; however, many activities are available at no charge. Funds raised have been used for construction and maintenance of recreational trails throughout Whiterock Conservancy's land and on 1,400 acres of land owned by the garst family, on which a trail cooridor easement has been secured.

Who funds Whiterock Conservancy

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation of Greater Des MoinesGrant Distribution$89,463
The Blackbaud Giving FundGeneral Support$42,954
Community Foundation of Greater Des MoinesGrant Distribution$25,250
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Whiterock Conservancy

NameTitleCompensation
Niki ReynoldsPast Executi / Executive Director$72,342
Elizabeth GarstTreasurer$0
Nicholas LudwigVice President / Director$0
Jennifer GarstDirector / Secretary$0
Butch NiebuhrPresident and Acti / President / Director / Board Member$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Whiterock Conservancy

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$442,837
Program services$850,177
Investment income and dividends$101,257
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$35,444
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$11,019
Miscellaneous revenues$8,017
Total revenues$1,448,751

Form 990s for Whiterock Conservancy

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-18990View PDF
2022-122023-11-03990View PDF
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $42,954 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Home State Bank Charitable Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,650 from Raccoon Valley Bank Charitable Foundation
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingConservation easementState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1436 Hwy 141
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
Metro area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
County
Carroll County, IA
Website URL
whiterockconservancy.org/ 
Phone
(712) 684-2697
Facebook page
whiterock-conservancy 
IRS details
EIN
27-0110952
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
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
Subordinate organization
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