EIN 23-2841453

Willistown Conservation Trust

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
41
Year formed
1996
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The mission of the Willistown Conservation Trust is to preserve and manage the open land, rural character, scenic, recreational, historic, agricultural and natural resources of the Willistown area and nearby communities.
Total revenues
$7,912,006
2023
Total expenses
$2,617,599
2023
Total assets
$40,481,597
2023
Num. employees
41
2023

Program areas at Willistown Conservation Trust

Land Protection & Stewardship Program - See Schedule OLand Protection & Stewardship Program - The Trust's highest priority is to permanently protect the open land, rural character, scenic, recreational, historic, agricultural and natural resources of the Willistown area and nearby communities. We do this by identifying strategic properties, working with landowners, and preparing and negotiating conservation agreements to protect remaining open spaces. Once the land is protected by conservation easement, the Trust monitors and enforces compliance with the agreement in perpetuity to ensure its continued benefit for the general public consistent with the easement terms. Through habitat restoration efforts and other stewardship activities, the Trust strives to educate and instill an ecological conscience in landowners and others by which all people embrace their responsibility for the continued health and well-being of land and waterways.
Community Farm Program - See Schedule OCommunity Farm Program - The Trust's Community Farm Program serves as a model for how sustainable agriculture and land conservation are mutually beneficial. The program's centerpiece is Rushton Farm, a six-acre portion of an 86-acre protected land preserve in Willistown Township employing the latest agricultural techniques, without the use of pesticides or herbicides, and operated as a model farm and educational tool. The Farm offers numerous opportunities to engage and teach people throughout the community demonstrating firsthand the importance of agroecology, a blend of sustainable agriculture and protection of natural resources. The Farm serves as an example of how conserved land and ecologically appropriate farm practices can work together for the benefit of a community, while protecting land. The Farm donates at least 10% of its overall harvest to local food banks.
Bird Conservation Program - See Schedule OBird Conservation Program - The Trust's Bird Conservation Program works to enhance and promote bird conservation in the Willistown area and beyond. Primary initiatives include bird banding, bird monitoring, habitat restoration and education of good conservation and bird management practices. Through these initiatives, the program strives to do the following: increase awareness and support of WCT's basic mission; build general awareness of, as well as interest in, conservation of birds and other fauna and flora; and help conserve critical habitat and specific species through scientific research and conservation projects.
The Trust undertakes a large variety of programs in pursuit of their mission.

Who funds Willistown Conservation Trust

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$206,650
William Penn FoundationSharing Watershed Practices With Municipalities, Land Owners and Land Trusts$60,000
Richard King Mellon FoundationToward Two-Year Support To Develop and Implement A Strategic Plan for Motus$50,000
...and 29 more grants received totalling $554,342

Personnel at Willistown Conservation Trust

NameTitleCompensation
Catherine W. EtheringtonPresident and Executive Director$103,942
Fred de LongDirector of Community Farm Program
Kelsey LingleDirector of Communications and Marketing
Mike CranneyDirector of Stewardship
Gretchen GroebelDirector of Community Engagement
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Willistown Conservation Trust

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,069,133
Program services$204,843
Investment income and dividends$271,986
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$329,852
Net income from fundraising events$36,192
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$7,912,006

Form 990s for Willistown Conservation Trust

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-19990View PDF
2022-122023-07-06990View PDF
2021-122022-07-20990View PDF
2020-122021-09-22990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Big Sur Land TrustMonterey, CA$10,380,116
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Lowcountry Land Trust (LOLT)Charleston, SC$7,219,594
The North Shore Land AllianceOyster Bay, NY$4,541,611
Natural LandsMedia, PA$25,509,870
New Jersey Conservation FoundationFar Hills, NJ$8,552,772
Buzzards Bay CoalitionNew Bedford, MA$13,234,467
The 300 Committee Land TrustFalmouth, MA$2,296,139
Tall Pines ConservancyNashotah, WI$2,970,996
Peconic Land TrustSouthampton, NY$18,872,137
Data update history
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from The Mullen Family Foundation
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
August 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from The Tally Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Conservation easementFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
925 Providence Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Chester County, PA
Website URL
wctrust.org/ 
Phone
(610) 353-2562
Facebook page
willistown-conservation-trust 
IRS details
EIN
23-2841453
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1996
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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