Nonprofit · EIN 04-2751357
LAND TRUST ALLIANCE INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $22,350,355 | $22,197,252 | $153,103 | $24,724,933 | $8,919,536 | $15,805,397 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $20,114,604 | $21,010,163 | -$895,559 | $24,729,245 | $9,523,047 | $15,206,198 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $19,032,805
- of which government grants
- $6,243,556
- Membership dues
- $2,643,894
- Program service revenue
- $2,577,252
- Investment income
- $740,298
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $272,490
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,765,732
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,577,122
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,063,005
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,885,219
- Professional fundraising fees
- $9,602
- Legal fees
- $46,420
- Accounting fees
- $87,875
- Occupancy
- $366,307
- Travel
- $396,537
- Depreciation
- $363,685
- Program services (functional)
- $19,004,255
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,015,971
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,177,026
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $24,729,245
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,724,933
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,919,536
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,805,397
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,422,568
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,179,871
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,855,822
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $11,949,575
- Gross unrelated business income
- $2,400
- Gross receipts
- $31,614,819
- Employees
- 89
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER MILLER HERZOG | INTERIM CEO, CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $289,018 | $82,768 |
| CHASE WARDEN | COO AND CFO Officer | 40 | $338,290 | $28,315 |
| ANDREW J BOWMAN | PRESIDENT & CEO TO 07/2024 Officer | 40 | $310,742 | $44,627 |
| ELIZABETH WARD | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $239,963 | $91,732 |
| SUZANNE ERERA | VP, DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $203,714 | $87,390 |
| MONICA POVEDA | VP, FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $245,310 | $17,598 |
| NATHAN HODGE | DIRECTOR, IT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,813 | $90,375 |
| ERIN HESKETT | VP, CONSERVATION INITIATIVE Key employee | 40 | $168,522 | $92,098 |
| CAMILA LORCA JIMENEZ | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,115 | $81,712 |
| RENEE KIVIKKO | VP, EDUCATION Key employee | 40 | $182,631 | $40,110 |
| MICHAEL A POLEMIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDITH STOCKDALE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAIR C FITZSIMONS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTO SERRALLES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID CALLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
15 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAM COOK JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CHERYL FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| GLENN LAMB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DOUG LAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KATHY K LEAVENWORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| THOMAS D SAUNDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JULIE R SHARPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| VALERIE GORDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ROEL LOPEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KRISTINA ORTEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ALAN M BELL | VICE CHAIR TO 03/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ASHLEY DEMOSTHENES | DIRECTOR TO 12/2024 Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| GIL JENKINS | DIRECTOR TO 03/2024 Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JIM MILLSTEIN | DIRECTOR TO 03/2024 Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KRIS PICKLER | DIRECTOR TO 04/2024 Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 33 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW J BOWMAN | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $480,154 | $59,229 |
| CHASE WARDEN | COO AND CFO Officer | 40 | $317,098 | $54,544 |
| JENNIFER MILLER HERZOG | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $233,309 | $81,502 |
| ELIZABETH WARD | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $230,125 | $81,502 |
| SUZANNE ERERA | VP, DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,642 | $78,245 |
| MONICA POVEDA | VP, FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $232,081 | $15,085 |
| ERIN HESKETT | VP, CONSERVATION INITIATIVE Key employee | 40 | $162,004 | $85,158 |
| NATHAN HODGE | DIRECTOR, IT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $165,163 | $81,201 |
| LORI FAETH | DIRECTOR, GOVT RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $182,047 | $37,782 |
| RENEE KIVIKKO | VP, EDUCATION Key employee | 40 | $175,784 | $37,130 |
| MICHAEL A POLEMIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN M BELL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDITH STOCKDALE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM MULLIGAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTO SERRALLES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LISE AANGEENBRUG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID CALLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM COOK JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY DEMOSTHENES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAIR C FITZSIMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GIL JENKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN LAMB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG LAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY K LEAVENWORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CARY F LEPTUCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM MILLSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS PICKLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN E ROSENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS D SAUNDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE R SHARPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GALE SPEARS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRELL WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1250 H ST NW STE 600, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-3952
- In care of
- % DEE PERKINS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ASHLEY DEMOSTHENES, 1250 H STREET NW 600, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
- Signed the 990
- ASHLEY DEMOSTHENES, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (202) 800-2235
- Website
- WWW.LANDTRUSTALLIANCE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
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Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING: THE ALLIANCE CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN, EMPOWER AND MAGNIFY THE IMPACT OF ITS MORE THAN 1,000-MEMBER LAND TRUSTS AND AFFILIATES. THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES LAND TRUSTS WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO GROW IN STRENGTH AND IMPACT. THROUGH OUR NATIONAL LAND CONSERVATION CONFERENCE, REGIONAL CONFERENCES, WEBINARS AND ONLINE RESOURCE CENTER, WE PROVIDED 77 TRAININGS, 47 SELF-STUDY ONLINE COURSES AND 7 TOOLKITS ON ALL ASPECTS OF CONSERVATION WORK, INCLUDING RISK MANAGEMENT, FUNDRAISING, AND BOARD AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MORE THAN 13,500 REGISTRANTS IN 2024. OUR TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND LAND TRUST EXCELLENCE PROGRAMS CONTINUED TO INVEST IN HIGH-POTENTIAL LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH AN ADDED EMPHASIS ON STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, CONSERVATION PLANNING AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT. AT THE END OF THE YEAR, THERE WERE 470 ACCREDITED LAND TRUSTS IN 46 STATES AND TWO TERRITORIES, REPRESENTING MORE THAN 84% OF THE ACRES OF FARMLAND, FORESTS, WILDLIFE HABITAT AND IMPORTANT WATER SUPPLIES STEWARDED BY LAND TRUSTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WE UPDATED GUIDANCE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE 2017 EDITION OF LAND TRUST STANDARDS AND PRACTICES, THE ETHICAL AND TECHNICAL GUIDELINES FOR OPERATING A LAND TRUST. WE LAUNCHED A NEW RESOURCE, THE ECOSYSTEM SERVICES VALUATION TOOL, TO HELP LAND TRUSTS ESTIMATE THE VALUE OF BENEFITS GENERATED BY THE ECOSYSTEMS THEY STEWARD. SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN MAY, THE TOOL HAS BECOME ONE OF THE MOST VISITED RESOURCES OF THE YEAR.Expenses $15,618,281 · grants $5,683,867 · revenue $2,121,236
- GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND OUTREACH: THE ALLIANCE FURTHERS THE INTERESTS OF LAND TRUSTS ACROSS AMERICA BY ADVOCATING FOR SOUND POLICIES AND RESOURCES THAT ADVANCE LAND CONSERVATION. THE ALLIANCE LEVERAGED ITS NETWORK OF OVER 300 ADVOCACY AMBASSADORS TO SECURE PASSAGE OF THE CHARITABLE CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM INTEGRITY ACT TO HALT THE ABUSE OF CONSERVATION DONATIONS WHICH THREATENED THE ENHANCED CONSERVATION EASEMENT TAX INCENTIVE. THROUGH OUR AMBASSADOR PROGRAM MANAGER, WE TRAIN AND ENGAGE LAND TRUST STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS IN ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN THE POLICY PROCESS. AMBASSADORS TOOK CENTER STAGE AT OUR ADVOCACY DAYS, A SPRING EVENT THAT PROVIDES LAND TRUST LEADERS WITH HANDS-ON TRAINING AS WELL AS TIME WITH KEY LEGISLATORS TO DISCUSS ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THE LAND TRUST COMMUNITY. THE ALLIANCE SERVES AS THE PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT FOR LAND TRUSTS TO UNDERSTAND THE FARM BILL AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM HELPING THEM TO WORK WITH LANDOWNERS TO PROTECT FARMS AND RANCHES. IN ADDITION, WE EDUCATE LAND TRUSTS ON FEDERAL CONSERVATION PROGRAMS TO ENSURE THEY HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT LAND CONSERVATION TOOLS.Expenses $2,471,711 · grants $81,865
- CONSERVATION PERMANENCE: THE LAND TRUST ALLIANCE CONTINUES TO LEAD THE LAND TRUST COMMUNITY IN ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE LASTING LAND CONSERVATION. THE ALLIANCE SUPPORTS LAND TRUST SUCCESS BY INCREASING THEIR EXPERTISE, DILIGENCE AND RESILIENCE. THROUGH ITS CONSERVATION DEFENSE INITIATIVE, LAND TRUSTS ARE MORE PREPARED THAN EVER TO OVERCOME LEGAL AND PRACTICAL CHALLENGES. THE ALLIANCE ALSO WORKS TO SHAPE THE PRACTICE AND THE BODY OF CONSERVATION LAW, ADVANCING THE LEGAL POSITION THAT CONSERVATION EASEMENTS MUST BE UPHELD CAREFULLY AND OWNED LAND DILIGENTLY PROTECTED, THAT CONSERVED LANDS BENEFIT THE PUBLIC AND DESERVE TO BE TAX-EXEMPT, AND THAT THE JUDGMENT OF LAND TRUSTS THEREFORE IS WORTHY OF REGULATORY AND JUDICIAL DEFERENCE. THE 562 LAND TRUST MEMBERS OF TERRAFIRMA IN 2025 HAVE DEMONSTRATED THE WISDOM OF COLLECTIVE CONSERVATION DEFENSE ADDING LEGAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR OVER 12.2 MILLION ACRES OF CONSERVED LAND. TERRAFIRMA RISK RETENTION GROUP LLC, THE CHARITABLE RISK POOL LAUNCHED BY THE ALLIANCE IN 2011 AND OWNED THE INSURED BY LAND TRUSTS, COVERED OVER 41,000 CONSERVATION PROPERTIES. WITH OVER 80 PERCENT OF THE LAND OWNED OR CONSERVED BY LAND TRUSTS SAFELY INSURED WITH TERRAFIRMA, OR HELD BY ORGANIZATIONS CAPABLE OF SELF- INSURANCE, THE LAND TRUST COMMUNITY HAS JUSTIFIABLY EARNED A REPUTATION FOR EXPERTLY SERVING THE PUBLIC INTEREST.Expenses $914,263 · revenue $456,016
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2751357
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C033)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,724,933
- Income (IRS master file)
- $31,614,819
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $22,350,355 | $22,197,252 | $24,724,933 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $20,114,604 | $21,010,163 | $24,729,245 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $15,961,678 | $18,747,329 | $22,081,546 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2751357).
Questions about LAND TRUST ALLIANCE INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of LAND TRUST ALLIANCE INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAND TRUST ALLIANCE INCORPORATED is 04-2751357.
- Is LAND TRUST ALLIANCE INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to LAND TRUST ALLIANCE INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAND TRUST ALLIANCE INCORPORATED file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LAND TRUST ALLIANCE INCORPORATED due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LAND TRUST ALLIANCE INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LAND TRUST ALLIANCE INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ASHLEY DEMOSTHENES.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAND TRUST ALLIANCE INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 30 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $289,018 (JENNIFER MILLER HERZOG, INTERIM CEO, CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER).
- How much revenue does LAND TRUST ALLIANCE INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $22,350,355, expenses of $22,197,252 and total assets of $24,724,933 at year end.
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