Nonprofit · EIN 04-6171476
NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST OF EASTON
Tax-exempt · NORTH EASTON, MA 02356
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $686,096 | $723,344 | -$37,248 | $2,957,401 | $26,726 | $2,930,675 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $593,947 | $634,650 | -$40,703 | $2,994,469 | $26,546 | $2,967,923 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $344,408
- of which government grants
- $30,000
- Membership dues
- $10,819
- Program service revenue
- $294,877
- Investment income
- $46,811
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $414,511
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $488,189
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,035
- Accounting fees
- $8,782
- Depreciation
- $39,320
- Program services (functional)
- $516,485
- Management and general (functional)
- $206,859
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,994,469
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,957,401
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,726
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,930,675
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,809,159
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,578,601
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $352,074
- Gross receipts
- $686,096
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 80
- Year formed
- 1967
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENNIS LINDGREN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN WOLFBERG | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ALICIA ISLEIB | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARK SULLIVAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW CIOFFI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA SOMERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HEINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS CONLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| COURTNEY PALM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK RUDEWICZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY RODRIGUES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID HUMPHREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENNIS LINDGREN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN WOLFBERG | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ALICIA ISLEIB | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARK SULLIVAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW CIOFFI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DENISE MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA SOMERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HEINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COURTNEY PALM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK RUDEWICZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY RODRIGUES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID HUMPHREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 188, NORTH EASTON, MA 02356-0188
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DENNIS LINDGREN, 15 ANDREWS FARM ROAD, N EASTON, MA 02356
- Signed the 990
- ALICIA ISLEIB, TREASURER
- Phone
- (508) 238-6049
- Website
- NRTOFEASTON.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LEONARD NOOR & COMPANY PC
Mission
IT IS THE MISSION OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST OF EASTON (NRT) TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC OF SIGNIFICANT NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES AND TO ACQUIRE AND PRESERVE LAND OF SPECIAL CHARACTER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.
Program accomplishments
- THE NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST OF EASTON OWNS AND MAINTAINS SEVERAL PROPERTIES IN AND AROUND EASTON, MASSACHUSETTS FOR THE PURPOSES OF LAND AND RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. SINCE 1967, THE NRT HAS FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY IN ITS EFFORTS TO CONSERVE LAND AND RESOURCES AS WELL AS EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND HEALTH. THE NRT HAS FOCUSED ITS EFFORTS IN CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, PRESERVATION OF LAND AND LOCAL CULTURE, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EXCEPTIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS EACH YEAR. THE NRT'S SHEEP PASTURE PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON MAIN STREET IN EASTON. THIS LOCATION IS THE SIGNATURE CONSERVATION AREA OF THE ORGANIZATION AND IS THE PRIMARY LOCATION FOR COMMUNITY ACCESS. THE SHEEP PASTURE IS VERY WELL KNOWN AND MUCH LOVED BY INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES, AND THE PROPERTY PROVIDES ACCESS TO MANY DIFFERENT FORMS OF INTERACTION. PASSIVE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNTIES ABOUND ON THE PROPERTY IN ALL SEASONS, AND INDIVIDUALS FROM NOT ONLY EASTON, BUT ALL OVER THE AREA, COME TO SHEEP PASTURE TO ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS. EACH YEAR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ALSO BRING THEIR LEASHED PETS TO ENJOY WALKING AND RUNNING THE TRAIL SYSTEM TOGETHER. SOME TRAILS ON THE PROPERTY ARE HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY REQUIRE ASSISTANCE TO ENJOY THEIR NATURE EXPERIENCE, AND THE PROPERTY IS FREQUENTLY UTILIZED BY ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING THE ELDERLY AND VETERANS. BEGINNING WITH THE EASTON SCHOOLS IN 1973, THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS HAVE COME THROUGH SHEEPS PASTURE'S PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE PAST 40 YEARS. THESE PROGRAMS HAVE NOT ONLY TAUGHT GENERATIONS OF CHILDREN ABOUT LOCAL GEOLOGY, LOCAL FLORA AND FAUNA, MAPPING, LIFE SCIENCES, AND MORE, BUT HAVE INSPIRED FUTURE CONSERVATIONISTS, ECOLOGISTS, BIOLOGISTS, AND ENGINEERS. OVER 5,500 STUDENTS FROM EASTON, BOSTON, QUINCY, REHOBOTH, RAYNHAM, BRIDGEWATER, BROCKTON, SHARON, STOUGHTON, ATTLEBORO, NORTH ATTLEBORO, AND OTHER SURROUNDING TOWNS AND CITIES PARTICIPATE IN THESE HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMS EACH YEAR. LED BY AWARD-WINNING PROFESSIONAL TEACHER/NATURALISTS, EACH CLASS IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE, EDUCATE, AND ENLIGHTEN STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO ENRICH THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURAL WORLD. THE NRT ALSO OFFERS SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT AND CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY. FOR DECADES THE NRT HAS MANAGED THE COMMUNITY GARDEN ON THE SHEEP PASTURE PROPERTY, WHERE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND EVEN LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS FROM EASTON AND BEYOND CREATE WONDERFUL VEGETABLE AND FLOWERS GARDENS. EACH FALL BRINGS THE HARVEST FAIR, NRT'S LARGEST FUNDRAISER, INVITING THOUSANDS OF VISITORS FROM ALL OVER NEW ENGLAND TO THE GROUNDS FOR ENTERTAINMENT, LOCAL ARTISANS' CRAFTS, AND AS A CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY. SPRING BRINGS A FOCUS ON TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL- RELATED TOPICS AT THE NRT'S SPRING FAMILY FESTIVAL IN MAY. ACTIVE EVEN IN THE WINTER, THE NRT'S SHEEP PASTURE PROPERTY OPENS EACH DAY, ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO LEAVE THE COMFORT OF THEIR HOMES AND BECOME ENGAGED IN FUN AND HEALTHY OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES. THE NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST OF EASTON IS TRULY A LEADING ORGANIZATION IN CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND IS PROUD OF THE SUPPORT IT HAS RECEIVED FROM ITS MEMBERS AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUALLY SEEKS TO IMPROVE ITS PROGRAMS, UPGRADE ITS PROPERTIES, AND OFFER EVERYONE A WELCOMING OUTDOOR SPACE TO INTERACT WITH THE NATURAL WORLD. THE NRT OF EASTON CONTINUES TO PROVIDE SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY, AND THE NRT LOOKS FORWARD TO SUSTAINING ITS LONG TRADITION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND EXCELLENCE IN THE COMING YEARS.Expenses $516,485 · revenue $249,877
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-6171476
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,957,401
- Income (IRS master file)
- $686,096
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $686,096 | $723,344 | $2,957,401 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $593,947 | $634,650 | $2,994,469 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $879,529 | $561,830 | $3,032,359 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 04-6171476).
Questions about NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST OF EASTON
- What is the EIN of NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST OF EASTON?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST OF EASTON is 04-6171476.
- Is NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST OF EASTON tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST OF EASTON tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST OF EASTON 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 NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST OF EASTON due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST OF EASTON last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST OF EASTON?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DENNIS LINDGREN.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST OF EASTON?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST OF EASTON have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $686,096, expenses of $723,344 and total assets of $2,957,401 at year end.
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