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Nonprofit · EIN 22-2582947

WESTFORD CONSERVATION TRUST INC

Tax-exempt · WESTFORD, MA 01886

Financials

$21K$11K2023$20K$17K2024$44K$23K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WESTFORD CONSERVATION TRUST INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$43,957$22,821$21,136$577,000$0$577,000
December 31, 2024990$20,045$16,754$3,291$555,864$0$555,864
December 31, 2023990$20,741$11,347$9,394$552,573$0$552,573
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$38,225
Membership dues
$24,325
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$4,848
Other revenue
$884

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$754
Accounting fees
$1,200
Program services (functional)
$15,403
Management and general (functional)
$4,688
Fundraising (functional)
$2,730

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$555,864
Total assets, end of year
$577,000
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$577,000
Land, buildings and equipment
$413,861
Net assets without donor restrictions
$577,000
Gross unrelated business income
$127
Gross receipts
$43,957
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Year formed
1984
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Richard StrazdasPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
19$0
Mark MinnucciVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Gerald DiBelloTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Diane DuaneSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Leonard PalmerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Andrew SammarcoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Elizabeth McGuireAssociate Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Andy MallioAssociate Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Nancy WimbergAssociate Director
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICHARD STRAZDASPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
19$0
MARK MINNUCCIVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GERALD DIBELLOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
DIANE DUANESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
LEONARD PALMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREW SAMMARCODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ALDEN WOODDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICHARD STRAZDASPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
19$0
MARK MINNUCCIVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GERALD DIBELLOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
DIANE DUANESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
LEONARD PALMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREW SAMMARCODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ALDEN WOODDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 255, WESTFORD, MA 01886-0009
In care of
% GERALD DIBELLO
Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
10 Chamberlain Road, P O Box 255, Westford MA 01886
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Gerald Dibello, PO Box 255, Westford, MA 01886
Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
William Morton, 8 Broadway Street, Westford MA 01886
Signed the 990
Gerald Dibello, Treasurer
Phone
(978) 364-1610
Return prepared by
Grassi Advisory Group Inc

Mission

See Schedule O.The Trust is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1984 under the Massachusetts law for the purpose of preserving open land, water resources, wildlife and other natural resources; to establish and maintain trails; to preserve and protect historic sites; and to educate the public about the wise use of natural resources. At present, membership consists of those who are interested in the protection of open space in Westford, Massachusetts. The Trust holds numerous parcels of land for the benefit of Westford's citizens and wildlife, and is involved with the care and maintenance of many of the more than 80 miles of trails in the Town of Westford. We also provide monthly guided walks, are involved in invasive species management, scout project mentoring and sponsoring high school and college scholarships. We work with the town government to help secure open space initiatives.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Land preservation and trail maintenance acivities in the Town of Westford.
    Expenses $12,403 · revenue $757
  • Education and scholarships to Westford Academy Students and College Undergraduates.
    Expenses $3,000 · grants $3,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2026 990-N for WESTFORD CONSERVATION TRUST INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
22-2582947
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
1985
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$577,000
Income (IRS master file)
$43,957

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$43,957$22,821$577,000XML
990December 2024$20,045$16,754$555,864XML
990December 2023$20,741$11,347$552,573XML
990December 2022$68,075$13,058$543,179IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2009
Officer: William Morton
December 31, 2009≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 22-2582947).

Questions about WESTFORD CONSERVATION TRUST INC

What is the EIN of WESTFORD CONSERVATION TRUST INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTFORD CONSERVATION TRUST INC is 22-2582947.
Is WESTFORD CONSERVATION TRUST INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
Are donations to WESTFORD CONSERVATION TRUST INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WESTFORD CONSERVATION TRUST INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of WESTFORD CONSERVATION TRUST INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WESTFORD CONSERVATION TRUST INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WESTFORD CONSERVATION TRUST INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Gerald Dibello.
Who are the officers and directors of WESTFORD CONSERVATION TRUST INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WESTFORD CONSERVATION TRUST INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $43,957, expenses of $22,821 and total assets of $577,000 at year end.

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