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Nonprofit · EIN 22-3477465

HUNTERDON LAND TRUST

Tax-exempt · FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822

Financials

$1.3M$1M2022$2.6M$740K2023$2.2M$1.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HUNTERDON LAND TRUST by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$2,236,169$1,204,801$1,031,368$6,698,892$19,203$6,679,689
September 30, 2024990$2,563,839$739,795$1,824,044$5,803,969$214,074$5,589,895
September 30, 2023990$1,272,888$1,017,112$255,776$3,797,655$59,316$3,738,339
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,137,087
of which government grants
$651,167
Program service revenue
$10,280
Investment income
$53,839
Net rental income
$5,587
Net gain from sales of assets
$209
Net income from fundraising events
$29,357
Other revenue
$34,963

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$98,336
Other salaries and wages
$293,211
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$458,068
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$11,855
Accounting fees
$15,197
Occupancy
$24,564
Travel
$952
Depreciation
$91,663
Program services (functional)
$1,032,999
Management and general (functional)
$117,292
Fundraising (functional)
$54,510

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,803,969
Total assets, end of year
$6,698,892
Total liabilities, end of year
$19,203
Net assets, end of year
$6,679,689
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,186,571
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,341,186
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,338,503
Gross receipts
$2,236,169
Employees
8
Volunteers
72
Year formed
1996
State of legal domicile
NJ

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CATHERINE SUTTLEEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$104,618
NANCY CUNNINGHAMPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
9$0
LARRY LAFEVREVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
PHIL MELDRUMTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LYNN BECKERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JULIA ALLENTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
TRISHKA WATERBURY CECILTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DAN SAUNDERSVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director
1$0
BILL RAWLYKTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ARLEEN BUCHANANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MARNIE STETSONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CATHERINE SUTTLEEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$72,387
NANCY CUNNINGHAMPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
11$0
LARRY LAFEVREVP
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
PHIL MELDRUMTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LYNN BECKERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JULIA ALLENTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DEAN BUTTACAVOLITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
TRISHKA CECILTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.3$0
DAN SAUNDERSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DEBORAH WOODARDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CATHERINE SUTTLEEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$37,791
JULIA ALLENTRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
LYNN BECKERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
TRISHKA WATERBURY CECEILTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.3$0
NANCY CUNNINGHAMPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
16$0
LARRY LAFEVRETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
PHIL MELDRUMVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
GARY POHORELYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
DAN SAUNDERSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DEBORAH WOODARDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
111 MINE ST, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822-1573
In care of
% ROGER J HARRIS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NANCY CUNNINGHAM, 111 MINE STREET, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
Signed the 990
NANCY CUNNINGHAM, PRESIDENT
Phone
(908) 237-4582
Return prepared by
BKC CPAS PC

Mission

HUNTERDON LAND TRUST'S MISSION IS FOSTERING HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS AND COMMUNITIES IN THE HUNTERDON COUNTY REGION THROUGH PERMANENT PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE AND FARMLAND, STEWARDSHIP OF NATURAL RESOURCES, AND CULTIVATION OF THE DVOOR FARM AS A CENTER FOR INSPIRATION, EDUCATION, AND CONNECTION.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • LAND PRESERVATION: HLT PRESERVES LAND TO CREATE RESILIENT, CONNECTED LANDSCAPES IN OUR REGION THAT PROTECT CLEAN AIR AND WATER, SUPPORT BIODIVERSITY AND WILDLIFE HABITAT, PROMOTE LOCAL AGRICULTURE, MITIGATE FLOODING, AND COMBAT THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE TO SUPPORT HEALTHY COMMUNITIES NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. HLT PROTECTS LAND BY ACQUIRING IT DIRECTLY FOR PRESERVATION, ESTABLISHING CONSERVATION AND AGRICULTURAL EASEMENTS ON PROPERTIES, AND FACILITATING PROJECTS WITH PARTNERS INCLUDING MUNICIPALITIES AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. TO DATE, HLT HAS PRESERVED 12,307 ACRES. OF THE TOTAL PRESERVED, HLT OWNS 840 ACRES FOR THE PUBLIC TO ENJOY AND MONITORS 574 ACRES PROTECTED BY EASEMENTS TO ENSURE PERMANENT PRESERVATION.
    Expenses $586,592
  • DVOOR FARM REHABILITATION AND PROGRAMS: HLT PRESERVES THE HISTORIC RESOURCES AND CULTURAL LANDSCAPE OF THE HISTORIC DVOOR FARM AS A CENTER FOR INSPIRATION, EDUCATION, AND CONNECTION. IT IS A PLACE FOR EDUCATION, RECREATION AND AGRITOURISM CONNECTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO EACH OTHER AND THE REGION'S FARMING HERITAGE THROUGH COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING SUCH AS A FARMERS MARKET AND THE PUBLIC'S USE OF THE PROPERTY.
    Expenses $147,214
  • STEWARDSHIP: HLT STEWARDS NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES TO PROMOTE ECOSYSTEM HEALTH AND VISITOR EXPERIENCE, WITH EMPHASIS ON ENSURING MEANINGFUL PUBLIC ACCESS AND ENRICHMENT, IMPROVING ECOSYSTEM RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF THREATS TO BIODIVERSITY AND HABITAT, AND ENSURING THE HEALTH AND INTEGRITY OF WATERWAYS. HLT OWNS 840 ACRES OF PRESERVED LAND THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC ENJOYMENT. ALL OF OUR PRESERVES HAVE MANAGEMENT PLANS THAT PRIORITIZE STEWARDSHIP STRATEGIES, INCLUDING INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL, SOIL CONSERVATION, NATIVE TREE PLANTINGS, AND WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECTS. HLT'S STEWARDSHIP EFFORTS ARE SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTEERS.
    Expenses $193,143
  • OUTREACH: INCLUDES COMMUNITY OUTREACH, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE CONSERVATION COMMUNITY, PREPARING LITERATURE FOR HLT PROPERTIES AND TRAILS, ISSUING NEWSLETTERS, AND HOLDING COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS.
    Expenses $106,050

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
22-3477465
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
1997
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C340)
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,698,892
Income (IRS master file)
$2,236,169

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$2,236,169$1,204,801$6,698,892XML
990September 2024$2,563,839$739,795$5,803,969XML
990September 2023$1,272,888$1,017,112$3,797,655XML
990September 2022$2,007,412$2,252,179$3,510,894IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 22-3477465).

Questions about HUNTERDON LAND TRUST

What is the EIN of HUNTERDON LAND TRUST?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HUNTERDON LAND TRUST is 22-3477465.
Is HUNTERDON LAND TRUST tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
Are donations to HUNTERDON LAND TRUST tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HUNTERDON LAND TRUST 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 HUNTERDON LAND TRUST due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HUNTERDON LAND TRUST last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HUNTERDON LAND TRUST?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names NANCY CUNNINGHAM.
Who are the officers and directors of HUNTERDON LAND TRUST?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,618 (CATHERINE SUTTLE, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does HUNTERDON LAND TRUST have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,236,169, expenses of $1,204,801 and total assets of $6,698,892 at year end.

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