Nonprofit · EIN 23-6272818
NATURAL LANDS TRUST INCORPORATED
Also known as HILDACY FARM
Tax-exempt · MEDIA, PA 19063
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $26,592,726 | $23,806,034 | $2,786,692 | $342,474,084 | $4,245,679 | $338,228,405 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $22,918,449 | $19,825,983 | $3,092,466 | $324,446,503 | $3,015,512 | $321,430,991 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $25,509,870 | $19,787,667 | $5,722,203 | $305,979,083 | $3,175,843 | $302,803,240 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $23,391,141
- of which government grants
- $2,915,498
- Program service revenue
- $1,728,264
- Investment income
- $1,363,759
- Net rental income
- $182,190
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $86,977
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$72,628
- Other revenue
- $109,562
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,631,096
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,375,618
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,287,082
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,338,296
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $16,056
- Accounting fees
- $68,309
- Occupancy
- $221,942
- Travel
- $152,997
- Depreciation
- $1,280,577
- Program services (functional)
- $20,396,666
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,784,521
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,624,847
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $324,446,503
- Total assets, end of year
- $342,474,084
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,245,679
- Net assets, end of year
- $338,228,405
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $143,066,950
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $100,564,035
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $237,664,370
- Gross unrelated business income
- $168,179
- Gross receipts
- $44,593,453
- Employees
- 124
- Volunteers
- 820
- Year formed
- 1960
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver P Bass | President Officer | 40 | $242,303 | $24,002 |
| Ann C Hausmann | Vice President Officer | 40 | $182,699 | $20,962 |
| Karen Wallace | Vice President Officer | 40 | $180,027 | $16,522 |
| Gary Gimbert | Vice President Officer | 40 | $143,662 | $27,472 |
| Tiffany Sowers | Vice President Officer | 40 | $143,282 | $20,978 |
| Kelly Herrenkohl | Vice President Officer | 40 | $136,653 | $25,897 |
| Todd Sampsell | Vice President Officer | 40 | $137,263 | $20,681 |
| Tamara J Lorah | Assistant Vice President and Controller Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,003 | $24,298 |
| Ethan Kauffman | Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,726 | $12,176 |
| Jonathan Stefferud | Senior Advisor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,835 | $12,421 |
| Carol DeWolf | Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,936 | $12,200 |
| Andrew I Vandenbrul | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Loftus | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara B Aronson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gail M Harrity | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane G Pepper | Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Duckworth | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeffrey J Idler | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lloyd H Brown | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paulina Jerez | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter O Hausmann | Chairman Emeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rayenne A Chen | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Regina Hairston | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert K Stetson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephan K Pahides | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan P Mucciarone | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| William Y Webb | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver P Bass | President Officer | 40 | $234,526 | $21,748 |
| Ann C Hausmann | Vice President Officer | 40 | $174,075 | $18,984 |
| Karen Wallace | Vice President Officer | 40 | $175,925 | $6,916 |
| Gary Gimbert | Vice President Officer | 40 | $133,957 | $29,129 |
| Kelly Herrenkohl | Vice President Officer | 40 | $133,424 | $25,274 |
| Tiffany Sowers | Vice President Officer | 40 | $138,042 | $15,328 |
| Tamara J Lorah | Controller Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,340 | $16,478 |
| Todd Sampsell | Vice President Officer | 40 | $131,919 | $19,669 |
| Ethan Kauffman | Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,729 | $11,106 |
| Jonathan Stefferud | Senior Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,381 | $7,709 |
| Carol DeWolf | Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,557 | $11,357 |
| Andrew I Vandenbrul | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Loftus | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara B Aronson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David W Weaver | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Douglas W Tallamy PhD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gail M Harrity | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane G Pepper | Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Duckworth | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey J Idler | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lloyd H Brown | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paulina Jerez | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter O Hausmann | Chairman Emeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rayenne A Chen | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Regina Hairston | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert K Stetson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephan K Pahides | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan P Mucciarone | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William Y Webb | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver P Bass | President Officer | 40 | $219,313 | $20,864 |
| David A D'Antonio | Vice President Officer | 40 | $151,930 | $31,379 |
| Ann C Hausmann | Vice President Officer | 40 | $163,727 | $19,306 |
| H Scott Wendle | Vice President Officer | 40 | $127,348 | $24,218 |
| Kelly Herrenkohl | Vice President Officer | 40 | $125,241 | $25,941 |
| Tamara J Lorah | Controller Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,038 | $16,789 |
| Todd Sampsell | Vice President Officer | 40 | $124,450 | $22,159 |
| Gary Gimbert | Vice President Officer | 40 | $94,111 | $19,899 |
| Charles Carrier | Vice President Officer | 40 | $61,831 | $3,871 |
| Tiffany Sowers | Vice President Officer | 40 | $41,660 | $3,250 |
| Karen Wallace | Vice President Officer | 40 | $13,462 | $0 |
| Andrew I Vandenbrul | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Loftus | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara B Aronson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David W Weaver | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Douglas W Tallamy PhD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gail M Harrity | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane G Pepper | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Duckworth | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey J Idler | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lloyd H Brown | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paulina Jerez | trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter O Hausmann | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rayenne A Chen | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Regina Hairston | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert K Stetson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephan K Pahides | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan P Mucciarone | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William Y Webb | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1031 PALMERS MILL RD, MEDIA, PA 19063-1006
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Oliver P Bass, 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, PA 19063
- Signed the 990
- Oliver P Bass, President
- Phone
- (610) 353-5587
- Website
- www.natlands.org
- Return prepared by
- Kreischer Miller
Mission
See Schedule O
Program accomplishments
- Saving Open SpaceNatural Lands is unique among the region's conservation organizations because of our large network of nature preserves. We know these lands will be protected and cared for forever.Our network currently includes 40+ nature preserves and Stoneleigh:a natural garden, across two states and 13 counties, totaling more than 23,600 acres. Many times,the land we save remains in private ownership but we place it under a conservation easement, which is a legally binding agreement that permanently limits a property's use and binds all present and future owners of the land. We currently hold 494 conservation restrictions on more than 28,000 acres. We monitor these properties regularly to ensure the terms of the easements are being upheld. We also help other organizations and government entities acquire open space. We do this most often for state parks and forests, and townships. We also help our partners manage the land they own using smart, sustainable, tried-and-true practices. And we help townships raise money for open space, revise their zoning codes to help them retain open space during development, develop park master plans, and build trail systems.Expenses $12,017,170 · grants $4,631,096 · revenue $633,559
- Caring for NatureWe love saving land, but we think it's just the first step. In fact, our commitment to caring for nature is one of the reasons why Natural Lands owns so much land (and is always acquiring more): so we can actively enrich and restore our preserves, balancing the needs of nature and her visitors. Our land stewardship programs include: returning former farm fields to forests by planting thousands of trees; exploring and employing an array of techniques to control the spread of invasive plants on our preserves; improving water quality of the creeks that meander through our preserves by planting trees and shrubs along them; and re-establishing once plentiful habitats by transforming retired farm fields to grasslands, restoring man-made ponds to wetlands, and supporting growing woodlands by controlling invasive plants and deer.Expenses $5,486,606 · revenue $875,827
- Connecting People to the Outdoors...and to Each OtherThe future of conservation requires that there be passionate nature-lovers to carry on our work. That's why we're committed to creating opportunities for joy and discovery in the outdoors for everyone. Our nature preserves and public garden are open for everyone to visit, and are always free. In addition to places for exploration, our preserves allow us to host myriad events every year catering to different people with different interests. We also encourage people to develop a deeper connection to Natural Lands and, by extension, our preserves through our Force of Nature volunteer program. Force of Nature volunteers learn valuable land management and conservation strategies, hone outreach and leadership skills, and meet great people. In addition, we are committed to ensuring equitable access to nature to urbanized communities in our region.Expenses $2,892,890 · revenue $196,677
- Conservation Efforts
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
- 23-6272818
- 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
- 1964
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C340)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $342,474,084
- Income (IRS master file)
- $44,593,453
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $26,592,726 | $23,806,034 | $342,474,084 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $22,918,449 | $19,825,983 | $324,446,503 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $25,509,870 | $19,787,667 | $305,979,083 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $11,941,811 | $15,461,333 | $298,203,577 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 23-6272818).
Questions about NATURAL LANDS TRUST INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of NATURAL LANDS TRUST INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATURAL LANDS TRUST INCORPORATED is 23-6272818.
- Is NATURAL LANDS TRUST INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
- Are donations to NATURAL LANDS TRUST INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATURAL LANDS TRUST 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 NATURAL LANDS TRUST INCORPORATED 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 LANDS TRUST INCORPORATED 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 LANDS TRUST INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Oliver P Bass.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATURAL LANDS TRUST INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $242,303 (Oliver P Bass, President).
- How much revenue does NATURAL LANDS TRUST INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $26,592,726, expenses of $23,806,034 and total assets of $342,474,084 at year end.
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