Nonprofit · EIN 43-1304715
OZARK REGIONAL LAND TRUST
Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, MO 65203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $928,772 | $738,917 | $189,855 | $9,957,915 | $87,959 | $9,869,956 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $804,647 | $531,897 | $272,750 | $9,398,814 | $44,575 | $9,354,239 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $785,016
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $142,650
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $4,442
- Other revenue
- $1,106
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $101,290
- Other salaries and wages
- $350,397
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $451,687
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $40,138
- Program services (functional)
- $543,822
- Management and general (functional)
- $117,742
- Fundraising (functional)
- $77,353
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,398,814
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,957,915
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $87,959
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,869,956
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,118,369
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,272,494
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,597,462
- Gross receipts
- $1,193,368
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY LEVIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $101,290 |
| KAREN MASSEY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| DEBBIE GITTINGER | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| NICK THURWANGER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN KLEVORN | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LORING BULLARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MIKE CURRIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARK CURTIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOE ENGELN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DR DIANA GRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DANIELLE HOEFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PETER HOFHERR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HOGGATT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ROBERT MORGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| HARVARD MUHM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEANNA RAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JIM REEVES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANDREW THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KAREN MASSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JARAD MILLIGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GREG PITCHFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN MASSEY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DEBBIE GITTINGER | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NICK THURWANGER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN KLEVORN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LORING BULLARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE CURRIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK CURTIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOE ENGELN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR DIANA GRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANNI HOEFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETER HOFHERR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HOGGATT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB MORGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HARVARD MUHM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEANNA RAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM REEVES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- POC- 104 E BROADWAY TL, COLUMBIA, MO 65203-0000
- In care of
- % POC- 104 E BROADWAY TL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DEBBIE GITTINGER, PO BOX 1512, COLUMBIA, MO 65205
- Signed the 990
- DEBBIE GITTINGER, President
- Phone
- (573) 817-2020
- Website
- ozarklandtrust.org
- Return prepared by
- FEW CPAs
Mission
OZARK REGIONAL LAND TRUST'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO PROTECT THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE OZARKS FOREVER. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH VARIOUS METHODS INCLUDING CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND NATURE PRESERVES.
Program accomplishments
- LAND PROTECTION - THESE PROJECTS CONFER A PUBLIC BENEFIT BY MAINTAINING SCENIC VIEWSHEDS, PRESERVING WATERSHED FUNCTIONS AND GOOD WATER QUALITY, AND PROTECTING WILDLIFE HABITAT FOR THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES. ALSO GROUPED WITHIN THIS PROGRAM ARE OUTREACH ACTIVITIES TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT LAND CONSERVATION OPTIONS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE.Expenses $326,293 · revenue $1,106
- LAND STEWARDSHIP - ORLT STEWARDS AND MANAGES LAND AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS TO ENSURE THAT CONSERVATION VALUES ARE PROTECTED. EACH CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROPERTY IS VISITED ANNUALLY BY PROJECT STAFF AND A REPORT IS SUBSEQUENTLY PREPARED TO DOCUMENT THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY AT THE TIME OF THE VISIT. PROJECT STAFF ALSO MAKE AN EFFORT TO MEET WITH THE LANDOWNERS OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROPERTIES WHENEVER POSSIBLE. FOR PROPERTIES OWNED OUTRIGHT, ORLT VISITS THEM ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE TO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO INCURSIONS AND TO PERFORM ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. FOR THE LARGEST SINGLE LANDHOLDER, ALFORD FOREST, ORLT MAKES GRANTS TO A RELATED NON- PROFIT ENTITY THAT MANAGES THE FOREST.Expenses $217,529
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
- 43-1304715
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C340)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,957,915
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,193,368
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $928,772 | $738,917 | $9,957,915 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $804,647 | $531,897 | $9,398,814 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $681,932 | $597,545 | $8,769,637 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 43-1304715).
Questions about OZARK REGIONAL LAND TRUST
- What is the EIN of OZARK REGIONAL LAND TRUST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OZARK REGIONAL LAND TRUST is 43-1304715.
- Is OZARK REGIONAL LAND TRUST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to OZARK REGIONAL LAND TRUST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OZARK REGIONAL 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 OZARK REGIONAL LAND TRUST 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 OZARK REGIONAL LAND TRUST 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 OZARK REGIONAL LAND TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DEBBIE GITTINGER.
- Who are the officers and directors of OZARK REGIONAL LAND TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 21 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $101,290 (LARRY LEVIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does OZARK REGIONAL LAND TRUST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $928,772, expenses of $738,917 and total assets of $9,957,915 at year end.
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