Nonprofit · EIN 52-1711989
EASTERN SHORE LAND CONSERVANCY INC
Tax-exempt · EASTON, MD 21601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,829,948 | $1,827,986 | $1,962 | $19,391,240 | $3,326,174 | $16,065,066 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,222,727 | $1,620,387 | -$397,660 | $15,788,110 | $249,875 | $15,538,235 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,365,457
- of which government grants
- $334,185
- Program service revenue
- $348,139
- Investment income
- $223,267
- Net rental income
- -$120,256
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $56,801
- Net income from fundraising events
- $9,991
- Other revenue
- -$106,915
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $224,038
- Other salaries and wages
- $717,839
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,159,460
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,777
- Accounting fees
- $114,975
- Occupancy
- $153
- Travel
- $13,732
- Depreciation
- $7,698
- Program services (functional)
- $1,536,953
- Management and general (functional)
- $211,232
- Fundraising (functional)
- $79,801
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,788,110
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,391,240
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,326,174
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,065,066
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,665,387
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,294,303
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $15,945,879
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $119,187
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$120,256
- Gross receipts
- $5,890,334
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN KLINE | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $165,341 | $28,076 |
| JIM MULLIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULES HENDRIX | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC SCHLESS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY THOMPSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CG APPLEBY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL BAKER-JONES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLY BOYD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK DIGIALLEONARDO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE HICKMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA JACKSON-STANLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARIUS JOHNSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT NIELSEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN ROCHE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE RUMBAUGH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC SCHOTT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SCUSE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY SIMONSEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HELEN SPINELLI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN KLINE | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $171,176 | $18,406 |
| WILLIAM D'ALONZO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MULLIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC SCHLESS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY THOMPSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CG APPLEBY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL BAKER-JONES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BOYD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK DIGIALLEONARDO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD FREEDLANDER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULES HENDRIX | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCIS HICKMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA JACKSON-STANLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARIUS JOHNSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN KEENE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT NIELSEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN ROCHE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC SCHOTT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SCUSE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY SIMONSEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN SPINELLI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 114 S WASHINGTON ST STE 101, EASTON, MD 21601-2962
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEVEN KLINE, 114 S WASHINGTON ST SUITE 101, EASTON, MD 21601
- Signed the 990
- STEVEN KLINE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (410) 690-4603
- Website
- WWW.ESLC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ANDERSON DAVIS & ASSOCIATES CPA PA
Mission
EASTERN SHORE LAND CONSERVANCY IS COMMITTED TO PRESERVING AND SUSTAINING THE VIBRANT COMMUNITIES OF THE EASTERN SHORE AND THE LANDS AND WATERS THAT CONNECT THEM.
Program accomplishments
- THE CONSERVANCY WORKS WITH LANDOWNERS TO PRESERVE NATURAL AREAS AND PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND, AND WORKS WITH TOWNS ON PLANNING AND REVITALIZATION PROJECTS. THE CONSERVANCY HAS PROTECTED 332 PROPERTIES TOTALING MORE THAN 57,928 ACRES.Expenses $1,536,953 · revenue $348,139
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
- 52-1711989
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C340)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,391,240
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,890,334
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,829,948 | $1,827,986 | $19,391,240 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,222,727 | $1,620,387 | $15,788,110 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,724,445 | $1,380,283 | $15,645,306 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,082,312 | $1,595,068 | $17,529,353 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 52-1711989).
Questions about EASTERN SHORE LAND CONSERVANCY INC
- What is the EIN of EASTERN SHORE LAND CONSERVANCY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EASTERN SHORE LAND CONSERVANCY INC is 52-1711989.
- Is EASTERN SHORE LAND CONSERVANCY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to EASTERN SHORE LAND CONSERVANCY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EASTERN SHORE LAND CONSERVANCY INC 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 EASTERN SHORE LAND CONSERVANCY INC 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 EASTERN SHORE LAND CONSERVANCY INC 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 EASTERN SHORE LAND CONSERVANCY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEVEN KLINE.
- Who are the officers and directors of EASTERN SHORE LAND CONSERVANCY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $165,341 (STEVEN KLINE, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does EASTERN SHORE LAND CONSERVANCY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,829,948, expenses of $1,827,986 and total assets of $19,391,240 at year end.
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