Nonprofit · EIN 58-2036727
SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST INC
Tax-exempt · FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,259,098 | $1,403,016 | -$143,918 | $29,718,123 | $71,097 | $29,647,026 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,505,988 | $2,137,003 | -$631,015 | $29,278,099 | $96,353 | $29,181,746 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,905,656 | $2,129,061 | -$223,405 | $30,139,493 | $117,069 | $30,022,424 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,611,673 | $2,160,294 | $451,379 | $28,470,007 | $8,370 | $28,461,637 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $525,430
- of which government grants
- $5,787
- Program service revenue
- $348,701
- Investment income
- $354,831
- Net rental income
- $28,868
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $136,685
- Other revenue
- $30,136
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $108,780
- Other salaries and wages
- $561,099
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $749,037
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $207,596
- Accounting fees
- $54,975
- Occupancy
- $22,040
- Travel
- $18,720
- Depreciation
- $74,032
- Program services (functional)
- $1,019,782
- Management and general (functional)
- $202,767
- Fundraising (functional)
- $180,467
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $29,278,099
- Total assets, end of year
- $29,718,123
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $71,097
- Net assets, end of year
- $29,647,026
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,549,600
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,689,830
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $29,021,809
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $625,217
- Gross receipts
- $4,421,262
- Employees
- 22
- Volunteers
- 287
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS DOANE | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $126,764 | $18,939 |
| RANDY CARDOZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH COCOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID CONTI | BOARD MEMEBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN CARDOZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN CUPERTINO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY WOODS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY BERGGREN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE HELANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH MARTIN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM WASHBURN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4.2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS DOANE | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $111,371 | $7,090 |
| RANDY CARDOZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH COCOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN CARDOZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN CUPERTINO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY WOODS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY BERGGREN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM WASHBURN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4.2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH MARTIN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4.2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN COOPER | INTERIM ED Officer | 40 | $82,559 | $6,467 |
| KATHERINE P QUATTLEBAUM | FORMER ED Officer | 40 | $80,250 | $940 |
| RANDY CARDOZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 25 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH COCOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 25 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 25 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN CARDOZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 25 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN CUPERTINO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 25 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 25 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 25 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY WOODS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 25 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY BERGGREN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 25 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM WASHBURN | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 42 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES YATES | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 42 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS DOANE | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES YATES | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICH COCOS | BOARD TREASU Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MEREDITH MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN CARDOZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAN CUPERTINO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RANDY CARDOZA | BOARD SECRET Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| DAN DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES WASHBURN | BOARD VICE C Trustee or director | 3.5 | $0 |
| TIFFANY WOODS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 305 BEAUREGARD BLVD, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214-1941
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHRIS DOANE, 305 BEAUREGARD BLVD, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS DOANE, President & CEO
- Phone
- (770) 486-7774
- Website
- SCTLANDTRUST.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FULTON & KOZAK LLC
Mission
THE SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST elevates nature through exceptional stewardship of public and conserved lands and by providing environmental education TO ALL AGES.
Program accomplishments
- Stewardship- protecting and enhancing the conservation values of the lands acquired by the trust, and doing so in perpetuity, is an important aspect of the trust's work. the trust evaluates each property it holds for its conservation value, as well as the threats to these values, and develops and implements a stewardship plan based on this analysis. the plan includes detailed monitoring on an annual basis. current costs associated with the trust's stewardship efforts are expensed as incurred. the costs of future obligations represent a commitment of the trust and will be recorded as they are incurred.Expenses $519,559 · revenue $304,489
- Public Nature Areas - Protecting and enhancing the conservation values of lands acquired by the Trust is some of the most important work in which the Trust is involved. It is the responsibility of the Stewardship Program to protect conservation values and to be a good neighbor and community member for all Trust properties through science-based management. The Trust evaluates every property for its conservation value, the threats to these values, and for opportunities to enhance conservation values through responsible management.Expenses $181,088
- Conservation - The Trust conserves the most important and threatened land using all the tools of private, voluntary land conservation. The Trust works exclusively with willing landowners to find ways to conserve, forever, the scenic and natural values of the land and water. Landowners donate or sell a conservation interest in their land, such as development rights or full ownership, to the Trust. The Trust manages the land under a stewardship plan and, if necessary, legally defends its conservation values. The Trust also identifies priority conservation lands to purchase. Further, the Trust conserves working forest and agricultural land for the purpose of keeping the land in resource production. The Trust conserved 56,538 acres.Expenses $171,270 · revenue $4,715
- EDUCATION - Southern Conservation Trust provides hands-on environmental education programs that connect people of all ages with the natural world. Each year, more than 3,500 students participate in educational experiences at the Trust's approximately 14-acre Nature Center campus in downtown Fayetteville, Georgia. Programming includes curriculum-aligned field trips, in-school outreach, monthly public education programs, multi-week summer camps, and customized STEM-based learning experiences led by experienced environmental educators. The Nature Center features live animal ambassadors and interactive exhibits that foster environmental stewardship through immersive learning. Southern Conservation Trust also partners with municipalities to expand environmental education opportunities throughout neighboring communities and collaborates with Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta to provide outdoor education and leadership experiences. Through these initiatives, the Trust inspires lifelong appreciation for nature while supporting classroom learning and conservation awareness.Expenses $147,865 · revenue $39,497
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-2036727
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $29,718,123
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,421,262
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,259,098 | $1,403,016 | $29,718,123 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $1,505,988 | $2,137,003 | $29,278,099 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2024 | $1,905,656 | $2,129,061 | $30,139,493 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $2,611,673 | $2,160,294 | $28,470,007 | XML |
| 990 | March 2022 | $75,606 | $2,235,049 | $28,472,286 | IRS |
| 990 | March 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 58-2036727).
Questions about SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST INC
- What is the EIN of SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST INC is 58-2036727.
- Is SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST 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 SOUTHERN 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 SOUTHERN 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 SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRIS DOANE.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $126,764 (CHRIS DOANE, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,259,098, expenses of $1,403,016 and total assets of $29,718,123 at year end.
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