Nonprofit · EIN 72-1152784
PONTCHARTRAIN CONSERVANCY
Tax-exempt · METAIRIE, LA 70009
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,340,085 | $3,492,859 | -$152,774 | $1,945,568 | $1,016,191 | $929,377 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,357,502 | $3,589,554 | -$232,052 | $2,172,409 | $1,101,821 | $1,070,588 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,276,086
- of which government grants
- $753,484
- Program service revenue
- $20,419
- Investment income
- $14,184
- Royalties
- $82
- Net rental income
- $29,060
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,793
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$25,749
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $7,396
- Other revenue
- $29,396
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $286,083
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,169,382
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,662,885
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $52,960
- Accounting fees
- $39,696
- Occupancy
- $87,256
- Travel
- $43,140
- Depreciation
- $124,308
- Program services (functional)
- $2,744,412
- Management and general (functional)
- $663,329
- Fundraising (functional)
- $85,118
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,172,409
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,945,568
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,016,191
- Net assets, end of year
- $929,377
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $728,592
- Publicly traded securities
- $361,724
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $335,780
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $593,597
- Gross unrelated business income
- $21,393
- Gross receipts
- $3,567,127
- Employees
- 33
- Volunteers
- 135
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- LA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTI TRAIL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $163,723 | $26,883 |
| HOLLI HAMILTON LINDSEY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $86,712 | $8,765 |
| JENNIFER ARMENTOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE BOURG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL BRITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID CAMPBELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK CRESSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH ELLISON-FROST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE HENDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN LANDRIEU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ALDEN MEADE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZOILA OSTEICOECHEA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE ROBOTTOM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK P TRIST III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DAVID WAGGONNER III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT WILLIAMSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| LAVERNE SAULNEY TOOMBS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DICKIE BRENNAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| AMY COHEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KELLY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTI TRAIL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $150,625 | $24,522 |
| HOLLI HAMILTON LINDSEY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $79,552 | $9,197 |
| JENNIFER ARMENTOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE BOURG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL BRITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID CAMPBELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK CRESSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH ELLISON-FROST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN GREMILLION | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 5/2023) Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE HENDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN LANDRIEU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ALDEN MEADE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZOILA OSTEICOECHEA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE ROBOTTOM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK P TRIST III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DAVID WAGGONNER III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT WILLIAMSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LAVERNE SAULNEY TOOMBS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DICKIE BRENNAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY COHEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KELLY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 6965, METAIRIE, LA 70009-6965
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KRISTI TRAIL, PO BOX 6965, METAIRIE, LA 70009
- Signed the 990
- KRISTI TRAIL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (504) 836-2215
- Website
- SCIENCEFOROURCOAST.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EAG GULF COAST LLC
Mission
PONTCHARTRAIN CONSERVANCY'S MISSION IS TO DRIVE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND STEWARDSHIP THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.
Program accomplishments
- RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECOLOGICAL BALANCE OF THE LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN, INCLUDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS. THE OUTREACH ACTIVITIES PROVIDE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS REGARDING OUR RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION TO THOSE THAT LIVE WITHIN AND AROUND THE PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN. RESEARCH IS UNDERTAKEN IN AREAS SUCH AS URBAN AND RURAL STORM WATER, WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS, INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGES, AGRICULTURAL DISCHARGES, SALTWATER INTRUSION, COASTAL LAND LOSS, AND HABITAT RESTORATION.PC'S AWARD-WINNING WATER QUALITY PROGRAM HAS PRODUCED ONE OF THE LARGEST DATA SOURCES AVAILABLE ON THE QUALITY OF THE PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN'S WATERWAYS. MOST IMPORTANTLY, OUR RESEARCH LED TO THE CLEANUP OF ONE OF THE LARGEST WETLANDS ALONG THE GULF COAST. PC'S WATER QUALITY PROGRAM OFFERS EDUCATION, TECHNICAL HELP, AND ASSISTANCE WITH PERMITS TO THE OWNER/OPERATORS OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS IN THE LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN.PC'S COMMUNITY PROGRAM WORKS WITH PARTNERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ENSURE THAT THE LOUISIANA'S BEAUTIFUL PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN IS PRESERVED AND PROSPERING FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. PC'S NEW CANAL LIGHTHOUSE AND EDUCATION CENTER IS THE ONLY PLACE ON THE LAKE'S SOUTHSHORE FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO LEARN ABOUT OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH WATER AND "TOUCH THE COAST." IN ADDITION TO DAILY TOURS LED BY PC EDUCATORS AND VOLUNTEER DOCENTS, WE PROVIDE NUMEROUS HANDS-ON STEM LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS.Expenses $2,744,412 · grants $2,000 · revenue $45,029
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
- 72-1152784
- 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
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,945,568
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,567,127
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,340,085 | $3,492,859 | $1,945,568 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,357,502 | $3,589,554 | $2,172,409 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,197,578 | $3,395,529 | $2,303,710 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 72-1152784).
Questions about PONTCHARTRAIN CONSERVANCY
- What is the EIN of PONTCHARTRAIN CONSERVANCY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PONTCHARTRAIN CONSERVANCY is 72-1152784.
- Is PONTCHARTRAIN CONSERVANCY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to PONTCHARTRAIN CONSERVANCY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PONTCHARTRAIN CONSERVANCY 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 PONTCHARTRAIN CONSERVANCY 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 PONTCHARTRAIN CONSERVANCY 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 PONTCHARTRAIN CONSERVANCY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KRISTI TRAIL.
- Who are the officers and directors of PONTCHARTRAIN CONSERVANCY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $163,723 (KRISTI TRAIL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does PONTCHARTRAIN CONSERVANCY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,340,085, expenses of $3,492,859 and total assets of $1,945,568 at year end.
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