Nonprofit · EIN 85-3490424
SOUTHERN TIER LAND CONSERVANCY INC
Tax-exempt · VESTAL, NY 13851
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $7,838 | $4,383 | $3,455 | $73,281 | $0 | $73,281 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $65,436 | $6,432 | $59,004 | $69,826 | $0 | $69,826 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $100 | $1,009 | -$909 | $11,074 | $0 | $11,074 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,153
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,685
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Other expenses
- $4,383
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $69,826
- Total assets, end of year
- $73,281
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $73,281
- Cash, savings and investments
- $9,481
- Land and buildings
- $63,800
- Gross receipts
- $7,838
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Merrill | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Jason Shaw | President | 5 | $0 |
| Carl Lipo | Secretry | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Merrill | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Jason Shaw | President | 5 | $0 |
| Carl Lipo | Secretry | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Merrill | President | 2 | $0 |
| Jason Shaw | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Carl Lipo | Secretry | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1112, VESTAL, NY 13851-1112
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO Box 1112, Vestal NY 13851
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Jeff Merrill, 741 Echo Rd, Vestal NY 13850
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Jeffrey Merrill, Treasurer
- Phone
- (607) 343-8939
- Website
- www.SouthernTLC.org
Mission
Land Conservation
Program accomplishments
- Grew the STLC board to 7 members by the end of 2025
- Worked with and supported the Upper Susquehanna Coalition to conserve a 115 acre property within our service area. The property consists of a large core wetland surrounded by forest. The USC took ownership of the property in 2025 and is planning on donating the property to the Southern Tier Land Conservancy in 2026 after it has completed a restoration project.
- Held our first fundraising event. A farm to table dinner at a local restaurant.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-3490424
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $73,281
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,838
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $7,838 | $4,383 | $73,281 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $65,436 | $6,432 | $69,826 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $100 | $1,009 | $11,074 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Jeff Merrill | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Jason Shaw | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 85-3490424).
Questions about SOUTHERN TIER LAND CONSERVANCY INC
- What is the EIN of SOUTHERN TIER LAND CONSERVANCY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHERN TIER LAND CONSERVANCY INC is 85-3490424.
- Is SOUTHERN TIER LAND CONSERVANCY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to SOUTHERN TIER LAND CONSERVANCY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTHERN TIER LAND CONSERVANCY INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of SOUTHERN TIER LAND CONSERVANCY 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 TIER LAND CONSERVANCY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUTHERN TIER LAND CONSERVANCY INC?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Jeff Merrill.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHERN TIER LAND CONSERVANCY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SOUTHERN TIER LAND CONSERVANCY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,838, expenses of $4,383 and total assets of $73,281 at year end.
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