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North Branch Land Trust

North Branch Land Trust

Dallas, PA 18612
Tax ID23-7755642

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,323,644

Expenses

$1,193,952

Website

nblt.org

Mission

NORTH BRANCH LAND TRUST (NBLT) IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, NON-PROFIT, LAND CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON HELPING LANDOWNERS CONSERVE THEIR PROPERTY AND HELPING COMMUNITIES DEVELOP GROWTH STRATEGIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THEIR CITIZENS. NBLT IMPLEMENTS AN ESTABLISHED STRATEGIC CONSERVATION PLAN THAT SEEKS TO CONSERVE IMPORTANT NATURAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHEDS OF THE NORTH BRANCH OF THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA. THE LAND TRUST ACCOMPLISHES ITS CONSERVATION MISSION PRIMARILY BY ACCEPTING DONATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT OR SUBDIVISION RIGHTS ON LAND. NBLT WILL ALSO SEEK FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO BUY LAND OUTRIGHT OR TO PURCHASE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS ON LAND. THE LAND TRUST WELCOMES AND ACCEPTS GIFTS OF CONSERVATION LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY PROVIDING THAT ALL LAND TRUST POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY ARE ADHERED TO. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN FEBRUARY 1994 THROUGH JUNE 2016, NBLT HAS CONSERVED OR PROTECTED NEARLY 17,

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LAND CONSERVATION NBLT HOLDS 54 CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON OVER 11,203 ACRES OF NATURAL LAND IN BRADFORD, COLUMBIA, LACKAWANNA, LUZERNE, SULLIVAN, SUSQUEHANNA, WAYNE AND WYOMING COUNTIES OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. EACH EASEMENT REQUIRES ANNUAL MONITORING TO DETERMINE IF ANY VIOLATIONS OF RESTRICTIONS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS HAVE OCCURRED ON THE LAND. FEE-OWNED LANDS NBLT OWNS AND MANAGES SEVERAL PROPERTIES IN OUR SERVICE AREA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND FOR THE PROTECTION OF RARE AND ENDANGERED PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES. MOST OF THESE LANDS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM DAWN TO DUSK FOR PASSIVE RECREATION ACTIVITIES WHILE SOME LANDS ARE CLOSED OR OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY DUE TO THE FRAGILE NATURE OF THE ECOSYSTEM FOUND THERE. THE LAND TRUST WELCOMES AND ACCEPTS GIFTS OF CONSERVATION LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY PROVIDING THAT ALL LAND TRUST POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE ACQUISITION OF THE LAND OR OTHER PROPERTY ARE ADHERED TO. ON MARCH 18, 2016 NORTH BRANCH LAND TRUST ACQUIRED 39.08 ACRES OF OLD RAIL BED LANDS IN LAUREL RUN BOROUGH AND PLANES TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA. THIS PROPERTY REPRESENTS 2.5 MILES OF OLD RAIL BED WHICH WILL BE CONVERTED INTO A HIKING AND BIKING TRAIL FOR PUBLIC RECREATION. ONCE THE TRAIL IS COMPLETED IT WILL BE DEEDED OVER TO THE PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU OF FORESTRY. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, THE LAND TRUST WAS AWARDED A GRANT FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO PURCHASE 375 ACRES OF WATERSHED PROPERTY AT THE CRYSTAL LAKE RESERVOIR WHICH PROVIDES DRINKING WATER TO THE LOCAL AREA.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “The mission of nblt is to work in partnership with landowners and their communities to conserve the scenic, natural and working landscapes in northeastern pennsylvania that sustain us. nblt works with landowners and other stakeholders to help ensure that the conservation values on the scenic and natural lands throughout the region are protected in perpetuity.”.

When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “North branch land trust (nblt) is a community-based, non-profit, land conservation organization focused on helping landowners conserve their property and helping communities develop growth strategies for the benefit of their citizens. nblt implements an established strategic conservation plan that seeks to conserve important natural areas throughout the watersheds of the north branch of the susquehanna river and surrounding areas in northeast pennsylvania. the land trust accomplishes its conservation mission primarily by accepting donations of development or subdivision rights on land. nblt will also seek financial resources to buy land outright or to purchase development rights on land. the land trust welcomes and accepts gifts of conservation land and other property providing that all land trust policies and procedures governing the acquisition of land and other property are adhered to. since its inception in february 1994 through june 2016, nblt has conserved or protected nearly 17,”.

  • The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as PA.
  • The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 7 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $129,692.
  • The CEO compensation package within the organization is not established through a review and approval by a neutral party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 16 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1994.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $267,354 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $36,353 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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