Aldo Leopold Foundation, Inc.
Aldo Leopold Foundation, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The Aldo Leopold Foundation, founded by the children of Aldo Leopold, keeps his legacy alive by promoting the 'Land Ethic' he so eloquently defined. The Foundation actively integrates programs in Land Stewardship, Environmental Education, and Ecological Research to promote care of natural resources and foster an ethical relationship between people and land. The Foundation strives to save and restore "every cog and wheel" so that the land retains its capacity for self-renewal. Current activities focus on fostering community involvement and preservation on private lands. Programs include restoration and protection of over 15,000 acres through partnerships with more than 30 organizations.
About
AS THE EXECUTOR OF LEOPOLD'S LITERARY ESTATE, THE ALDO LEOPOLD FOUNDATION, INC. PROMOTES AWARENESS OF LEOPOLD'S WRITINGS AND THE INTERPRETATION OF HIS LEGACY IN ORDER TO FURTHER ADVANCE HIS CALL FOR A "LAND ETHIC." THE FOUNDATION OWNS AND MANAGES THE LEOPOLD FARM AND SHACK, A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK, AND THE LEOPOLD CENTER, A LEED CERTIFIED BUILDING, AS MODELS FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN TERMS OF ECOLOGICAL LAND MANAGEMENT AND GREEN BUILDING. THESE ASSETS SUPPORT ONSITE PROGRAMING FOR THOUSANDS OF VISITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD EACH YEAR. ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE EXPANSION OF THE FUTURE CONSERVATION LEADERS PROGRAM TO INSTILL A LAND ETHIC IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS AND THE MY WISCONSIN WOODS PROJECT, A COLLABORATION IN WISCONSIN THAT INCLUDES THE ALDO LEOPOLD FOUNDATION, WHICH IS A NATIONAL MODEL FOR HOW TO ENGAGE AND SUSTAIN PRIVATE LANDOWNER INVOLVEMENT IN CONSERVATION.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “The aldo leopold foundation's mission is to weave a land ethic into the fabric of our society; to advance the understanding, stewardship and restoration of land health; and to cultivate leadership for conservation.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “Fostering a land ethic through the legacy of aldo leopold.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is WI.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is E13701 LEVEE ROAD, BARABOO, WI, 539139727.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 37 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$69,694.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1982.
- The organization pays $778,790 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $185,564 in fundraising expenses.
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