Bur Oak Land Trust
Bur Oak Land Trust
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About this organization
Mission
Advancing biodiversity in Eastern Iowa by protecting resilient landscapes and connecting people to nature.
About
Property stewardship: Bur Oak Land Trust owns and manages eleven local natural areas in Iowa's Johnson, Washington and Poweshiek counties totaling 477.74 acres. The trust also holds 14 conservation easements, totaling 377.98 acres from private landowners who wish to protect their land from development in perpetuity. Our organization is one of two land trusts in Iowa to be accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. The trust has a full-time land steward who develops management plans for each property in collaboration with AmeriCorps members and volunteer stewards.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “To protect and conserve natural areas to enrich and engage current and future generations.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “Accredited by the national land trust accreditation commission, the trust maintains and preserves eleven local natural areas for the enjoyment and education of the public.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of IA, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as PO BOX 2523, IOWA CITY, IA, 52244.
- The non-profit has a total of 12 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- 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 between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$6,289.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1978.
- 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 engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $224,828 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $84,049 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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