Civic Intelligence

Stow Conservation Trust Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 04-2625752

Sep 01, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024 • Filed on Feb 09, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.STOWCONSERVATIONTRUST.ORG
PO Box 397Stow, MA 01775

(978) 897-3724

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

18th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

18th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

96th percentile

80%

Higher net margin than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

44th percentile

2.3%

Faster asset growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-24%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets18th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,301,729

Up $52,502 (+2.3%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$2,301,729

Up $52,502 (+2.3%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue18th percentileNet Margin96th percentile

Revenue

Down

$65,870

Down $21,369 (-24%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$13,368

Down $93,875 (-88%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$52,502

Up $72,506 (+362%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth44th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,673,461Liabilities 2011: $50,000Net Assets 2011: $1,623,4612011Assets 2012: $1,662,382Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $1,662,3822012Assets 2013: $1,769,166Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $1,769,1662013Assets 2014: $1,781,988Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $1,781,9882014Assets 2015: $1,844,489Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $1,844,4892015Assets 2016: $2,177,681Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $2,177,6812016Assets 2017: $2,249,900Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $2,249,9002017Assets 2018: $2,205,435Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $2,205,4352018Assets 2019: $2,263,575Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $2,263,5752019Assets 2020: $2,283,036Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $2,283,0362020Assets 2021: $2,247,536Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $2,247,5362021Assets 2022: $2,269,231Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $2,269,2312022Assets 2023: $2,249,227Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $2,249,2272023Assets 2024: $2,301,729Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $2,301,7292024Assets 2025: $2,320,367Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $2,320,3672025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,301,729
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$2,301,729
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $32,331Expenses 2011: $9,601Net Income 2011: $22,7302011Expenses 2012: $10,8822012Revenue 2013: $114,321Expenses 2013: $7,537Net Income 2013: $106,7842013Revenue 2014: $32,167Expenses 2014: $19,345Net Income 2014: $12,8222014Revenue 2015: $85,031Expenses 2015: $22,530Net Income 2015: $62,5012015Revenue 2016: $346,848Expenses 2016: $13,656Net Income 2016: $333,1922016Revenue 2017: $81,678Expenses 2017: $9,459Net Income 2017: $72,2192017Revenue 2018: $378,628Expenses 2018: $423,093Net Income 2018: -$44,4652018Revenue 2019: $71,810Expenses 2019: $13,670Net Income 2019: $58,1402019Revenue 2020: $29,699Expenses 2020: $10,238Net Income 2020: $19,4612020Revenue 2021: $68,914Expenses 2021: $29,414Net Income 2021: $39,5002021Revenue 2022: $66,190Expenses 2022: $44,495Net Income 2022: $21,6952022Revenue 2023: $87,239Expenses 2023: $107,243Net Income 2023: -$20,0042023Revenue 2024: $65,870Expenses 2024: $13,368Net Income 2024: $52,5022024Revenue 2025: $80,722Expenses 2025: $62,084Net Income 2025: $18,6382025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$65,870
Expenses$13,368
Net Income$52,502
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024
Signed
Feb 9, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$65,870
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To preserve open space in stow, massachusetts.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,948,064$1,948,064→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$271,940$323,914▲ $51,974
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$29,223$29,751▲ $528
Total Assets$2,249,227$2,301,729▲ $52,502
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,980,890$1,991,781▲ $10,891
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$268,337$309,948▲ $41,611
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,249,227$2,301,729▲ $52,502
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,249,227$2,301,729▲ $52,502

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$1,948,064-$1,948,064
Equipment-$5,019$5,019
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Allan FierceDirector
Janet Kresl MoffatDirector
John SangermanoDirector
Laurie BurnettDirector
Richard PerkinsDirector
Tom PorcherDirector
Bill WernerAsst. Treas.
Jeffrey RittersonClerk, Sec.,
Robert WilberPres., Direc
Eve DonahueTreasurer, D
Susan CraneVice Pres.,
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$49,939
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$15,931
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$32,386
Change in Net Assets
$52,502
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$13,368
Total Fundraising Expense$2,660
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Office Expenses-$1,499$2,660$4,159
Insurance-$2,496-$2,496
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,600-$1,600
Other Expenses$1,092$400-$400
All Other Expenses-$50-$50
Total Functional Expenses$4,184$6,524$2,660$13,368
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6

“The trust is organized as a not-for-profit corporation with members.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“The members have the right to elect the members of the governing body. The members do not have the right to approve significant decisions of the governing body.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 8B

“Subcommittees do not contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“A draft of form 990 is emailed to the board of directors for final approval prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Officers and directors are required to sign a conflict of interest disclosure form annually and any conflicts are reviewed and discussed by the entire board.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Stow Conservation Trust Inc
EIN
04-2625752
Phone
9788973724
Address
PO BOX 397, STOW, MA 01775

Signing Officer

Name
Susan Crane
Title
Vice Pres., Director
Phone
0978897372
Signed
2025-02-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Susan Crane
Formed
1977
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
0
Volunteers
70

Preparer

Firm
Anstiss & Co Pc
Address
6 OMNI WAY STE 201, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824-4187
Preparer
Brendan E Toolin
Phone
9784522500
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 1, Part II, Line 5

“The trust has a written policy regarding the monitoring and enforcement of conservation easements (ce) which is designed to protect the integrity of the ce. Members of our stewardship committee regularly visit each ce (in most cases once a year) to identify violations, comparing existing conditions with those described in detailed baseline documents prepared for each ce. Such visits are documented with a written report and photos as necessary. Violations are addressed. The board has set aside a budget for managing violations. Our easement documents alert the ce landowner that monitoring and enforcement will take place.”

Schedule D, Page 1, Part II, Line 9

“The organization does not report its conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement or its balance sheet since they are valued at zero.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM ANNUALLY AND ANY CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED BY THE ENTIRE BOARD.
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,301,729
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2,301,729
Revenue
$65,870
Expenses
$13,368
Net income
$52,502
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.32$0.00$2.32$0.08$0.06$0.02
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.30$0.00$2.30$0.07$0.01$0.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.25$0.00$2.25$0.09$0.11$0.02
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.27$0.00$2.27$0.07$0.04$0.02
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.25$0.00$2.25$0.07$0.03$0.04
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.28$0.00$2.28$0.03$0.01$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.26$0.00$2.26$0.07$0.01$0.06
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.21$0.00$2.21$0.38$0.42$0.04
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.25$0.00$2.25$0.08$0.01$0.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.18$0.00$2.18$0.35$0.01$0.33
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.84$0.00$1.84$0.09$0.02$0.06
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.78$0.00$1.78$0.03$0.02$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.77$0.00$1.77$0.11$0.01$0.11
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.66$0.00$1.66$0.01
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.67$0.05$1.62$0.03$0.01$0.02