Civic Intelligence

Groton Conservation Trust

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 04-6169832

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Oct 30, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.GCTRUST.ORG
PO Box 395Groton, MA 01450

(978) 537-7701

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

8th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

9th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

98th percentile

95%

Higher net margin than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

20th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 20% of similar nonprofits.

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

61st percentile

4.7%

Faster asset growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

330%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets8th percentile

Assets

Up

$6,327,565

Up $282,754 (+4.7%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$6,326,376

Up $281,565 (+4.7%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$1,189

Up $1,189 from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue9th percentileNet Margin98th percentile

Revenue

Up

$323,869

Up $248,621 (+330%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$16,331

Down $137 (-0.8%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$307,538

Up $248,758 (+423%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth61st percentile

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

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2010: $17,034,603Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $17,034,6032010Assets 2011: $17,270,142Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $17,270,1422011Assets 2012: $5,846,327Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $5,846,3272012Assets 2013: $5,846,770Liabilities 2013: $1,514Net Assets 2013: $5,845,2562013Assets 2014: $5,931,816Liabilities 2014: $1,850Net Assets 2014: $5,929,9662014Assets 2015: $5,947,555Liabilities 2015: $633Net Assets 2015: $5,946,9222015Assets 2016: $5,968,768Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $5,968,7682016Assets 2017: $6,044,811Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $6,044,8112017Assets 2018: $6,327,565Liabilities 2018: $1,189Net Assets 2018: $6,326,3762018Assets 2019: $6,377,636Liabilities 2019: $1,288Net Assets 2019: $6,376,3482019Assets 2020: $6,412,910Liabilities 2020: $14,107Net Assets 2020: $6,398,8032020Assets 2021: $6,496,220Liabilities 2021: $975Net Assets 2021: $6,495,2452021Assets 2022: $6,425,764Liabilities 2022: $857Net Assets 2022: $6,424,9072022Assets 2023: $6,449,216Liabilities 2023: $964Net Assets 2023: $6,448,2522023Assets 2024: $6,629,321Liabilities 2024: $1,009Net Assets 2024: $6,628,3122024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$6,327,565
Liabilities$1,189
Net Assets$6,326,376
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth98th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KExpenses 2010: $28,1862010Revenue 2011: $32,062Expenses 2011: $14,807Net Income 2011: $17,2552011Revenue 2012: $19,022Expenses 2012: $18,991Net Income 2012: $312012Revenue 2013: $27,740Expenses 2013: $28,810Net Income 2013: -$1,0702013Revenue 2014: $57,559Expenses 2014: $38,026Net Income 2014: $19,5332014Revenue 2015: $52,576Expenses 2015: $31,539Net Income 2015: $21,0372015Revenue 2016: $40,341Expenses 2016: $23,014Net Income 2016: $17,3272016Revenue 2017: $75,248Expenses 2017: $16,468Net Income 2017: $58,7802017Revenue 2018: $323,869Expenses 2018: $16,331Net Income 2018: $307,5382018Revenue 2019: $53,369Expenses 2019: $42,556Net Income 2019: $10,8132019Revenue 2020: $88,765Expenses 2020: $70,006Net Income 2020: $18,7592020Revenue 2021: $143,056Expenses 2021: $67,155Net Income 2021: $75,9012021Revenue 2022: $91,972Expenses 2022: $121,737Net Income 2022: -$29,7652022Revenue 2023: $74,131Expenses 2023: $79,496Net Income 2023: -$5,3652023Revenue 2024: $235,402Expenses 2024: $78,650Net Income 2024: $156,7522024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$323,869
Expenses$16,331
Net Income$307,538
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Oct 30, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$323,869
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Land conservation, maintenance of land held in conservation, provide public access to conservation lands, conservation education

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,504,331$5,504,331→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$272,321$626,487▲ $354,166
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$26,567$123,468▲ $96,901
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$241,592$72,679▼ $168,913
Accounts Receivable-$600-
Total Assets$6,044,811$6,327,565▲ $282,754
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$1,189-
Total Liabilities$0$1,189▲ $1,189
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$6,014,307$6,296,268▲ $281,961
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$30,504$30,108▼ $396
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$6,044,811$6,326,376▲ $281,565
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,044,811$6,327,565▲ $282,754

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$5,504,331--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2018$156,965$200▼ $1,010-$156,155
2017$153,143$500▲ $3,322-$156,965
2016$143,168$9,673▲ $302-$153,143
2015$138,520$500▲ $206-$143,168
2014$129,305$6,000▲ $157-$138,520
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay20th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Theodore LapresPresident
Charles Vander LindenTrustee
David BlackTrustee
David PitkinTrustee
Edward McnierneyTrustee
Heather RiellyTrustee
Holly EstesTrustee
Michelle RubyTrustee
Richard MuehlkeTrustee
Robert PineTrustee
Susan HughesTrustee
Wendy GoodTrustee
Scott WilsonSecretary/cl
John LlodraTreasurer
Mark GerathVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$311,827
Program Service Revenue
$600
Investment Income
$11,442
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$305,298
Change in Net Assets
$307,538
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$16,331
Total Fundraising Expense$3,837
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Insurance$5,609--$5,609
Office Expenses-$105$3,027$3,132
Occupancy-$1,256-$1,256
Conferences and Meetings$1,019--$1,019
Fees for Services Legal-$750-$750
Fees for Services Other$664--$664
Other Expenses$677$498$810$498
All Other Expenses$300--$300
Total Functional Expenses$9,885$2,609$3,837$16,331
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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 11B

“A copy of the form 990 is made available on a shared drive to all trustees and reviewed at monthly meeting before filing. In addition trustees from the finance committee preform a special detailed review with the treasurer.”

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

“The trust required all board members to submit an "annual conflict of interest form" signed. This was reviewed at a board meeting and handled by a lawyer that was on our board who reviewed and checked.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The groton conservation trust will provide access to its governing documents, conflict of interest policies and its 990 upon request. It also holds an annual meeting for members and the general public where people are entitled to ask for information on this.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Groton Conservation Trust
EIN
04-6169832
Phone
9785377701
Address
PO BOX 395, GROTON, MA 01450

Signing Officer

Name
John Llodra
Title
Treasurer
Phone
9785377701
Signed
2019-10-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Theodore Lapres
Formed
1964
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Richard Abbott CPA
Address
163 NORTHAMPTON STREET STE B, EASTHAMPTON, MA 01027
Preparer
Richard Abbott
Phone
4135299697
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 1, Part II, Line 5

“Organization has a written policy governing monitoring of conservation restrictions”

Schedule D, Page 1, Part II, Line 9

“Conservation easements are reported at 0 value on the financials in accordance with gct's policy; the trust sets aside 3,500 per easement as temporarily restricted funds to cover potential future legal costs needed to defend easements.”

Schedule D, Page 2, Part V, Line 4

“Permanent endowment investment earnings availble for operating purposes. Board restricted endowment funds available for different reasons per fund including cr defense & land management”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE TRUST REQUIRED ALL BOARD MEMBERS TO SUBMIT AN "ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM" SIGNED. THIS WAS REVIEWED AT A BOARD MEETING AND HANDLED BY A LAWYER THAT WAS ON OUR BOARD WHO REVIEWED AND CHECKED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE GROTON CONSERVATION TRUST WILL PROVIDE ACCESS TO ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AND ITS 990 UPON REQUEST. IT ALSO HOLDS AN ANNUAL MEETING FOR MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WHERE PEOPLE ARE ENTITLED TO ASK FOR INFORMATION ON THIS.
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$6,327,565
Liabilities
$1,189
Net assets
$6,326,376
Revenue
$323,869
Expenses
$16,331
Net income
$307,538
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.63$0.00$6.63$0.24$0.08$0.16
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.45$0.00$6.45$0.07$0.08$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.43$0.00$6.42$0.09$0.12$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.50$0.00$6.50$0.14$0.07$0.08
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.41$0.01$6.40$0.09$0.07$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.38$0.00$6.38$0.05$0.04$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.33$0.00$6.33$0.32$0.02$0.31
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.04$0.00$6.04$0.08$0.02$0.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.97$0.00$5.97$0.04$0.02$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.95$0.00$5.95$0.05$0.03$0.02
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.93$0.00$5.93$0.06$0.04$0.02
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.85$0.00$5.85$0.03$0.03$0.00
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.85$0.00$5.85$0.02$0.02$0.00
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$17.3$0.00$17.3$0.03$0.01$0.02
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$17.0$0.00$17.0$0.03