Civic Intelligence

Sharon Land Trust Inc

EIN 06-1069118 • 501(c)3 • Sharon, CT

Profile

The purpose of the trust is to protect and conserve land in the town of sharon ct

PO Box 1027Sharon, CT 06069

www.sharonlandtrust.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

7th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 7% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

9th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

97th percentile

87%

Higher net margin than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

36th percentile

$61,802

Higher top officer pay than 36% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

73rd percentile

14%

Faster asset growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

154%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$21,889,755

Up $2,659,460 (+14%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$12,362

Up $6,228 (+102%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$21,877,393

Up $2,653,232 (+14%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$3,043,538

Up $1,846,127 (+154%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$402,417

Up $121,415 (+43%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$2,641,121

Up $1,724,712 (+188%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2010: $8,897,772Liabilities 2010: $148,740Net Assets 2010: $8,749,0322010Assets 2011: $8,938,837Liabilities 2011: $149,105Net Assets 2011: $8,789,7322011Assets 2012: $9,038,323Liabilities 2012: $151,049Net Assets 2012: $8,887,2742012Assets 2013: $11,533,672Liabilities 2013: $149,821Net Assets 2013: $11,383,8512013Assets 2014: $11,921,473Liabilities 2014: $152,743Net Assets 2014: $11,768,7302014Assets 2015: $12,393,591Liabilities 2015: $2,314Net Assets 2015: $12,391,2772015Assets 2016: $12,970,306Liabilities 2016: $2,385Net Assets 2016: $12,967,9212016Assets 2017: $14,394,023Liabilities 2017: $1,192Net Assets 2017: $14,392,8312017Assets 2018: $15,277,700Liabilities 2018: $19,679Net Assets 2018: $15,258,0212018Assets 2019: $15,372,608Liabilities 2019: $9,454Net Assets 2019: $15,363,1542019Assets 2020: $15,461,612Liabilities 2020: $34,683Net Assets 2020: $15,426,9292020Assets 2021: $17,179,945Liabilities 2021: $10,781Net Assets 2021: $17,169,1642021Assets 2022: $18,343,217Liabilities 2022: $15,987Net Assets 2022: $18,327,2302022Assets 2023: $19,230,295Liabilities 2023: $6,134Net Assets 2023: $19,224,1612023Assets 2024: $21,889,755Liabilities 2024: $12,362Net Assets 2024: $21,877,3932024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$21,889,755
Liabilities$12,362
Net Assets$21,877,393

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $339,8132010Expenses 2011: $38,9892011Revenue 2012: $192,424Expenses 2012: $146,500Net Income 2012: $45,9242012Revenue 2013: $2,569,193Expenses 2013: $154,777Net Income 2013: $2,414,4162013Revenue 2014: $494,355Expenses 2014: $143,635Net Income 2014: $350,7202014Revenue 2015: $1,025,718Expenses 2015: $280,687Net Income 2015: $745,0312015Revenue 2016: $635,765Expenses 2016: $146,290Net Income 2016: $489,4752016Revenue 2017: $1,396,042Expenses 2017: $148,380Net Income 2017: $1,247,6622017Revenue 2018: $994,256Expenses 2018: $149,270Net Income 2018: $844,9862018Revenue 2019: $352,981Expenses 2019: $202,816Net Income 2019: $150,1652019Revenue 2020: $194,105Expenses 2020: $194,782Net Income 2020: -$6772020Revenue 2021: $437,607Expenses 2021: $53,052Net Income 2021: $384,5552021Revenue 2022: $1,457,489Expenses 2022: $225,490Net Income 2022: $1,231,9992022Revenue 2023: $1,197,411Expenses 2023: $281,002Net Income 2023: $916,4092023Revenue 2024: $3,043,538Expenses 2024: $402,417Net Income 2024: $2,641,1212024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$3,043,538
Expenses$402,417
Net Income$2,641,121

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$21.9$0.01$21.9$3.04$0.40$2.64
2023Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$19.2$0.01$19.2$1.20$0.28$0.92
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$18.3$0.02$18.3$1.46$0.23$1.23
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$17.2$0.01$17.2$0.44$0.05$0.38
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$15.5$0.03$15.4$0.19$0.19$0.00
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$15.4$0.01$15.4$0.35$0.20$0.15
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$15.3$0.02$15.3$0.99$0.15$0.84
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.4$0.00$14.4$1.40$0.15$1.25
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.0$0.00$13.0$0.64$0.15$0.49
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.4$0.00$12.4$1.03$0.28$0.75
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.9$0.15$11.8$0.49$0.14$0.35
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$11.5$0.15$11.4$2.57$0.15$2.41
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$9.04$0.15$8.89$0.19$0.15$0.05
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.94$0.15$8.79$0.04
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.90$0.15$8.75$0.34
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 28, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$3,043,538
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of the trust is to protect and conserve land in the town of sharon ct

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$15,723,947$16,317,097▲ $593,150
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$3,324,647$3,625,476▲ $300,829
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$171,376$189,425▲ $18,049
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$10,325$6,257▼ $4,068
Total Assets$19,230,295$21,889,755▲ $2,659,460
Other Assets Total-$1,751,500-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,134$12,362▲ $6,228
Total Liabilities$6,134$12,362▲ $6,228
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$16,562,149$19,223,564▲ $2,661,415
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$2,662,012$2,653,829▼ $8,183
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$19,224,161$21,877,393▲ $2,653,232
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$19,230,295$21,889,755▲ $2,659,460

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$16,296,395-$16,296,395
Equipment$20,702$14,204$34,906
Other Assets Org$1,751,500--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$2,465,419---$2,465,419
2023$2,465,419---$2,465,419
2022$2,465,419---$2,465,419
2021$2,465,419---$2,465,419
2020$2,465,419---$2,465,419
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Carolyn KlockerExecutive DirectorFT$60,092$1,710$61,802

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jennifer DillonPresident
Roger LiddellVice President
Douglas RickDirector
Jill DrewDirector
Meredith RollinsDirector
Robert H MattoonDirector
Purdy EatonSecretary
Allen ReiserTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,677,259
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$366,279
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,677,259
Change in Net Assets
$2,641,121

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Closely Held Stock1$1,751,500Fair Market Value (FMV)
Real Estate Other2$596,000Fair Market Value (FMV)
Securities Publicly Traded1$19,958Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions4$2,367,458-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,043,538
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$12,111
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,055,649
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,043,538
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$245,981
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$156,436
Total Fundraising Expense$24,993
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$76,698$55,138$9,092$140,928
Fees for Services Legal$61,500--$61,500
Advertising--$15,033$15,033
Insurance$9,668$2,157-$11,825
Payroll Taxes$5,809$4,160$696$10,665
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,879-$9,879
Office Expenses-$6,700-$6,700
Other Employee Benefits$3,518$1,153$172$4,843
Other Expenses$3,200--$3,200
Depreciation Depletion$2,850--$2,850
All Other Expenses-$1,218-$1,218
Fees for Services Other$850$215-$1,065
Total Functional Expenses$296,804$80,620$24,993$402,417

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$400,276
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$400,276
Total Expenses per Form 990$400,276
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
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

A member of the board of directors reviews and approves a draft of the 990 return prior to the return being filed

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

To ensure that entity operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews are conducted that include the following subjects: a. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are resonable, are based on competent survey information, and are the results of arms-lenghth bargaining. B. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the entitys written policies, are properly recorded, reflect resonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissable private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

The entitys governing documents including forms 1023 and 990 are made available to the public upon request. The entitys conflict of interest, whistle blower and document retention policies are maintained and available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sharon Land Trust Inc
EIN
06-1069118
In Care Of
% ALLEN REISER
Phone
8603645137
Address
PO BOX 1027, SHARON, CT 06069

Signing Officer

Name
Allen Reiser
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8603645137
Signed
2025-09-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1982
Legal Domicile
Ct
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
5
Volunteers
60

Preparer

Firm
Sinnamon & Associates LLC
Address
PO BOX 665, Canaan, CT 06018
Preparer
George R Sinnamon CPA
Phone
8608247734
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9

Unrealized gain or loss on investments

Financial Statement Notes

Part II, Line 3-Summary of easement written policies

Sharon land trust operates under its four-page conservation restriction enforcement policy which is available immediately upon request. The policy describes in detail our procedures for annual monitoring of each easement as well as reporting of violations, if discovered. It also elaborates on violation prevention and enforcement response strategies and remedies.sharon land trust is aware of no shortcomings, insufficiency or omission pertaining to its conservation restriction enforcement policy.

Part II, Line 9-Description of easement reporting

Easements are not recorded as assets or revenue on the organizations financial statements. Easements are seperately tracked and monitored for compliance with easement restrictions for each property on which the organization has been granted an easement.

Part V, Line 4-Intended uses of endowment funds

Endowment fund earnings may be used for program purposes including monitoring of conservation easements and land protection.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SHARON LAND TRUST OPERATES UNDER ITS FOUR-PAGE CONSERVATION RESTRICTION ENFORCEMENT POLICY WHICH IS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY UPON REQUEST. THE POLICY DESCRIBES IN DETAIL OUR PROCEDURES FOR ANNUAL MONITORING OF EACH EASEMENT AS WELL AS REPORTING OF VIOLATIONS, IF DISCOVERED. IT ALSO ELABORATES ON VIOLATION PREVENTION AND ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE STRATEGIES AND REMEDIES.SHARON LAND TRUST IS AWARE OF NO SHORTCOMINGS, INSUFFICIENCY OR OMISSION PERTAINING TO ITS CONSERVATION RESTRICTION ENFORCEMENT POLICY.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES A DRAFT OF THE 990 RETURN PRIOR TO THE RETURN BEING FILED
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1TO ENSURE THAT ENTITY OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, PERIODIC REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED THAT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: A. WHETHER COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE RESONABLE, ARE BASED ON COMPETENT SURVEY INFORMATION, AND ARE THE RESULTS OF ARMS-LENGHTH BARGAINING. B. WHETHER PARTNERSHIPS, JOINT VENTURES, AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS CONFORM TO THE ENTITYS WRITTEN POLICIES, ARE PROPERLY RECORDED, REFLECT RESONABLE INVESTMENT OR PAYMENTS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES, FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DO NOT RESULT IN INUREMENT, IMPERMISSABLE PRIVATE BENEFIT OR IN AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ENTITYS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS INCLUDING FORMS 1023 AND 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE ENTITYS CONFLICT OF INTEREST, WHISTLE BLOWER AND DOCUMENT RETENTION POLICIES ARE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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