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Westford Conservation Trust Inc

EIN 22-2582947 • 501(c)3 • Westford, MA

Profile

The trust is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1984 under the massachusetts law for the purpose of preserving open land, water resources, wildlife and other natural resources; to establish and maintain trails; to preserve and protect historic sties; and to educate the public about the wise use of natural resources. At present, membership consists of those who are interested in the protection of open space in westford, massachusetts. The trusts holds numerous parcels of land for the benefit of westfords citizens and wildlife, and is involved with the care and maintenance of many of the more than 75 miles of trails in the town of westford. We also provide monthly guided walks, are involved in invasive species management, scout project mentoring and sponsoring high school and college scholarships. We sponsor the westford wildlife watch column, printed monthly on the westford conservation trust website. We work with the town government to help secure open space initiatives.

PO Box 255Westford, MA 01886

westfordconservationtrust.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

88th percentile

45%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

46th percentile

1.7%

Faster asset growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-70%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$555,864

Up $3,291 (+0.6%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$555,864

Up $3,291 (+0.6%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$20,045

Down $696 (-3.4%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$16,754

Up $5,407 (+48%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$3,291

Down $6,103 (-65%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $427,596Net Assets 2011: $427,5962011Assets 2012: $331,428Net Assets 2012: $331,4282012Assets 2013: $335,923Net Assets 2013: $335,9232013Assets 2014: $343,175Net Assets 2014: $343,1752014Assets 2015: $345,635Net Assets 2015: $345,6352015Assets 2016: $476,094Net Assets 2016: $476,0942016Assets 2017: $479,207Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $479,2072017Assets 2018: $479,904Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $479,9042018Assets 2019: $469,142Liabilities 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $475,328Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $475,3272020Assets 2021: $488,162Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $488,1622021Assets 2022: $543,179Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $543,1792022Assets 2023: $552,573Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $552,5732023Assets 2024: $555,864Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $555,8642024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$555,864
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$555,864

Operations Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2011: $13,362Expenses 2011: $13,027Net Income 2011: $3352011Revenue 2012: $15,575Expenses 2012: $23,406Net Income 2012: -$7,8312012Revenue 2013: $17,709Expenses 2013: $13,214Net Income 2013: $4,4952013Revenue 2014: $19,598Expenses 2014: $12,348Net Income 2014: $7,2502014Revenue 2015: $14,440Expenses 2015: $11,978Net Income 2015: $2,4622015Revenue 2016: $19,025Expenses 2016: $11,866Net Income 2016: $7,1592016Revenue 2017: $12,673Expenses 2017: $9,560Net Income 2017: $3,1132017Revenue 2018: $11,995Expenses 2018: $11,298Net Income 2018: $6972018Revenue 2019: $15,738Expenses 2019: $26,500Net Income 2019: -$10,7622019Revenue 2020: $17,713Expenses 2020: $11,528Net Income 2020: $6,1852020Revenue 2021: $25,300Expenses 2021: $12,466Net Income 2021: $12,8342021Revenue 2022: $68,075Expenses 2022: $13,058Net Income 2022: $55,0172022Revenue 2023: $20,741Expenses 2023: $11,347Net Income 2023: $9,3942023Revenue 2024: $20,045Expenses 2024: $16,754Net Income 2024: $3,2912024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$20,045
Expenses$16,754
Net Income$3,291

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.56$0.00$5.56$0.20$0.17$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.53$0.00$5.53$0.21$0.11$0.09
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.43$0.00$5.43$0.68$0.13$0.55
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.88$0.00$4.88$0.25$0.12$0.13
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.75$0.00$4.75$0.18$0.12$0.06
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.69$0.00$0.16$0.27$0.11
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.80$0.00$4.80$0.12$0.11$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.79$0.00$4.79$0.13$0.10$0.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.76$4.76$0.19$0.12$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.46$3.46$0.14$0.12$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.43$3.43$0.20$0.12$0.07
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.36$3.36$0.18$0.13$0.04
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.31$3.31$0.16$0.23$0.08
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.28$4.28$0.13$0.13$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Mar 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$20,045
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The westford conservation trust is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1984 under the massachusetts law for the purpose of preserving open land, water resources, wildlife and other natural resources; to establish and maintain trails; to preserve and protect historic sites; and to educate the public about the wise use of natural resources. At present, membership stands at over 300 families who are interested in the protection of open space in westford, massachusetts. The trust holds numerous parcels of land for the benefit of the citizens and wildlife of westford and holds easements on over 60 trails in town. It organizes educational walks for westford schools, scout groups and families, and sponsors westford academy scholarships. It also sponsors the westford wildlife watch column printed monthly in the westford eagle, and works with town government to help secure open space parcels and to pass other open space initiatives.

The trust is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1984 under the massachusetts law for the purpose of preserving open land, water resources, wildlife and other natural resources; to establish and maintain trails; to preserve and protect historic sites; and to educate the public about the wise use of natural resources. At present, membership consists of those who are interested in the protection of open space in westford, massachusetts. The trusts holds numerous parcels of land for the benefit of westfords citizens and wildlife, and is involved with the care and maintenance of many of the more than 80 miles of trails in the town of westford. We also provide monthly guided walks, are involved in invasive species management, scout project mentoring and sponsoring high school and college scholarships. We work with the town government to help secure open space initiatives.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$399,961$399,961→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$128,521$133,129▲ $4,608
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$24,091$22,774▼ $1,317
Total Assets$552,573$555,864▲ $3,291
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$552,573$555,864▲ $3,291
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$552,573$555,864▲ $3,291
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$552,573$555,864▲ $3,291

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$399,961-$399,961
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Richard StrazdasPresident
Alden WoodDirector
Andrew SammarcoDirector
Leonard PalmerDirector
Diane DuaneSecretary
Gerald DibelloTreasurer
Mark MinnucciVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$14,883
Program Service Revenue
$554
Investment Income
$4,608
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$3,291
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$13,754
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$3,000
Total Fundraising Expense$2,315
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Office Expenses$2,581$941$1,505$5,027
Grants to Domestic Orgs$3,000--$3,000
Insurance-$1,472-$1,472
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,100-$1,100
Other Expenses$463$550$530$530
All Other Expenses$147$100$219$466
Fees for Services Other-$54$61$115
Total Functional Expenses$9,965$4,474$2,315$16,754
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
No
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 11B

The 990 is provided to the board of directors for review before filing.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

No documents available to the public

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Westford Conservation Trust Inc
EIN
22-2582947
Phone
9783641610
Address
PO BOX 255, WESTFORD, MA 01886

Signing Officer

Name
Gerald Dibello
Title
Treasurer
Phone
9783641610
Signed
2025-03-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Richard Strazdas
Formed
1984
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

Preparer

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

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

The trust is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1984 under the massachusetts law for the purpose of preserving open land, water resources, wildlife and other natural resources; to establish and maintain trails; to preserve and protect historic sites; and to educate the public about the wise use of natural resources. At present, membership consists of those who are interested in the protection of open space in westford, massachusetts. The trusts holds numerous parcels of land for the benefit of westfords citizens and wildlife, and is involved with the care and maintenance of many of the more than 80 miles of trails in the town of westford. We also provide monthly guided walks, are involved in invasive species management, scout project mentoring and sponsoring high school and college scholarships. We work with the town government to help secure open space initiatives.

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 1, Part II, Line 9

Conservation easement costs are expensed as incurred.

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