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Land Trust of Bucks County

EIN 23-2918962 • 501(c)3 • Bedminster, PA

Profile

To function as a community-based land conservancy for the preservation of farmland and our agricultural heritages, as well as other open spaces, natural resources, wildlife habitats, and scenic features within bedminster township and other bucks county municipalities.

PO Box 208Bedminster, PA 18910-0208

www.landtrustbuckscounty.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

18th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

19th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

80th percentile

29%

Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

70th percentile

13%

Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

67th percentile

19%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets18th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,042,941

Up $192,025 (+10%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$2,042,941

Up $192,025 (+10%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue19th percentileNet Margin80th percentile

Revenue

Down

$99,337

Down $28,063 (-22%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$91,285

Up $1,149 (+1.3%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$8,052

Down $29,212 (-78%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth70th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $974,477Liabilities 2010: $1,745Net Assets 2010: $972,7322010Assets 2011: $995,436Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $995,4362011Assets 2012: $1,070,884Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $1,070,8842012Assets 2013: $1,175,379Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $1,175,3792013Assets 2014: $1,262,466Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $1,262,4662014Assets 2015: $1,219,922Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $1,219,9222015Assets 2016: $1,300,880Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $1,300,8802016Assets 2017: $1,456,021Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $1,456,0212017Assets 2018: $1,323,618Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $1,323,6182018Assets 2019: $1,459,425Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $1,459,4252019Assets 2020: $1,645,501Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1,645,5012020Assets 2021: $1,869,196Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,869,1962021Assets 2022: $1,638,498Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,638,4982022Assets 2023: $1,850,916Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,850,9162023Assets 2024: $2,042,941Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $2,042,9412024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,042,941
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$2,042,941
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth67th percentile

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KExpenses 2010: $65,1812010Expenses 2011: $67,6032011Expenses 2012: $66,9892012Revenue 2013: $97,951Expenses 2013: $77,011Net Income 2013: $20,9402013Revenue 2014: $137,825Expenses 2014: $86,465Net Income 2014: $51,3602014Revenue 2015: $140,378Expenses 2015: $105,476Net Income 2015: $34,9022015Revenue 2016: $88,544Expenses 2016: $77,506Net Income 2016: $11,0382016Revenue 2017: $183,053Expenses 2017: $119,125Net Income 2017: $63,9282017Revenue 2018: $101,154Expenses 2018: $85,549Net Income 2018: $15,6052018Revenue 2019: $54,219Expenses 2019: $97,739Net Income 2019: -$43,5202019Revenue 2020: $75,465Expenses 2020: $68,788Net Income 2020: $6,6772020Revenue 2021: $157,438Expenses 2021: $97,889Net Income 2021: $59,5492021Revenue 2022: $107,370Expenses 2022: $74,865Net Income 2022: $32,5052022Revenue 2023: $127,400Expenses 2023: $90,136Net Income 2023: $37,2642023Revenue 2024: $99,337Expenses 2024: $91,285Net Income 2024: $8,0522024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$99,337
Expenses$91,285
Net Income$8,052
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,042,941
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2,042,941
Revenue
$99,337
Expenses
$91,285
Net income
$8,052
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.04$0.00$2.04$0.10$0.09$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.85$0.00$1.85$0.13$0.09$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.64$0.00$1.64$0.11$0.07$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.87$0.00$1.87$0.16$0.10$0.06
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.65$0.00$1.65$0.08$0.07$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.46$0.00$1.46$0.05$0.10$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.32$0.00$1.32$0.10$0.09$0.02
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.46$0.00$1.46$0.18$0.12$0.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.30$0.00$1.30$0.09$0.08$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.00$1.22$0.14$0.11$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.26$0.00$1.26$0.14$0.09$0.05
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.18$0.00$1.18$0.10$0.08$0.02
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.07$0.00$1.07$0.07
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.00$0.00$1.00$0.07
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.97$0.00$0.97$0.07
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$99,337
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To function as a community-based land conservancy for the preservation of farmland and our agricultural heritages, as well as other open spaces, natural resources, wildlife habitats, and scenic features within bedminster township and other bucks county municipalities.

To function as a community-based land conservancy for the preservation of farmland and our agricultural heritages, as well as other open spaces, natural resources, wildlife habitats, and scenic features.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,754,250$2,006,458▲ $252,208
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$52,762$19,382▼ $33,380
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$43,904$17,101▼ $26,803
Total Assets$1,850,916$2,042,941▲ $192,025
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$846,147$1,038,172▲ $192,025
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,004,769$1,004,769→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,850,916$2,042,941▲ $192,025
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,850,916$2,042,941▲ $192,025
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
David JohnsonExecutive DiPT$41,127$41,127

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
James MagerasPresident
Jacob CrookeBoard Member
Joseph ShelanskiBoard Member
Melissa TwiningdavisBoard Member
Renee TucciBoard Member
Harry Dannehower IiiSecretary
Stephen KingTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$15,020
Program Service Revenue
$33,913
Investment Income
$50,404
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$8,052
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$54,684
Other Expenses$36,601
Total Fundraising Expense$158
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$32,902$8,225-$41,127
Insurance$9,765$4,441-$14,206
Other Salaries and Wages$7,532$1,883-$9,415
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,978-$5,978
Office Expenses$1,704$3,972-$5,676
Payroll Taxes$3,314$828-$4,142
Fees for Services Other-$4,030-$4,030
Other Expenses$1,850$38-$1,888
Information Technology$569-$158$727
Fees for Services Legal$600--$600
Total Functional Expenses$61,732$29,395$158$91,285
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
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
Yes
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

“Each member is provided with a draft copy and given a time period to review and make inquiries. Once the time period is over, the president and the treasurer meet, make changes if necessary and file the form.”

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

“Each year the conflict of interest statements are completed and reviewed by the officers of the board.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Compensation for staff is based on: accomplishments for the year, as aligned with organizational goals and how those goals were met (e,g, collaboration , professionalism working with board and with external partners). Each board member is asked to provide feedback about staff member; any feedback from landowners, township personnel and other external partners is also considered. Any additional accomplishments of staff (additional contributions that furthered the organization's goals or helped us achieve additional goals). In adddition, consideration is given to compensation of similar positions in similarly-sized land trust, as possible. Finally, the organizational budget and financial ability to provide a raise in a sustainable manner is considered.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents and financial statements are not available, 990 is available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Land Trust of Bucks County
EIN
23-2918962
Phone
2157952352
Address
PO BOX 208, BEDMINSTER, PA 18910-0208

Signing Officer

Name
James Mageras
Title
President
Phone
2157952352
Signed
2025-05-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James Mageras
Formed
1997
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
2
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Bee Bergvall & Co
Address
PO BOX 754, WARRINGTON, PA 18976-0754
Preparer
Cynthia Bergvall CPA
Phone
2153432727
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“To function as a community-based land conservancy for the preservation of farmland and our agricultural heritages, as well as other open spaces, natural resources, wildlife habitats, and scenic features within bedminster township and other bucks county municipalities.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1EACH MEMBER IS PROVIDED WITH A DRAFT COPY AND GIVEN A TIME PERIOD TO REVIEW AND MAKE INQUIRIES. ONCE THE TIME PERIOD IS OVER, THE PRESIDENT AND THE TREASURER MEET, MAKE CHANGES IF NECESSARY AND FILE THE FORM.
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