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Independence Conservancy Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 25-1840358

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Feb 28, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.INDEPENDENCECONSERVANCY.ORG
PO Box 248Industry, PA 15052

(724) 888-3303

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

32nd percentile

0.00x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

32nd percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

53rd percentile

5.6%

Higher net margin than 53% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

54th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 54% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

79th percentile

25%

Faster asset growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

7.5%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets32nd percentile

Assets

Up

$512,180

Up $95,290 (+23%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$512,180

Up $95,290 (+23%) from 2020

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue32nd percentileNet Margin53rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$59,216

Down $14,375 (-20%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$55,919

Down $7,573 (-12%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$3,297

Down $6,802 (-67%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth79th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2017: $426,933Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $426,9332017Assets 2019: $406,791Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $406,7912019Assets 2020: $416,890Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $416,8902020Assets 2023: $512,180Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $512,1802023Assets 2024: $737,656Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $737,6562024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$512,180
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$512,180
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth49th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2017: $364,473Expenses 2017: $345,919Net Income 2017: $18,5542017Revenue 2019: $46,749Expenses 2019: $52,576Net Income 2019: -$5,8272019Revenue 2020: $73,591Expenses 2020: $63,492Net Income 2020: $10,0992020Revenue 2023: $59,216Expenses 2023: $55,919Net Income 2023: $3,2972023Revenue 2024: $350,236Expenses 2024: $124,760Net Income 2024: $225,4762024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$59,216
Expenses$55,919
Net Income$3,297
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Feb 28, 2024
Return Version
2023v4.0
Gross Receipts
$59,216
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Preserving open space by acquisition, easement or deed restriction to protect wildlife habitat, natural and cultural resources, scenic views and quality of life; providing stewardship of watersheds in southwestern pennsylvania through environmental education, site restoration and community partnerships.

Preserving land by acquisition, easement or deed restriction to protect open space, wildlife habitat, natural and cultural resources, scenic views and quality of life in Western PA

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$361,342$359,516▼ $1,826
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$23,975$117,755▲ $93,780
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$24,087$34,909▲ $10,822
Total Assets$409,404$512,180▲ $102,776
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$353,094$445,771▲ $92,677
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$56,310$66,409▲ $10,099
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$409,404$512,180▲ $102,776
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$409,404$512,180▲ $102,776

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$356,779--
Equipment$2,737$17,716-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay54th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jennifer L FiscusChairman
Cynthia N SchweinsbergVice Chairman
Bruce SeniorDirector
Duane R LanqueDirector
Hjames SewellDirector
Lexa L TaylorDirector
Marisa N LoganDirector
Victoria E MichaelsExecutive Director
Mary E WoodlingTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$25,786
Program Service Revenue
$28,879
Investment Income
$1,704
Other Revenue
$2,847
All Other Contributions
$24,811
Change in Net Assets
$3,297
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$55,919
Total Fundraising Expense$782
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$13,266$665$329$14,260
Other Expenses$5,111$0$0$5,111
Insurance$1,598$2,590$0$4,188
Depreciation Depletion$0$1,826$0$1,826
Office Expenses$0$765$354$1,119
Fees for Services Accounting$0$425$0$425
Total Functional Expenses$28,094$27,043$782$55,919
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
Backup withholding compliance
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Independence Conservancy Inc
EIN
25-1840358
Phone
7248883303
Address
PO BOX 248, INDUSTRY, PA 15052
Doing Business As
Independence Conservancy Inc

Signing Officer

Name
Victoria Michaels
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7248883303
Signed
2024-02-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Victoria E Michaels
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
0
Volunteers
35

Preparer

Firm
Vivian M Spratt CPA
Address
217 West Shaffer Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001
Preparer
Vivian M Spratt CPA
Phone
7243781945
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 12C

“A formal policy stipulating all directors and contracted employees declare in writing potential conflicts of interest. This policy annually reviewed, monitored and enforced.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“Independence Conservancy directors serve without compensation. Contract services are paid on a project by project basis at a rate comparable to clerical/office management earnings in Beaver County.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“All Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“A formal policy stipulating the annual 990 report is not filed until all members of the Board of Directors have the opportunity to review the annual 990 Form in its entirity to assure that the reporting is a representation of the financial activity and the work accomplished by the Conservancy.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Other officers of key employees of the organization serve without compensation.”

Pt XI

“Change in fund balance is due to another not for profit terminated operations and the future maintenance of AMD treatment systems is to be be performed by this not for profit. The terminated not for profit cash balance was allocated to this not for profit.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Telephone/internet 529. 339. 190. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Education 560. 560. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Land stewardship 5510. 5510. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Postage & shipping 393. 0. 327. 66.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Clean up costs 5572. 5572. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Fundraising expenses 263. 0. 0. 263.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Beautification 1169. 1169. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Rentals 264. 116. 148. 0.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt II, Line 5

“Independence Conservancy has a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, violations and enforcement of conservation easements it holds.”

Pt II, Line 9

“Independence Conservancy reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Independence Conservancy has a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, violations and enforcement of conservation easements it holds.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Independence Conservancy reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A formal policy stipulating all directors and contracted employees declare in writing potential conflicts of interest. This policy annually reviewed, monitored and enforced.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Independence Conservancy directors serve without compensation. Contract services are paid on a project by project basis at a rate comparable to clerical/office management earnings in Beaver County.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2All Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3A formal policy stipulating the annual 990 report is not filed until all members of the Board of Directors have the opportunity to review the annual 990 Form in its entirity to assure that the reporting is a representation of the financial activity and the work accomplished by the Conservancy.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Change in fund balance is due to another not for profit terminated operations and the future maintenance of AMD treatment systems is to be be performed by this not for profit. The terminated not for profit cash balance was allocated to this not for profit.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6TELEPHONE/INTERNET 529. 339. 190. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7EDUCATION 560. 560. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8LAND STEWARDSHIP 5510. 5510. 0. 0.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12BEAUTIFICATION 1169. 1169. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt13RENTALS 264. 116. 148. 0.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$512,180
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$512,180
Revenue
$59,216
Expenses
$55,919
Net income
$3,297
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.38$0.00$7.38$3.50$1.25$2.25
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.12$0.00$5.12$0.59$0.56$0.03
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.17$0.00$4.17$0.74$0.63$0.10
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.07$0.00$4.07$0.47$0.53$0.06
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.27$0.00$4.27$3.64$3.46$0.19