Civic Intelligence

Black Swamp Conservancy

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 34-1746749

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 15, 2017

Organization Profilewww.blackswamp.org
P O Box 332Perrysburg, OH 43552

(419) 833-1025

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

22nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

81st percentile

21%

Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

57th percentile

$76,938

Higher top officer pay than 57% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.3% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

73rd percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

69%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets22nd percentile

Assets

Up

$4,629,400

Up $456,034 (+11%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$4,601,969

Up $470,554 (+11%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$27,431

Down $14,520 (-35%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue23rd percentileNet Margin81st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,801,743

Up $737,407 (+69%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$1,418,586

Up $452,655 (+47%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$383,157

Up $284,752 (+289%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth73rd percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2014: $4,083,231Liabilities 2014: $8,924Net Assets 2014: $4,074,3072014Assets 2015: $4,173,366Liabilities 2015: $41,951Net Assets 2015: $4,131,4152015Assets 2016: $4,629,400Liabilities 2016: $27,431Net Assets 2016: $4,601,9692016Assets 2018: $5,345,442Liabilities 2018: $37,950Net Assets 2018: $5,307,4922018Assets 2021: $12,036,158Liabilities 2021: $202,734Net Assets 2021: $11,833,4242021Assets 2022: $11,996,920Liabilities 2022: $791,369Net Assets 2022: $11,205,5512022Assets 2023: $12,150,849Liabilities 2023: $447,253Net Assets 2023: $11,703,5962023Assets 2024: $14,981,712Liabilities 2024: $322,709Net Assets 2024: $14,659,0032024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$4,629,400
Liabilities$27,431
Net Assets$4,601,969
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth91st percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2014: $839,770Expenses 2014: $732,353Net Income 2014: $107,4172014Revenue 2015: $1,064,336Expenses 2015: $965,931Net Income 2015: $98,4052015Revenue 2016: $1,801,743Expenses 2016: $1,418,586Net Income 2016: $383,1572016Revenue 2018: $1,903,069Expenses 2018: $1,684,526Net Income 2018: $218,5432018Revenue 2021: $4,862,475Expenses 2021: $3,089,842Net Income 2021: $1,772,6332021Revenue 2022: $2,243,543Expenses 2022: $2,431,681Net Income 2022: -$188,1382022Revenue 2023: $3,205,618Expenses 2023: $2,914,041Net Income 2023: $291,5772023Revenue 2024: $4,579,312Expenses 2024: $1,798,104Net Income 2024: $2,781,2082024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$1,801,743
Expenses$1,418,586
Net Income$383,157
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 15, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,904,442
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To protect and preserve family farms and natural habitats in northwest ohio for the benefit of future generations.

Land trust operations and land conservation education

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,126,144$2,488,233▲ $362,089
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$1,509,416-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,535,458$350,273▼ $1,185,185
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$511,014$279,551▼ $231,463
Accounts Receivable-$1,050-
Total Assets$4,173,366$4,629,400▲ $456,034
Other Assets Total$750$877▲ $127
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$37,609$18,840▼ $18,769
Other Liabilities$0$6,500▲ $6,500
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,342$2,091▼ $2,251
Total Liabilities$41,951$27,431▼ $14,520
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$3,600,480$3,383,984▼ $216,496
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$502,648$1,189,198▲ $686,550
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$28,287$28,787▲ $500
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,131,415$4,601,969▲ $470,554
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,173,366$4,629,400▲ $456,034

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$2,333,001--
Equipment$155,232$31,751-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay57th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Robert KrainExecutive DirectorFT$72,600$4,338$76,938

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mary KruegerPresident
Karen WoodVice President
Anne YagerTrustee
Don Learytrustee
Julie Brotje Higginstrustee
Katie Rousseautrustee
Laurie Vonseggerntrustee
Mary Fedderketrustee
Paul Croytrustee
Sally Gladwelltrustee
Steve Bowetrustee
Tim Minningtrustee
Tim Schettertrustee
Tom Reedtrustee
Virginia Kellertrustee
Alec VogelpohlSecretary
Brian KennedyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,732,216
Program Service Revenue
$4,980
Investment Income
$33,384
Other Revenue
$31,163
All Other Contributions
$870,246
Change in Net Assets
$383,157

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Qualified Contrib Other4$348,928Appraisal
Real Estate Other1$208,000Appraisal
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$5,690Fair Market Value
Securities Publicly Traded1$2,134Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions7$564,752-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,226,221
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$192,365
Total Fundraising Expense$11,254
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$94,484$475-$94,959
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$57,790$7,476$9,494$74,760
Fees for Services Other$30,463--$30,463
Office Expenses$750$20,459-$21,209
Fees for Services Legal$20,919--$20,919
Payroll Taxes$12,634$543$625$13,802
Depreciation Depletion$11,054--$11,054
Insurance$9,737$1,117-$10,854
Occupancy$7,794$1,375-$9,169
Other Employee Benefits$8,095$349$400$8,844
Travel$8,761--$8,761
All Other Expenses$7,331$28-$7,359
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$5,596--$5,596
Fees for Services Accounting$5,000--$5,000
Information Technology$2,944$938$735$4,617
Advertising$3,881--$3,881
Other Expenses$3,031--$3,031
Interest$818--$818
Conferences and Meetings$806--$806
Total Functional Expenses$1,374,572$32,760$11,254$1,418,586
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$34,320
Fundraising Direct Expenses$9,734
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Blue Grass Green Acres$35,000$34,320$2,442$31,878
Total Events$35,000$34,320$9,734$24,586
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
deferred revenue$6,500
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The Board of Trustees reviewed in detail and approved the 990.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“All TDOKE's are asked annually to disclose potential conflicts. Per our policies, in the case of a potential conflict, the TDOKE is excused from discussion on the related matter and is not to discuss it with other TDOKE's.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“Determining compensation of the organization's CEO, executive director, or top management official is done though an annual review by the executive committee of the board, based on performance and budgetary management. Determining compensation of the organization's officers or key employees is managed by the executive director who consults with the executive committee.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18

“The organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements available to the public.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Black Swamp Conservancy
EIN
34-1746749
Phone
4198331025
Address
P O Box 332, Perrysburg, OH 43552

Signing Officer

Name
Brian Kennedy
Title
Treasurer
Phone
4198331025
Signed
2017-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Brian Kennedy
Formed
1993
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
17
Independent Board Members
17
Employees
6
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Rehmann Robson LLC
Address
7124 W Central Ave, Toledo, OH 43617
Preparer
Carolyn E Sulewski CPA
Phone
4198658118
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part II, Line 9:

“The organization records donated and purchased charitable conservation easements as an asset on the balance sheet at $1.”

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,629,400
Liabilities
$27,431
Net assets
$4,601,969
Revenue
$1,801,743
Expenses
$1,418,586
Net income
$383,157
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.0$0.32$14.7$4.58$1.80$2.78
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.2$0.45$11.7$3.21$2.91$0.29
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.0$0.79$11.2$2.24$2.43$0.19
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.0$0.20$11.8$4.86$3.09$1.77
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.35$0.04$5.31$1.90$1.68$0.22
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.63$0.03$4.60$1.80$1.42$0.38
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.17$0.04$4.13$1.06$0.97$0.10
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.08$0.01$4.07$0.84$0.73$0.11