Civic Intelligence

Shirley Heinze Land Trust Inc

EIN 35-2153969 • 501(c)3 • Valparaiso, IN

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

To preserve and restore natural lands and waters in northwestern indiana, and to engage people in nature and conservation

109 West 700 NorthValparaiso, IN 46385

www.heinzetrust.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

22nd percentile

0.03x

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

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

36th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

94th percentile

70%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

18th percentile

$137,040

Higher top officer pay than 18% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.8% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

84th percentile

20%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

16%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets22nd percentile

Assets

Up

$25,258,531

Up $4,207,482 (+20%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$801,100

Up $586,547 (+273%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$24,457,431

Up $3,620,935 (+17%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue36th percentileNet Margin94th percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,880,582

Up $658,114 (+16%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,462,142

Up $165,212 (+13%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$3,418,440

Up $492,902 (+17%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth84th percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2018: $12,741,082Liabilities 2018: $92,220Net Assets 2018: $12,648,8622018Assets 2019: $13,770,114Liabilities 2019: $57,303Net Assets 2019: $13,712,8112019Assets 2020: $15,944,976Liabilities 2020: $55,768Net Assets 2020: $15,889,2082020Assets 2021: $18,008,836Liabilities 2021: $150,028Net Assets 2021: $17,858,8082021Assets 2022: $17,957,309Liabilities 2022: $277,959Net Assets 2022: $17,679,3502022Assets 2023: $21,051,049Liabilities 2023: $214,553Net Assets 2023: $20,836,4962023Assets 2024: $25,258,531Liabilities 2024: $801,100Net Assets 2024: $24,457,4312024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$25,258,531
Liabilities$801,100
Net Assets$24,457,431
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth65th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Revenue 2018: $2,415,713Expenses 2018: $976,627Net Income 2018: $1,439,0862018Revenue 2019: $2,084,370Expenses 2019: $1,159,058Net Income 2019: $925,3122019Revenue 2020: $2,923,175Expenses 2020: $924,887Net Income 2020: $1,998,2882020Revenue 2021: $2,760,866Expenses 2021: $990,015Net Income 2021: $1,770,8512021Revenue 2022: $1,376,381Expenses 2022: $1,141,704Net Income 2022: $234,6772022Revenue 2023: $4,222,468Expenses 2023: $1,296,930Net Income 2023: $2,925,5382023Revenue 2024: $4,880,582Expenses 2024: $1,462,142Net Income 2024: $3,418,4402024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$4,880,582
Expenses$1,462,142
Net Income$3,418,440
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$25,258,531
Liabilities
$801,100
Net assets
$24,457,431
Revenue
$4,880,582
Expenses
$1,462,142
Net income
$3,418,440
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$25.3$0.80$24.5$4.88$1.46$3.42
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.1$0.21$20.8$4.22$1.30$2.93
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.0$0.28$17.7$1.38$1.14$0.23
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.0$0.15$17.9$2.76$0.99$1.77
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.9$0.06$15.9$2.92$0.92$2.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.8$0.06$13.7$2.08$1.16$0.93
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.7$0.09$12.6$2.42$0.98$1.44
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$4,946,878
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To preserve and restore natural lands and waters in northwestern indiana, and to engage people in nature and conservation

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$17,418,599$20,802,962▲ $3,384,363
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$2,309,950$3,035,057▲ $725,107
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$969,844$467,523▼ $502,321
Pledges and Grants Receivable$4,500$200,000▲ $195,500
Accounts Receivable$61,150$36,487▼ $24,663
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,966$4,775▲ $809
Inventories for Sale or Use$483$483→ $0
Total Assets$21,051,049$25,258,531▲ $4,207,482
Other Assets Total$282,557$711,244▲ $428,687
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$103,000$746,823▲ $643,823
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$111,553$54,277▼ $57,276
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$214,553$801,100▲ $586,547
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$15,235,010$19,025,262▲ $3,790,252
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$5,601,486$5,432,169▼ $169,317
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$20,836,496$24,457,431▲ $3,620,935
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$21,051,049$25,258,531▲ $4,207,482

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$19,086,449-$19,086,449
Other Land Buildings$1,546,218$236,913$1,783,131
Equipment$45,453$175,814$221,267
Buildings$124,842$54,017$178,859

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$1,545,541$26,308▲ $167,835-$1,725,587
2023$1,425,723-▲ $186,774-$1,545,541
2022$1,675,904-▼ $226,504-$1,425,723
2021$1,256,038$279,665▲ $172,005-$1,675,904
2020$1,003,589$142,230▲ $118,996-$1,256,038
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay18th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kristopher KrouseExecutive DirectorFT$134,525$2,515$137,040

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Matt VesselyPresident
Evie KirkwoodVice President
Betsy FleekBoard Director
Chris HolfordBoard Director
Christine LivingstonBoard Director
Dean MazzoniBoard Director
Janice BrownBoard Director
John SeibertBoard Director
Joseph BrennanBoard Director
Kelly CarmichaelBoard Director
Maggie RiceBoard Director
Marcella GregoryBoard Director
Rachel SaxonBoard Director
Raeann TrakasBoard Director
Sean HayBoard Director
Therese Vande HeyBoard Director
Tom CeraBoard Director
Barbara FreemanSecretary
Dale NicholsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,592,506
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$78,523
Other Revenue
$209,553
All Other Contributions
$4,036,506
Change in Net Assets
$3,418,440

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Real Estate Other7$1,007,879Appraisal/estimated Value
Total Noncash Contributions7$1,007,879-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,865,683
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$14,899
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$281,691
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,147,374
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,880,582
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$918,691
Other Expenses$543,451
Total Fundraising Expense$116,964
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$542,046$65,753$45,504$653,303
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$89,076$27,408$20,556$137,040
Office Expenses$73,278$21,237$27,839$122,354
Depreciation Depletion$0$110,789$0$110,789
Fees for Services Other$65,139$0$0$65,139
Payroll Taxes$46,027$6,842$9,330$62,199
Other Employee Benefits$34,337$5,104$6,960$46,401
Interest$0$38,508$0$38,508
Travel$15,226$13,398$3,813$32,437
Insurance$0$29,405$0$29,405
Occupancy$17,359$4,505$0$21,864
Pension Plan Contributions$14,614$2,172$2,962$19,748
Other Expenses$0$15,208$0$15,208
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$0$14,899$0$14,899
Advertising$14,840$0$0$14,840
Information Technology$0$9,209$0$9,209
Fees for Services Accounting$0$7,735$0$7,735
Conferences and Meetings$0$375$0$375
Total Functional Expenses$963,621$381,557$116,964$1,462,142

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,526,439
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,462,142
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,447,243
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$79,196
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$14,899
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$275,849
Fundraising Direct Expenses$66,296
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Spring Benefit$274,149$274,149$66,296$207,853
Total Events$274,149$274,149$66,296$207,853
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Uncertain Tax Positions$0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
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
Shirley Heinze Land Trust Inc
EIN
35-2153969
Phone
2192428558
Address
109 WEST 700 NORTH, VALPARAISO, IN 46385

Signing Officer

Name
Dale Nichols
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2192428558
Signed
2025-10-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dale Nichols
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
In
Voting Board Members
20
Independent Board Members
20
Employees
22
Volunteers
287

Preparer

Firm
APPLEGATE & COMPANY PC CPAs
Address
1421 S WOODLAND AVE, MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
Preparer
Paul E Applegate CPA
Phone
2198717880
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The 990 is reviewed by the treasurer and provided to the budget and finance committee, and the board of directors before filing.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“All board members receive the conflict of interest policy and disclose, during the course of meetings or activities, any interests in a transaction or decision. Conflicts are determined and reviewed at all levels. If a conflict is found, that board member cannot vote during deliberations and decisions of that transaction.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The organization uses a compensation survey done by land trust alliance as a guide for the board of directors to establish compensation for the executive director.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“The organization uses a compensation survey done by land trust alliance as a guide for the board of directors to establish compensation for other key employees.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The organizations governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt II, Line 5

“The policy is on file at the office.”

Pt II, Line 9

“The organization has adopted the standards and practices of land trust alliance, but it is not reflected in its easement documents.”

Pt V, Line 4

“The intended use of the organizations endowment funds is to fulfill their mission for stewardship purposes and programs of land acquisition, restoration, and environmental education.”

Pt X, Line 2

“SHIRLEY HEINZE LAND TRUST, INC. IS EXEMPT FROM TAX ON INCOME UNDER SECTION 501(c)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. HOWEVER, THE ORGANIZATION IS REQUIRED TO PAY TAX ON INCOME FROM ACTIVITIES UNRELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023, THE PROVISION FOR FEDERAL AND INDIANA INCOME TAXES WAS $-0- AND $-0-, RESPECTIVELY. THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES THAT CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING AND RECOGNITION FOR INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN THE ORGANIZATIONS INCOME TAX RETURNS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED THE STANDARD. THE ORGANIZATION EVALUATES ALL SIGNIFICANT TAX POSITIONS AS REQUIRED BY GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES IN THE UNITED STATES. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT IT HAS TAKEN ANY TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE THE RECORDING OF ANY TAX LIABILITY NOR DOES IT BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE ANY UNREALIZED TAX BENEFITS THAT WOULD EITHER INCREASE OR DECREASE WITHIN THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS. THE ORGANIZATIONS INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING JURISDICTIONS AND THE OPEN TAX YEARS ARE 2021-2024.”

Pt XI, Line 2D

“Direct fundraising expenses $66,296”

Pt XII, Line 2D

“Direct fundraising expenses $66,296”

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