Civic Intelligence

Lower Shore Land Trust Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 52-1701152

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 05, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.LOWERSHORELANDTRUST.ORG
100 River StSnow Hill, MD 21863

(443) 234-5587

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

28th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 28% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

29th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 29% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

82nd percentile

29%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

39th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

81st percentile

27%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

85th percentile

55%

Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets28th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,991,683

Up $420,920 (+27%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,979,641

Up $412,998 (+26%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$12,042

Up $7,922 (+192%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue29th percentileNet Margin82nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$843,611

Up $300,837 (+55%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$594,760

Up $6,062 (+1.0%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$248,851

Up $294,775 (+642%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth81st percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $216,527Liabilities 2011: $1,695Net Assets 2011: $214,8322011Assets 2012: $284,637Liabilities 2012: $3,601Net Assets 2012: $281,0362012Assets 2013: $333,843Liabilities 2013: $10,000Net Assets 2013: $323,8432013Assets 2014: $362,186Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $362,1862014Assets 2015: $364,961Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $364,9612015Assets 2016: $575,765Liabilities 2016: $77,302Net Assets 2016: $498,4632016Assets 2017: $678,998Liabilities 2017: $102,379Net Assets 2017: $576,6192017Assets 2018: $605,934Liabilities 2018: $97,352Net Assets 2018: $508,5822018Assets 2019: $2,770,022Liabilities 2019: $258,872Net Assets 2019: $2,511,1502019Assets 2020: $2,908,323Liabilities 2020: $226,980Net Assets 2020: $2,681,3432020Assets 2021: $3,019,081Liabilities 2021: $239,002Net Assets 2021: $2,780,0792021Assets 2022: $1,570,763Liabilities 2022: $4,120Net Assets 2022: $1,566,6432022Assets 2023: $1,991,683Liabilities 2023: $12,042Net Assets 2023: $1,979,6412023Assets 2024: $2,078,435Liabilities 2024: $24,345Net Assets 2024: $2,054,0902024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,991,683
Liabilities$12,042
Net Assets$1,979,641
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth85th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $199,377Expenses 2011: $130,038Net Income 2011: $69,3392011Revenue 2012: $193,231Expenses 2012: $148,672Net Income 2012: $44,5592012Revenue 2013: $143,423Expenses 2013: $96,430Net Income 2013: $46,9932013Revenue 2014: $125,588Expenses 2014: $87,297Net Income 2014: $38,2912014Revenue 2015: $121,058Expenses 2015: $118,283Net Income 2015: $2,7752015Revenue 2016: $285,318Expenses 2016: $151,816Net Income 2016: $133,5022016Revenue 2017: $169,804Expenses 2017: $183,620Net Income 2017: -$13,8162017Revenue 2018: $282,382Expenses 2018: $312,611Net Income 2018: -$30,2292018Revenue 2019: $2,441,156Expenses 2019: $508,924Net Income 2019: $1,932,2322019Revenue 2020: $614,290Expenses 2020: $479,590Net Income 2020: $134,7002020Revenue 2021: $500,083Expenses 2021: $490,065Net Income 2021: $10,0182021Revenue 2022: $542,774Expenses 2022: $588,698Net Income 2022: -$45,9242022Revenue 2023: $843,611Expenses 2023: $594,760Net Income 2023: $248,8512023Revenue 2024: $601,741Expenses 2024: $709,069Net Income 2024: -$107,3282024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$843,611
Expenses$594,760
Net Income$248,851
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 5, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$843,611
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Lower Shore Land Trust is dedicated to preserving rural lands, to promoting vibrant towns, and to building a more healthy and connected Eastern Shore.

Lower Shore Land Trust protects and restores natural resources, wildlife habitat and working lands to support and connect healthy and vibrant communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$1,294,493$1,517,231▲ $222,738
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$132,819$334,280▲ $201,461
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$143,451$140,172▼ $3,279
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$1,570,763$1,991,683▲ $420,920
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,120$12,042▲ $7,922
Total Liabilities$4,120$12,042▲ $7,922
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,123,343$1,477,105▲ $353,762
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$443,300$502,536▲ $59,236
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,566,643$1,979,641▲ $412,998
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,570,763$1,991,683▲ $420,920

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$104,212$23,296$127,508
Land$35,960-$35,960
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay39th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mike LewisChairman
Dr Judith StriblingVice President
Colin McAlisterDirector
Dave SaveikisDirector
Glenn IrwinDirector
Rachel PenningtonDirector
Rick Pollitt JrDirector
Suzy TaylorDirector
Tony DipaoloDirector
Bruce RobsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$524,718
Program Service Revenue
$209,901
Investment Income
$27,754
Other Revenue
$81,238
All Other Contributions
$524,718
Change in Net Assets
$248,851
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$392,558
Other Expenses$202,202
Total Fundraising Expense$73,889
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$239,321$57,505$34,291$331,117
Other Employee Benefits$25,413$6,106$3,641$35,160
All Other Expenses$20,987$12,837$54$33,878
Payroll Taxes$17,955$4,314$2,573$24,842
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,866-$16,866
Information Technology$8,598$7,668$34$16,300
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$4,774$6,453-$11,227
Travel$5,280$4,355$17$9,652
Other Expenses$6,320$1,510$33,130$7,830
Insurance-$6,760-$6,760
Occupancy-$4,703-$4,703
Depreciation Depletion-$3,279-$3,279
Pension Plan Contributions$1,040$250$149$1,439
Advertising-$555-$555
Interest$237$202-$439
Office Expenses-$167-$167
Total Functional Expenses$386,829$134,042$73,889$594,760
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$81,238
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Pollinator Garden Tour$37,078$37,078-$37,078
Flannel Formal$30,392$30,392-$30,392
Total Events$81,238$81,238-$81,238
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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

Governance Explanations

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

“A draft of the form 990 is made available to the board and they are given the opportunity to make changes to the document prior to it being signed and filed.”

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

“Officers, directors and key employees are required to disclose any real and potential conflicts of interest annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Compensation of the ed is set after a performance evaluation and a review of comparable positions provided by md non profit org and other independent data.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“Compensation of non-executive employees set by an executive committee of the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, financial statements, etc. Are available for public inspection at the trust's office during normal business hours.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lower Shore Land Trust Inc
EIN
52-1701152
Phone
4432345587
Address
100 RIVER ST, SNOW HILL, MD 21863

Signing Officer

Name
Mike Lewis
Title
Chairman
Signed
2024-11-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mike Lewis
Formed
1990
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
10
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
William Russ
Address
2316 Tucker LN, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
Preparer
William Russ
Phone
4102459216
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Other program services 4: shared program costs”

Financial Statement Notes

Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements.

“Conservation easements donated or granted to the trust have no sales value to the trust and are not reflected on the trust's financial statements.”

Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund.

“Earnings to fund programs”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,991,683
Liabilities
$12,042
Net assets
$1,979,641
Revenue
$843,611
Expenses
$594,760
Net income
$248,851
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.08$0.02$2.05$0.60$0.71$0.11
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.99$0.01$1.98$0.84$0.59$0.25
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.57$0.00$1.57$0.54$0.59$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.02$0.24$2.78$0.50$0.49$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.91$0.23$2.68$0.61$0.48$0.13
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.77$0.26$2.51$2.44$0.51$1.93
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.10$0.51$0.28$0.31$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.68$0.10$0.58$0.17$0.18$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.08$0.50$0.29$0.15$0.13
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.00$0.36$0.12$0.12$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.00$0.36$0.13$0.09$0.04
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.33$0.01$0.32$0.14$0.10$0.05
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$0.19$0.15$0.04
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.22$0.00$0.21$0.20$0.13$0.07