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Nova Scotia Nature Trust Nova Scotia Nature Trust

EIN 98-0450094 • 501(c)3 • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA

Profile

We are a Canadian charity dedicated to educating and encouraging land owners to preserve land in Nova Scotia, building awareness of land conservation,land purchase,provide permanent conservation stewardship

81 Prince Albert RoadDartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 1M1CA

www.nsnt.ca

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

31st percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 31% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

53rd percentile

0.38x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 53% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

78th percentile

24%

Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

9th percentile

$121,715

Higher top officer pay than 9% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

78th percentile

16%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

70th percentile

19%

Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets31st percentile

Assets

Up

$55,885,872

Up $7,517,363 (+16%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$4,957,913

Up $223,047 (+4.7%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$50,927,959

Up $7,294,316 (+17%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue53rd percentileNet Margin78th percentile

Revenue

Up

$13,181,388

Up $2,134,828 (+19%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$10,078,332

Up $2,402,615 (+31%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

$3,103,056

Down $267,787 (-7.9%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth78th percentile

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

$60M$40M$20M$0Assets 2013: $11,600,583Liabilities 2013: $2,403,487Net Assets 2013: $9,197,0962013Assets 2014: $13,663,879Liabilities 2014: $2,651,964Net Assets 2014: $11,011,9152014Assets 2015: $13,375,108Liabilities 2015: $2,759,077Net Assets 2015: $10,616,0302015Assets 2016: $14,439,641Liabilities 2016: $3,072,872Net Assets 2016: $11,366,7682016Assets 2017: $14,698,767Liabilities 2017: $2,404,685Net Assets 2017: $12,294,0822017Assets 2018: $0Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $20,625,174Liabilities 2019: $3,217,985Net Assets 2019: $17,407,1892019Assets 2020: $22,104,101Liabilities 2020: $3,632,947Net Assets 2020: $18,471,1542020Assets 2021: $30,725,365Liabilities 2021: $4,187,858Net Assets 2021: $26,537,5072021Assets 2022: $38,462,233Liabilities 2022: $5,646,594Net Assets 2022: $32,815,6392022Assets 2023: $41,888,009Liabilities 2023: $6,188,912Net Assets 2023: $35,699,0972023Assets 2024: $48,368,509Liabilities 2024: $4,734,866Net Assets 2024: $43,633,6432024Assets 2025: $55,885,872Liabilities 2025: $4,957,913Net Assets 2025: $50,927,9592025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$55,885,872
Liabilities$4,957,913
Net Assets$50,927,959
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth70th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Revenue 2013: $2,788,435Expenses 2013: $2,689,443Net Income 2013: $98,9922013Revenue 2014: $3,366,496Expenses 2014: $3,364,664Net Income 2014: $1,8322014Revenue 2015: $2,638,713Expenses 2015: $2,591,247Net Income 2015: $47,4662015Revenue 2016: $1,533,154Expenses 2016: $1,479,327Net Income 2016: $53,8272016Revenue 2017: $1,463,707Expenses 2017: $1,027,945Net Income 2017: $435,7622017Revenue 2018: $0Expenses 2018: $0Net Income 2018: $02018Revenue 2019: $5,306,231Expenses 2019: $4,307,130Net Income 2019: $999,1012019Revenue 2020: $3,436,100Expenses 2020: $2,195,118Net Income 2020: $1,240,9822020Revenue 2021: $5,965,142Expenses 2021: $3,517,694Net Income 2021: $2,447,4482021Revenue 2022: $6,574,755Expenses 2022: $4,288,823Net Income 2022: $2,285,9322022Revenue 2023: $7,773,461Expenses 2023: $5,565,635Net Income 2023: $2,207,8262023Revenue 2024: $11,046,560Expenses 2024: $7,675,717Net Income 2024: $3,370,8432024Revenue 2025: $13,181,388Expenses 2025: $10,078,332Net Income 2025: $3,103,0562025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$13,181,388
Expenses$10,078,332
Net Income$3,103,056
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$55,885,872
Liabilities
$4,957,913
Net assets
$50,927,959
Revenue
$13,181,388
Expenses
$10,078,332
Net income
$3,103,056
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$55.9$4.96$50.9$13.2$10.1$3.10
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$48.4$4.73$43.6$11.0$7.68$3.37
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$41.9$6.19$35.7$7.77$5.57$2.21
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$38.5$5.65$32.8$6.57$4.29$2.29
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$30.7$4.19$26.5$5.97$3.52$2.45
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$22.1$3.63$18.5$3.44$2.20$1.24
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$20.6$3.22$17.4$5.31$4.31$1.00
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$14.7$2.40$12.3$1.46$1.03$0.44
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$14.4$3.07$11.4$1.53$1.48$0.05
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$13.4$2.76$10.6$2.64$2.59$0.05
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$13.7$2.65$11.0$3.37$3.36$0.00
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$11.6$2.40$9.20$2.79$2.69$0.10
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 13, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$13,181,388
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We are a Canadian charity dedicated to educating and encouraging land owners to preserve land in Nova Scotia, building awareness of land conservation, land purchase, provide permanent conservation stewardship.

A Canadian charity dedicated to land conservation and awareness

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$26,348,092$31,600,813▲ $5,252,721
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$26,158,049$31,431,492▲ $5,273,443
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$17,475,594$19,496,467▲ $2,020,873
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$15,267,942$18,032,547▲ $2,764,605
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$4,380,880$4,015,571▼ $365,309
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,645,875$1,352,840▼ $293,035
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$328,717$485,539▲ $156,822
Inventories for Sale or Use$177,887$167,963▼ $9,924
Accounts Receivable$62,836$73,585▲ $10,749
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$696-
Total Assets$48,368,509$55,885,872▲ $7,517,363
Other Assets Total$156,280$156,318▲ $38
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$4,479,220$4,620,909▲ $141,689
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$255,646$337,004▲ $81,358
Total Liabilities$4,734,866$4,957,913▲ $223,047
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$43,633,643$50,927,959▲ $7,294,316
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$48,368,509$55,885,872▲ $7,517,363

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$257,854$108,089-
Land$31,298,897--
Equipment$44,062$130,246-

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$16,512,672$1,688,919▲ $1,497,077$1,021,656$18,563,896
2023$13,541,970$1,733,258▲ $1,390,277$59,937$16,512,672
2022$12,556,542$1,947,019▲ $146,707$1,009,772$13,541,970
2021$9,257,161$2,957,058▲ $357,463$-68,682$12,556,542
2020$5,311,445$1,912,977▲ $1,242,548$-835,219$9,257,161
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay9th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Bonnie SutherlandExecutive DirectorFT$104,593$17,122$121,715

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Megan E CumingChair
Paul a ComeauViceChair
Adrienne C LeaheyDirector
Andrea V DavisDirector
Emily J HunterDirector
Joshua K TabhDirector
Sean L KellyDirector
Barbara J MasonSecretary
Richard a LandzaatTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Design Point EngineeringSurveying-$189,652
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$12,295,169
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,754,594
Other Revenue
$-868,375
All Other Contributions
$11,165,822
Change in Net Assets
$3,103,056

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Qualified Contrib Other5$751,460Appraisals
Securities Publicly Traded55$462,877Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions60$1,214,337-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$10,340,559
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$2,840,828
Other Revenue Adjustments
$2,840,828
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$10,340,559
Total Revenue per Form 990
$13,181,387
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$7,950,764
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,079,821
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,047,747
Total Fundraising Expense$163,710
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$4,770,052--$4,770,052
Foreign Grants$1,047,747--$1,047,747
Other Salaries and Wages$671,712$90,417$98,514$860,643
Fees for Services Other$485,307$4,711-$490,018
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$77,195$27,448$17,072$121,715
Advertising$93,598-$24,833$118,431
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$108,405-$108,405
Payroll Taxes$51,705$12,566$9,324$73,595
Office Expenses$36,612$27,025$8,392$72,029
Fees for Services Legal$61,894--$61,894
Travel$34,016-$2,547$36,563
Depreciation Depletion-$30,791-$30,791
Other Employee Benefits$17,427$3,413$3,028$23,868
Fees for Services Accounting$18,377$2,042-$20,419
Information Technology$18,136$2,015-$20,151
Occupancy$15,045$1,672-$16,717
Insurance$12,441--$12,441
Conferences and Meetings$8,682--$8,682
Total Functional Expenses$9,604,117$310,505$163,710$10,078,332

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$10,078,333
Expenses per Audited Statements$9,965,217
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$9,965,217
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$113,116
Other Expense Adjustments$4,711
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
24
Spending
$10,078,332

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
North AmericaProgram ServicesLand Securement-Investment124$6,954,223
North AmericaProgram ServicesLand Securement-Expenditur--$1,880,764
North AmericaProgram ServicseEducation & Outreach--$425,398
North AmericaProgram ServicseLand Stewardship-Expenditu--$343,731
North AmericaAdministrationAdministration-Expenditure--$310,506
North AmericaFundraisingFundraising-Expenditures--$163,710
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
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

Governance Explanations

Part VI Line 6

“General Members”

Part VI Line 7A

“Board Members and General Members”

Part VI Line 11B

“Controller prepares the Form 990 & schedules. The Executive Director,”

Part VI Line 11B

“Treasurer and Bookkeeper reeview Form 990 & schedules.”

Part VI Line 12C

“The Executive Director would be made aware of any issues and”

Part VI Line 12C

“follow up.”

Part VI Line 15A or B

“For the Exec Dir and key employees there is a formal process for determinin”

Part VI Line 15A or B

“compensation incl regular market assessment, salary bands, annual review”

Part VI Line 19

“These documents are available upon request”

Part VI Line 6

“In addition to the Board Members, there are general members.”

Part VI Line 7A

“Board Members and general members”

Part VI Line 19

“The audited financial statements are available on the”

Part VI Line 19

“Nature Trust website. Other information is available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Nova Scotia Nature Trust
EIN
98-0450094
In Care Of
% Bonnie Sutherland
Phone
9024255263
Address
CA

Signing Officer

Name
Bonnie Sutherland
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9024255263
Signed
2026-02-13

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Bonnie Sutherland
Formed
1994
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
24
Volunteers
391
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part XI Line 9

“Acquisition of Conservation Land”

Part III Line 4A

“Currency exchange rates used in Form 990 and Schedules”

Part III Line 4A

“$1Cnd=$0.6956US for bal sheet amts (exch rate @ Mar31, 2025)”

Part III Line 4A

“$1Cdn=$0.7191US for inc stmt amts (avg rate Apr/24-Mar/25)”

Part XI Line 9

“Acquisition of Conservation Land $4,770,052”

Part XI Line 9

“Impact of exch. rate on opeening net asset bal $578,790”

Part XII 2C

“The Finance Committee reeviews the audited statements which”

Part XII 2C

“are then approved by the full Board.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part XI, Line 4B-Other revenue not included on Sch D but on 990

“Endowment Contributions $1,334,698Enodwment Income $439,464Endowment FMV change $1,057,613Increase in CSV of insurance policy $9,052”

Part XII, Line 4B-Other expenses not included on Sch D but on 990

“Estate-rebate of 50 of HST on estate expenses $4,711”

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