Civic Intelligence

Protected Areas Trust

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 98-1235380

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on May 07, 2025

Organization ProfilePROTECTEDAREASTRUST.ORG.GY
Jenman House Botanical GardensGeorgetown, Georgetown GUYANAGy

(592) 227-0343

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

14th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

31st percentile

0.10x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

88th percentile

45%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

15th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 15% of similar nonprofits.

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

43rd percentile

3.0%

Faster asset growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-46%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets14th percentile

Assets

Up

$10,896,532

Up $320,319 (+3.0%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$10,823,847

Up $316,926 (+3.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$72,685

Up $3,393 (+4.9%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue31st percentileNet Margin88th percentile

Revenue

Down

$698,097

Down $599,476 (-46%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$381,171

Down $16,202 (-4.1%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$316,926

Down $583,274 (-65%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth43rd percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2019: $10,012,789Liabilities 2019: $27,730Net Assets 2019: $9,985,0592019Assets 2020: $10,539,709Liabilities 2020: $95,272Net Assets 2020: $10,444,4372020Assets 2021: $11,390,150Liabilities 2021: $80,317Net Assets 2021: $11,309,8332021Assets 2022: $9,659,564Liabilities 2022: $52,843Net Assets 2022: $9,606,7212022Assets 2023: $10,576,213Liabilities 2023: $69,292Net Assets 2023: $10,506,9212023Assets 2024: $10,896,532Liabilities 2024: $72,685Net Assets 2024: $10,823,8472024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$10,896,532
Liabilities$72,685
Net Assets$10,823,847
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth5th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0M-$2.0MRevenue 2019: $1,412,894Expenses 2019: $293,977Net Income 2019: $1,118,9172019Revenue 2020: $734,143Expenses 2020: $274,765Net Income 2020: $459,3782020Revenue 2021: $966,518Expenses 2021: $101,122Net Income 2021: $865,3962021Revenue 2022: $355,250Expenses 2022: $2,058,362Net Income 2022: -$1,703,1122022Revenue 2023: $1,297,573Expenses 2023: $397,373Net Income 2023: $900,2002023Revenue 2024: $698,097Expenses 2024: $381,171Net Income 2024: $316,9262024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$698,097
Expenses$381,171
Net Income$316,926
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$698,097
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The trust was established as an independently governed trust by the republic of guyana under the guyana protected areas act of 2011 and is operated exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$10,506,921$10,823,847▲ $316,926
Investments Other Securities$9,909,470$10,299,257▲ $389,787
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$656,466$587,437▼ $69,029
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$10,277$9,838▼ $439
Total Assets$10,576,213$10,896,532▲ $320,319
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$69,292$72,685▲ $3,393
Total Liabilities$69,292$72,685▲ $3,393
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$10,506,921$10,823,847▲ $316,926
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$10,576,213$10,896,532▲ $320,319

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$9,838$17,382$27,220
Other Securities$10,299,257--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$10,628,794--$295,319$10,247,624
2023$11,026,167--$356,536$10,628,794
2022$10,950,621-▲ $355,250$246,886$11,026,167
2021$10,079,423-▲ $966,518$93,460$10,944,819
2020$9,620,542-▲ $725,680$201,150$10,079,423
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay15th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Melanie R Mc TurkChairman
Shyam NoktaVice Chairman
Oleta WilliamsExecutive Director
Abena MooreTrustee Government of Guyana
Timothy AndrewsTrustee National Toshaos Council
Mariscia CharlesTrustee Nominated by Bod
Shaleeza ShawTrustee Nominated by Bod
Chuvika HarilalTrustee Nominated by Major Donors
Sydney ArmstrongTrustee University of Guyana
Efuah ArmstrongAccounts Assistant
Rhonda MaxiusAdministrative Assistant
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$698,097
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$316,926

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$698,097
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$698,097
Total Revenue per Form 990
$698,097
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$299,465
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$81,706
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$189,728--$189,728
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$81,706--$81,706
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$68,078--$68,078
Fees for Services Management$14,572--$14,572
Travel$9,400--$9,400
Depreciation Depletion$3,759--$3,759
Other Expenses$3,330--$3,330
Office Expenses$3,182--$3,182
Fees for Services Other$573--$573
Advertising$353--$353
Insurance$111--$111
Total Functional Expenses$381,171$0$0$381,171

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$381,171
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$381,171
Total Expenses per Form 990$381,171
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Member election for additional members Part VI line 7A

“Trustees on the board of trustees of the protected areas trust (guyana) are vested power and authority to appoint three additional members of the board in accordance with the protected areas (board of trustees additional members) regulations, 2014. The decision of the board of trustees shall be made unanimously.”

Governing body meeting documentation Part VI line 8A

“Minutes of all board meetings held are documented”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The 990 is review by the chairman before filing”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Some governing documents are available on pat website at www.protectedareastrust.org.gy”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Protected Areas Trust
EIN
98-1235380
In Care Of
% MELANIE MC TURK
Phone
5922270343
Address
GY

Signing Officer

Name
Melanie Mc Turk
Title
Chairman
Phone
5926512545
Signed
2025-05-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2014
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
Persauds Tax Consulting Inc
Address
126-18 ROCKAWAY BLVD, SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY 11420
Preparer
Jaipaul Persaud
Phone
7186411200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other expenses Part IX line 24E

“Grant expenses 001-2022 and 002-2022”

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Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$10,896,532
Liabilities
$72,685
Net assets
$10,823,847
Revenue
$698,097
Expenses
$381,171
Net income
$316,926
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.9$0.07$10.8$0.70$0.38$0.32
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$10.6$0.07$10.5$1.30$0.40$0.90
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.66$0.05$9.61$0.36$2.06$1.70
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$11.4$0.08$11.3$0.97$0.10$0.87
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$10.5$0.10$10.4$0.73$0.27$0.46
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$10.0$0.03$9.99$1.41$0.29$1.12