irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $314KSTEWARDSHIP: ON AN ONGOING BASIS, THE LAND ALLIANCE ADVISES LANDOWNERS ABOUT PRIVATE CONSERVATION METHODS, AS WELL AS ENFORCES CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON 27 PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PROPERTIES TOTALING 187 ACRES OF LAND AND PROVIDING STEWARDSHIP SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL 402 ACRES, OF WHICH 270 ARE FEE-OWNED.
- #2 $218KLAND CONSERVATION: PARTNERING WITH GOVERNMENT, THE COMMUNITY, AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO RAISE FUNDS TO ACQUIRE LAND, CREATE PRESERVES AND ESTABLISH COMMUNITY GARDENS. IN 2022, THE LAND ALLIANCE UPDATED ITS COMMUNITY CONSERVATION PLAN IDENTIFYING MORE THAN 8,500 ACRES OF CONSERVATION-WORTHY LANDS IN OUR DESIGNATED AREA WITH A GOAL OF ADVANCING MORE PRIVATE CONSERVATION EFFORTS. THE LAND ALLIANCE ADVOCATES FOR STRONG LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL CONSERVATION LAWS TO PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Garden Program
Manages the Roosevelt Community Garden, providing space for community members to grow food and engage with nature.
Cultural Events Series
Hosts events such as photography exhibits, music performances in the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden, and other cultural activities to connect people with nature.
Education and Community Outreach
Offers seminars, hands-on programs in local schools, summer internships, and public presentations to educate the community about land conservation and environmental resources.
Land Conservation
Partners with government, community groups, and nonprofits to acquire land, create preserves, establish community gardens, and advocate for strong local, state, and federal conservation laws.
Stewardship
Provides ongoing management of conserved lands, including enforcement of conservation easements on private and public properties and stewardship services for fee-owned and managed lands.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Land Acquisition and Conservation Easements 2 activities
- Acquires and protects ecologically significant landAcquires properties for conservation purposes, such as a 5-acre parcel in Oyster Bay Cove funded by a $1.285M state grant, and dedicates environmentally important areas like the seven-acre Hoyle Jones Wildlife Corridor along Frost Mill Road in Mill Neck.
- Stewards conserved lands and enforces conservation easementsManages and provides stewardship services for 402 acres of conserved land, including 270 fee-owned acres, and enforces conservation easements on 27 private and public properties totaling 187 acres.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 2 activities
- Hosts public cultural and educational events at preservesOrganizes public events at its properties, including musical performances featuring traditional instruments like the shakuhachi at Humes Japanese Stroll Garden and photography exhibits such as "Discover Nature Through a New Lens" at the Humes Preserve to engage the public with nature.
- Provides environmental education and outreach programsOffers environmental education through seminars, publications, school-based initiatives like the Long Island Water Education Program, and youth internships such as the O'Neil Conservation Stewards Summer Internship Program to promote climate-focused learning and ecological awareness.
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Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for land conservation policy and planningIdentifies over 8,500 acres of conservation-worthy land through an updated Community Conservation Plan and advocates for strong local, state, and federal conservation laws to protect natural resources.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Builds organizational capacity through leadership and membership growthExpands organizational effectiveness by adding thirty community leaders to its board and cultivating a growing base of members and volunteers to strengthen governance and operational reach.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Engages volunteers in land management and administrative supportUtilizes volunteer assistance for land management activities including plant propagation in greenhouse settings (potting, seed sowing, seedling care) and administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, mailings, and event operations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.24M
Contributions & grants$2.19M98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$16K1%
Other revenue$38K
expenses
Total expenses$1.81M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$1.03M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$21.65M
Cash$2.24M
Investments$205K
Liabilities$102K
Net assets$21.55M
Liquid reserves16.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -65.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA OTT | PRESIDENT | 40 | $167K |
| DEBRA WIENER | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $118K |
board members · 23
- ALEX URDEA — BOARD MEMBER
- AUGUSTA REESE DONOHUE — VICE CHAIR
- BEN STOKES — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIDGET MACASKILL — BOARD MEMBER
- CECILIA ARTACHO-OH — BOARD MEMBER
- CLAUDIA OVERSTROM — BOARD MEMBER
- DR DAVID R HOLMES — BOARD MEMBER
- ERIC VAUGHN — BOARD MEMBER
- FRANK O'KEEFE — BOARD MEMBER
- FRANK SEGARRA — BOARD MEMBER
- HANNA ROBINSON — BOARD MEMBER
- HOLLIS RUSSELL — VICE CHAIR
- HOYLE JONES — CHAIR
- JACK FOLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN BRALOWER — VICE CHAIR
- JONATHAN MOORE — TREASURER
- LARRY SCHMIDLAPP — BOARD MEMBER
- LYNN GRAY — BOARD MEMBER
- MAX GEDDES — BOARD MEMBER
- MEGHAN HAGEDORN — BOARD MEMBER
- NICHOLAS PAUMGARTEN — BOARD MEMBER
- OLIVER GRACE — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICK MACKAY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Centre Island Land Trust Partner — Pre-existing local land conservation initiative formed in 1998, part of the broader network of community efforts that contributed to the formation of the Land Alliance.
- Douglas Elliman Partner — Corporate sponsor of the 2026 Field & Feast Wine Auction & Dinner at the Wildlife Sponsor level.
- Gautham Peddibhotla Partner — Collaborates with the organization to present a photography exhibit at Humes Preserve.
- Government Partner — Partners with government entities to raise funds for land acquisition and create preserves.
- Humes Japanese Stroll Garden Partner — Co-hosts public cultural events, including shakuhachi music performances, at a shared site in Locust Valley, NY.
- Land Trust Accreditation Commission Government — Accrediting body that granted national reaccreditation to the North Shore Land Alliance, affirming its adherence to conservation standards.
- Land Trust Accreditation Commission Government — Received accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.
- McLaughlin & Stern, LLP Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 Field & Feast Wine Auction & Dinner at the Clean Water Sponsor level.
- NYIT Partner — Sarah Meyland, Director of the Center for Water Resource Mgmt. at NYIT, serves on the Advisory Board
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Provided a $1.285M grant through the Water Quality Improvement Project program to support land acquisition for conservation.
- Open Space Institute Partner — Senior Vice-President Erik Kulleseid serves on the Advisory Board
- Other Non-Profit Organizations Partner — Collaborates with other nonprofit organizations to raise funds for land conservation and establish community gardens.
- Oyster Bay Cove Land Trust Partner — Pre-existing local land conservation initiative formed in 1998, part of the broader network of community efforts that contributed to the formation of the Land Alliance.
- Rauch Foundation Funder — Provided a $20,000 grant through The Nature Conservancy to fund the initial setup of the organization.
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Network — Alumni affiliation of Conservation Associate Carter Rogan, whose academic training informs programming at the Humes Preserve exhibit.
- The Bahnik Foundation Funder — Funder and sponsor of the 2026 Field & Feast Wine Auction & Dinner at the Meadow Sponsor level.
- The Nature Conservancy Partner — Collaborated in the founding of the North Shore Land Alliance and supported initial organizational setup.
- Youngs Farm Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 Field & Feast Wine Auction & Dinner at the Meadow Sponsor level.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Partnerships for Land Conservationmethodology: collaborative-conservation-partnershipsBy partnering with government agencies, nonprofits, and community groups, the organization advances land conservation and raises funds for land acquisition because collective action amplifies resources, expertise, and community legitimacy.
- Community Conservation Ethic Through Education and Engagementmethodology: community-conservation-ethicBy combining land conservation with education, outreach, and volunteerism, the organization fosters a community-wide conservation ethic because direct participation builds personal responsibility and long-term stewardship values.
- Ecological Storytelling to Foster Ecosystem Understandingmethodology: ecological_storytellingBy using visual and narrative storytelling with an ecological lens, the organization reveals the life histories and relationships within natural systems, fostering deeper public understanding and connection to ecosystems because stories make complex ecological relationships more accessible and memorable.
- Land Conservation as Climate Mitigationmethodology: land-conservation-and-educationBy conserving open spaces and practicing conscientious land stewardship, the organization mitigates climate change impacts and restores ecosystems because intact natural landscapes sequester carbon, regulate microclimates, and support biodiversity resilience.