Central Indiana Land Trust

Central Indiana Land Trust 1500 N. Delaware St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 Phone: 631-5263 Fax: 638-5263 Web site: www.conservingindiana.orgFounded: 1990 Paid employees: three Highest-paid staff member: Heather

Bacher, executive director, $55,000 Top volunteers: James Wilson, president,

five years. Brian Muckerheide, vice president of finance, six years

MISSION

Through land protection, stewardship, and education, the Central Indiana Land Trust protects natural areas, improving air and water quality and enhancing life in our communities for present and future generations. The trust works in an 11-county area (Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan, Parke, Putnam, Shelby, and Tipton counties).

MANAGEMENT

Heather Bacher, executive eirector

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

James Wilson, president Kristin G. Fruehwald R. Aaron Cleveland, vice president of Andrew Hahn

programs John W. Hamilton Brian Muckerheide, vice president of Jill Hoffmann

finance Eric MacDougall Edward Frazier, secretary Alexander C. O’Neill Jonathan Peisner, treasurer Anthony T. Schaefer Rebecca W. Dolan

PROGRAMS

Land Protection: Protects natural areas and working lands by acquiring land or entering into conservation agreements with landowners. Properties protected by the trust provide habitat for wildlife, help improve air and water quality, and most are available for citizens to visit for leisure, recreation and inspiration.

Stewardship: Engages volunteers and the local community in the care and maintenance of each property to achieve specific conservation objectives such as improved ecosystem function or habitat restoration.

Community Relations: To engage more constituents in land conservation, the trust targets education and outreach efforts to landowners, landowner advisors, and community and business leaders. Highlighting conservation issues to the public is achieved through presentations, exhibits, workshops, publications, media relations and other special programs.

FUND-RAISER

Not applicable.

FINANCIAL PROFILE

2008 income: $1,068,713 2009 projected income: $245,000 2008 expenses: $530,609 2009 projected expenses: $244,500 2008 assets: $5,689,648 Fiscal year begins: Jan. 1

Information was provided by Central Indiana Land Trust. Profiled organizations must be based in or serve the Indianapolis area, must have Internal Revenue Service tax-exempt status, and must be willing to provide IBJ with detailed financial information.