Environment
(C340)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
RESTORING LANDS INC
Financial strength (30%)
80/100
Reliability (20%)
55/100
Effectiveness (25%)
97/100
Impact (25%)
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to protect and preserve the natural areas, water resources, and working lands of Ozaukee and Washington Counties. Our conservation efforts improve the water quality of our lakes, rivers, and streams. Our organization protects wildlife habitat and preserves the open spaces that define our rural landscape. We promote public awareness of the benefits of land preservation and restoration and ensure free public access to our 32 Nature Preserves. Opportunities are provided for nature-based activities and recreation, which improves the quality of life for the 220,000 residents of the two counties we serve.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
$5.1M
Total Revenue
$2.4M
Total Expenses
$24.0M
Net Assets
26
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
78.5%
Fundraising Efficiency
1512.1%
Operating Reserve
118.75x
Liability-to-Asset
1.2%
Revenue Diversification
93.4%
Executive Compensation
$131K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 589 similar organizations
(United States, Environment, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
78.5% | 81.1% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
14.2% | 12.0% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
7.3% | 4.5% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
1512.1% | 297.7% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
118.8 mo | 17.2 mo |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
1.2% | 6.7% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
93.4% | 87.1% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
333.9% | 14.5% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
100.5% | 9.6% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
52.3% | 7.0% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.1M | $2.4M | $24.0M | 78.5% | 26 |
| 2024 | $1.2M | $1.2M | $21.4M | 74.6% | 14 |
| 2023 | $1.9M | $3.7M | $21.2M | 92.0% | 13 |
| 2022 | $5.1M | $1.1M | N/A | — | 13 |
| 2021 | $1.2M | $881K | N/A | — | 11 |
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