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Sterling Land Trust Inc

  • Sterling, MA
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 2014
  • EIN: 04-3408976

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Land Resources Conservation (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$6.25k (2023)

Expenses
$6.52k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.37M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,254
Expenses
$6,516
Net Income
-$262
Net Assets
$1,374,509
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,866
29.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,388
70.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,374,509
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,374,509
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Mongeau (Pres) $0 $0 $0
James French (V P) $0 $0 $0
Jacob Mongeau (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Houde (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Emily S Merlino (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peder Pedersen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Pineo (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 10, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$25,890
Expenses
$8,985
Net Income
$16,905
Net Assets
$1,374,771
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,394
98.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $496
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,374,771
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,374,771
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Mongeau (Pres) $0 $0 $0
James French (V P) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Picard (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Houde (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Carlson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily S Merlino (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jacob Mongeau (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peder Pedersen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Pineo (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$194,817
Expenses
$3,854
Net Income
$190,963
Net Assets
$1,357,866
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $194,328
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $489
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,357,866
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,357,866
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Mongeau (Pres) $0 $0 $0
James French (V P) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Picard (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Houde (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Carlson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marion Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily S Merlino (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jacob Mongeau (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peder Pedersen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Pineo (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,606
Expenses
$537
Net Income
$3,069
Net Assets
$1,166,903
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,030
84.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $576
16.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,166,903
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,166,903
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Mongeau (Pres) $0 $0 $0
James French (V P) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Picard (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Houde (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Carlson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marion Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peder Pedersen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Pineo (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 11, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$12,222
Expenses
$12,834
Net Income
-$612
Net Assets
$1,163,834
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,646
95.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $576
4.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,163,834
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,163,834

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$142,949
Expenses
$4,667
Net Income
$138,282
Net Assets
$1,164,446
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $142,500
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $449
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,164,446
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,164,446

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$15,384
Expenses
$1,483
Net Income
$13,901
Net Assets
$1,026,164
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,005
97.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $379
2.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,026,164
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,026,164

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,723
Expenses
$1,880
Net Income
$3,843
Net Assets
$1,012,263
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,345
93.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $378
6.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,012,263
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,012,263

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,385
Expenses
$2,329
Net Income
$1,056
Net Assets
$1,008,420
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,988
88.3%
Program Services $373
11.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,008,420
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,008,420

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$16,214
Expenses
$2,786
Net Income
$13,428
Net Assets
$1,007,364
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,490
89.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $885
5.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $839
5.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,007,364
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,007,364

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,560
Expenses
$6,166
Net Income
-$1,606
Net Assets
$993,936
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,786
61.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,774
38.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $993,936
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $993,936

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$318,062
Expenses
$10,042
Net Income
$308,020
Net Assets
$996,907
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $315,946
99.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,116
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $996,907
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $996,907

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,094
Expenses
$11,055
Net Income
-$6,961
Net Assets
$686,964
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,270
31.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,824
69.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $686,964
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $686,964

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$75,631
Expenses
$9,139
Net Income
$66,492
Net Assets
$693,269
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $72,475
95.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,156
4.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $693,269
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $693,269

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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