LORD AND SCHRYVER CONSERVANCY Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

LORD AND SCHRYVER CONSERVANCY

EIN 83-0436350 · Environmental Beautification (C50)

What they do

THE LORD & SCHRYVER CONSERVANCY PRESERVES, INTERPRETS and STEWARDS THE LEGACY of LANDSCAPE ACHITECTS ELIZABETH LORD and EDITH SCHRYVER for PUBLIC ENRICHMENT. PRESERVATION of HISTORIC HOUSE and GARDENS MAINTENANCE and PRESERVATION of THE BODY of WORK of MS. LORD & MS. SCHRYVER REGARDING GARDENING, LANDSCAPING and BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS THROUGHOUT OREGON and THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON. RESTORATION and MAINTENANCE of TWO HISTORIC GARDENS IN SALEM, OREGON; GUIDED TOURS FREE to THE PUBLIC and EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $73.80 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders10 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

139.98%of revenue went to mission work73.8% of expenses · Program services

22.60%of revenue went to fundraising11.9% of expenses

$189.61spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

27.03%of revenue went to management and office costs14.3% of expenses

$4.88in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

79.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $68,349 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $17,052 for YVONNE PUTZE (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM 10/24)). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$76,277

Mission workProgram services$106,771139.98% of revenue73.8% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$20,61527.03% of revenue14.3% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$17,24022.60% of revenue11.9% of expenses

Total expenses$144,626189.61% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202473.8% mission

202384.0% mission

202255.4% mission

202143.3% mission

202063.5% mission

201965.2% mission

201845.9% mission

201773.8% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$76,277

Expenses$144,626

Annual shortfall $68,349 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$106,771 · 73.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$20,615 · 14.3% of expenses

Fundraising$17,240 · 11.9% of expenses

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Revenue$76,277

Expenses$144,626

Assets$705,450

Income$775,293

Contributions$60,493

Mission work (program services)$106,771

Fundraising$17,240

Management and general$20,615

Executive compensation (total)$68,520

Accounting fees$2,100

Investing fees$999

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

YVONNE PUTZEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM 10/24) · 42 hrs/week $17,052Base $17,042 · Other $10

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (10)

YVONNE PUTZEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM 10/24)

BRANDY OBANNONTRUSTEE

CAROLL COTTINGHAMSECRETARY

FAROUK HUSSEINITREASURER

KAREN FREEMANPRESIDENT

MARIA ARBUCKLETRUSTEE

MARILYN KINGERYTRUSTEE

MARY ANNE SPRADLINTRUSTEE

PAM KELLYTRUSTEE (FROM 9/24)

ROSS SUTHERLANDTRUSTEE

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2005
Location: 545 MISSION ST SE, SALEM, OR 97302
County: Marion
In care of: YVONNE PUTZE
Primary officer: YVONNE PUTZE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@lordschryver.org Phone(971) 600-6987

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: REDW LLC
NTEE classification: Environmental Beautification (C50)
IRS tax category: Environmental Beautification