Aiken Land Conservancy Inc
Aiken Land Conservancy works to preserve aikens unique character and its natural and historic resources for present and future generations through advocacy and land protection activities.
Aiken Land Conservancy Inc at a glance
In short: Aiken Land Conservancy Inc gave $125K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $125K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $125,000
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $9,445,935
- +21.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Aiken Land Conservancy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Farmland Trust ($125K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Farmland Trust Washington, DC | Support | $125,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,445,935 | $655,098 | $471,580 | $125,000 | 1 | $137,530 |
| 2023 | $7,746,249 | $-378,378 | $236,782 | — | — | $-555,380 |
| 2022 | $7,871,514 | $775,954 | $139,263 | — | — | $55,999 |
| 2021 | $7,710,174 | $261,694 | $142,448 | — | — | $88,001 |
| 2020 | $8,098,799 | $846,123 | $212,083 | — | — | $47,562 |
About Aiken Land Conservancy Inc
Based on IRS filings
Aiken Land Conservancy Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Aiken, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $125K. Net investment income was $138K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aiken Land Conservancy Inc is led by Peter Kleinhenz, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 4 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Kleinhenz
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$44K (2023) → $91K (2024)
Larry Comegys
President
Director at Large → Director, 2022
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Deprince
Administrative Director
Executive Administrator → Executive Director, 2022
Executive Director → Administrative Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
13 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Beth Harpham
Director
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Mayfield
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frampton Toole
Director
Director → Director at Large, 2021
Director at Large → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Silver
Director
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Collins Gutfarb
Director
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ginny Southworth
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Heitkamp
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzy Haslup
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Cutsinger
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hillery Head
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Glenn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Onderdonk
Director at Large
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Blankenbeckler
Administrative Assistant
Administrator Assistance → Administrative Assistant, 2023
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $20K (2024)
Ryne Huggins
Stewardship Coordinator
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$24K (2024)
Kirk Henckels
Treasurer
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Henze
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caleb Connor
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Wilkins Byrd (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David Stinson (2023) — Director
- Former: Jim Cunningham (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Joanna Dunn Samson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Laura Bagwell (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Lisa Darden (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rob Johnston (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas Coleman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sarah Walker (2020) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Steen Smith (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $91K, to Peter Kleinhenz (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Aiken Land Conservancy Inc
How much does Aiken Land Conservancy Inc give each year?
Aiken Land Conservancy Inc gave $125K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Aiken Land Conservancy Inc?
Aiken Land Conservancy Inc reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $655K.
What is Aiken Land Conservancy Inc?
Aiken Land Conservancy Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Aiken, SC. It holds $9.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Aiken Land Conservancy Inc operate?
Aiken Land Conservancy Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Aiken Land Conservancy Inc's EIN?
Aiken Land Conservancy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0932943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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