Bolton Conservation Trust
To assist in and promote the preservation of the rural character of the town of bolton in order to preserve and maintain areas; for conservation of public water resources; for preservation of marshland, swamps and other wetlands and the animal life therein, sections of unique historical significance or natural beauty, green-belt and similar open sections; for education of the public concerning the wise use of natural resources; for general public outdoor passive recreation; and for the encouragement of the study of plants, animals, birds and other wildlife, and the sylvan culture of the town of bolton.
Bolton Conservation Trust at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,379,373
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $337,921
- +23.6% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $196
- -22.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $313,027
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bolton Conservation Trust funds
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $101K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,379,373 | $337,921 | $313,027 | — | — | $196 |
| 2024 | $1,354,977 | $273,465 | $286,478 | — | — | $253 |
| 2023 | $1,373,955 | $272,906 | $279,573 | — | — | $339 |
| 2022 | $1,378,870 | $396,262 | $241,845 | — | — | $325 |
| 2021 | $1,224,016 | $275,999 | $225,660 | — | — | $499 |
| 2020 | $1,171,683 | $370,808 | $244,309 | $101,117 | 1 | $1,018 |
About Bolton Conservation Trust
Based on IRS filings
Bolton Conservation Trust is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bolton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $196.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bolton Conservation Trust is led by Dan Gaffney, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dan Gaffney
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Ferry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Dischler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Nickles
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Johnson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drew Schaubhut
Director of Land Stewardship
Director → Director of Land Stewardship, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Colangelo
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Altmann
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Schoepke
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Gasbarrini
Clerk
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Bonnie Potter (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert Johnson (2020–2023) — Clerk
- Former: Tom Parker (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Burt Shnitzler (2020–2022) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Kristin Gaynor (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Meg O'Leary (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeff Larence (2020) — Past Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bolton Conservation Trust
How large is Bolton Conservation Trust?
Bolton Conservation Trust reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $338K.
What is Bolton Conservation Trust?
Bolton Conservation Trust is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bolton, MA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Bolton Conservation Trust operate?
Bolton Conservation Trust has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Bolton Conservation Trust's EIN?
Bolton Conservation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0143182. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
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