Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc
Maintain and enhance the health, diversity and beauty of southwest Wisconsin's natural and agricultural landscape through permanent land protection and restoration and improve people's lives by connecting them to the land and each other.
Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc at a glance
In short: Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc gave $51K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $51K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,999
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,999
- Median grant
- $50,999
- Total assets
- $13,343,572
- +48.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pheasants Forever Inc ($51K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pheasants Forever Inc St. Paul, MN | Employee payroll assistance, truck, trailer, and other land management supplies. | $50,999 |
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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 | $13,343,572 | $5,075,153 | $1,245,954 | $50,999 | 1 | $227,601 |
| 2024 | $8,970,238 | $3,650,047 | $1,336,289 | — | — | $159,423 |
| 2023 | $6,616,774 | $1,018,247 | $1,076,014 | — | — | $97,584 |
| 2022 | $6,288,485 | $1,219,818 | $729,117 | — | — | $65,769 |
| 2021 | $5,736,653 | $1,517,550 | $603,678 | — | — | $691,376 |
| 2020 | $4,420,106 | $3,729,231 | $501,422 | — | — | $14,001 |
About Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc
Based on IRS filings
Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Dodgeville, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $13.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $51K. Net investment income was $228K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc is led by Jennifer Filipiak, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Filipiak
Executive Director
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2022
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $105K (2025)
Danni Lang
President
Board Member → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Moody
Board Member
Board Member → President, 2022
President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Caves
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Rosenthal
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Mittelstadt
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Vanderloo
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Connor
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yasi Rezai
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordy Jordahl
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Daniels
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Al Friedman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darla Patterson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Carol Lind (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Dick Cates (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Hirsch (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Grace Trenkamp (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Troy Maggied (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jake Pannell (2023) — Student Board Member
- Former: Harald Jordahl (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Alice Godfrey (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Brianna Hall (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Peggie James (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $105K, to Jennifer Filipiak (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc
How much does Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc give each year?
Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc gave $51K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc?
Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc reported $13.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.1M.
What is Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc?
Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Dodgeville, WI. It holds $13.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc operate?
Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc's EIN?
Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2017802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 28, 2026)
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