Lakes Region Conservation Trust
The mission of the Organization is the conservation of the natural resources of the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, the preservation of wildlife habitat, the stewardship of lands that define the character of the region and its quality of life, and the provision of opportunities for public access to conserved lands for thoughtful recreation, nature e
Lakes Region Conservation Trust at a glance
In short: Lakes Region Conservation Trust gave $40K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $40,000
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $38,770,145
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lakes Region Conservation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Newfound Lake Region Association ($40K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 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 $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newfound Lake Region Association Hebron, NH | NLRAs proposed Grey Rocks Conservation Center | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,770,145 | $2,853,100 | $1,206,157 | $40,000 | 1 | $160,251 |
| 2024 | $36,684,935 | $1,672,304 | $1,484,696 | — | — | $152,001 |
| 2023 | $35,130,842 | $177,708 | $229,728 | — | — | $12,371 |
| 2022 | $34,838,262 | $1,229,131 | $906,832 | — | — | $18,724 |
| 2021 | $35,709,827 | $1,467,819 | $832,100 | — | — | $1,598 |
| 2020 | $34,374,891 | $4,088,957 | $911,837 | — | — | $3,158 |
About Lakes Region Conservation Trust
Based on IRS filings
Lakes Region Conservation Trust is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Center Harbor, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $38.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $40K. Net investment income was $160K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lakes Region Conservation Trust is led by Donald S. Berry, President & Non-Voting on every filing since 2020; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald S. Berry
President & Non-Voting
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$91K (2020) → $90K (2025)
Rhys V. Bowen
Chair
Vice Chair → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin Broadhurst Jr.
Trustee
Vice Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George A. Hacker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Herbert S. Alexander
Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John F. Buckley
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen A. Starke
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa M. Scott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha T. Twombly
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter H. Glick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana A. Simpson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith A. Ryerson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Kinnicutt
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradford R. Gay
Trustee
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia K. Stanton
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas R. Crane Jr.
Treasurer
Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William G. Abbott IV
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Melissa B. Countway (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Russell J. Wilder (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Jonathan D. Halsey (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Woolsey S. Conover (2020) — Trustee
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 $90K, to Donald S Berry (PRESIDENT, non-voting).
Frequently asked questions about Lakes Region Conservation Trust
How much does Lakes Region Conservation Trust give each year?
Lakes Region Conservation Trust gave $40K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Lakes Region Conservation Trust?
Lakes Region Conservation Trust reported $38.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What is Lakes Region Conservation Trust?
Lakes Region Conservation Trust is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Center Harbor, NH. It holds $38.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Lakes Region Conservation Trust operate?
Lakes Region Conservation Trust has awarded grants in New Hampshire.
What is Lakes Region Conservation Trust's EIN?
Lakes Region Conservation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0347918. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
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