The Barn Group Land Trust Inc
The Barn Group Land Trust (TBG) preserves, protects, and maintains streams, wetlands, and natural resources to increase stewardship and conservation for present and future generations.TBG seeks to restore, preserve, enhance, and conserve the environment and its natural resources in the united states. TBG focuses on the areas of environmental stewardship, the protection of land, water, and wildlife, and the promotion of education.
The Barn Group Land Trust Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $119,084,332
- +31.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $33,689,832
- -44.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $-220,847
- -886.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $4,560,347
- -38.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Barn Group Land Trust Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $14K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Farmstead Inc Boerne, TX | To transform the lives of fellow first responders and veterans who are struggling with post-traumatic stress and chronic stress disorders through equine-assisted therapy | $7,762 |
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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 | $119,084,332 | $33,689,832 | $4,560,347 | — | — | $-220,847 |
| 2023 | $90,439,670 | $60,925,490 | $7,448,000 | — | — | $28,065 |
| 2022 | $35,635,883 | $23,956,043 | $5,185,797 | $7,762 | 1 | $-17,367 |
| 2021 | $16,806,852 | $12,541,051 | $3,046,057 | $13,692 | Total only | $83,463 |
| 2020 | $7,403,468 | $5,563,449 | $1,804,328 | $4,000 | Total only | $-13,463 |
| 2019 | $3,741,561 | $3,907,755 | $1,580,193 | $11,931 | Total only | $1,005 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Barn Group Land Trust Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Barn Group Land Trust Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Brooks, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $119.1M in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Barn Group Land Trust Inc is led by Scott Smith, CEO & Chairman since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Smith
CEO & Chairman
President, CEO & Chairman → CEO & Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$155K (2019) → $241K (2024)
Laura Dykstra
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Bentley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Issac Huska
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Bush
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Johnson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Bates
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$59K (2019) → $4K (2024)
Thomas Krebs
COO & Vice Chairman
COO → COO & Vice Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$130K (2019) → $224K (2024)
Valerie Howard
Secretary
Director → President, 2020
President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jordan Jewkes (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Vondell Brown (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Matthew Gates (2019–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $241K, to Scott Smith (CEO/Chairman). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Barn Group Land Trust Inc
How large is The Barn Group Land Trust Inc?
The Barn Group Land Trust Inc reported $119.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $33.7M.
What is The Barn Group Land Trust Inc?
The Barn Group Land Trust Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Brooks, GA. It holds $119.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Barn Group Land Trust Inc operate?
The Barn Group Land Trust Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The Barn Group Land Trust Inc's EIN?
The Barn Group Land Trust Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5570320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work The Barn Group Land Trust Inc funds
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