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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRUST
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 843716334 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE C34 · Environment · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.statetrustland.org
revenue
$371K
expenses
$261K
net assets
$472K
employees
0
program ratio
41%
mission · from form 990

THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO BRING TOGETHER PUBLIC LAND MANAGERS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE ADMINISTRATION OF OVER 500 MILLION SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE ACRES OF PUBLIC AND SCHOOLS TRUST ASSETS IN 20 WESTERN STATES THAT HELP STATES FUND EDUCATION. THE ASSOCIATION MEETS ANNUALY TO DISCUSS BEST PRACTICES IN TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT FOR A WIDE ARRAY OF USES THAT GENERATE REVENUE FOR BENEFICIARIES. INFORMATION IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL MEMBERS TO ASSIST THEM IN KEEPING ABREAST OF THE OPPORTURNITIES AND CHALLENGES THAT ARISE WHEN MANAGING LARGE AND DIVERSE LAND ASSETS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The National Association of State Trust Lands (NASTL) is a membership organization for state land administrators managing federal land grants for public education and other state programs. It facilitates communication, cooperation, and sharing of best practices among its members, who oversee school trust lands, sovereign lands, and in some cases, fire control. NASTL also engages in advocacy efforts related to land and resource management policies.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $107K
    THE ASSOCIATION HAS BEGUN TO RUN THE MAJORITY OF THE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH HOLDING CONFERENCES THROUGH NASTL, ISSUED CHECKS AND CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS. IN THE PAST, THE HOST STATE WAS GIVEN AN ADVANCE AND WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING ALL REVENUE AND PAYING ALL EXPENSES WIH FUNDS RETURNED TO NASTL AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVENT. THESE EXPENSES WERE RELATED TO THE SUMMER 2022 CONFERENCE. THERE WERE NO SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED FOR THE CONFERENCE AS THE ASSOCIATION IS ANALYZING THE PROGRAM TO MAXIMIZE THE BENEFIT TO THE RECIPIENTS AND NASTL.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Affiliate Membership Program
Provides public and private entities and individuals with an opportunity to formally communicate and cooperate with NASTL members, participate in annual conferences, and engage with state leaders on relevant issues.
Annual Summer Conference
An annual event for members to share best practices, gain technical training, and pursue continuing education credits related to state trust lands.
Resolutions
Formal statements of opinion and decision by member states on policy matters, shared for educational purposes.
Washington DC Updates
Provides members with updates and information regarding federal legislative and policy developments relevant to state trust lands.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Endowment & Donor-Advised Fund Management 8 activities
    • Distribute Trust Earnings
      Distributes earnings from state trust assets to beneficiaries, with distributions totaling $452.8 million in fiscal year 2025 and $175 million in fiscal year 2023.
    • Distribution of trust earnings to beneficiaries
      Distributes trust earnings to support designated beneficiaries, including education and public institutions; distributed $452.8 million in fiscal year 2025 and $175 million in fiscal year 2023.
    • Distribution of trust earnings to beneficiaries
      Distributes trust earnings to support public institutions, with $452.8 million distributed in fiscal year 2025 and $175 million in fiscal year 2023. These distributions are derived from the management of state trust assets.
    • Distribution of trust earnings to beneficiaries
      Distributes trust earnings to support public institutions, including education; distributed $452.8 million in fiscal year 2025 and $175 million in fiscal year 2023.
    • Manage State Trust Assets
      Manages state trust assets, which were valued at $1.39 billion in fiscal year 2023.
    • Management of state trust assets
      Manages state trust land assets valued at $1.39 billion as of fiscal year 2023 to generate revenue for public beneficiaries.
    • Management of state trust assets
      Manages state trust land assets valued at $1.39 billion as of fiscal year 2023, ensuring long-term stewardship and revenue generation.
    • Management of state trust assets
      Manages state trust assets valued at $1.39 billion in fiscal year 2023, ensuring long-term stewardship and financial returns for beneficiaries.
  • Legislative Advocacy & Policy Engagement 4 activities
    • Advocacy through resolution enactment
      Enacts policy resolutions during annual and special Association meetings to advocate for positions related to trust land conservation and beneficiary support.
    • Advocacy through resolution enactment
      Advances policy positions by enacting resolutions during annual and special Association meetings, influencing trust land management and related priorities at the state and federal levels.
    • Advocacy through resolution enactment
      Advances policy positions by enacting resolutions at annual and special Association meetings.
    • Enact Resolutions
      Enacts resolutions at its annual Association meetings and special meetings to guide its advocacy and operational stances.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 4 activities
    • Convening of member meetings and conferences
      Hosts annual summer conferences, virtual spring meetings, and other events to share best practices, provide technical training, and support continuing education; recent events include the July 2024 Coeur d'Alene conference and virtual meetings in February 2024 and April 2025.
    • Convening of member meetings and conferences
      Hosts annual summer conferences, including in-person events such as the 2024 conference in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and virtual spring member meetings (e.g., February 2024 and April 2025), to share best practices, provide technical training, and offer continuing education.
    • Convening of member meetings and conferences
      Hosts annual summer conferences, virtual spring member meetings, and other events to share best practices, provide technical training, and support continuing education; recent events include the July 2024 summer conference in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and virtual meetings in February 2024 and April 2025.
    • Facilitate Member Networking and Training
      Hosts annual conferences, virtual meetings, and other events to share best practices, provide technical training, offer continuing education credits, and foster communication among members and affiliates. This includes a summer conference focused on conserving trust lands to empower education.
  • Professional Association Member Engagement & Development 4 activities
    • Operate Affiliate Membership Program
      Manages an Affiliate Membership Program to facilitate formal communication and cooperation between NASTL and public/private entities and individuals, offering opportunities to participate in conferences and engage with members and state leaders.
    • Operation of Affiliate Membership Program
      Runs an Affiliate Membership Program that facilitates formal communication and cooperation between NASTL and public/private entities and individuals, offering participation in conferences, fly-ins, and engagement with state leaders on shared objectives.
    • Operation of Affiliate Membership Program
      Runs an Affiliate Membership Program that facilitates formal communication and collaboration between public/private entities and NASTL members, including participation in conferences and policy engagement.
    • Operation of Affiliate Membership Program
      Administers an Affiliate Membership Program that facilitates collaboration between NASTL, public and private entities, and individuals through formal engagement opportunities, including conferences and fly-ins.
  • Organizational Transparency Reporting 3 activities
    • Publication of member state information
      Compiles and publishes summaries of member state data, such as the fiscal year 2024 member state information report, to support transparency and knowledge sharing among members.
    • Publication of member state information
      Compiles and publishes summaries of member state data, such as the fiscal year 2024 summary, to support transparency and knowledge sharing among members.
    • Publish Member Information Summaries
      Compiles and publishes summaries of member state information, such as the summary for fiscal year 2024.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$371K
Contributions & grants$369K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$261K
Program expenses41%
Admin / overhead59%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$86K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$576K
Cash$556K
Investments$0
Liabilities$104K
Net assets$472K
Liquid reserves25.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +81.7%
relationships · 58

who they work with

  • Alaska Network — Member state represented on the Executive Committee
  • Alaska Partner — Joined the association, contributing to its growth to 23 states.
  • Alaska Department of Natural Resources Government — Managing agency for Alaska state trust lands
  • Alaska Mental Health Trust Network — Member organization represented on the Executive Committee
  • Arizona Network — Member state represented on the Executive Committee
  • Arizona Partner — State land administrator was a founding member in 1931.
  • Arizona State Land Department Government — Managing agency responsible for administering Arizona's state trust lands.
  • Arkansas Network — Member state represented on the Executive Committee
  • Arkansas Partner — Joined the association, contributing to its growth to 23 states.
  • California Network — Member state represented on the Executive Committee
  • California Partner — State land administrator was a founding member in 1931.
  • California State Land Commission Government — Managing agency for state trust lands in California
  • Coeur d'Alene, ID Partner — Hosted summer conference in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
  • Colorado Network — Member state represented on the Executive Committee
  • Colorado Partner — State land administrator was a founding member in 1931.
  • Colorado State Land Board Government — Managing agency responsible for administering state trust lands in Colorado.
  • Hawaii Partner — Joined the association, contributing to its growth to 23 states.
  • Idaho Network — Member state represented on the Executive Committee
  • Idaho Partner — State land administrator was a founding member in 1931.
  • Idaho Department of Lands Government — Managing agency for state trust lands in Idaho
  • Louisiana Network — Member state represented on the Executive Committee
  • Louisiana Partner — Joined the association, contributing to its growth to 23 states.
  • Minnesota Network — Member state represented on the Executive Committee
  • Minnesota Partner — Joined the association, contributing to its growth to 23 states.
  • Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Partner — Manages school trust lands in Minnesota.
  • Minnesota Office of School Trust Lands Partner — Manages school trust lands in Minnesota.
  • Mississippi Network — Member state represented on the Executive Committee
  • Mississippi Partner — Joined the association, contributing to its growth to 23 states.
  • Mississippi Office of the Secretary of State Government — Managing agency for Mississippi state trust lands
  • Montana Network — Member state represented on the Executive Committee
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