activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 3
- Distribution of trust earnings to beneficiariesDistributes 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 beneficiariesDistributes 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 beneficiariesDistributes trust earnings to support public institutions, including education; distributed $452.8 million in fiscal year 2025 and $175 million in fiscal year 2023.
advocacy · 3
- Advocacy through resolution enactmentAdvances policy positions by enacting resolutions at annual and special Association meetings.
- Advocacy through resolution enactmentEnacts policy resolutions during annual and special Association meetings to advocate for positions related to trust land conservation and beneficiary support.
- Advocacy through resolution enactmentAdvances policy positions by enacting resolutions during annual and special Association meetings, influencing trust land management and related priorities at the state and federal levels.
capacity building · 11
- Convening of member meetings and conferences Industry Conference & Networking EventsHosts 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 Industry Conference & Networking EventsHosts 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 Industry Conference & Networking EventsHosts 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.
- Management of state trust assets Endowment and Investment Fund ManagementManages state trust assets valued at $1.39 billion in fiscal year 2023, ensuring long-term stewardship and financial returns for beneficiaries.
- Management of state trust assets Endowment and Investment Fund ManagementManages 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 Endowment and Investment Fund ManagementManages state trust land assets valued at $1.39 billion as of fiscal year 2023 to generate revenue for public beneficiaries.
- Operation of Affiliate Membership ProgramAdministers an Affiliate Membership Program that facilitates collaboration between NASTL, public and private entities, and individuals through formal engagement opportunities, including conferences and fly-ins.
- Operation of Affiliate Membership ProgramRuns 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 ProgramRuns an Affiliate Membership Program that facilitates formal communication and collaboration between public/private entities and NASTL members, including participation in conferences and policy engagement.
- Publication of member state information Annual Impact & Transparency ReportingCompiles and publishes summaries of member state data, such as the fiscal year 2024 summary, to support transparency and knowledge sharing among members.
- Publication of member state information Annual Impact & Transparency ReportingCompiles 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.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Advance education funding through trust revenue allocation education-trust-funding-modelDirects the majority of trust-generated revenues toward supporting public education, reinforcing the core mission of state trust systems to fund schools through sustainable land management.
- Advance policy and practice through information sharing and strategic partnerships information_sharing_and_capacity_buildingExpands impact by aggregating and sharing member data and policy insights, building strategic partnerships, and coordinating with federal agencies to improve resource management and institutional capacity.
- Coordinate land management across federal and state jurisdictions coordinated_land_managementAdvances effective trust land management by establishing formal relationships with federal agencies such as the Department of the Interior to align policies and practices.
- Coordinate state-federal land management relations coordinated_land_managementAdvances effective trust land management by establishing formal coordination mechanisms with federal agencies such as the Department of the Interior to align policies and practices across jurisdictions.
- Direct trust revenues to support public education education-trust-funding-modelEnsures the primary allocation of trust assets and generated revenues is toward funding public schools, reinforcing the core mission of educational trust stewardship.
- Expand influence and capacity through strategic membership and partnerships affiliate_engagementEnhances institutional impact and advances shared objectives by engaging affiliate members and building strategic relationships with complementary organizations, increasing diversity and reach.
- Maximize trust revenue through natural resource development energy-development-revenue-modelGenerates trust revenues by leveraging state trust lands for commercial uses such as oil and gas development and commercial leasing, which directly contribute to the financial sustainability of educational trusts.
- Maximize trust revenue through responsible asset stewardship trust_asset_stewardshipSupports member states in maximizing earnings and preserving educational trust assets by promoting sound policy and practice collaboration around land management, including commercial sales, leasing, and energy development on state trust lands.
- Maximize trust revenue through responsible resource development energy-development-revenue-modelGenerates trust revenues primarily through commercial activities such as oil and gas development, leasing, and sales of state trust lands, with a focus on maximizing financial returns for beneficiaries.
- Promote transparency and capacity building through information sharing information_aggregation_and_sharingAggregates and disseminates data such as annual reports and resource management policies to support informed decision-making, increase transparency, and build institutional capacity across member states.
- Strengthen collective impact through strategic partnerships and membership engagement strategic_partnershipsExpands influence and capacity by engaging affiliate members and building relationships with complementary organizations to share intellectual and social capital, enhance public image, and advance shared objectives.
- Strengthen impact through affiliate and membership engagement affiliate_engagementEnhances educational missions, institutional influence, and public image by engaging affiliate and member organizations, sharing intellectual and social capital, and building relationships with complementary entities.
- Strengthen trust stewardship through inter-state collaboration and policy sharing trust_asset_stewardshipSupports member states in maximizing earnings and preserving trust assets by facilitating collaboration on policy and practice, including sharing annual reports and resource management strategies.
- Support public education through trust asset stewardship education-trust-funding-modelAllocates the majority of trust revenues and assets to support public schools and supports member states in preserving and maximizing earnings from educational trust assets through collaborative policy and practice.
named programs · 4
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.
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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