Land Trust fo the Treasure Valley

What Land Trust fo the Treasure Valley does

The Land Trust of the Treasure Valley (LTTV) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit land trust founded in 1996 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho. The organization's core function is permanent land conservation in the Treasure Valley region of southwestern Idaho, executed primarily through conservation easements — legally binding, perpetual agreements that attach to the title of a property and restrict future development or use to protect conservation values. LTTV also owns and directly manages two public-access properties: Harrison Hollow Nature Preserve (58 acres, acquired 2010) and Eagle Island Point (16.65 acres, donated 2011). As of the most recent disclosures, the organization holds 13 conservation easements protecting more than 1,500 acres of farmland, wildlife habitat, and open space. The organization serves private landowners (farmers, ranchers, and property owners seeking to preserve working lands), public recreation and conservation audiences, and institutional partners including the Idaho Army National Guard, the Bureau of Land Management, the City of Boise, and the Idaho Foundation for Fish and Wildlife.

LTTV's revenue model is donation-driven rather than commercial: approximately 90% of funding comes from community members through individual donations, a monthly Sagebrush Stewards program, tribute gifts, stock gifts, legacy/estate planned gifts, and event sponsorships (Annual Dinner, Heritage Feast, First Thursday at Harrison Hollow). Supplemental revenue comes from federal and state grant funding — most notably $2.5 million in 2025 Farm Bill funding for 500 acres of agricultural conservation — and a fiscal administration arrangement with the Idaho Army National Guard under a 10-year cooperative agreement covering 30,000 acres around the Orchard Combat Training Center. The only direct paid program is a $75 Trail Etiquette 101 dog training class delivered with Adventure K-9. The operating footprint is regional, confined to the Treasure Valley, with recent expansion of the formal service area to encompass the broader valley geography.

Operationally, LTTV runs on a lean team — Chris Colson as Executive Director, Madison Skinner as Conservation Programs Manager, Lacey Clark as Operations Assistant, and Kat Leister as Development and Communications Coordinator — supported by an 11-member Board of Directors led by President Ryan Froehlich. Distribution is direct and relationship-driven: Conservation Programs Manager Madison Skinner engages landowners one-on-one for easement origination, while community-facing channels include farmers markets, podcasts, earned media, educational presentations, and the Idaho Gives statewide giving campaign with matching support from Duft & Waterson. There is no proprietary technology platform; the organization operates on standard Squarespace-based web infrastructure and traditional nonprofit CRM and event management workflows.

Name

Land Trust fo the Treasure Valley

Legal name

Land Trust of the Treasure Valley

Website

https://lttv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Land Trust of the Treasure Valley is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit land trust founded in 1996 that protects farmland, wildlife habitat, and open space in Idaho's Treasure Valley through perpetual conservation easements and direct stewardship of public-access nature preserves.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Land Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAGAC

Land Trusts & Protected Areas

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Environmental & Conservation Organizations

SECONDARYAFAMAMAH

Conservation Easements & Land Trust Services

Agriculture & Food Production/Forestry & Logging/Forest Ecosystem Services

SECONDARYBPAGAHAE

Historic Preservation & Landmarks Conservation

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

Keywords

• Land conservation services
• Conservation easement programs
• Wildlife habitat protection
• Farmland preservation
• Community land stewardship

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The primary revenue source is individual donations from community members, representing approximately 90% of funding. Multiple giving options include general donations, monthly giving program (Sagebrush Stewards), tribute gifts, stock gifts, and planned legacy gifts through wills and estate planning.
2. Event Sponsorships: Annual Dinner and other signature events offer sponsorship opportunities where local businesses and individuals can support conservation while gaining visibility and recognition among the community.
3. Federal and State Grant Funding: LTTV receives federal Farm Bill funding (received $2.5 million for 500 acres in 2025) and facilitates federal funding through agreements with government partners like the Idaho Army National Guard ($300,000 in wildfire rehabilitation funding).
4. Fiscal Administration Services: LTTV serves as fiscal administrator for conservation initiatives, enabling federal funding to flow through the organization to support restoration projects like the Idaho Army National Guard wildfire rehabilitation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Land Trust of the Treasure Valley is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit land trust that establishes and stewards conservation easements on private property and manages its own nature preserves in Idaho's Treasure Valley. The organization holds 13 conservation easements protecting over 1,500 acres of farmland, wildlife habitat, and open space in perpetuity, and directly owns/manages Harrison Hollow Nature Preserve (58 acres) and Eagle Island Point (16.65 acres). Supporting services include community stewardship programs, educational dog training classes, and signature fundraising events.

Product overview

The Land Trust of the Treasure Valley operates as a conservation nonprofit offering land protection services rather than a traditional product company. Its core offerings center on conservation easements (legal agreements protecting private lands), ownership and management of protected properties including Harrison Hollow Nature Preserve and Eagle Island Point, and a portfolio of 13 easements protecting over 1,500 acres. Supporting services include community stewardship programs (Friends of the Hollow), educational programming (Trail Etiquette 101 dog training classes), and signature events (Annual Dinner, Heritage Feast, First Thursdays). The organization also facilitates donations through multiple programs including general support, monthly Sagebrush Stewards giving, tribute gifts, stock gifts, event sponsorship, and legacy planned gifts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Brands

• Friends of the Hollow (FOTH): A community-based initiative focused on sustainable management, expanding stewardship capacity, and protecting the conservation values of Harrison Hollow.

Products and services

• Conservation Easements Customized legal agreements placed on private and public landowner properties that permanently protect conservation values including wildlife habitat, farmland, and recreational trails while allowing the landowner to retain ownership and use.
• Harrison Hollow Nature Preserve A 58-acre publicly accessible nature preserve in Boise, Idaho, offering trails for hiking and dog walking with main trailhead at 2899 N Harrison Hollow Ln.
• Eagle Island Point A 16.65-acre conservation property at the head of Eagle Island along the Boise River protecting riparian habitat, currently closed to the public.
• Easement Portfolio (Lands Protected by Easements) A portfolio of 13 conservation easements protecting over 1,500 acres including VV Sparks Farm (80 acres), Three Rivers Ranch (180 acres), Windmill Bluff (400 acres), Vine & Branch Ranch/Peaceful Belly Farm (27 acres), Sandhill (106 acres), and Kinghorn (40 acres).
• Trail Etiquette 101 Dog Training Classes A six-week paid ($75) hands-on course developed with Adventure K-9 that trains dogs and owners on yielding protocol, Leave No Trace principles, neutrality around wildlife, and recall skills. Includes a copy of 'The Hiker's Guide: Treasure Valley Dog Hikes & Walks'.
• Donation Programs Multiple giving options for community donors including General Support, Monthly Giving (Sagebrush Stewards), Tribute Gifts, Stock Gifts, Event Sponsorship, and Legacy/Planned Gifts through wills or estate plans.
• Fiscal Administration Services Service that channels federal and state funding through LTTV to support restoration and conservation projects on partner-managed lands, enabling government funding compliance and accountability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13 conservation easements protecting 1,500+ acres permanently
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Dude DeWalt VineyardsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Venue partner for 3rd annual Heritage Feast celebration of local agriculture and farmers/ranchers. One of the oldest vineyards in Idaho, hosting LTTV's signature agricultural celebration event.
• Idaho Foundation for Fish and Wildlife (IFWF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Long-standing partnership strengthened in 2025 as IFWF refocuses their mission and transfers four conservation easements totaling 500+ acres into LTTV's portfolio. These easements conserved treasured foothills, forest, and wetlands. LTTV continues IFWF's legacy of stewardship. Additionally, LTTV received $10,000 from IFWF's grant program to support wildlife conservation associated with Farm Bill project working lands.
• Idaho Army National GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025LTTV signed a 10-year cooperative agreement with the Idaho Army National Guard to conserve lands around the Orchard Combat Training Center. LTTV acts as fiscal administrator, enabling federal funding to flow through to support restoration projects including $300,000 in wildfire rehabilitation following the 30,000-acre Range Fire.
• Idaho State Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to participate in America250 Oral History project. LTTV will digitally capture stories of generational farmers and ranchers for ISHS, preserving agricultural heritage through oral histories rather than traditional land conservation.
• Ridge to RiverscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership on trail planning, stewardship expertise, and community outreach for the Hillside to Hollow Reserve which is part of the regional Ridge to Rivers trail system. Joint stewardship efforts ensure safe, sustainable access to the Hollow for all users.
• FARE IdahominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership on Field to Fork event bringing together food and agriculture community. LTTV staff facilitated panel on agricultural conservation in Idaho and tabled at the event.
• Adventure K-9minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for Trail Etiquette 101 dog training classes at Harrison Hollow. Adventure K-9 provides professional dog training instruction while LTTV provides venue access and promotion. Six-week hands-on course teaches trail etiquette and responsible dog ownership.
• City of BoisecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partnership to acquire and manage Hillside to Hollow nature reserve. City of Boise acquired the remainder of the reserve in 2013 and included the parcel on its Heritage Preservation list. LTTV and COB partnered on master plan approved in 2014. The City acquired land that could have hosted hundreds of homes but remains protected for conservation.
• Hillside to the Hollow CoalitioncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2011Community coalition that partnered with LTTV to crowdfund purchase of the eastern 57-acre portion of Harrison Hollow trailhead in 2011, protecting public access.
• Southwest Idaho Mountain Bike AssociationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2011Community mountain biking organization that partnered with LTTV to crowdfund purchase of Harrison Hollow trailhead parcel, ensuring continued public access to trails.
• Bureau of Land ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011BLM receives land from LTTV for permanent protection and public access. South Fork Willow Creek (320 acres) and Healy Toll Road Tract (560 acres) were purchased by LTTV and transferred to BLM for long-term management and preservation in perpetuity.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Open Space Institute: Regional conservation organization protecting lands across the northeastern U.S. and selectively in the West. Comparable in acquiring and stewarding land with public access and conservation easements, though operates at much larger scale and outside LTTV's core geography.
• The Conservation Fund: National nonprofit that acquires and conserves land, including working forests, ranchlands, and easements. Comparable in conservation easement and land acquisition model, with active operations in Idaho and across the West.
• American Farmland Trust: National nonprofit focused on agricultural land conservation, Farm Bill advocacy, and farmland protection easements. Closely comparable on the agricultural conservation easement work LTTV has just begun at scale via its $2.5M Farm Bill-funded project.
• Trust for Public Land: National nonprofit that protects land for public access and conservation, including conservation easements and public preserve creation. Closely comparable service offering to LTTV (public access preserves, permanent protection) but operating nationally with significantly more resources.
• The Nature Conservancy (Idaho Chapter): Global land and water conservation nonprofit operating across Idaho. Highly comparable in mission (permanent land protection, easements) but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic scope, including fee ownership and policy advocacy.

Others

• Ridge to Rivers: Boise-area trail stewardship partnership that LTTV formally partners with on Harrison Hollow and Hillside to Hollow Reserve. Not a direct competitor but an adjacent ecosystem partner managing public trail systems that overlap with LTTV's conserved lands.

Regional players

• Idaho Foundation for Fish and Wildlife: Idaho-based conservation nonprofit; LTTV is taking over stewardship of 440+ acres of IFWF easements as IFWF refocuses its mission, making it a closely comparable and geographically overlapping peer.
• Southern Idaho Land Trust: Idaho-based land trust focused on conservation easements and private land protection in southern Idaho. Comparable mission and product (conservation easements and stewardship) but serves a different geographic region than LTTV's Treasure Valley focus.
• Greenbelt Land Trust: Mid-size regional land trust in Indiana offering conservation easements, public nature preserves, and community engagement programs. Highly comparable operating model and scale to LTTV, though operating in a different regional market.

Direct peers

• Deschutes Land Trust: Regional land trust in central Oregon protecting lands and waters with conservation easements, public nature preserves, and community programs. Nearly identical operating model, scale, and service offering to LTTV in a comparable intermountain West market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LandTrustLTTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/LandTrustTreasureValley
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/land-trust-of-the-treasure-valley

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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