Hunterdon Land Trust

What Hunterdon Land Trust does

Hunterdon Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit land trust founded in 1996 and headquartered at the historic Dvoor Farm in Flemington, New Jersey. The organization preserves open space and farmland in Hunterdon County through conservation easements, land acquisition partnerships with municipal and county governments, and stewardship of seven nature preserves. Since founding, it has helped protect more than 12,700 acres across over a dozen municipalities, with recent projects including the 344-acre Walnut Brook corridor, the 400-acre Wickecheoke Creek corridor, and Horseshoe Bend Park (270 acres added).

The organization's core activities are land preservation, ecological stewardship, and community education. Its stewardship program includes invasive species removal, trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and wildlife monitoring. Public-facing offerings include Wagon House venue rentals (46-person capacity), the Hunterdon Community Farmers Market, educational programs (birding walks, stewardship Saturdays), and volunteer engagement. The organization is currently executing an $8.5 million Dvoor Farm Bank Barn rehabilitation project (Phase I completed summer 2024), funded through NJ Historic Trust, Hunterdon County, and multiple foundation partners.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit model: individual donations (including the Evergreen Partner monthly giving program and planned giving via bequests), corporate sponsorships through the tiered Partners in Preservation program ($500-$10,000 levels), foundation and government grants (NJ Green Acres, USDA NRCS, American Water Charitable Foundation, Northfield Bank Foundation), venue rentals, fundraising events (Wine and Art at the Farm), and film location fees. The organization operates with 8 professional staff and a Board of Trustees led by President Nancy Cunningham. Emily Dunn became Executive Director in 2026 after Catherine Suttle transitioned to Director of Capital Projects.

Name

Hunterdon Land Trust

Legal name

Hunterdon Land Trust

Website

https://hunterdonlandtrust.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hunterdon Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that preserves farmland and open space in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, serving landowners, municipalities, and community donors through conservation easements, stewardship, and education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Land Conservation Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Support Activities for Forestry (115310), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conservation Easements & Land Trust Services (AFAMAMAH)

Keywords

• Land preservation services
• Conservation easement management
• Farmland preservation programs
• Wildlife habitat stewardship
• Watershed conservation planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Flemington

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, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Personal giving through checks, stock gifts, and planned giving (bequests). The Evergreen Partner monthly giving program provides continuous funding.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Partners in Preservation business sponsorship program with multiple tiers (Spicebush $500, Button Willow $1,000, Silky Dogwood $2,500, Silver Maple $5,000, White Oak $10,000)
3. Grants: Funding from foundations including American Water Charitable Foundation, Northfield Bank Foundation, and government programs such as NJ Green Acres, Hunterdon County grants, and USDA NRCS
4. Venue Rentals: Rental of Wagon House at Dvoor Farm for meetings, programs, and events. The venue seats 46 people and is available spring through fall.
5. Events and Fundraisers: Annual Wine and Art at the Farm fundraiser, barn tours, educational programs, and other community events
6. Film Location Fees: Dvoor Farm is listed with NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission for filming locations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hunterdon Land Trust is a nonprofit land trust that permanently preserves open space and farmland in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, through conservation easements and land acquisition partnerships. It provides ongoing ecological stewardship of preserved properties, operates seven public-access nature preserves, runs educational programs and stewardship volunteer activities, and operates the Dvoor Farm headquarters hosting the Hunterdon Community Farmers Market and the Wagon House venue rental. Revenue is generated through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation and government grants, venue rentals, and event-based fundraising.

Product overview

Hunterdon Land Trust operates as a single unified nonprofit service organization offering land preservation, stewardship, and community engagement programs. The core offerings include land preservation through conservation easements and acquisitions, ecological stewardship of preserved properties, and public access to nature preserves. Dvoor Farm serves as the headquarters and community hub, offering venue rentals through the historic Wagon House and hosting the Hunterdon Community Farmers Market. Additional programs include educational events, volunteer stewardship opportunities, corporate sponsorship (Partners in Preservation), monthly giving (Evergreen Partner), and planned giving options. The organization does not operate as a platform-plus-modules architecture but rather provides an integrated suite of conservation services centered on permanent land protection and public enjoyment of preserved natural areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wagon House Venue Rental

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 12,700 acres protected since 1996
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, historical and significant.

• Raritan TownshipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026Ongoing partnership for land preservation. Raritan Township acquired 13-acre property at 73-77 Oak Grove Road for public park system. HLT contributed funding through Hunterdon County grant. Partnership has protected nearly 400 acres along Wickecheoke Creek and its tributaries.
• Raritan TownshipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026Preserved 16 acres of forest containing Walnut Brook, adding to corridor totaling over 344 acres. Township used Green Acres award with matching Hunterdon County grant secured by HLT.
• Kingwood TownshipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Added 55 acres to Horseshoe Bend Park. HLT has facilitated addition of 270 acres to the park through 5 separate land acquisitions over 10 years. Funding combined Township's Green Acres award with HLT-secured Hunterdon County grant.
• New Jersey State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency for farmland preservation. Partnered on preservation of Hidden Spring Farm (32 acres) and other agricultural properties using updated 2025 funding formula.
• South Branch Watershed AssociationhistoricalStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal partner in Dvoor Farm preservation. Conveyed farm property to HLT in 1999 after acquiring from Herb Dvoor.
• National Park ServicesignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic Rivers Program for protecting the Delaware River corridor bordering Hunterdon County.
• Raritan Township Open Space Advisory CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreserved two properties on Johanna Farms Road (50 and 101 address) totaling 48 acres with wetlands and Second Neshanic River frontage for flood mitigation.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• The Trust for Public Land: National nonprofit that creates parks and protects land for people, with active NJ projects. Broad incumbent: shares the conservation acquisition model and works with the same state/federal funding programs, but at a much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• The Nature Conservancy (New Jersey): Global conservation organization with a NJ chapter focused on land and water protection. Broad incumbent: shares land acquisition and stewardship mission, but operates at a vastly larger scale with science-driven programs across multiple states.
• Open Space Institute: National operating foundation that protects natural lands through land acquisition, conservation finance, and grants. Broad incumbent with regional overlap; HLT Board Member Bill Rawlyk is Senior Mid-Atlantic Program Manager at OSI, indicating direct partnership overlap.

Regional players

• Delaware Riverkeeper Network: Regional advocacy and stewardship organization protecting the Delaware River watershed. Comparable through HLT's National Park Service partnership along the Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic River corridor, though its primary emphasis is advocacy rather than fee/easement acquisition.

Direct peers

• D&R Greenway Land Trust: New Jersey-based land trust protecting land in the Delaware River Valley. Direct peer: shares the same geography-adjacent operating territory, mission, and conservation easement acquisition model, and notable because HLT Board Member Bill Rawlyk previously served as its Director of Land Preservation.
• New Jersey Conservation Foundation: Statewide nonprofit land conservancy that preserves farmland and natural lands across New Jersey. Direct peer: operates in the same state, with overlapping government partnerships (Green Acres, SADC) and a similar conservation easement plus stewardship model.
• South Branch Watershed Association: Hunterdon County watershed nonprofit. Direct peer: originally conveyed the Dvoor Farm property to HLT in 1999, maintains ongoing partnership, and operates with a comparable volunteer-led watershed stewardship model.
• Raritan Headwaters Association: Watershed-based nonprofit protecting the headwaters of the Raritan River, including lands in Hunterdon County. Direct peer: shares geography, watershed protection focus, and an active volunteer stewardship program; HLT Facilities Manager Robert Reid previously served as its Property Manager.
• Natural Lands: Regional nonprofit land conservancy operating across PA and NJ. Direct peer: preserves natural lands and farmland via conservation easements, operates nature preserves open to the public, and engages in long-term stewardship—closely paralleling HLT's model.
• The Watershed Institute: Central New Jersey nonprofit focused on watershed protection, land stewardship, and environmental education. Direct peer: HLT Stewardship Coordinator Sarah Crosby previously worked there, and both organizations operate preserves, run educational programs, and engage community volunteers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCw7W4yZI9YH-kP9k
• Facebookfacebook.com/114242435253842
• Instagraminstagram.com/hunterdoncommunitymarket
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hunterdon-land-trust

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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