2023-09-14T12:58:44-07:00 2022-12-31 300602335 TRACY CASSIDY CPA SC 1 Nugget Ln BRUNSWICK ME 04011 990 2022-01-01 010446468 KENNEBEC ESTUARY LAND TRUST KENN 2074428400 872 WASHINGTON ST BATH ME 04530 Rebeccah Kolak Executive Director 2023-09-14 true Rebeccah Kolak 999009999 true Tracy Cassidy CPA P00283403 2075221014 X 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X REEVE WOOD 1690635 false X WWW.KENNEBECESTUARY.ORG X 1989 ME The mission of the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is to conserve, restore, and instill appreciation of the land and water resources of the Kennebec Estuary for the benefit of today's communities and future generations. 14 14 6 280 0 869169 1501081 5546 77171 15191 19097 70220 889906 1667569 22928 5000 0 270966 280736 0 8513 231588 223104 525482 508840 364424 1158729 7572768 8641770 25971 43981 7546797 8597789 X The mission of the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is to conserve, restore, and instill appreciation of the land and water resources of the Kennebec Estuary for the benefit of today's communities and future generations. false false 161005 5000 The Stewardship program is dedicated to the pertpetual care of the preserves and easements held by KELT. The program is led by staff and a dedicated group of volunteers through a robust committee and field work. The program manages all administration, oversight, and planning of these properties in compliance with the Land Trust Alliance Standards & Practices. 76776 The Land Protection Program is a community based approach working with a volunteer Land Committee and staff focused on lands with the highest ecological significance. KELT works with dedicated volunteers, landowners, municipalities, other environmental organizations, and state agencies to achieve successful outcomes. 71377 3410 The Education Program is vital to KELT by providing education opportunities for all ages to understand the Kennebec Estuary and appreciate nature all around them. The work is conducted through school programs, field events, and workshops. The land trust provides information through our website, emails, print newsletters, and other communication tools. This program continues to build support and interest from the community. 111819 73713 420977 true true false false false false true false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false true 17 0 false 6 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true false false X X BECKY KOLAK 2074428400 872 WASHINGTON ST BATH ME 04530 X Rebeccah Kolak EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 71470 0 6940 Reeve Wood President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dixie Stedman Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Steve August Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Travis Wolfel Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dennis Dunbar BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bob Gravino BOARD MEMBER 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bethany Atkins BOARD MEMBER 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Becky Halbrook BOARD MEMBER 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Amy Wesson BOARD MEMBER 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sue McLeod BOARD MEMBER 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Richard Lorenson BOARD MEMBER 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Swenson BOARD MEMBER 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Eloise Vitelli BOARD MEMBER 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jack Witham BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 71470 6940 0 false false false 0 120487 36751 1343843 378423 1501081 FEES FOR SERVICE 77123 77123 PROGRAM FEES 48 48 77171 19479 19479 0 0 0 22684 23066 -382 -382 -382 0 0 0 ERTC 70220 70220 70220 1667569 166488 X 5000 5000 0 0 0 71470 46167 21715 3588 0 172072 152559 17433 2080 4475 3652 719 104 12744 10399 2048 297 19975 16517 2982 476 0 0 21803 2172 19582 49 0 0 4135 4135 113031 113031 0 1989 1415 481 93 0 0 17820 14585 2826 409 2057 2057 0 0 0 0 3811 3491 160 160 8481 6260 2197 24 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 17932 17932 EQUIPMENT 10297 9562 642 93 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 6087 5827 240 20 property taxes 5162 2195 2967 10499 8156 1223 1120 508840 420977 79350 8513 4926 2483 388126 666920 0 161077 93290 0 0 0 0 2434 9366 6649306 6319 6046313 6642987 918972 1172968 0 0 0 50920 53756 7572768 8641770 25971 43981 25971 43981 X 6709700 7497917 837097 1099872 7546797 8597789 7572768 8641770 1158729 -107737 X X false true X true false X 856266 1378554 1275945 869169 1501081 5881015 0 0 856266 1378554 1275945 869169 1501081 5881015 0 5881015 14806 14823 21408 16218 19479 86734 0 70220 70220 6037969 0.97400 0.98050 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X 29 19 1 true 16 4950 false 6218214 6218214 413064 413064 18028 6319 11709 6642987 X 1555697 -107737 -107737 1663434 4135 4135 1667569 504705 504705 4135 4135 508840 Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements. Annual site visit with detailed report including pictures. Part X : FIN48 Footnote PART II, LINE 5KELT'S COMMITMENT TO PROTECT CONSERVATION EASEMENTS CONSISTS OF A WRITTEN POLICY WHICH SPECIFIES WHO WILL MONITOR EACH EASEMENT, TRAINING FOR MONITORS AND MONITORING FORMS TO BE FILLED OUT ON EACH TRIP. REQUIRED REPORTING INCLUDES VIOLATIONS OF THE EASEMENT, A NARRATIVE OF THE TRIP, A MAP OF THE ROUTE TAKEN, PHOTOS OF THE BASELINE CONDITION, LAND USE, NATURAL CATASTROPHIC EVENTS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE CHANGES OR REPAIRS NEEDED. PART II, LINE 9It is the policy of KELT to not recognize any amount in the financial statements for the donation of an easement as it has no economic value. The costs of purchased easements are reflected as an expense. No amount is capitalized for the acquisition of an easements as it is not a fee simple property.SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2MANAGEMENT OF KELT BELIEVES IT HAS NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND, ACCORDINGLY IT WILL NOT RECOGNIZE ANY LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS. X 2 22684 FMV X 2 74989 FMV X 1 270000 FMV LUMBER & SHED 2 6750 FMV FURNITURE 1 4000 FMV false false false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: The Restoration and General Programs focus on community science including water testing, counting fish, and monitoring birds, rockweed, and green crabs. In addition, this area includes working with partners on large scale projects that repair ecological obstructions like, damaged fish ladders and undersized culverts in local communities. General programs focus on food secutity issues working with partners locally and regionally to strategize and address community needs through effective efforts like the Merrymeeting Food Council. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Other Programs focus on food security issues working with partners locally and regionally to strategize and address community needs through effective efforts like the Merrymeeting Food Council. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a MEMBERS ELECT DIRECTORS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b MEMBERS APPROVE BYLAW CHANGES. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The completed 990 is emailed to all board members one week prior to a scheduled meeting. The 990 is reviewed and discussed at the Board Meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c All Board and staff members sign an annual conflict of interest form. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Executive Committee conducts annual review and discusses in Executive Session of Board Meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The governing documents, confict of interest policy, and financialstatements are available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The audit oversight has not changed from the previous year.