2023-11-13T09:38:09-07:00 2022-12-31 990 2022-01-01 383299537 KEWEENAW LAND TRUST INC KEWE 9064820820 49902 Limerick Street Hancock MI 49930 William Leder Treasurer 9064820820 2023-11-13 1 1 11 1 AAL2 X 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X Evan P McDonald 49902 Limerick Street Hancock MI 49930 391960 0 X www.KeweenawLandTrust.org X 1996 MI A community partner protecting land water and quality of life through conservation, stewardship and nature connections serving six western counties of Michigan's Upper Peninsula 12 12 7 110 0 0 773737 268757 265 668 124866 51793 2745 1190 901613 322408 0 1750 0 0 89142 121098 0 0 10798 149111 143013 238253 265861 663360 56547 10243026 10038092 3577 5499 10239449 10032593 Keweenaw Land Trust is a community partner protecting land, water and quality of life through conservation, stewardship and nature connections serving the six western counties of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. 0 0 37650 0 0 CONSERVATION: Keweenaw Land Trust (KLT) acquired 210 acres in the globally significant Pequaming Marsh and added 17 acres to Koski Shores, both on the Abbaye Peninsula, in a trade of Six Mile Creek land (200 acres) with the State of Michigan, consolidating ownerships and securing wetland acres needed by the KLT for its current National Coastal Wetlands Conservation grant work on the Abbaye. KLT accepted the donation of 40 acres to establish the Boston Woods nature area near Paavola Wetlands and Boston Pond nature areas. This land has excellent wildlife habitat and will provide opportunities for hiking, nature observation and deer hunting. Several potential conservation projects are under evaluation or in development from partner referrals, landowner inquiries, and organizational program initiatives, including shoreline tracts, old growth forest and an island in Lake Superior. In accordance with Land Trust Alliance (LTA) Standards, the organization continues improving its land conservation practices and record keeping. KLT staff are working with legal counsel to update the template used for drafting conservation easements to better align with current best practices. 119503 1000 0 STEWARDSHIP: KLT continued work to enhance habitats and facilitate public access opportunities in keeping with conservation goals for our protected lands. KLT initiated a summer intern program to bolster stewardship efforts, including trail work, invasive species monitoring and management, and habitat enhancement work with native plantings. KLT is increasingly engaging volunteers and partners in our stewardship efforts, including transfer of knowledge that can facilitate better stewardship on other private lands. KLT supported a project to inventory and update signage at Churning Rapids, a large tract of recreational working forest under conservation easement held by KLT, that comprises an extensive year-round non-motorized trail system. A component of our stewardship program is maintaining several rustic cabins available for scheduled use by donation. In accordance with LTA Standards, KLT conducted annual monitoring of its nature areas and private lands protected by conservation easements to ensure that conservation values are being protected. KLT continues to work on technological improvements to facilitate better networking, backup systems, security and organization of digital records for KLT's land conservation and stewardship programs. 14126 0 168 OUTREACH -NATURE CONNECTIONS: KLT conducts educational outreach and offers programming with the aim of strengthening connections to our protected lands and the broader natural world. Better understanding can translate to care and support for the conservation and stewardship efforts of the organization. Story Trail programs post pages of a relevant book along a trail enticing visitors to hike and learn. Guided outdoor explorations often engage community partners or volunteers and mix learning, art and camaraderie in events on our protected lands. These include Tyke Hikes targeting families with youngsters and activities combined with stewarding or managing our nature areas. KLT programs teach about threats from invasive species and the benefits and logistics of native plantings to benefit wildlife habitats. KLT is a Leave No Trace partner encouraging responsible and ethical use of all lands open for public use. KLT adopted the Keweenaw Water Trail and offers some information to paddlers. KLT engages with local schools (K-university) utilizing our protected lands as outdoor classrooms as well as sharing indoor learning about our conservation and stewardship work. KLT regularly conducts educational outreach through its website (www.KeweenawLandTrust.org), social media and email notices, and through print publication of newsletters, reports, and brochures. 4277 750 0 OTHER: KLT is an active member of the Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area (KISMA) partnership, that engages interns and community partners in monitoring, management and educational outreach to raise awareness of invasive species. KLT supported ongoing partnerships with Keweenaw Geoheritage, and the Copper Country Recycling Initiative and served on an advisory committee to help frame a "Blueprint for the Heartlands" to help guide future ownership and uses of about 32,000 acres of land in Keweenaw County currently under transitory ownership of The Nature Conservancy. KLT supported the Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition (KORC) that focuses on stewardship and conservation of recreational land and resources in Keweenaw County. 4277 750 0 175556 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 MI X Evan McDonald 9064820820 49902 Limerick Street Hancock MI 49930 Evan McDonald Executive Director 25 0 X X 30048 0 0 Patricia Toczydlowski Project Specialist 25 0 X 25248 0 0 Erik Lilleskov President 3 0 X X 0 0 0 Stephanie Tubman Vice President 3 0 X X 0 0 0 Christine Handler Secretary 3 0 X X 0 0 0 William Leder Treasurer 3 0 X X 0 0 0 Ellen Aiken Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Alex Hirzel Director 3 0 X 0 0 0 Maria Janowiak Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Calvin Koski Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Don Lee Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Lisa McKenzie Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Louie Vencato Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Leo Wheeler Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 55296 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36061 232696 76141 268757 Water trail outreach program 712190 168 168 0 0 Native plants outreach 712190 500 500 0 0 0 0 0 0 668 28645 28645 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 92700 0 69552 0 23148 23148 23148 0 0 575 0 0 575 0 575 0 0 0 0 0 0 615 0 615 615 0 0 0 322408 53076 0 575 1750 1750 0 0 0 0 0 0 55296 31435 18331 5530 0 0 0 0 57214 43788 11080 2346 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8588 5736 2250 602 0 0 0 0 946 946 0 0 32645 0 32645 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6515 6515 0 3550 3550 0 0 688 16 347 325 5801 3481 1856 464 4821 2893 1543 385 0 0 0 0 7200 4320 2304 576 1867 1657 210 0 0 0 0 0 317 167 150 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33724 33724 0 0 9814 7676 1710 428 Land conservation projects 13353 13353 0 0 Land stewardship/management projects 20002 20002 0 0 Organizational dues and fees 1770 1062 566 142 265861 175556 79507 10798 202685 220111 152563 143457 0 0 7331 2477 0 0 0 0 0 0 13500 0 4996 5017 9110959 396990 8691073 8713969 1170858 953041 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 20 10243026 10038092 3577 2999 0 0 0 2500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3577 5499 X 916520 785179 9322929 9247414 10239449 10032593 10243026 10038092 X 56547 -194377 0 0 0 -69026 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 381456 754165 2136171 773737 268757 4314286 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 381456 754165 2136171 773737 268757 4314286 1463305 2850981 52935 46974 60326 124866 51793 336894 0 0 0 0 0 0 207 786 4366 265 668 6292 4657472 0 0.61213 0.59907 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other income is program service revenue associated with mission related community outreach events RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X 20 4220 0 0 0 1 1 185 4760 1 19237 0 -2904 0 0 969 15364 17305 0 2958 0 648 378 19237 17562 0 1209 0 1141 325 17305 14885 0 3016 0 0 339 17562 17051 0 -1022 0 796 349 14884 0 1 0 1 0 0 8103338 8103338 0 670408 195651 474757 0 253933 118059 135874 0 83280 83280 0 0 0 0 0 8713969 52489 -194377 0 0 -69027 -263404 315893 6515 0 6515 322408 259346 0 0 0 0 0 259346 6515 0 6515 265861 Schedule D, Part II, Line 5 Organization has a written policy manual drafted in accordance with Standards & Practices of the Land Trust Alliance that includes sections specific to monitoring and enforcement of conservation easements held. All easement properties are inspected at least annually by the organization with written documentation and critical correspondence retained in the permanent records of the organization. Schedule D, Part II, Line 9 Conservation easements are value at the nominal valued of $1 each for tracking purposes. Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Endowment funds held by the Keweenaw Area Community Foundation on behalf of the organization are dedicated or directed to the support of the mission purposes of the Keweenaw Land Trust. The grantable funds disbursed annually from this endowment to the organization may be used at the discretion of the board of the KLT for any mission related purposes. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d One of our protected lands was formerly a registered captive cervidae facility (aka game farm) with a 10-foot tall perimeter fence surrounding the property. Removal of the fence was completed this year to restore ecological connectivity and function of the property. The remaining contributing value of the fence ($69,026) was removed. While this represents a realized loss in value, it more importantly reflects restored ecological and conservation values of importance to the organization and is reported as a change in net assets. X 1 14745 cash value on donation date X 1 60000 tax assessment X outdoor project supplies 1 1396 receipts 0 0 1 1 Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b The organization sometimes uses the services of a licensed real estate agent to market a property donated as a trade land or one that the donor intends for the organization to sell with proceeds directed to mission-related purposes. The organization uses a brokerage firm to accept and process the sale of donated securities Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 The organization has members given the right to review organizational documents such as financial reports, meeting minutes, and policies and the right to voice recommendations to the governing board. The organization has membership classes based on contribution levels but all supporting members have the same rights. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a All supporting members have the right to elect directors to the governing body of the organization at its annual membership meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b The right to vote on proposed changes to the bylaws of the organization is reserved exclusively for members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Keweenaw Land Trust staff prepared this return, which was reviewed by the Executive Director and the signing officer (Treasurer) and provided to the Finance Committee and Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Conflicts of interest are disclosed and considered on a case-by-case basis during the conduct of the organization's business. Directors with an actual or perceived conflict of interest are excused from relevant Board discussions and decisions, and the handling of the matter is disclosed in the meeting minutes. Directors sign an annual conflict of interest disclosure certifying that they have read and understand the organization's conflict of interest policy and declaring known conflicts. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 A summary of annual financial statements is presented at the annual general membership meeting; proposed bylaw amendments are distributed to the general membership by mail, the KLT website, by email and at annual meetings; organizational bylaws are posted on the website; Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices are linked to the organization's website; and all of these, along with organizational governing documents and policies, are available upon request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 One of our protected lands was formerly a registered captive cervidae facility (aka game farm) with a 10-foot tall perimeter fence surrounding the property. Removal of the fence was completed this year to restore ecological connectivity and function of the property. The remaining contributing value of the fence ($69,026) was removed. While this represents a realized loss in value, it more importantly reflects restored ecological and conservation values of importance to the organization. This return is being filed timely. KLT was granted automatic extension with this return due by November 15, 2023.