CONSERVANCY OF THE SEA ISLANDS: Form 990, tax year 2019

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Organization
CONSERVANCY OF THE SEA ISLANDS (EIN 58-2359979)
Tax period
2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31
Filed
2020-04-07
IRS object ID
202020989349300727
Schema version
2019v5.0
Source
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Activity Or MissionTHE KIAWAH CONSERVANCY PROVIDES THE VISION, LEADERSHIP AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE KIAWAH ISLAND'S UNIQUE BALANCE OF NATURE AND DEVELOPMENT. WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT, RESEARCH DRIVEN, NON-POLITICAL, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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MissionTHE KIAWAH CONSERVANCY PROVIDES THE VISION, LEADERSHIP AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE KIAWAH ISLAND'S UNIQUE BALANCE OF NATURE AND DEVELOPMENT. WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT, RESEARCH DRIVEN, NON-POLITICAL, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.MissionDesc
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DescTHE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY MAINTAINS 52 PROPERTIES AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS TOTALING OVER 2,273 ACRES ON AND AROUND KIAWAH ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS THESE PROPERTIES AND EASEMENTS FOR THE EXPRESSED PURPOSE OF KEEPING THE PROPERTIES IN THEIR NATURAL UNDEVELOPED STATE FOR PERPETUITY. THE ORGANIZATION HAS STEWARDSHIP RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL CONSERVATION PROPERTIES INCLUDING THE MAINTENANCE OF A MARITIME FOREST RESERVE AND NATURE TRAIL OUTFITTED WITH EDUCATIONAL SIGNAGE ABOUT THE ISLAND PLANTLIFE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN ACCREDITED BY THE LAND TRUST ACCREDITATION COMMISSION SINCE FEBRUARY 16, 2017. THIS IMPORTANT DISTINCTION INDEPENDENTLY CONFIRMS THAT THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES ACCORDING TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS IN LAND CONSERVATION AND NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT. IN PARTICULAR, IT ASSURES THAT THE ORGANIZATION FULFILLS ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO CONSERVE ITS LAND AND EASEMENTS IN PERPETUITY. THE ORGANIZATION'S HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PLAN HAS AN OBJECTIVE TO CONSISTENTLY FOSTER THE EFFORTS OF ALL KIAWAH ISLAND PROPERTY OWNERS IN IMPLEMENTING AND MAINTAINING OPTIMUM HABITAT TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF OUR NATIVE WILDLIFE. THE ORGANIZATION, WORKING IN CONCERT WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ON KIAWAH ISLAND, PROVIDES RESOURCES, LANDSCAPING TIPS, ACCESS OF PROFESSIONALS AND ASSESSMENT FORMS TO ASSIST OWNERS WITH THIS PLAN.Desc

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DescTHE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS NUMEROUS RESEARCH STUDIES TO EDUCATE THE RESIDENTS OF KIAWAH ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, AS WELL AS TO FURTHER ITS MISSION. BIRD BANDING AND UNDERSTORY PRESERVATION THE KIAWAH ISLAND BANDING STATION (KIBS) IS SUPPORTED BY THE KIAWAH CONSERVANCY AND OPERATED BY THE TOWN OF KIAWAH ISLAND. ANNUAL BANDING AND MONITORING EFFORTS INCLUDE: FALL MIGRATION MONITORING FALL MIGRATION MONITORING BEGAN IN 2009 AT THE WEST END OF KIAWAH ISLAND AT THE KIBS. IN 2015, AN ADDITIONAL STATION WAS CREATED AT THE EAST END OF KIAWAH ISLAND. MIST NETS ARE OPERATED BY THE TOWN WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST AND SEASONAL INTERNS SUPPORTED BY THE KIAWAH CONSERVANCY. THE NETS ARE OPERATED DAILY FROM MID-AUGUST THROUGH NOVEMBER. THEY ARE OPENED 30 MINUTES BEFORE SUNRISE AND CLOSED APPROXIMATELY SIX HOURS LATER. WINTER MARSH SPARROW BANDING MARSH SPARROW BANDING BEGAN DURING THE WINTER OF 2011-12 WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF DETERMINING HABITAT REQUIREMENTS, SITE FIDELITY, RELATIVE ABUNDANCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE SPECIES. THE BIRDS ARE FLUSHED INTO MIST NETS AT HIGH TIDE ROOSTS IN THE SALT MARSH. THE TARGET SPECIES ARE SEASIDE SPARROWS, NELSON'S SPARROWS AND SALTMARSH SPARROWS. PAINTED BUNTING BANDING PAINTED BUNTING BANDING BEGAN IN THE SUMMER OF 2011 WITH THE OBJECTIVE TO STUDY THEIR MOVEMENTS, DISTRIBUTION AND SITE FIDELITY. PAINTED BUNTINGS READILY COME TO FEEDERS OFFERING WHITE MILLET AND THE BIRDS ARE EASILY CAPTURED IN A SPECIALLY DESIGNED CAGE WITH A FEEDER PLACED INSIDE. BANDING OCCURS FROM MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER AT KIAWAH ISLAND'S RESIDENT'S HOMES. GROUNDWATER TABLE STUDY INITIATED LONG-TERM STUDY IN 2019 TO MONITOR GROUNDWATER CONDITIONS ON KIAWAH ISLAND. A SERIES OF GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELLS WILL BE MONITORED OVERTIME, WITH DATA BEING COMPARED ALONGSIDE OTHER NON-INVASIVE SUBSURFACE MONITORING DEVICES TO CREATE A MAP OF THE GROUNDWATER TABLE. THE STUDY IS BEING CONDUCTED BY THE KIAWAH CONSERVANCY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE TOWN OF KIAWAH ISLAND, THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, AND THE KIAWAH ISLAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. MARSH VULNERABILITY STUDY PROJECT FOCUSED ON STUDYING THE TIDAL MARSH WETLANDS SURROUNDING KIAWAH ISLAND BY MAPPING THE HISTORICAL CHANGES OF THE VEGETATED SHORELINES, BUILT STRUCTURES, AND VARIOUS PLANT COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE MARSH. THIS PROJECT IS COORDINATED BY THE KIAWAH CONSERVANCY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE TOWN OF KIAWAH ISLAND AND THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON.Desc

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DescTHE PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, AND DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATION MATERIAL, SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE, AND THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE; THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO EDUCATE PROPERTY OWNERS, BUILDING CONTRACTORS, ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPERS, AND ETC., ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVING THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF KIAWAH ISLAND. "NATURALLY KIAWAH" IS A SEMI-ANNUAL PUBLICATION TO ALL RESIDENTS OF KIAWAH ISLAND AND THE SUPPORTERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. AN ADDITIONAL "NATURALLY KIAWAH SPECIAL GUEST EDITION" IS PUBLISHED AND DISTRIBUTED TO RENTAL FACILITIES AND BUSINESSES ON AND AROUND KIAWAH ISLAND FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ISLAND GUESTS AND VISITORS. BOTH PUBLICATIONS COMMUNICATE KEY INITIATIVES, UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION EDUCATION AND OTHER ELEMENTS IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION. ADDITIONALLY, THE KIAWAH CONSERVANCY PRODUCES A HOST OF BROCHURES IN SUPPORT OF ITS CONSERVATION MISSION.Desc
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RICH WARNER
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ROLAND HOFFMAN
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RICHARD AMES
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JOHN MCMURRAY
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CINDY PERRY
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JOAN AVIOLI
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PEGGY BARNES
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CAREY BENHAM
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FRANK CASSIDY
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LEIGH COBB
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TY COBB
TRUSTEE0.50Yes (X)$0$0$0
SUE CORCORAN
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JANE ELLIS
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BOB FETCH
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DICK FISHBURN
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JIM GILLIAM
TRUSTEE0.50Yes (X)$0$0$0
VICKEY WILE
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RICH MCCANN
TRUSTEE0.50Yes (X)$0$0$0
JUDY CLARK
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JIM SULLIVAN
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DIANA MEZZANOTTE
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DONNA WINDHAM
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Program Services$9,870ProgramServicesAmt
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Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

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EOY$580EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredfalseFederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$770,669CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$854,335CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$1,920,075CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$1,031,927CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$971,600CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$5,548,606TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$770,669CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$854,335CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$1,920,075CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$1,031,927CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$971,600CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$5,548,606TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantial Contributors Tot$663,764SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170$4,884,842PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$290CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year$292CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$582TotalAmt

Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$152,590CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$112,486CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$126,920CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$26,950CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$27,400CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$446,346TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$5,995,534TotalSupportAmt
Public Support CY1700.81470PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.80980PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART II, LINE 10FormAndLineReferenceDesc
Explanation418,946ExplanationTxt

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Protection Natural HabitatYes (X)ProtectionNaturalHabitatInd
Total Easements13TotalEasementsCnt
Total Acreage2273.00TotalAcreageCnt
States Easements Held1StatesEasementsHeldCnt
Written Policy MonitoringfalseWrittenPolicyMonitoringInd
Staff Hours Spent Enforcement220.00StaffHoursSpentEnforcementCnt
Expenses Incurred Enforcement$4,900ExpensesIncurredEnforcementAmt

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$10,000BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$10,250ContributionsAmt
End Year Balance$20,250EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Contributions$10,000ContributionsAmt
End Year Balance$10,000EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY1.00000PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated OrgfalseEndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related OrgfalseEndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$14,178OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$784DepreciationAmt
Book Value$13,394BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$347,076OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$264,488DepreciationAmt
Book Value$82,588BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$95,982TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescCONSERVED LAND AND EASEMENTSDesc
Book Value$1,758,135BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$1,758,135TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$1,064,690TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Donated Services And Use Fclts$59,098DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt
Other Revenue$87,553OtherRevenueAmt
Revenue Not Reported$146,651RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$918,039RevenueSubtotalAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$918,039TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$972,454TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Donated Services Use Fclts$59,098DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt
Other Expenses Included$92,603OtherExpensesIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Reported$151,701ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$820,753ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$820,753TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 1, PART II, LINE 9IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CONSERVANCY TO RECORD CONSERVATION PROPERTY AT COST, IF PURCHASED, OR AT FAIR MARKET VALUE, IF DONATED OR PURCHASED AT A PRICE UNDER THE PROPERTY'S FAIR MARKET VALUE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. IF THE PROPERTY IS SUBSEQUENTLY IMPAIRED, WHETHER DUE TO APPLICATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS ON THE DEED OR OTHER REASONS, THE CONSERVANCY DETERMINES THE FAIR MARKET VALUE AND RECORDS AN IMPAIRMENT LOSS FOR THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE RECORDED VALUE AND THE FAIR MARKET VALUE, GENERALLY AT THE SAME TIME OF ACQUISITION. THE CARRYING VALUE OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED OR CONTRIBUTED AND EASEMENTS GRANTED TO THE CONSERVANCY GENERALLY REFLECT THE MARKET VALUE AFTER THE APPLICATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND/OR EASEMENTS AT THE TIME OF ACQUISITION. DUE TO THEIR USE AS COLLATERAL, RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS HAVE NOT BEEN APPLIED TO THE PROPERTIES AT 141 RED CEDAR LANE, 25 ARROWHEAD HALL, 9 AIRY HALL, AND 133 CONIFER LANE. THE CONSERVANCY HAS APPLIED RESTRICTIVE CONSERVATION COVENANTS ON THE DEEDS OF THE MAJORITY OF THE CONSERVATION PROPERTIES IT OWNS. THIS RESULTS IN AN IMPAIRMENT TO THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE PROPERTY SINCE FUTURE USE AND DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS CHANGE SIGNIFICANTLY AFTER THE RECORDING OF THE RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE CONSERVANCY RECORDS AN IMPAIRMENT LOSS WHEN THE CARRYING AMOUNT OF A LONG- LIVED ASSET IS NOT RECOVERABLE. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 NO IMPAIRMENT LOSS WAS RECORDED, BEYOND THOSE RECOGNIZED AT TIME OF ACQUISITION. THE FAIR VALUE OF THE CONSERVANCYS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO RISKS CONNECTED TO THE FLUCTUATION IN THE REAL ESTATE MARKET OF THE REGION.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE CONSERVANCYS MISSION GOING FORWARD.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2DEVENT EXPENSE 87,553
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2DEVENT EXPENSE 87,553 BAD DEBT 5,050

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Event1LEGACY BALLEvent1Nm
Gross Receipts Event1$268,134GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Charitable Contri Event1$240,734CharitableContriEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1$27,400GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Food And Beverage Event1$61,887FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt
Entertainment Event1$400EntertainmentEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1$18,966OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Gross Receipts Total$268,134GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot$240,734CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$27,400GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Food And Beverage Total Events$61,887FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt
Entertainment Total Events$400EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$18,966OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$81,253DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary-$53,853NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Securities Publicly Traded SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Contribution6ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$14,970NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesSELLING PRICEMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt

Real Estate Other RealEstateOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Contribution1ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$20,000NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesFAIR MARKET VALUEMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt

Other Non Cash Contri Table OtherNonCashContriTableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
DescFOOD & BEVERAGEDesc
Contribution1ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$900NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesCOSTMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Any Property That Must Be HeldfalseAnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC GiftsYes (true)ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties UsedfalseThirdPartiesUsedInd

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (10 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONTHE KIAWAH CONSERVANCY PROVIDES THE VISION, LEADERSHIP AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE KIAWAH ISLAND'S UNIQUE BALANCE OF NATURE AND DEVELOPMENT. WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT, RESEARCH DRIVEN, NON-POLITICAL, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6THE ORGANIZATION'S VOLUNTEERS ARE MOST SIGNIFICANTLY ASSOCIATED WITH ITS VOTING AND NON-VOTING BOARD MEMBERS AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR THE CONSERVANCY'S PROPERTIES.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4ATHE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY MAINTAINS 52 PROPERTIES AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS TOTALING OVER 2,273 ACRES ON AND AROUND KIAWAH ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS THESE PROPERTIES AND EASEMENTS FOR THE EXPRESSED PURPOSE OF KEEPING THE PROPERTIES IN THEIR NATURAL UNDEVELOPED STATE FOR PERPETUITY. THE ORGANIZATION HAS STEWARDSHIP RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL CONSERVATION PROPERTIES INCLUDING THE MAINTENANCE OF A MARITIME FOREST RESERVE AND NATURE TRAIL OUTFITTED WITH EDUCATIONAL SIGNAGE ABOUT THE ISLAND PLANTLIFE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN ACCREDITED BY THE LAND TRUST ACCREDITATION COMMISSION SINCE FEBRUARY 16, 2017. THIS IMPORTANT DISTINCTION INDEPENDENTLY CONFIRMS THAT THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES ACCORDING TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS IN LAND CONSERVATION AND NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT. IN PARTICULAR, IT ASSURES THAT THE ORGANIZATION FULFILLS ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO CONSERVE ITS LAND AND EASEMENTS IN PERPETUITY. THE ORGANIZATION'S HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PLAN HAS AN OBJECTIVE TO CONSISTENTLY FOSTER THE EFFORTS OF ALL KIAWAH ISLAND PROPERTY OWNERS IN IMPLEMENTING AND MAINTAINING OPTIMUM HABITAT TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF OUR NATIVE WILDLIFE. THE ORGANIZATION, WORKING IN CONCERT WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ON KIAWAH ISLAND, PROVIDES RESOURCES, LANDSCAPING TIPS, ACCESS OF PROFESSIONALS AND ASSESSMENT FORMS TO ASSIST OWNERS WITH THIS PLAN.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4BTHE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS NUMEROUS RESEARCH STUDIES TO EDUCATE THE RESIDENTS OF KIAWAH ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, AS WELL AS TO FURTHER ITS MISSION. BIRD BANDING AND UNDERSTORY PRESERVATION THE KIAWAH ISLAND BANDING STATION (KIBS) IS SUPPORTED BY THE KIAWAH CONSERVANCY AND OPERATED BY THE TOWN OF KIAWAH ISLAND. ANNUAL BANDING AND MONITORING EFFORTS INCLUDE: FALL MIGRATION MONITORING FALL MIGRATION MONITORING BEGAN IN 2009 AT THE WEST END OF KIAWAH ISLAND AT THE KIBS. IN 2015, AN ADDITIONAL STATION WAS CREATED AT THE EAST END OF KIAWAH ISLAND. MIST NETS ARE OPERATED BY THE TOWN WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST AND SEASONAL INTERNS SUPPORTED BY THE KIAWAH CONSERVANCY. THE NETS ARE OPERATED DAILY FROM MID-AUGUST THROUGH NOVEMBER. THEY ARE OPENED 30 MINUTES BEFORE SUNRISE AND CLOSED APPROXIMATELY SIX HOURS LATER. WINTER MARSH SPARROW BANDING MARSH SPARROW BANDING BEGAN DURING THE WINTER OF 2011-12 WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF DETERMINING HABITAT REQUIREMENTS, SITE FIDELITY, RELATIVE ABUNDANCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE SPECIES. THE BIRDS ARE FLUSHED INTO MIST NETS AT HIGH TIDE ROOSTS IN THE SALT MARSH. THE TARGET SPECIES ARE SEASIDE SPARROWS, NELSON'S SPARROWS AND SALTMARSH SPARROWS. PAINTED BUNTING BANDING PAINTED BUNTING BANDING BEGAN IN THE SUMMER OF 2011 WITH THE OBJECTIVE TO STUDY THEIR MOVEMENTS, DISTRIBUTION AND SITE FIDELITY. PAINTED BUNTINGS READILY COME TO FEEDERS OFFERING WHITE MILLET AND THE BIRDS ARE EASILY CAPTURED IN A SPECIALLY DESIGNED CAGE WITH A FEEDER PLACED INSIDE. BANDING OCCURS FROM MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER AT KIAWAH ISLAND'S RESIDENT'S HOMES. GROUNDWATER TABLE STUDY INITIATED LONG-TERM STUDY IN 2019 TO MONITOR GROUNDWATER CONDITIONS ON KIAWAH ISLAND. A SERIES OF GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELLS WILL BE MONITORED OVERTIME, WITH DATA BEING COMPARED ALONGSIDE OTHER NON-INVASIVE SUBSURFACE MONITORING DEVICES TO CREATE A MAP OF THE GROUNDWATER TABLE. THE STUDY IS BEING CONDUCTED BY THE KIAWAH CONSERVANCY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE TOWN OF KIAWAH ISLAND, THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, AND THE KIAWAH ISLAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. MARSH VULNERABILITY STUDY PROJECT FOCUSED ON STUDYING THE TIDAL MARSH WETLANDS SURROUNDING KIAWAH ISLAND BY MAPPING THE HISTORICAL CHANGES OF THE VEGETATED SHORELINES, BUILT STRUCTURES, AND VARIOUS PLANT COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE MARSH. THIS PROJECT IS COORDINATED BY THE KIAWAH CONSERVANCY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE TOWN OF KIAWAH ISLAND AND THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4CTHE PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, AND DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATION MATERIAL, SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE, AND THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE; THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO EDUCATE PROPERTY OWNERS, BUILDING CONTRACTORS, ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPERS, AND ETC., ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVING THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF KIAWAH ISLAND. "NATURALLY KIAWAH" IS A SEMI-ANNUAL PUBLICATION TO ALL RESIDENTS OF KIAWAH ISLAND AND THE SUPPORTERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. AN ADDITIONAL "NATURALLY KIAWAH SPECIAL GUEST EDITION" IS PUBLISHED AND DISTRIBUTED TO RENTAL FACILITIES AND BUSINESSES ON AND AROUND KIAWAH ISLAND FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ISLAND GUESTS AND VISITORS. BOTH PUBLICATIONS COMMUNICATE KEY INITIATIVES, UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION EDUCATION AND OTHER ELEMENTS IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION. ADDITIONALLY, THE KIAWAH CONSERVANCY PRODUCES A HOST OF BROCHURES IN SUPPORT OF ITS CONSERVATION MISSION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BTHE COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A REVIEW AND COMMENT PERIOD PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN. ONCE THIS COMMENT PERIOD IS OVER, AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN HAS REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT, THE FORM 990 IS APPROVED FOR ISSUANCE. THE 990 IS THEN FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12CBOARD MEMBERS MUST DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICT OF INTERESTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THIS INFORMATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD AND DURING THE INTERIM PRIOR TO ENTERING TRANSACTION NEGOTIATIONS FOR CONSERVATION PROPERTY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15ATHE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION INCLUDES OBTAINING COMPARATIVE DATA AND HAVING IT APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9BAD DEBT -5,050

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