2020-11-12T03:13:25-00:00 2019-12-31 Rowley & Associates PC 46 N State Street Concord NH 03301 990 2019-01-01 020347918 Lakes Region Conservation Trust LAKE 6032533301 PO Box 766 Center Harbor NH 03226 DONALD BERRY PRESIDENT 2020-11-12 true Eric Rowley 6032285400 2020-11-12 66.31.252.146 2020-11-12 18:07:11 ES P ECC9644A03F6309B0D45DF1A75B3A1FA9C5DC690 09EB1CD0BCE66023093217D21CC24AE10AD0F8DC 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z DONALD S BERRY PO BOX 766 CENTER HARBOR NH 03226 760629 false X www.lrtc.org X 1979 NH Providing for the permanent protection, stewardship, and respectful use of lands that define the character of the Lakes Region and its quality of life. 12 12 8 250 0 2167355 689603 7228 9769 42176 51769 10827 9488 2227586 760629 90937 8000 0 353696 455989 0 88874 1749782 239755 2194415 703744 33171 56885 30062735 30743216 201145 192283 29861590 30550933 The mission of the Organization is the conservation of the natural resources of the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, the preservation of wildlife habitat, the stewardship of lands that define the character of the region and its quality of life, and the provision of opportunities for public access to conserved lands for thoughtful recreation, nature e false false 218694 8000 9769 Land Conservation--The Lakes Region Conservation Trust has conserved more than 27,000 acres of land since the Organizations founding in 1979. This total includes over 18,000 acres owned by LRCT, over 8,000 acres subject to primary conservation easements held by LRCT, and over 1,100 acres conserved through other means. These lands include 28 summits, more than 40 miles of shoreline on the regions lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams, and more than 100 miles of trails open to the public for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, and certain trails open for mountain biking and snowmobiling. During 2019 LRCT worked with landowners, other conservation organizations, and local conservation commissions on dozens of land conservation projects and opportunities throughout the Lakes Region. LRCTs land conservation work is guided by a recently updated Lakes Region Strategic Conservation Plan, incorporating climate change resilience data, that provides a valuable land conservation tool for LRCT and other land conservation organizations working in the region. 228925 Land Management, Stewardship, and Recreation--As noted above, the Lakes Region Conservation Trust has conserved more than 27,000 acres of land since the Organizations founding in 1979. A significant part of LRCTs responsibilities is the management of more than 100 owned properties totaling over 18,000 acres and the monitoring of 49 conservation easements totaling over 8,000 acres to ensure that the conservation values of these lands are being protected and that easement restrictions and requirements are being satisfied. A particular focus of LRCTs land management work is the provision of opportunities for the public to enjoy, appreciate, and learn from the conserved lands. Consequently, the Organization devotes significant effort to stewardship of trails open to the public for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, as well as certain trails open for mountain biking and snowmobiling. In its land management and stewardship work, the Organization benefits greatly from the participation and efforts of more than 200 talented and dedicated volunteers. 80624 Conservation Education/Outreach/Communications--The Lakes Region Conservation Trust produces newsletters, trail maps, and other informational materials and maintains substantial information on its website regarding the Organizations conserved lands and land conservation activities. As noted above, a particular focus of the Organizations work is the provision of opportunities for the public to enjoy, appreciate, and learn from the conserved lands. In this regard, LRCT maintains informational kiosks at many properties, and organizes guided hikes, guided paddles, and educational programs for the public regarding the conserved lands. In addition, LRCT works with local schools and other organizations to introduce members of the community to the conserved lands, to provide opportunities for these other organizations to integrate conserved lands into their curricula and programs, and to enhance their understanding of the Lakes Regions natural heritage and the important role of land conservation in shaping the natural landscapes cherished by residents and visitors alike. 528243 true true false false false false true false false true true false true true false true true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 7 0 true 8 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false true false false true true false false false true true true true true true false false NH X Donald S Berry 6032533301 PO Box 766 156 Dane Rd Route 25B Center Harbor NH 03226 DONALD S BERRY PRESIDENT, non-voting 055.00 X X X X 92782 0 0 RUSSELL J WILDER CHAIR 020.00 X X 0 0 0 RHYS V BOWEN VICE CHAIR 010.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN F BUCKLEY SECRETARY 010.00 X X 0 0 0 AUSTIN BROADHURST JR TREASURER 010.00 X X 0 0 0 RICHARD H BEYER TRUSTEE 010.00 X 0 0 0 WOOLSEY S CONOVER TRUSTEE 010.00 X 0 0 0 GEORGE A HACKER TRUSTEE 010.00 X 0 0 0 JONATHAN D HALSEY TRUSTEE 010.00 X 0 0 0 LISA M SCOTT TRUSTEE 010.00 X 0 0 0 CYNTHIA K STANTON TRUSTEE 010.00 X 0 0 0 KATHLEEN A STARKE TRUSTEE 010.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID F WHITE TRUSTEE 010.00 X 0 0 0 92782 false false false 689603 42566 689603 PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE 900099 9769 9769 9769 51769 51769 9000 9000 9000 9000 OTHER REVENUE 900099 488 488 488 760629 19257 51769 8000 8000 0 0 0 96846 67792 14527 14527 0 286562 226098 18720 41744 6998 5808 422 768 36606 28014 3218 5374 28977 22175 2547 4255 0 14191 14191 21739 21739 0 12027 12027 0 0 31367 21199 3620 6548 1767 1679 88 0 16888 12924 1484 2480 4074 4074 0 2082 480 1602 9407 9407 0 20839 18875 736 1228 35223 30818 3997 408 PROPERTY TAXES DONATIONS TO TOWNS 6652 5344 964 344 PRINTING PUBLICATION 12424 8500 232 3692 STEWARDSHIP LAND EASEMENT COSTS 25429 25429 AMERICORPS PROGRAM 5157 5157 20489 12279 792 7418 703744 528243 86627 88874 468179 478431 113166 112005 75500 8040 10549 906916 287496 640259 619420 3146446 3721199 25686645 25726112 30062735 30743216 20511 20349 180634 171934 201145 192283 X 2897365 3275522 26964225 27275411 29861590 30550933 30062735 30743216 56885 631688 770 X false true X true false X 0 0.00000 1184051 1303838 838187 2167355 689603 6183034 15987 16147 19239 16228 18769 86370 1200038 1319985 857426 2183583 708372 6269404 133343 199264 35531 271073 35411 674622 133343 199264 35531 271073 35411 674622 5594782 99373 92581 27573 42146 51769 313442 0 99373 92581 27573 42146 51769 313442 0 50 3800 3279 1827 488 9444 1299461 1416366 888278 2227556 760629 6592290 0.84870 0.95790 0.04750 0.04060 X Part III Section B Line 12 2015 Other income 50 Part III Section B Line 12 2016 Timber Revenue 3,800 Part III Section B Line 12 2017 Timber Revenue 2,474 and Other Revenue 805 Part III Section B Line 12 2018 Other Income 1,827 Part III Section B Line 12 2019 Other Income 488 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X 49 8216.70 1 1 true 1580.00 46884 3146446 631688 44908 12027 3721199 3103454 264569 -121847 86822 12908 3146446 2474163 282381 439053 81675 10468 3103454 2408010 86727 92581 95274 17881 2474163 2442331 99367 123399 10289 2408010 0.64000 0.04000 0.32000 false false 814375 204188 610187 92541 83308 9233 619420 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests INVESTMENTS 3721199 F 3721199 CONSERVATION PROPERTIES 25411847 REMAINDER INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE 127206 CONSERVATION EASEMENTS 49 LAND HELD FOR SALE 177000 DEPOSITS 10010 25726112 Federal income taxes X 1381060 631688 770 632458 748602 12027 12027 760629 691717 691717 12027 12027 703744 II 9 The organization reports the donation of a conservation easement as non-cash contributed revenue at fair market value. The contributed conservation easement is also recorded as a program service cost at the same value, less 1. Each conservation easement is also recognized as an acquired asset on the statement of financial position with a value of 1. The purchase of a conservation easement is reported as a program expense at the cost of the transaction less the 1 asset value on the statement of financial position. X 2 In accordance with FASB ASC 740-10, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, the Organization is under the opinion that there are no unsustainable positions that have been taken in regards to federal or state income tax reporting requirements. Accordingly, management is not aware of any unrecognized tax benefits or liabilities that should be recognized in the accompanying statements. true Society for the Protection of NH Forests 54 Portsmouth St Concord NH 03301 220222237 501c3 7000 Conservation UNH Cooperative Extension 220 Nesmith Hall 131 Main St Durham NH 03824 029000637 501c3 1000 Conservation 2 X 7 42498 Fair Market Value X Supplies 1 68 Fair Market Value false true true Part I Line 32a The organization uses a stock broker to sell stock gifts. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The President, Donald S. Berry, reviewed an electronic copy of the draft form 990 and related schedules which were provided to him by the preparer. Mr. Berry returned the draft forms and schedules with suggested amendments and subsequently discussed the forms and schedules with the preparer. The completed forms and schedules were provided to the organization by the preparer for signature and submission after all details were reviewed and approved by the preparer and Mr. Berry. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c All members of the Board of Trustees have copies of the conflict of interest policy and are required, annually, to complete and submit a form that a confirms that they understand and will comply with the policy, b discloses their employer or business affiliation and any relevant employment, financial interest, and charitable/civic organization role of the Board member or an immediate family member that may give rise to a possible conflict of interest, and c provides information regarding any transaction between the organization and the Board member or an immediate family member. In addition, the organization conducts its activities including Board and Committee meetings, in a manner consistent with the conflict of interest policy and relevant state law, including requirements regarding disclosure of possible conflicts of interest and recusal of Board members from the discussion and voting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The organizations finance committee, consisting of independent persons, reviews compensation and employee benefits data for similar organizations as part of its review and recommendation of the Organizations annual budget. The budget, including the recommended employee compensation, is then presented to the Organizations Board of Trustees, also consisting of independent persons, for review, discussion, modification if appropriate and approval, which is documented in the Board meeting minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial documents available to the public upon request.