2019-10-11T17:17:24-07:00 2019-03-31 825107131 Jones & Associates PLLC CPAS 1701 NE 104th Street Seattle WA 981257646 990 2018-04-01 911533402 Skagit Land Trust SKAG 3604287878 PO Box 1017 Mount Vernon WA 98273 John Hunt Treasurer 2019-10-11 true Judy C Jones CPA P00281100 2065255170 2018 2020-01-14 16:20:31Z Molly Doran PO Box 1017 Mount Vernon WA 98273 3281066 false false X www.skagitlandtrust.org X 1992 WA Skagit Land Trust protects land to pass on healthy ecosystems. We also protect places that enhance people's quality of life. We work with community members to steward protected lands. Other programs include a Youth Program, Public Policy, Citizen Science, and Education and Outreach. Partnership is a key value in all we do. 18 18 11 550 0 4736659 2772680 12270 11193 188347 240561 8974 1734 4946250 3026168 34500 0 0 481869 501068 0 89054 412113 434540 928482 935608 4017768 2090560 17026327 18414613 1162945 682601 15863382 17732012 Skagit Land Trust conserves wildlife habitat, agricultural and forest lands, scenic open spaces and shorelines for the benefit of our community, and as a legacy for future generations of people and wildlife. false false 368571 860 Stewardship: Stewardship volunteers gave 1885 hours to care for 42 conservation areas and monitor 36 conservation easements . Restoration projects restored natural habitat at Trumpeter Creek, Sumner Lake, Cumberland Creek and at 10 other conservation areas. Trails and public access were enhanced on four properties. Skagit Land Trust (SLT) partnered with 15 organizations and hosted 14 interns from local colleges, The Nature Conservancy etc. 232583 9445 Land Conservation: Ten land protection projects were initiated with two closing in the year and many closing soon after the year ended. SLT undertook a large community campaign and received state and federal grants to purchase the 34-acre Samish Flower Farm on Padilla Bay. SLT assisted partners to conserve a property adjacent to Blanchard Mountain and partnered in the Blanchard Strategies which finalized 1600 acres of forest conservation. 158933 888 Outreach and Communication: SLT conservation areas experienced over 28,000 visits. Public conservation easements SLT conserves had over 140,000 vists. SLT's Youth Program had 1036 youth participating . SLT's Citizen Scientists contributed to research on herons and amphibians. SLT held over 15 community and member events and tours. SLT had over 400 volunteers and participated in over 20 collaborative processes. 760087 true true false true false false true false false true true false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 11 0 true 11 true false false false false false false false true 1 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 18 18 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true false false X X Michele Onorato 3604287878 PO Box 1017 Mount Vernon WA 98273 James Glackin President 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mark Hitchcock Vice President 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Warren Walz Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 John Hunt Treasurer 8.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Roger Fuller Board Member 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carolyn Gastellum Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steven H Johnson Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Karen Krub Board Member 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rusty Kuntze Board Member 3.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Harold Lee Board Member 8.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Linnemann Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tim Manns Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Curtis A Miller Board Member 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Sevigny Board Member 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kathy Thornburgh Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara Trask Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Keith Wiggers Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anne Winkes Board Member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Molly Doran Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 91000 0 4944 91000 4944 0 false false false 0 110 94160 673800 2004610 266239 2772680 Book Sales 453000 888 888 Land Management 541900 10305 10305 11193 167337 167337 0 0 26857 1071 25786 25786 25786 213376 140152 73224 73224 73224 85227 94160 113675 -28448 -28448 0 0 Other 900099 4396 4396 4396 3026168 11193 242295 X 0 0 0 0 96308 67043 12235 17030 0 332092 277166 19730 35196 0 34362 24866 3611 5885 38306 30261 3347 4698 0 0 32206 20359 8326 3521 0 0 15043 15043 205697 205347 350 0 24465 22039 1536 890 3343 2182 774 387 0 3503 2189 876 438 10225 9705 112 408 0 5238 5121 37 80 25272 25272 0 13011 13011 7375 5112 1270 993 Land Transaction Costs 27750 27750 Dues, Fees and Licenses 13452 9078 2154 2220 Community Outreach 10174 7347 2827 Printing and Publications 8819 6228 2591 28967 13022 4405 11540 935608 760087 86467 89054 25338 54695 1034163 832573 1124823 357798 108644 114271 0 0 0 0 5630 33780 12167953 91959 10829526 12075994 3898203 4900800 0 0 0 44702 17026327 18414613 73264 75769 104500 104500 985181 502332 1162945 682601 X 12337820 13862135 2186220 2330535 1339342 1539342 15863382 17732012 17026327 18414613 2090560 -221930 X false true X true false X 1048199 1347630 3288562 4736659 2772680 13193730 0 0 1048199 1347630 3288562 4736659 2772680 13193730 1702890 11490840 77852 64889 121622 214469 267418 746250 0 1497 1099 659 5179 4396 12830 13952810 160889 0.82360 0.83950 X false false true true false true 120 false false true 1780 false false 1900 false false Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description Skagit Land Trust helped secure the final parts of the Blanchard Strategies Agreement and thanked legislators and their staff. Additionally, worked with Citizens, County and City on protection for Great Blue Heron Nesting areas. X X X 36 36 1 true 35 11200 false 4473953 2169919 1218143 5425729 2757493 2359085 641855 4473953 1846270 1006183 94960 2757493 1603367 421609 178706 1846270 1377993 462959 237585 1603367 0.28680 0.28370 0.42950 false false false 11885593 11885593 273440 83039 190401 5663 5663 3257 3257 12075994 2790266 -221930 1071 -220859 3011125 15043 15043 3026168 921636 1071 1071 920565 15043 15043 935608 Part II, Line 5: Summarized Policy Skagit Land Trust has written board adopted policies on periodic monitoring, inspection, and handling of violations, as well as enforcement of the conservation easements it holds. Elements of the policies include that the Trust monitors its easements at least annually and documents each monitoring activity in writing. On monitoring visits, information is gathered to enable enforcing the easement including observations that are relevant to the conservation easement restrictions, reserved rights and conservation values. Monitoring is done by trained staff and trained volunteers. The landowners are contacted as part of the monitoring process. Skagit Land Trust has written policies on enforcing violations of conservation easements. The policies describe necessary steps to resolve violations, both major and minor. The key content of the monitoring, inspection and enforcement policies are reflected in easement documents. Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements. The Trust records gifts of land at their appraised value. Although the value of conservation easements can be determined by appraisal, it is generally accepted that land trusts carry easements at a nominal value for financial recording purposes. Conservation easements are currently valued at zero dollar value in the Trust's financial records as they carry no rights or affirmative use or access except for monitoring purposes, and constitute an obligation of the Trust to maintain and defend them. Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. Per the Trust's accreditation requirements, all board designated and donor restricted funds (even if not true endowments) are included on Schedule D Part V Endowments Funds. The funds are primarily designated and restricted for conservation projects and stewardship.The permanent endowment began in fiscal year 2017 and earnings generated by the funds in the endowment may be used only for stewardship of specific donated properties. Any earnings not expended in a given year may be added to the endowment or retained and used for endowment purposes in subsequent years. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Rental Expenses $1071 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Rental Expenses $1071 false Auction 179387 94160 85227 77834 17024 14605 4212 179387 94160 85227 77834 17024 14605 4212 113675 -28448 X 1 19000 FMV X 5 145799 FMV X Life Insurance 2 25702 Cash Value X Auction items 1 75738 FMV false true false Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder Membership is given to all families, individuals or businesses who give cash or in-kind donations to support our work. Members vote for Board of Director candidates and bylaw changes. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body Board members are elected by the membership at the annual meeting. Each family membership has one vote. One year's membership is given for any donation of funds. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders Members elect Board members and approve by-law changes. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Executive Director, Treasurer and Executive Committee review the 990 and work with the CPA to make any changes. The Executive Committee reviews and approves the 990. After the 990 has been reviewed by the Executive Committee, the Treasurer signs the return. The Board reviews the Form 990 prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The Board is asked to disclose conflicts prior to each Board meeting. If a conflict is present on agenda items, the Board member is absent from the room during the discussion and voting of that item. This same process happens at committee meetings. Staff reveal conflicts to the Executive Director who works to ensure staff members have no influence or exposure to decisions affecting potential conflicts. The Board is asked to review and sign a conflict of interest form annually. All employees sign conflict of interest forms. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Executive Committee discusses the Executive Director evaluation in a closed Executive Session with the Board. Staff input on the Executive Director is solicited by the President of the board. The President reviews comparables and works with the Executive Committee to determine a pay raise. This decision is shared with the Board in Executive Session. The Treasurer communicates the decision in writing to the Bookkeeper and the Executive Director signs a form acknowledging this. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The by-laws, audit, the front pages of the 990 and conflict of interest policy are on the organization's website. Other documents are available by request.