2019-08-31T15:45:17-07:00 2018-12-31 454463114 Weiss Bowens and Magson LLP 1255 Callens Rd Suite A Ventura CA 930038338 990 2018-01-01 010769456 VENTURA LAND TRUST VENT 8056438044 P O BOX 1284 VENTURA CA 93002 DON WOOD President 2019-08-31 true Scott Weiss CPA CMA P00019541 8056423800 2018 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z P O BOX 1284 VENTURA CA 93002 1083349 false false X VENTURAHILLSIDES.ORG X 2003 CA The mission of the Ventura Land Trust is to permanently protect the land, water, wildlife and scenic beauty of the Ventura region for current and future generations. 13 13 7 733 0 314308 609123 77043 60699 20017 296562 52342 64820 463710 1031204 0 0 278573 327021 0 84487 94673 265245 373246 592266 90464 438938 2022896 2633276 1001986 1026512 1020910 1606764 X The mission of the Ventura Land Trust is to permanently protect the land, water, wildlife and scenic beauty of the Ventura region for current and future generations. false false 118199 STEWARDSHIP - The Ventura Land Trust is committed to sustainable stewardship of the lands it owns in perpetuity. We balance community access and environmental protection to best serve our members and the local community. To achieve our goals we engage in invasive species removal, river/estuary cleanups, trail building and maintenance, and planting of native plants. 96138 OTHER 54905 LAND CONSERVATION - A community based nonprofit organization, Ventura Land Trust believes that preserving open space and providing public access enhances the economy, quality of life, and public well-being of Ventura and surrounding communities. 33794 51377 303036 true true false false false false true false false true true false false false true false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 7 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false true true false CA X X X DEREK POULTNEY 8056438044 P O BOX 1284 VENTURA CA 93002 X JANE MONTAGUE Trustee 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL MEEHAN Trustee 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE DOLL Trustee 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN BEDNORZ Trustee 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARK WATKINS Trustee 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DENNIS KULZER Vice President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SUSAN LEFEVRE Trustee 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN HANKINS Secretary 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ED WEEHAN Trustee 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT WEISS Trustee 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DON WOOD President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SUNJAY MOORTHY Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SYLVIA SCHNOOP Trustee 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 609123 33978 609123 STEWARDSHIP 611710 60699 60699 60699 51174 51174 0 0 0 245388 245388 245388 245388 110273 49458 60815 0 6692 2687 4005 4005 0 1031204 361266 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 303423 170427 60434 72562 0 0 23598 16949 3399 3250 0 95006 95006 1093 1093 0 0 0 93667 93342 160 165 0 23685 12864 4883 5938 0 0 13041 13041 0 0 0 0 0 2379 2379 9958 599 9359 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 7578 2634 4944 ACCREDITATION 6132 6132 EDUCATION AND TRAINING 5615 5324 291 PAYROLL SERVICE FEES 2424 2424 4667 897 1489 2281 592266 303036 204743 84487 1447061 1884654 0 60000 20547 0 0 65000 42132 0 590 338340 5458 325023 332882 116878 169523 68344 92848 0 0 590 30100 2022896 2633276 2974 1000000 1000000 1986 23538 1001986 1026512 X 484852 1254293 344548 115011 191510 237460 1020910 1606764 2022896 2633276 438938 146916 X false true X true false X 105870 132373 376046 1313555 609123 2536967 0 0 105870 132373 376046 1313555 609123 2536967 287400 2249567 -172973 9213 9128 15059 306384 166811 0 488 2510 243703 131161 111692 489554 3193332 0.70450 0.75860 X X 1 58 1 1 true 16 415 true 61977 115220 -5690 -1983 169523 8846 50000 3132 61977 145974 9130 146258 8846 144782 1192 145974 134415 10938 145353 false false false 323533 323533 14807 5458 9349 332882 ACCRUED WAGES 23538 23538 1084261 53057 53057 1031204 1031204 592266 592266 592266 Part II, Line 5: Summarized Policy Conservation Easement Policy:The terms of a conservation easement can be violated by the landowner or a third party. If an easement is violated, VLT's objective is to restore compliance with the terms of the easement and endure the perpetual protection of the property's conservation values with the greatest degree of cooperation from the landowner and the least expense to both the landowner and VLT. Guidelines:The guild lines for responding to suspected easement violations include responding quickly to all suspected violations and adhere to VLT's enforcement policy and procedure and to its conflict of interest policy. All potential violations will be addressed, no matter how minor, and staff must maintain perspective and keep VLT's response proportional to the severity and circumstances of the violation. VLT must comply with all applicable laws. The conservation purpose(s) of the conservation easement and the land's conservation values must be maintained and protected in perpetuity, in keeping with the documented intent of the original owner. All while maintaining public confidence in VLT's ability to enforce easement restrictions generally. No action will be taken that would result in private inurement or impermissible private benefit. VLT's legal rights and financial investment (if any) will be protected in the conservation easement. If possible, a constructive working relationship with the landowner should be maintained. No on-the-spot opinions as to whether a violation has occurred will be given or shared with the landowner. Nor will the landowner be told what VLT's response will be until the matter has been reviewed by the Land Committee according to the process described in this policy. Litigation will only be used as a last resort and only when counsel advises that VLT is likely to prevail in court. Staff must act promptly to resolve the issues. The dispute may cause the landowner stress and concern. The longer the matter remains unresolved, the more difficult it may be to find a resolution.When a suspected easement violation is discovered, all easement documentation will be reviewed, and the property will be inspected. When it is determined whether and how severe a violation has occurred, the landowner is contacted and a restoration plan is created. If the landowner agrees to restore the property, they are offered guidance and VLT staff will visit during the restoration. If they refuse to restore the property, legal action will be taken under the guidance of the Land Committee. Third party violations will work with the landowner to find a solution to stop violations and prevent future violations from occurring. Violation prevention is the best defense and VLT has adopted the practices described in the Conservation Easement Amendment Policy to encourage ongoing landowner compliance with easement restrictions. Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements. THERE ARE NO REVENUES AND LIMITED STAFF TIME ASSOCIATED WITH THE EASEMENT. NO EXPENSES WERE ALLOCATED. AS SUCH, THERE IS NO FINANCIAL INFORMATION REFLECTED ON EITHER THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES OR STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION. Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. STEWARDSHIP EXPENSES OF PROPERTIES false WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL 57347 57347 17445 OTHER EVENTS 52926 52926 32013 110273 110273 49458 49458 60815 KELLIE MEEHAN BOARD CHAIR WIFE 1460 NEWSLETTER LAYOUT & PRE-P false Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information Ventura Land Trust does have a document for dealing with conflicts of interest. 6440 SPCL EVNT INKND 23738 FILM PROJECTOR 3800 false false false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: OTHER Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process THE 990 IS EXPLAINED AT TRUSTEE MEETING AND MAKE A COPY AVAILABLE TO EACH TRUSTEE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts CONFLICTS ARE DISCUSSED AT TRUSTEE MEETINGS, TRUSTEES WITH CONFLICT DO NOT VOTE ON DECISIONS IN WHICH THEY HAVE A CONFLICT. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management A COMMITEE STUDIES THE COMPENSATION LEVELS, MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE TRUSTEE APPROVE THE COMPENSATION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees THE TRUSTEES ANNUALY REVIEW COMPENSATION COMPARISONS TO SIMILAR POSITIONS OF SIMILAR LAND TRUSTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE THROUGH ITS FORM 990, WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. OTHER INFORMATION IS NOT MADE PUBLIC. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE THROUGH ITS FORM 900, WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.