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The remaining costs of acquiring the easements are expensed. Part V, Line 4 The Board-Designated endowment fund was established from unrestricted donor contributions for the management and conservation of monies to be used in furtherance of the goals and purposes of the organization. Part X, Line 2 The Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") has recognized the Foundation as tax exempt under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Foundation and has concluded that as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require the recognition of a liability or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. The Foundation recognizes accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax provisions, if any. There were no income tax-related interest and penalties recorded for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017. 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Program Grants - 1) Franklin Parker Small Grants program - a committee reviews all applications and makes a recommendation to the Board based upon certain criteria and available funds. 2) Pipeline Grants - the Executive Director and Campaign Director develop a budget for the year, which is then approved by the Board. 3) Pass through grants - determined by the conditions in the main grantor's contract. X X false false false false false false false false false THOMAS GILBERT campaign director 140334 8420 13104 161858 X 17 59516 FAIR MARKET VALUE X 9 2208129 FAIR MARKET VALUE X AUCTION ITEMS 48 43951 FAIR MARKET VALUE false true true PART 1, LINE 32A THE ORGANIZATION USES THIRD PARTY TO SEll THE STOCK GIFTS. Form 990, Part III, Line 1 Our goal has remained the same for over fifty years: Land preservation, advocacy for its appropriate use and empowering others to do the same. The New Jersey Conservation Foundation preserves land through a comprehensive program of statewide land acquisition and management, promoting strong land use policies, sponsoring and supporting local groups and partners, and education. New Jersey Conservation Foundation forges strategic partnerships with Federal, State and Local Government agencies as well as other non-profits to achieve conservation goals. This multi-faceted approach is one of our strengths and sets us apart from other land conserving groups in New Jersey. We will continue this approach as we move into the next fifty years. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11 The Board of Trustees were given a copy of the 990 form before it was filed. The Director of Finance reviewed key elements of the form at a Board Meeting and answered questions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C The Board and the staff are required to complete annual conflict of interest statements. Any conflicts or potential conflicts are discussed at a meeting of the Board of Trustees and read into the minutes. If a conflict or potential conflict arises, the party is required to recuse him or herself from the discussion and voting on the subject. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 During the budgeting process, a subset of the executive committee of the Board of Trustees reviews the salary of the executive director and compares it to similar organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Summary Financial Statements are presented in the Annual Report. Full Financial Statements are available upon request. Form 990, Part XI, LINE 9 Write down of land values: -2,567,104 Change in value of split-interest agreement: 89,165 Total to Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 -2,656,269 Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C The process has not changed from the prior accounting year. 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