2018-11-15T14:58:29-06:00 2017-12-31 580692043 MAULDIN & JENKINS LLC 2000 SOUTHBRIDGE PARKWAY SUITE 501 BIRMINGHAM AL 35209 990 2017-01-01 582069352 GEORGIA-ALABAMA LAND TRUST INC GEOR 9212310507 428 BULL STREET NO 201 SAVANNAH GA 31401 KATHERINE EDDINS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9212310507 2018-11-15 1 MEREDITH SMITH P00663029 2054452880 2018-11-14 50.192.51.169 2018-11-15 15:08:44 ES P 243AD892D4D4CF8C65D5F39F9FE1CD853EF979AD A83AF5B12850A619B6DAE307FC47A931A9EFBF27 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z KATHERINE EDDINS 428 BULL STREET NO 201 SAVANNAH GA 31401 8369848 0 X WWW.GALANDTRUST.ORG X 1993 GA TO PROTECT LAND AND CONSERVATION VALUES THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND SIMILAR LAND CONSERVATION 15 15 34 22 0 0 1950861 2040465 6593707 3590943 -724392 225268 -5630 11119 7814546 5867795 0 0 0 0 1803328 1668673 0 0 363173 3966462 3295105 5769790 4963778 2044756 904017 46587893 50873609 12526310 14578030 34061583 36295579 TO WORK WITH LANDOWNERS TO HELP THEM PROTECT THEIR LAND, PRIMARILY THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. 0 0 1002019 2071487 LAND PROTECTION:PROTECTION PROGRAM: WORKING WITH LAND OWNERS IN OUR PROTECTION AREA TO EDUCATE ON THE PURPOSE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND WORKING WITH LANDOWNERS AND THEIR ADVISORS TO PROTECT LAND AND CONSERVATION VALUES, THEREBY INCREASING PROTECTED LAND FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. MONITORING AND ENFORCMENT OF EASEMENT TERMS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE AND PROTECTION OF CONSERVATION VALUES. DURING 2017 THE LAND TRUST PROTECTED 69 PROPERTIES FOR A TOTAL OF 29,353.95 ACRES OF PROTECTED LAND, AND ALSO MONITORED 1003 CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. 2149691 1005784 ARMY COMPATIBLE USE BUFFER (ACUB) PROGRAM:WORKING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND FORT STEWART GEORGIA, THE LAND TRUST FOCUSES ON ACQUIRING CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND, WHEN NEEDED, FEE INTERESTS TO LAND SURROUNDING THE MILITARY INSTALLATION, IN ORDER TO PROTECT HABITAT AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, TO PREVENT HIGH-DENSITY DEVELOPMENT NEAR THE INSTALLATION, WHICH OTHERWISE COULD IMPACT TRAINING ON POST AND, IN TURN, MILITARY READINESS. IN 2017, THE LAND TRUST PROTECTED FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NINETY-SIX ACRES OF LAND SURROUNDING FORT STEWART, HELPING TO ENSURE FORT STEWART CAN COMPLETE ITS MILITARY READINESS MISSION 737937 1430533 HABITAT RESTORATION PROGRAM AT FORT STEWART:THE FORT STEWART/HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM ENSURES MILIATRY MISSION ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS, REGULATIONS AND POLICIES. IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS PROGRAM, GALT PROVIDES ON A REIMBURSEABLE BASIS, PERSONNEL AND MATERIALS REQUIRED TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF FORT STEWART'S INTEGRATED NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN, THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT (16 USC 1531 ET SEQ.), THE MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY ACT (16 USC 1361 ET SEQ.), NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT(54 U.S.C. 300101 ET SEQ.), THE SIKES ACT (16 U.S.C. 670 ET SEQ.), THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (42 U.S.C. 4321 ET SEQ.), APPLICABLE IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS, AND ARMY REGULATIONS 200-1. 437006 437006 4326653 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 1 34 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 GA AL SC FL X JAMIE WILLIAMSON (GEORGIA-ALABAMA LAND TRUST INC) 2564471006 226 OLD LADIGA ROAD PIEDMONT AL 36272 STEPHEN STUTTS PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 KENWOOD NICHOLS VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 RUTH SEAWELL TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DR KENNETH F DAVIS SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 SALLY MORGENS MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 THOMAS HAMBY MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 JEROME MOORE MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 BRYAN PEEPLES MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 DR CHIP REED MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 THOMAS REED MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 CATHY RICE MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 DR VICTOR ROSENFELD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN TURNER MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 FLOYD WILEY MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 CS STEED MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 KATHERINE EDDINS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 128750 0 11238 HAL ROBINSON PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00 X 120837 0 6008 249587 0 17246 2 0 0 0 0 1570809 469656 128800 2040465 LAND ACQUISITION/SALE 900099 1894972 1894972 STEWARDSHIP INCOME 900099 1095960 1095960 PROTECTION INCOME 900099 600011 600011 3590943 154687 154687 23185 0 23185 23185 23185 2533019 2462438 70581 70581 70581 27018 39615 -12597 -12597 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 531 531 531 5867795 3662055 0 165275 X 375276 256125 85463 33688 1081606 909380 89363 82863 95536 77075 10818 7643 116255 93004 13951 9300 362254 311538 21736 28980 13802 13802 192582 165620 11555 15407 16272 13994 976 1302 89673 77119 5380 7174 229245 197150 13755 18340 43793 37662 2628 3503 ACQUISITIONS AND SALES 1876828 1876828 DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAI 116735 116735 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 112539 96784 6752 9003 TAXES, LICENSES AND FIL 73976 63619 4439 5918 167406 150755 7136 9515 4963778 4326653 273952 363173 21007681 6670315 12692973 1762980 441495 214309 2101303 12670 9626 19766592 569845 17911654 19196747 5612530 9761150 66069 46587893 50873609 534368 434713 11991942 13296117 0 847200 12526310 14578030 X 27020430 29345384 6811153 6720195 230000 230000 34061583 36295579 46587893 50873609 X 904017 705234 624745 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 708128 569404 291222 779257 2040465 4388476 708128 569404 291222 779257 2040465 4388476 23155 4365321 81733 75127 269128 155600 154687 736275 88760 34423 46473 24150 23716 217522 5342273 0.81710 0.45340 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 PART II-B, LINE 1: MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM OUR REGION TO DISCUSS LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEGISLATION THAT DIRECTLY SUPPORTS LAND CONSERVATION AND THE MISSION OF THE LAND TRUST. X X X X 950 360857.75 6 7 1 8007.00 349347 324084 51810 1759 374135 309434 14650 324084 262779 60763 -14108 309434 9144841 3918 8882062 262779 24455823 30225 347727 15675687 13247 9144841 0.61480 0.38520 0 0 17219617 17219617 157083 55326 101757 1851517 425193 1426324 538375 89326 449049 19196747 LINE OF CREDIT 756334 ACCRUED VACATION 90866 847200 X 6612644 705234 39615 744849 5867795 0 5867795 5003393 39615 39615 4963778 0 4963778 PART II, LINE 3: 2017 AMENDMENTS: A. CONSERVATION EASEMENT (ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ALABAMA) WAS AMENDED DUE TO CONDEMNATION ACTION BY ALABAMA POWER, WHICH WAS EXERCISING ITS POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN B. CONSERVATION EASEMENT (ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA) WAS AMENDED DUE TO CONDEMNATION ACTION BY ALABAMA POWER, WHICH WAS EXERCISING ITS POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN C. CONSERVATION EASEMENT (MARION COUNTY, GEORGIA) WAS AMENDED TO PERMANENTLY PROTECT ADDITIONAL HABITAT LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY D. CONSERVATION EASEMENT (HEARD COUNTY, GEORGIA) ENCUMBERING MITIGATION BANK SITE APPROVED BY US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WAS AMENDED, WITH CORPS AUTHORIZATION, TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS DESIGNED TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO CONSERVATION VALUES AS A RESULT OF THIRD-PARTY TRESPASS. E. CONSERVATION EASEMENT (PEACH COUNTY, GEORGIA) DOCUMENTS WERE UPDATED TO ENHANCE PROTECTION OF CONSERVATION VALUES (AGRICULTURAL SOILS) ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPERTY PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. THE ORGANIZATION APPLIES THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION RELATING TO UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. THE GUIDANCE REQUIRES ENTITIES TO ASSESS THEIR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THEY WOULD BE OVERTURNED UPON IRS EXAMINATION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS GUIDANCE, THE ORGANIZATION HAS DETERMINED THAT IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY POSITIONS AT DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016, THAT IT WOULD BE UNABLE TO SUBSTANTIATE. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING: DIRECT EXPENSE 39,615. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING: DIRECT EXPENSE 39,615. X 1 WELLSPRING NONPROFIT RESOURCES INC 2870 PEACHTREE ROAD ATLANTA GA 30305 MAILING OF INVITATIONS, COORDINATION OF FOOD, PARKING, SECUR 0 27018 85000 -57982 27018 85000 -57982 GA AL DUCK DERBY 3136 3136 163 275 325 EVENING ON THE RIVER & TOWER SHOOT 23882 23882 2500 7246 5068 24038 27018 27018 2663 7246 5343 24363 39615 -12597 X 66 0 VALUE NOMINAL X 3 553840 ESTIMATED FMV X 4 284573 ESTIMATED FMV 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 DURING 2017, THE BYLAWS WERE AMENDED AND INCLUDED CHANGES TO THE FOLLOWING: 1) COMPOSITION AND ELECTION OF THE BOARD MEMBERS 2) TERMS RELATING TO OFFICERS OF THE BOARD 3) REMOVAL FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE VERBIAGE - NOTING E.D. AS EX-OFFICIO NON-VOTING MEBMER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 4) TERMS RELATING TO ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AND IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD PRIOR TO BEING FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE PROVIDED TO ANY PERSON IN A POSITION ABLE TO EXERT INFLUENCE OVER A TRANSACTION OR PROJECT UNDER CONSIDERATION. SIGNED COPIES OF THE CONFLICT OF INTERST POLICY ARE OBTAINED FROM ALL EMPLOYEEES AND DIRECTORS. PERSONS DEFINED BY THE POLICY ARE OBLIGATED TO DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, ABSENT THEMSELVES FROM BOARD OR COMMITTEE DISCUSSIONS, ABSTAIN FROM DISCUSSIONS AND VOTES, AND POSSIBLY TAKE A TEMPORARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE. IF A POSSIBLE CONFLICT INVOLVES CONTRACTUAL PURCHASES OR SERVICES, A MINIMUM OF THREE OTHER EQUIVALENT QUOTES ARE OBTAINED AND THE FINAL TRANSACTION IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AT THEIR OFFICE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E BANK CHARGES AND INVESTMENT FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 48,453. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 48,453. MISCELLANEOUS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 31,787. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,218. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,957. TOTAL EXPENSES 36,962. DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 24,814. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,731. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,308. TOTAL EXPENSES 28,853. TELEPHONE AND COMMUNICATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 18,869. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,316. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,755. TOTAL EXPENSES 21,940. POSTAGE AND PRINTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 11,860. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 827. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,103. TOTAL EXPENSES 13,790. UTILITIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 8,089. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 564. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 752. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,405. EDUCATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,883. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 480. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 640. TOTAL EXPENSES 8,003. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: MERGER OF CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY LAND TRUST WITH ORGANIZATION AT 12/31/2017 624,745. FORM 990 PART XI LINE 2C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS A SEPARATE COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. THIS FUNCTION HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. PART II, LINE 5: ONCE A YEAR, A LAND TRUST REPRESENTATIVE GOES TO EACH PROTECTED PROPERTY IN ORDER TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL SITE VISIT (ASV). THE ANNUAL SITE VISITS ENSURE THAT THE TERMS OF THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT ARE BEING FOLLOWED. A BASELINE DOCUMENTATION REPORT (BDR) IS COMPLETED WHEN THE EASEMENT IS FINALIZED. EACH BDR CONTAINS SPECIFIC DETAILS PERTAINING TO WHAT TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATIONS ARE ALLOWED ON THE PROTECTED PROPERTY. THE BDR IS TAKEN TO EACH ASV, AND ALL CHANGES TO THE PROPERTY AND OWNERSHIP ARE NOTED. THE BDR AND ASV REPORTS ARE KEPT AS A PERMANENT CE FILE. ENFORCEMENT IS ADDRESSED IN EVERY CONSERVATION EASEMENT. THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROVIDES THAT THE LAND TRUST HAS THE RIGHT TO ENFORCE THE EASEMENT IN LAW OR IN EQUITY. PART II, LINE 9: THE ORGANIZATION HAS MANY EASMENTS RECORDED IN ITS NAME. CURRENTLY, THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO VALUE THESE EASEMENTS FOR REPORTING PURPOSES. ACCORDINGLY, THESE EASEMENTS HAVE BEEN EXPENSED WHEN PURCHASED. CONSERVATION IS THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. PART V, LINE 4: BOARD DESIGNATED NET ASSETS CONSISTS OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS RESTRICTED BY THE BOARD FOR FUTURE USE. TERMPORARILY RESTRICTED NEW ASSETS ARE RESTRICTED FOR STEWARDSHIP AND DEFENSE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND FOR LAND MANAGEMENT EXPENSES FOR OWNED CONSERVATION PROPERTIES.