2018-09-13T14:15:02-05:00 2017-10-31 390859910 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP 46 Public Square WilkesBarre PA 187012681 990 2016-11-01 232676909 THE BUCK HILL CONSERVATION FOUNDATION BUCK 5705957511 PO BOX 350 BUCK HILL FALLS PA 18323 John Fretz TREASURER 5705957511 2018-09-13 1 Barbara Laputka CPA P00782769 5708200100 2018-09-13 2016 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z SUSAN REILY PO BOX 350 BUCK HILL FALLS PA 18323 577055 0 X BUCKHILLFALLS.COM X 1992 PA TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT LAND IN AND AROUND BUCK HILL FALLS, PENNSYLANVIA, TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF THE LOCAL FOREST AND WATERSHED, AND TO FOSTER APPRECIATION OF THE AREA'S NATURAL BEAUTY. 16 16 0 20 0 0 2586266 537464 0 0 5986 5826 10342 -7902 2602594 535388 0 0 0 0 7110 0 0 0 0 202727 79199 209837 79199 2392757 456189 4163187 4619376 0 0 4163187 4619376 TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT LAND IN AND AROUND BUCK HILL FALLS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF THE LOCAL FOREST AND WATERSHED, AND TO FOSTER APPRECIATION OF THE AREA'S NATURAL BEAUTY. 0 0 51047 0 THE ORGANIZATION IS ENGAGED IN THE PRESERVATION OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN AND AROUND BUCK HILL FALLS, PA. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE MAINTAINING AND CLEARING TRAILS, MAINTAINING TRAIL SIGNAGE, AND CONDUCTING FORESTRY CLEANUP AND MANAGEMENT. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS ORGANIZED HIKES AND VARIOUS NATURE PROGRAMS. During 2016, the Foundation solicited contributions in order to contract for the option to purchase the Buck Hill Falls Inn, demolish the Inn and restore the land to green space. As of October 31, 2017, the Foundation has incurred costs of $2,836,801 that were capitalized on the statement of financial position as site restoration. These costs are included in the Form 990, Part X, line 10 a. 51047 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 PA X OFFICERS 5705957511 PO BOX 350 BUCK HILL FALLS PA 18323 X X SUSAN REILLY PRESIDENT 20.00 X X 0 0 0 Dr Charles Dickson Vice-President Term began 10/17 3.00 X X 0 0 0 KarEN TETOR Secretary term began 10/17 3.00 X X 0 0 0 John Fretz Treasurer Term began 10/17 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Jeffry Smith VICE PRESIDENT TERM END 10/17 10.00 X X 0 0 0 MARTIN WATKINS TREASURER TERM END 10/17 8.00 X X 0 0 0 JACKIE SPEICHER SECRETARY term ended 10/17 3.00 X X 0 0 0 JEAN MCCOUBREY TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 KARI RICHARDS TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN RODGERS Trustee 20.00 X 0 0 0 COREY SMITH Trustee TERM END 10/17 10.00 X 0 0 0 CAROL KLATT TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY LEGG TRUSTEE 3.00 X 0 0 0 THADDEUS TRACY TRUSTEE 10.00 X 0 0 0 Jeffrey Hayes Trustee 3.00 X 0 0 0 Christine Brogan Trustee 3.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Keith Baer Trustee Term began 10/17 3.00 X 0 0 0 Bonnie Brennan Trustee Term began 10/17 3.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Fred Ruben Trustee Term began 10/17 3.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22130 53337 6950 455047 13025 537464 5817 5817 2034 2025 9 9 9 31740 53337 39642 -7902 -7902 535388 0 0 -2076 52 52 9415 9415 4150 4150 2089 2089 396 396 1969 1969 4604 4604 TRAIL MAINTENANCE, SIGN 17950 17950 Ranger EXPENSE 16423 16423 Glen Area Project 13500 13500 Administrative fee 7842 7842 809 809 79199 51047 28152 0 100784 92008 2026438 270318 4156989 1951259 4156989 30266 34621 54440 65440 4163187 4619376 0 0 X 2310875 4506106 1852312 113270 4163187 4619376 4163187 4619376 456189 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 84365 104280 266150 2586266 537464 3578525 84365 104280 266150 2586266 537464 3578525 579115 2999410 62 328 855 3190 5817 10252 10342 10342 3599119 0.83340 0.81180 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X 1 1 1 30694 30694 128906 12951 111163 30694 4156989 4156989 4156989 X 575030 0 575030 -39642 -39642 535388 118841 39642 39642 79199 0 79199 Part X, Line 2: The Foundation accounts for uncertainty in income taxes using a recognition threshold of more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authority. Measurement of the tax uncertainty occurs if the recognition threshold is met. Management determined that there were no tax uncertainties that met the recognition threshold in 2017 and 2016. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Dinner Dance Expenses -39,642. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Dinner Dance Expenses 39,642. BENEFIT DINNER DANCE 85077 53337 31740 7433 22613 3600 5996 85077 53337 31740 7433 22613 3600 5996 39642 -7902 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A draft of the 990 is circulated to all officers of the organization prior to submission. A full copy of the final 990 is also available for review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c In the event that a conflict of interest should arise, or any action which would create the appearance of a conflict of interest should occur or be contemplated, the person involved, must at the earliest possible moment, fully advise the Board of Directors of all facts giving rise to the conflict or creating the appearance of a conflict. The individual who has reported the conflict is excluded from voting on the matter which gave rise to the conflict. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 The Foundation makes its 990 available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Foundation makes its financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, part VII, officer listing The board elected new officer's in October 2017, as a result, officers who served during the reporting year, as well as the newly elected officers are reported on Part VII.