2018-10-04T13:27:16-07:00 2017-12-31 061392255 KING KING & ASSOCIATES CPAS 170 HOLABIRD AVE WINSTED CT 060981727 990 2017-01-01 061263180 WINCHESTER LAND TRUST WINC 8605421657 PO BOX 10 WINCHESTER CENTER CT 06094 JENNIFER PERGA President 2018-10-04 true Robert E King CPA P00083643 8603790215 2017 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z JENNIFER PERGA PO BOX 10 WINCHESTER CENTER CT 06094 500946 false false X www.winchester-landtrust.org X 1988 CT Winchester Land Trust works to preserve the rural character and natural resources of the Winchester CT area and to educate the community about the benefits of land conservation and balanced growth. 8 8 0 10 0 49151 499234 0 286 337 1375 49437 500946 0 0 0 0 0 23767 24564 23767 24564 25670 476382 2754862 3581244 350000 2754862 3231244 Winchester Land Trust works to preserve the rural character and natural resources of the Winchester CT area and to educate the community about the benefits of land conservation and balanced growth. false false 13857 Preservation, conservation and stewardship of open space and natural resources. Currently the Land Trust preserves 482 acres, much of it protecting important water resources. Educational programs held included a Connecticut Trails Day Hike, sponsored wild-life talks locally, removal of invasive species from its properties. 13857 true true false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 0 false false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false true false false true false false false true true true true true true false false false X X Andrea Hitt 8605421657 PO Box 10 Winchester Center CT 06094 X JENNIFER PERGA President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DOUG PFENNINGER Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 LOUISE VAN ALSTYNE Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SHELLEY HARMS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN CLOSSON Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREA HITT Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Joseph Pierce Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLES DMYTRIW Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 369000 130234 499234 0 337 337 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Park Pond Club 900099 1000 1000 Tee Shirt Sales 900099 375 375 1375 500946 1712 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1477 1477 0 0 0 0 975 975 0 1551 1551 100 100 0 600 600 0 0 508 508 0 0 0 4250 4250 Accreditation costs 6091 6091 Survey & Appraisals 5400 5400 Printing and Publications 1798 1798 Signs/Stewardship 710 710 1104 179 925 24564 13857 10707 0 5362 40742 92614 69446 369000 0 0 0 0 0 0 3102997 941 2656886 3102056 0 0 0 0 0 2754862 3581244 350000 0 350000 X 2734068 2831244 20794 400000 2754862 3231244 2754862 3581244 476382 X X false false false X 30144 74054 189710 49151 60234 403293 0 0 30144 74054 189710 49151 60234 403293 49443 353850 79 16 100 286 337 818 0 1375 1375 405486 0.87270 0.90640 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X 2 50 1 true 50 false 3102056 3102056 941 941 3102056 Part II, Line 5: Summarized Policy The land trust monitors each conservation restriction at least once each year. The land trust contacts the owner of each conservation restricted property at least once each year. One of the purposes of annual monitoring and contact with the landowner is to prevent violations. Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements. All land is recorded at cost or estimated fair value if donated. In the event land is acquired at a bargain purchase price, the asset is recorded at cost plus the estimated amount of the donation. Easements are expensed if purchased. Donated easements are not recognized as assets. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder MEMBERS ARE INDIVIDUALS OR ORGANIZATIONS WHO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSES AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE LAND TRUST. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING AT EITHER A BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING OR BY EMAIL. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts DISCLOSURES OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE REQUIRED BY BOARD MEMBERS. BOARD MEMBERS WITH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSION OR VOTES WHEN A CONFLICT EXISTS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection Tax returns are available on Guidestar and other websites. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Documents are available upon written request.