CONSERVE LAKE COUNTY: Form 990, tax year 2017

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Organization
CONSERVE LAKE COUNTY (EIN 36-3989864)
Tax period
2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31
Filed
2018-11-07
IRS object ID
201823119349302852
Schema version
2017v2.3
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Return2018-11-07T15:59:01-06:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2017-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

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Preparer Firm EIN362170602PreparerFirmEIN

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Business Name Line1WARADY & DAVIS LLPBusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

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Address Line11717 DEERFIELD RD SUITE 300SAddressLine1Txt
CityDEERFIELDCityNm
State AbbreviationILStateAbbreviationCd
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Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2017-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

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EIN363989864EIN

Business Name BusinessName

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Business Name Line1CONSERVE LAKE COUNTYBusinessNameLine1Txt
Business Name Line2C/O OPENLANDSBusinessNameLine2Txt
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Business Name ControlCONSBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone3128636250PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line125 E WASHINGTON STREET NO 1650AddressLine1Txt
CityCHICAGOCityNm
State AbbreviationILStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP60602ZIPCd

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

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PersonGARY MITCHINERPersonNm
Person TitlePRESIDENTPersonTitleTxt
Phone3128636250PhoneNum
Signature2018-11-07SignatureDt
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Preparer PersonSUSAN GREGGOPreparerPersonNm
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Phone8472679600PhoneNum

Filing Security Information FilingSecurityInformation

IP Address IPAddress

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I Pv4 Address69.8.122.20IPv4AddressTxt
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Address ChangeYes (X)AddressChangeInd
Final ReturnYes (X)FinalReturnInd
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Address Line125 E WASHINGTON STREET NO 1650AddressLine1Txt
CityCHICAGOCityNm
State AbbreviationILStateAbbreviationCd
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$223,796GrossReceiptsAmt
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Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.CONSERVELAKECOUNTY.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation1994FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateILLegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionPRESERVE OPEN LAND, RESTORE NATURAL AREAS, AND INSPIRE A COMMITMENT TO LAND CONSERVATION.ActivityOrMissionDesc
Contract TerminationYes (X)ContractTerminationInd
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Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionCONSERVE LAKE COUNTY IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND STEWARDING NATURAL LANDS AND FARMLAND THROUGHOUT LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SINCE 2004, WE HAVE PRESERVED OVER 450 ACRES OF OPEN LAND IN PARTNERSHIPS WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO FOSTERS LAND STEWARDSHIP ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS AND OFFERS A VARIETY OF EDUCATION ACTIVITIES THAT INSPIRE AND TEACH PEOPLE TO CARE FOR THE COUNTY'S OPEN LAND. THE SUPPORT OF VOLUNTEERS, MEMBERS, BUSINESSES, AND FOUNDATIONS IS VITAL TO OUR SUCCESS.OUR WORK BENEFITS THE PEOPLE OF LAKE COUNTY BY SUPPORTING THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. OUR WORK ALSO BENEFITS OUR COUNTY'S RICH DIVERSITY OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS. LAKE COUNTY IS, IN FACT, OF SPECIAL STATE-WIDE SIGNIFICANCE. IT PROVIDES SANCTUARY TO MORE THAN 130 THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES, THE MOST OF ANY COUNTY IN THE STATE.MissionDesc
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Significant Change0SignificantChangeInd
Expense$240,566ExpenseAmt
DescLAND PRESERVATION: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LANDOWNERS, CONSERVE LAKE COUNTY PRESERVES NATURAL AREAS AND FARMLAND IN LAKE COUNTY THROUGH A VARIETY OF METHODS.Desc

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Expense$8,126ExpenseAmt
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DescLAND STEWARDSHIP: CONSERVE LAKE COUNTY RESTORES LAND TO GOOD HEALTH ON PROPERTY IT OWNS AND ALSO HELPS PRIVATE LANDOWNERS AND PUBLIC PARTNERS BE GOOD STEWARDS OF THEIR LANDS. MANY LANDOWNERS WANT TO CARE FOR THEIR PROPERTIES IN WAYS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY SOILS, BIODIVERSITY, AND CLEAN WATER BUT NEED HELP USING THE BEST CONSERVATION PRACTICES. WE ALSO ENGAGE VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH LAND RESTORATION WORK AT TWO SITES. AS AN EXTENSION OF OUR LAND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM, IN 2013 WE MOVED FORWARD WITH A COOPERATIVE SUSTAINABLE FARMING VENTURE AT OUR CASEY FARM PROPERTY IN COOPERATION WITH THE LIBERTY PRAIRIE FOUNDATION, RADICAL ROOT ORGANIC FARM, AND THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE. THIS WILL DEMONSTRATE SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES THAT WILL BENEFIT THE LAND AND WATER OF LAKE COUNTY.Desc

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DescOUTREACH AND EDUCATION: THROUGH OUR CONSERVATION@HOME PROGRAM, WE HELP EDUCATE PROPERTY OWNERS ABOUT BEST CONSERVATION PRACTICES FOR THEIR HOME AND BUSINESS PROPERTIES. DURING THESE VISITS WE OFFER ADVICE ON NATURE-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING PRACTICES, INCLUDING THE USE OF NATIVE PLANTS. WE ALSO CERTIFY PROPERTIES THAT MEET A THRESHOLD OF THOSE PRACTICES AND PROVIDE A SIGN THAT REWARDS THEIR HARD WORK AND PROMOTES THE PROGRAM. WE ALSO PROVIDE PRESENTATIONS AND ORGANIZE EDUCATIONAL EVENTS THAT OFFER THE PUBLIC THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NATURE AND HOW TO LIVE WITH IT. FINALLY, WE HOLD PLANT SALES TO ENCOURAGE PROPERTY OWNERS TO PLANT NATIVES AND EDUCATE THEM ON APPROPRIATE PLANTS FOR THEIR PROPERTIES.Desc

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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (12 entries)

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GARY MITCHINER
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GEOFF DEIGAN
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PAUL KARL
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JEFF SUNDBERG
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LAWRENCE FALBE
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DAN TIMM
DIRECTOR3.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ROBERT STANLEY
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DR JENNY WOJCIK
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
FABRICE ZAMOLO
DIRECTOR (THROUGH 10/17)1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SHELIA LEE
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
BRIAN LEVINS
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SARAH SURROZ
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All Other Contributions$56,097AllOtherContributionsAmt
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Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (2 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
CONTRACTUAL FEES FOR S811000$56,428$56,428
PROGRAM SERVICE FEES611600$2,900$2,900
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Travel TravelGrp

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Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

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Insurance InsuranceGrp

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Total$14,275TotalAmt
Program Services$6,483ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$6,420ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,372FundraisingAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

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PROGRAM SUPPLIES$154,349$154,233$116
SUBCONTRACTOR EXPENSE$16,030$16,030
DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS$11,768$1,540$9,734$494
WEBSITE MAINTENANCE$2,751$2,249$151$351

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Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

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Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

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EOY$0EOYAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
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Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$23,556NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
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Info In Schedule O Part XIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$504,631CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$264,179CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$429,869CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$183,911CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$85,613CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$1,468,203TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$504,631CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$264,179CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$429,869CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$183,911CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$85,613CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$1,468,203TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantial Contributors Tot$395,671SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170$1,072,532PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$49,010CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$50,412CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$45,927CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$37,396CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$36,334CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$219,079TotalAmt

Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$3,898CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$135CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$50CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Total$4,083TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$1,691,365TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$588,481GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.63410PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.61550PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART IV, SECTION B, LINE 1:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE ORGANIZATION MERGED WITH ANOTHER ORGANIZATION EFFECTIVE 12/31/17.ExplanationTxt

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Protection Natural HabitatYes (X)ProtectionNaturalHabitatInd
Preservation Open SpaceYes (X)PreservationOpenSpaceInd
Historic Land AreaYes (X)HistoricLandAreaInd
Total Easements5TotalEasementsCnt
Total Acreage244.00TotalAcreageCnt
States Easements Held1StatesEasementsHeldCnt
Written Policy MonitoringYes (1)WrittenPolicyMonitoringInd
Staff Hours Spent Enforcement25.00StaffHoursSpentEnforcementCnt
Expenses Incurred Enforcement$1,200ExpensesIncurredEnforcementAmt
Total Book Value Land Buildings$0TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$259,654TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst$23,556NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Donated Services And Use Fclts$37,447DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt
Revenue Not Reported$61,003RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$198,651RevenueSubtotalAmt
Other Revenues Not Included-$9,196OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt-$9,196RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$189,455TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$547,886TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Donated Services Use Fclts$37,447DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt
Other Expenses Included$9,196OtherExpensesIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Reported$46,643ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$501,243ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$0ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$501,243TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART X, LINE 2:THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED THE GUIDANCE IN THE FASB CODIFICATION TOPIC RELATED TO UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES WHICH PRESCRIBES A COMPREHENSIVE MODEL FOR RECOGNIZING, MEASURING, PRESENTING AND DISCLOSING IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN OR EXPECTS TO TAKE IN ITS TAX RETURNS. UNDER THE GUIDANCE, THE ORGANIZATION MAY RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" THAT IT IS SUSTAINABLE, BASED ON ITS TECHNICAL MERITS. THE TAX BENEFITS RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FROM SUCH A POSITION SHOULD BE MEASURED BASED ON THE LARGEST BENEFIT THAT HAS A GREATER THAN 50% LIKELIHOOD OF BEING REALIZED UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT WITH A TAXING AUTHORITY HAVING FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR THE POSITIONS TAKEN ON ITS RETURNS.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:RENTAL PROPERTY EXPENSES -9,196.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:RENTAL PROPERTY EXPENSES 9,196.
SCHEDULE D, PART II, LINE 9THE ORGANIZATION ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR MONITORING AND MAINTAINING EASEMENTS DONATED BY LANDOWNERS TO PRESERVE SIGNIFICANT NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY. CASH CONTRIBUTIONS ARE ACCEPTED TO FUND THESE PROJECT ACTIVITIES. NO VALUE IS ASSIGNED TO THE EASEMENTS AS TRANSFERENCE OF PROPERTY TITLE HAS NOT OCCURRED. CONSERVE LAKE COUNTY HOLDS FIVE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON 244 ACRES OF LAND IN LAKE COUNTY.

Schedule N IRS990ScheduleN

Liquidation Of Assets Table LiquidationOfAssetsTableGrp

Liquidation Of Assets Detail LiquidationOfAssetsDetail (6 entries)

Assets Distri Or Expnss PaidAssetsDistriOrExpnssPaidDescDistributionDistributionDtFair Market Value Of AssetFairMarketValueOfAssetAmtMethod Of FMV DeterminationMethodOfFMVDeterminationTxtEINEINAddress Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdIRC SectionIRCSectionTxt
OPENLANDS
CASH2017-12-31$27,660CASH VALUE36264960325 E WASHINGTON ST STE 1650CHICAGOIL60602501(C)(3)
OPENLANDS
LAND, BUILDING, EQUIPMENT, INTANGIBLE ASSETS2017-12-31$2,045,279BOOK VALUE36264960325 E WASHINGTON ST STE 1650CHICAGOIL60602501(C)(3)
OPENLANDS
INVESTMENTS2017-12-31$360,329MARKET VALUE36264960325 E WASHINGTON ST STE 1650CHICAGOIL60602501(C)(3)
OPENLANDS
NOTE RECEIVABLE2017-12-31$6,576BOOK VALUE36264960325 E WASHINGTON ST STE 1650CHICAGOIL60602501(C)(3)
OPENLANDS
PREPAID EXPENSES2017-12-31$39,426BOOK VALUE36264960325 E WASHINGTON ST STE 1650CHICAGOIL60602501(C)(3)
OPENLANDS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE2017-12-31$15,791BOOK VALUE36264960325 E WASHINGTON ST STE 1650CHICAGOIL60602501(C)(3)
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Director Of Successor0DirectorOfSuccessorInd
Employee Of SuccessorYes (1)EmployeeOfSuccessorInd
Owner Of Successor0OwnerOfSuccessorInd
Receive Compensation0ReceiveCompensationInd
Assets DistributedYes (1)AssetsDistributedInd
Required To Notify AGYes (1)RequiredToNotifyAGInd
Attorney General NotifiedYes (1)AttorneyGeneralNotifiedInd
Liabilities PaidYes (1)LiabilitiesPaidInd
Bonds Outstanding0BondsOutstandingInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 2E:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationPERSON(S) INVOLVED: THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION BECAME AN EMPLOYEE OF OPENLANDS AFTER THE MERGER.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (9 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6ARTICLE II SECTION 1 OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS STATES: "THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS. MEMBERS SHALL BE THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO ANNUALLY PAY THE DUES ESTABLISHED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERS."
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7ATHE MEMBERS, PER ITS BYLAWS, ELECT THE GOVERNING BODY DIRECTORS AT ITS ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7BARTICLE II SECTION 5 OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS STATES: "THE ONLY MATTER ON WHICH MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE IS THE ELECTION AND REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS. EACH MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE IN THE ELECTION AND REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS. MEMBERS SHALL HAVE NO OTHER VOTING RIGHTS IN THIS CORPORATION."
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BAS THE ORGANIZATION HAS SINCE MERGED WITH ANOTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT, THE 990 WAS NOT PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE FORMER BOARD FOR ITS REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CEACH BOARD IS REQUIRED TO FILL OUT A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ANNUALLY. ANY IDENTIFIED CONFLICT IS REVIEWED AND MONITORED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15ATHE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD (COMPRISED OF OFFICERS) REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNUALLY. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS EVALUATED BASED ON THE GOALS OUTLINED IN THE ANNUAL WORKPLAN, WRITTEN BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. EVERY TWO TO THREE YEARS A COMPENSATION STUDY IS ENACTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO COMPARE SALARIES OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN THE REGION. THERE ARE NO OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES RECEIVING COMPENSATION THAT WOULD REQUIRE SUCH A REVIEW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:TRANSFER OF NET ASSETS TO OPENLANDS UPON MERGER -2,466,849.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C:THE PROCESS REGARDING THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HAS REMAINED CONSISTENT WITH THE PRIOR YEAR PROCESS.

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