2017-11-15T12:56:13-08:00 2016-12-31 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 770275132 990 2016-01-01 760377029 Katy Prairie Conservancy KATY 7135236135 5615 Kirby Drive Houston TX 77005 Mary Anne Piacentini Executive Director 2017-11-15 true Jody Blazek P00072674 7134395739 X 2016 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z Mary Anne Piacentini 3015 Richmond Ave Ste 230 Houston TX 77098 2438897 false false X www.katyprairie.org X 1992 TX Long-term goals are to: protect 50,000 acres; allow public access; ensure responsible stewardship of protected lands; restore and enhance wildlife habitat; offer educational programs; and conduct and facilitate appropriate research to accomplish KPCs mission. 12 12 11 350 0 1475191 1837918 464993 473170 2900 97 82437 110648 2025521 2421833 0 0 641628 553937 18000 27500 89552 1257060 1452146 1916688 2033583 108833 388250 33514988 34405496 10077587 10579845 23437401 23825651 X Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) is dedicated to protecting a sustainable portion of the Katy Prairie for the benefit of its wildlife and the enjoyment of all Texans. KPC conserves land, restores and enhances wildlife habitat through grassland and wetlands projects, and educates the public on the value and importance of prairies. false false 800303 419308 Land Conservation - The Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) protects land on the Katy Prairie in the following ways: acquisition of conservation lands at fair market value, acquisition of conservation lands through a bargain sale arrangement, receipt of donated conservation lands to KPC, receipt of donated trade lands to KPC, donation of conservation easements to KPC, and purchase of development rights on conservation lands on the Katy Prairie. Conservation lands are held in permanent trust and are maintained for the benefit of both the wildlife that inhabit the lands and the public who enjoy visiting KPC's preserves. 633057 Preserve Enhancement - KPC has developed general management plans for all its protected properties that ensure that the lands are not further degraded by invasive species (including Chinese Tallow, McCartney Rose, feral hogs and other feral animals) and are maintained in their traditional uses. More detailed management plans are prepared for properties as KPC undertakes preserve enhancement and restoration activities, including the restoration and creation of wetlands and the enhancement and replanting of native grasslands. 171326 Community Education and Outreach - KPC offered more than 100 events, tours, and programs to enable the public to enjoy different aspects of the Katy Prairie, including its bi-monthly Unplugged Adventures (special activities at KPC's preserves), guided tours, and training for current and prospective volunteers. In addition KPC also hosts small group tours (working in cooperation with other conservation entities and area naturalists) as well as field trips for young people. Interpretive signs and field guides enhance the visitor experience and expanded outreach and marketing efforts through KPC's website and use of electronic newsletter reached broader audiences. KPC also has developed programming at area schools and parks to make people more aware of the importance of prairies to the region. 113597 53862 1718283 true true false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false true 41 0 true 11 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false true true X X Mary Anne Piacentini 7135236135 5615 Kirby Drive Ste 867 Houston TX 77005 Foster Carter President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mark Klein Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert Honig Secretary 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Christopher Patton Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Darryl Anderson Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin Bartol Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stephen Gast Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 J Tynan Kelly Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Hardy Murchison Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Poteet Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Wallace Ward Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Van Kerrebrook Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Anne Piacentini Executive Direc 60.00 0.00 X 165000 0 3300 165000 3300 1 false true false 0 202344 1416524 219050 1837918 Stewardship funds 110000 53862 53862 Warren Ranch income 110000 419308 419308 473170 97 97 0 16543 16543 96369 96369 96369 96369 0 14800 202344 17064 -2264 -2264 0 0 0 2421833 473170 110745 X 0 0 0 0 168300 143055 8415 16830 0 327519 253747 54566 19206 0 24422 19510 3140 1772 33696 26918 4333 2445 0 0 67631 67631 0 27500 27500 0 293930 285830 3075 5025 473 473 47727 24400 15474 7853 9533 4629 4825 79 0 67188 58599 2863 5726 8281 6788 1478 15 0 7153 5454 1699 269208 269208 0 111774 93848 17926 31910 6264 25646 Ranching expenses 389295 389295 Other expenses 75930 70181 4852 897 Grading & irrigation 51736 51736 Equip rental and maintenance 20377 8348 9825 2204 0 2033583 1718283 225748 89552 450948 625329 769220 179396 1265288 901002 25061 22507 0 0 0 0 10439 13528 33289364 625630 30994032 32663734 0 0 0 0 0 33514988 34405496 633825 719032 9443762 9860813 10077587 10579845 X 15769017 15313222 1292241 1336286 6376143 7176143 23437401 23825651 33514988 34405496 388250 X false true X true true true X 2593701 744470 2699212 1475191 1837918 9350492 0 0 2593701 744470 2699212 1475191 1837918 9350492 2764469 6586023 161203 131173 141077 114240 113009 660702 0 0 10011194 9890841 0.65790 0.65190 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X 8 31 1 true 30 16961 false 31171368 31171368 1627672 399200 1228472 490324 226430 263894 32663734 2440184 18351 18351 2421833 2421833 2051934 18351 18351 2033583 2033583 Part II, Line 5: Summarized Policy The Katy Prairie Conservancy has a written policy that each property on which it holds a conservation easement will be monitored annually by physically inspecting the site, determining if any violations have occurred and correcting such violations. KPC staff meet with the landowners annually. Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements. Conservation easements are comprised of listed rights or restrictions over specific acreage that are conveyed by a property owner to the Conservancy in perpetuity in order to preserve the coastal plains. Costs to acquire conservation easements where title to the properties is not held by the Conservancy are recorded as expenses in the statements of activities. X X X X X X true CateProctor 701 Richmond Ave Houston TX 77006 Fdrsg false 267039 27500 239539 267039 27500 239539 TX Gala 217144 202344 14800 15186 1650 228 217144 202344 14800 15186 1650 228 17064 -2264 X X X false false false false false false false false false false Mary Anne Piacentini Executive Direc 165000 3300 168300 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Public Policy and Stewardship - KPC works with various governmental entities to track and monitor public policy that may affect KPC's lands, including major thoroughfare and road plans, flood control initiatives, and conservation easement tax incentives. KPC also monitors its conservation easement lands on an annual basis to ensure that the goals and objectives of the legal agreement between KPC and the impacted landowner are followed and the land in question remains viable for its conservation values. KPC is working to establish more vigorous baseline data on all its preserves and to tract changes over time through regular monitoring protocols.Land Management and Restoration - During 2004-2005, KPC's Board of Directors approved securing a majority ownership of the historic Warren Ranch, a working cattle ranch. The Board determined that the continued operations of the Warren Ranch were part of KPC's mission to protect the unique scenic, historic and natural sites on the Katy Prairie. They noted that well-managed farmland shelters wildlife, supplies scenic open space, and helps filter impurities from our air and water and that these agricultural lands offer many other benefits as well: preservation of open space and natural resources; outdoor recreation, including bird watching, hiking, hunting, and nature tours; improved flood protection; economic development through eco-tourism; enhanced wildlife habitat; recharge zones for the area's aquifers; educational field trips for area youth, and research opportunities for colleges and universities in ecology and land management. The prairie also provides children who might not otherwise have an opportunity to visit a working ranch to ride a horse or tour a farm to see how food is produced - a distinctive outdoor experience. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Form 990 is reviewed by KPC's Financial Officer and Executive Director. A copy of the Form is provided to the Board prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Board and staff members are required to sign a conflict of interest statement every year. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Chairman of the Governance Committee begins the process to review the current compensation and performance of the Executive Director. He and his committee may conduct a survey to determine prevailing raise increases for similarly situated executives. He and his committee will discuss performance and compensation issues with the Executive Director. The full board of directors approves any increase in compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available KPC will copy documents and mail or e-mail to persons or organizations requesting them. 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