2016-09-14T16:50:37-05:00 2015-12-31 EISNERAMPER LLP 111 WOOD AVE SO STE 600 ISELIN NJ 088302700 990 2015-01-01 226065456 NEW JERSEY CONSERVATION FOUNDATION % KAREN RICHARDS CPA CONS 9082341225 170 LONGVIEW ROAD FAR HILLS NJ 07931 KENNETH KLIPSTEIN II president 9082341225 2016-08-15 true MICHAEL SOMER P00094591 7322437000 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z KENNETH KLIPSTEIN II 170 LONGVIEW ROAD FAR HILLS NJ 07931 14896442 false X www.NJCONSERVATION.org X COMPANY 1960 NJ TO PRESERVE LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL. 22 22 35 250 0 6093551 10847936 0 0 43002 822347 136765 163774 6273318 11834057 562907 2282361 0 0 2087040 2281109 32288 0 415779 2789324 2011025 5471559 6574495 801759 5259562 43745654 46959094 283682 384924 43461972 46574170 X SEE SCHEDULE O. false false 5704082 2282361 Land Preservation: In 2015, we helped preserve more than 2,700 acres of significant lands across the state, completing 44 land transactions. From the Highlands to the Delaware Bay watershed, we preserved productive farms and beautiful natural areas that provide outdoor recreation, protect wildlife habitat and safeguard public drinking water supplies. Stewardship: We manage more than 27,000 acres of land and conservation easements, including 16 preserves that are open to the public and represent New Jerseys diverse natural heritage. Working with partners, we developed a plan to eliminate illegal off-road vehicle traffic at the Candace McKee Ashmun Preserve to protect sensitive streams and wetlands. A comprehensive management plan for the Mount Rose Preserve is well underway. The Forest Stewardship Plan for the Franklin Parker Preserve is in the final stages of review with the Pinelands Commission and we will begin implementing this ambitious plan in 2016. Advocacy: We were successful in the battle to prevent LG Electronics from building a high rise office tower visible above the iconic Palisades. Our staff participated in settlement negotiations that led to a building height compromise that will protect this natural and historic landmark. We are now working to secure state legislation that will forever protect the Palisades from similar damaging projects. We worked to prevent the siting of pipelines and other energy infrastructure on preserved lands, particularly the PennEast pipeline. Stopping PennEast, and securing a sustainable energy future for New Jersey, has become a major organizational priority. With our partners, we launched "ReThink Energy NJ," a communications campaign to promote the states transition to clean and renewable energy sources. Education: The 2015 Land Conservation Conference was held in Trenton and explored the connections between health and land preservation. About 300 conservationists enjoyed workshops, plenary sessions and related activities including a farmers market. In an effort to further the relationship between outdoor recreation and community health, we became an active participant with the North Jersey Health Collaborative to help develop a health assessment plan for 5 counties--Morris, Sussex, Passaic, Essex and Union. In addition, we hosted 22 meetings of the Land Trust Network, many of these in partnership with other organizations, including the Watershed Institute. We continued the Franklin Parker Conservation Excellence Grant Program, which complements our educational programs and funds land acquisition (including soft costs), innovative stewardship projects, training, collaboration and organizational capacity. In 2015, we awarded $49,966 to New Jersey conservation organizations for 16 projects. Through the Land Trust Network and in partnership with the Land Trust Alliance, we are helping New Jersey land trusts achieve national accreditation. In total, seven New Jersey land trusts, including New Jersey Conservation, are accredited and six more are working toward that goal. We also continued to serve as a statewide Land Trust Service Center, bringing information and resources from Land Trust Alliance and other partners across the country to help New Jerseys conservation community thrive. More than 700 participants enjoyed our signature Step Into Nature events: a series of 19 guided outdoor activities on preserved lands. 5704082 true true false true false false true false false true true true false false false true false true false false false false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false true true false false true true false false false true 43 0 35 true false false false false false true true false false false false X 22 22 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NJ NY PA X KAREN RICHARDS CPA 9082341225 KAREN RICHARDS CPA 170 LONGVIEW R FAR HILLS NJ 07931 Roger Byrom Trustee 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Rosina Dixon MD trustee 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Louise Currey Wilson trustee 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Wendy Mager First VICE PRESIDENT 10.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 KENNETH H KLIPSTEIN II president 10.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 PAMELA P HIRSCH secretary 10.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 catherine bacon winslow SECOND VICE PRESIDENT 10.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Jack R Cimprich Trustee 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Penelope Ayers ASSISTANT SECRETARY 10.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Samantha Rothman Trustee 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Robert Wolfe TREASURER 10.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 CECILIA BIRGE TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 THEODORE CHASE JR TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 CHAD GOERNER TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL MAGLIO TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 KATHRYN PORTER TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 CLEMENT L FIORI TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 NEIL GROSSMAN TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JOSEPH LEMOND TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 GORDON A MILLSPAUGH JR TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN W PARKER TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 FRAN RAYMOND PRICE TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MICHELE BYERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.0 0.0 X 110250 0 2205 GREGORY ROMANO ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 40.0 0.0 X 105000 0 2100 215250 0 4305 2 false false false 0 X 3954037 6893899 833951 10847936 0 54884 54884 0 0 45772 45772 0 45772 45772 2254747 1553818 2059326 981776 195421 572042 767463 767463 22470 21283 1187 1187 0 0 SPONSORSHIP REVENUE 900099 22950 22950 CONFERENCE 900099 13960 13960 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 79905 79905 116815 11834057 116815 869306 X 2282361 2282361 0 0 0 215250 161438 25830 27982 0 1717281 1287960 206074 223247 0 203252 152439 24390 26423 145326 108995 17439 18892 0 10775 9846 929 42160 38524 3636 0 0 91680 91680 515732 471255 44477 17571 17392 179 221231 141102 6188 73941 0 0 70776 57488 6378 6910 43414 38094 4482 838 0 39057 32157 6874 26 0 0 14323 10742 1719 1862 82330 64988 8324 9018 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 40365 27582 1983 10800 PROPERY MANAGEMENT 114479 114479 MISCELLANEOUS 64982 54092 4231 6659 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 9002 9002 633148 633148 6574495 5704082 454634 415779 X 0 0 1676772 3522640 676437 463429 0 0 0 0 0 0 210000 150000 0 0 86930 421444 32605405 164572 30968989 32440833 1251645 1350874 8673320 8430143 0 0 0 0 201561 179731 43745654 46959094 140316 177424 0 0 143366 207500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 283682 384924 X 36658928 39816874 6696770 6651022 106274 106274 43461972 46574170 43745654 46959094 X 5259562 -174049 -1973315 X X false true X true true true X 13089533 9335383 9733423 6093551 10847936 49099826 0 0 13089533 9335383 9733423 6093551 10847936 49099826 3176437 45923389 97990 46153 39335 110842 54884 349204 0 0 49449030 0.92870 0.94667 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 5675 35584 41259 6554519 6595778 479789 119947 433758 515043 428895 479789 1857485 2786228 34333 47876 69809 41259 193277 108440 128761 107224 119947 464372 696558 2397 4311 2397 5675 14780 X X X X 129 4836.00 2 0 0 1 true 1393.00 49969 true 5331554 1725518 -76269 399000 6581803 5589241 35600 220213 513500 5331554 5028492 46307 889442 375000 5589241 3149046 1902529 418049 441132 5028492 3437308 250 -24512 264000 3149046 0.97230 0.01610 0.01160 false false false 32418672 32418672 13663 13663 173066 150905 22161 32440833 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 8430143 F 8430143 0 0 X Part II, Line 9 Conservation easements are recorded on the balance sheet at a nominal value of $1. The remaining costs of acquiring the easements are expensed. Part V, Line 4 The Board-Designated endowment fund was established from unrestricted donor contributions for the management and conservation of monies to be used in furtherance of the goals and purposes of the organization. Part X, Line 2 The Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") has recognized the Foundation as tax exempt under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Foundation and has concluded that as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require the recognition of a liability or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. The Foundation recognizes accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax provisions, if any. There were no income tax-related interest and penalties recorded for the years ended December 31,2015 and 2014. Part XI, Line 4b FUNDRAISING EVENTS EXPENSE -21,283 REALIZED loss ON INVESTMENTS 195,421 CONTRIBUTIONS OF LAND 609,004 GAIN ON DISPOSITION OF LAND 572,042 TOTAL TO SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B 1,355,184 Part XII, Line 2d FUNDRAISING EVENTS EXPENSE 21,283 BAD DEBT EXPENSES -40,116 TOTAL TO SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D -18,833 PART V, LINE 1B: AMOUNT TRANSFERRED INTO ENDOWMENT FUND: $1,400,000 CONTRIBUTIONS: $ 325,518 TOTAL $1,725,518 Evergreen Partners Inc Consulting false OUTREACH EVENTS 22470 22470 11793 9490 0 22470 22470 11793 9490 21283 1187 170 longview road far hills NJ 07931 true Salem County 94 Market Street Salem NJ 08079 salem county 166849 Land Acquisition PINELANDS PRESERVATION ALLIANCE 17 PEMBERTON ROAD SOUTHHAMPTON NJ 08088 521641512 501(c)(3) 52500 PROGRAM ASSISTANCE SOUTH JERSEY LAND AND WATER TRUST PO BOX 233 GLASSBORO NJ 08028 223298885 501(c)(3) 5900 PROGRAM ASSISTANCE WARREN COUNTY PO BOX 179 OXFORD NJ 07863 warren county 470349 LAND ACQUISITION NJ INVASIVE SPECIES STRIKE TEAM PO BOX 5752 HILLSBOROUGH NJ 08844 274565048 501(c)(3) 5070 PROGRAM ASSISTANCE HUNTERDON LAND TRUST 111 MINE ST FLEMINGTON NJ 08822 223477465 501(C)(3) 13000 land acquisition HOPEWELL BOROUGH 88 EAST BROAD STREET HOPEWELL NJ 08525 hopewell boro. 231000 landacquisition PENNINGTON BOROUGH 30N MAIN STREET PENNINGTON NJ 08534 pennington boro 130000 LAND ACQUISITION FOHVOS PO BOX 395 PENNINGTON NJ 08534 222810757 501(c)(3) 145000 LAND ACQUISITION RARITAN HEADWATERS PO BOX 273 GLADSTONE NJ 07934 221722944 501(c)(3) 122929 LAND ACQUISITION RARITAN TOWNSHIP - KANGAS ONE MUNICIPAL DRIVE FLEMINGTON NJ 08822 raritan townshi 84226 land acquisition COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND 790 EAST COMMERCE STREET BRIDGETON NJ 08302 cumberland c. 173279 LAND ACQUISITION HUNTERDON COUNTY PO BOX 2900 FLEMINGTON NJ 08822 hunterdon c. 181396 LAND ACQUISITION EASTERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER 744 BROAD STREET SUITE 1525 NEWARK NJ 07102 223353036 501(c)(3) 316000 PIPELINE GRANT NJ LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FD PO BOX 1237 TRENTON NJ 08607 452995824 501(c)(3) 19167 PIPELINE GRANT STONY BROOK-MILLSTONE WATERSHED ASSOC 31 TITUS MILL ROAD PENNINGTON NJ 08534 210649717 501(c)(3) 20000 PIPELINE GRANT 9 7 990 SCH I, DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING USE OF FUNDS: For grants for land acquisition, the amounts are individually approved and monitored by the Board of Trustees. For program assistance grants, a committee reviews all applications and makes a recommendation to the Board based upon certain criteria and funding available. For Pipeline grants, the Executive Director and Campaign director develop a budget for the year which is then approved by the Board. X 23 224947 FAIR MARKET VALUE X 5 609004 FAIR MARKET VALUE false true false Form 990, Part III, Line 1 Our goal has remained the same for over fifty years: Land preservation, advocacy for its appropriate use and empowering others to do the same. The New Jersey Conservation Foundation preserves land through a comprehensive program of statewide land acquisition and management, promoting strong land use policies, sponsoring and supporting local groups and partners, and education. New Jersey Conservation Foundation forges strategic partnerships with Federal, State and Local Government agencies as well as other non-profits to achieve conservation goals. This multi-faceted approach is one of our strengths and sets us apart from other land conserving groups in New Jersey. We will continue this approach as we move into the next fifty years. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11 The Board of Trustees were given a copy of the 990 form before it was filed. The Director of Finance reviewed key elements of the form at a Board Meeting and answered questions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C The Board and the staff are required to complete annual conflict of interest statements. Any conflicts or potential conflicts are discussed at a meeting of the Board of Trustees and read into the minutes. If a conflict or potential conflict arises, the party is required to recuse him or herself from the discussion and voting on the subject. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 During the budgeting process, a subset of the executive committee of the Board of Trustees reviews the salary of the executive director and compares it to similar organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Summary Financial Statements are presented in the Annual Report. Full Financial Statements are available upon request. Form 990, Part XI, LINE 9 Write down of land values: -1,951,485 Change in value of split-interest agreement: -21,830 Total to Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 -1,973,315 Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C The process has not changed from the prior accounting year. NJCF Preserves LLC 170 longview road far hills NJ 07931 226065456 To hold land NJ 0 NJCF Conservation Hunters Association Inc 170 Longview Road far hills NJ 07931 hunters assoc NJ 501(c)(7) n/a na false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false