2016-11-14T10:09:56-08:00 2015-12-31 Gurrera & Associates 5665 Oberlin Drive Suite 200 San Diego CA 92121 990 2015-01-01 330773524 Nature and Culture International NATU 8582590374 1400 Maiden Lane Del Mar CA 92014 Sara Dozier Treasurer/Sec 2016-11-14 true John Gurrera P00468426 8584575581 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z 5571430 false false X www.natureandculture.org X 1997 CA See Schedule O, Organization Mission 9 9 9 10 0 5527398 5379551 159426 183276 4031 8603 0 5690855 5571430 1699928 2168540 0 1292555 1446323 0 324907 2020462 2243293 5012945 5858156 677910 -286726 6240208 5842976 1408398 1297892 4831810 4545084 X NCI's mission is the conservation of biological & cultural diversity in threatened ecosystems of the dry forests, cloud forests and rain forests of the American tropics in concert with local communities. We carry out this program by developing & strengthening local institutions & achieving conservation results that also help communities to preserve their way of life & traditions. false false 2387616 789584 2066045 (Peru Conservation) NCI has established and helps manage a regional program to conserve the rainforests and biodiversity of Peru, in collaboration with local governments and non-profit institutions. We have offices in eight regions, who work to assist the local governments and communities create Regional Conservation Areas and conserve ecosystem services while providing sustainable development alternatives for neighboring communities. 2045967 936179 3637727 (Amazon-Andes Conservation) NCI conserves lands and ecosystems in the American tropics through the creation of reserves and programs to conserve the rainforests and other threatened ecosystems. We do this in a bottom-up fashion by hiring local staff to work in the states and provinces of the region, with the aim of helping to create conservation programs and new protected areas, and building the local capacity to manage and sustain them. While emphasizing the conservation of forests and ecosystems, NCI's programs also promote community sustainable development. 455274 417025 535832 (Mexico) NCI is working to protect the northernmost tropical deciduous forests in the Americas by creating the Monte Mojino reserve near Alamos that now conserves 14,500 acres. 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This addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under FASB ASC 740, the Organization may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. 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 fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.FASB ASC 740, also provides guidance on the de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures. As of December 31, 2015, the Organization does not have a liability for unrecognized tax uncertainties. The Organization's policy is to record interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as income tax expense. As of December 31, 2015, the Organization has no accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The Organization is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions. However, currently no audits for any tax periods are in progress. 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X 1 151696 Selling price false false false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: (Environmental Education) NCI provides environmental education programs in Ecuador, Mexico and Peru, including classroom materials, nature festivals, programs and teacher workshops. In Ecuador, NCI conducts a bi-national student fair, publishes articles and places a weekly page in a leading regional newspaper. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: (Mexico) NCI is working to protect the northernmost tropical deciduous forests in the Americas by creating the Monte Mojino reserve near Alamos that now conserves 14,500 acres. We are also working in Sinaloa and Sonora to assist governments and local communities to develop new protected areas that will conserve coastal and mountain ecosystems. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: (Science) NCI carries out scientific research that support our mission to conserve lands and ecosystem in concert with local peoples. We also operate the San Francisco Scientific Field Station in Ecuador, that serves 17 universities that conduct over 25 basic and applied science research projects in tropical mountain ecology. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et The following Board Members are family members to each other:David & Ann WelbornThe following Officers and Board Members have a business relationship:Ivan Gayler and Sara Dozier Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Reviewed by Board Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The Board is asked regularly to discuss their business and personal interests to determine if there are potential conflicts and all transactions of the organizations are reviewed for any potential conflict of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The compensation process for the Executive Director and other key employees is determined by non-profit pay rate data that is compiled from websites and by non-profit coordinating agencies. The pay range is set by compensation rates for comparable positions for non-profit organizations in the region of hire. Other factors considered include: training, experience, past performance and performance evauations. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The organization's annual report, audited financial statements and form 990's are publically available on its website. In addition, our 990's are available on public sites such as Guidestar.org. Other governing documents are available upon request.