2016-05-26T06:40:31-07:00 2015-12-31 KING KING & ASSOCIATES CPAS 170 HOLABIRD AVE WINSTED CT 060981727 990 2015-01-01 061263180 WINCHESTER LAND TRUST WINC 8605421657 PO BOX 10 WINCHESTER CENTER CT 06094 JENNIFER PERGA President 2016-05-26 true Robert E King CPA P00083643 8603790215 2015 2016-09-27 15:27:22Z JENNIFER PERGA PO BOX 10 WINCHESTER CENTER CT 06094 189810 false false X www.winchester-landtrust.org X 1988 CT The 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. 9 9 0 10 0 74054 189710 0 16 100 0 74070 189810 0 0 0 0 0 26986 16750 26986 16750 47084 173060 2656132 2729192 100000 0 2556132 2729192 The 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 6928 Preservation, conservation and stewardship of open space and natural resources. Currently the Winchester Land Trust conserves 364 acres, much of it protecting important water resources. Educational programs held include a Connecticut Trails Day Hike. The Land Trust is also actively engaged in the removal of invasive species from its properties. 6928 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 true 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 9 9 false false false false true true false true false false false true true true true false true false false false X X Shelley Harms 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 KATHY ONEGLIA Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREA HITT Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID WOODWORTH 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 189710 7682 189710 0 100 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 189810 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 700 700 0 0 0 0 0 0 563 563 0 650 650 0 0 485 485 133 133 0 269 269 3096 3096 Land Conservation 4974 4974 Printing and Publications 2612 2612 Taxes 1384 1384 Appraisal 850 850 1034 835 199 16750 6928 9822 0 832 15674 88174 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2641127 941 2640455 2640186 0 0 0 0 3 0 2656132 2729192 100000 100000 0 X 2556132 2684992 44200 2556132 2729192 2656132 2729192 173060 X false false false X 15521 10233 30144 74054 189710 319662 0 0 15521 10233 30144 74054 189710 319662 33224 286438 284 102 79 16 100 581 0 0 320243 0.89440 0.87900 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X 2 50 1 true 3 false 2640186 2640186 941 941 2640186 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 and easements are recorded at cost or estimated fair value if donated. In the event an easement is acquired at a bargin purchase price, the asset is recorded at cost plus the estimated amount of the donation. Mike DeClemment Jen Perga Director Land X 35000 false false true D Pfenninger-Tangential Director Land X 42500 false false true Icebox Investment S Harms Director Land X 42500 false false true ICEBOX INVESTMENTS TREAS OWNED 650 OFFICE SPACE RENTAL false 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.