SHAKER LAKES REGIONAL NATURE CENTER: Form 990, tax year 2014

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Organization
SHAKER LAKES REGIONAL NATURE CENTER (EIN 34-6576569)
Tax period
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31
Filed
2016-07-15
IRS object ID
201601979349300905
Schema version
2014v6.0
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

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Activity Or MissionTHE MISSION OF THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES IS TO CONSERVE A NATURAL AREA, CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE, AND INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. TO MEET THIS MISSION, THE NATURE CENTER ENGAGES IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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DescSEE SCHEDULE O TO REALIZE ITS MISSION, THE NATURE CENTER MAINTAINS A NATURAL GREEN OASIS IN THE HEART OF AN URBAN AREA AND OFFERS EXTENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS. THE NATURE CENTER MANAGES TWENTY ACRES OF LAND; MAINTAINS TWO DISTINCT WALKING/HIKING TRAILS, INCLUDING ONE THAT IS FULLY ACCESSIBLE TO VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES; PROTECTS MULTIPLE ANIMAL AND PLANT HABITATS; AND SERVES AS A MODEL FOR GREEN BUILDING PRACTICES AND SUSTAINABILITY. ITS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE SCHOOL CLASSES, FIELD EXPERIENCES, GUIDED NATURE HIKES AND CAMPS FOR CHILDREN; FAMILY PROGRAMS; AND HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS AND FORUMS ON SUSTAINABILITY TOPICS FOR ADULTS. THE NATURE CENTER HAS LONG BEEN A LEADER IN PROVIDING EXCELLENT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES. PARTICULARLY WELL- KNOWN FOR ITS EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULA FOR HEAD STARTS AND OTHER PRESCHOOLS IN THE AREA, THE NATURE CENTER PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND CAMPS FOR OVER 15,000 CHILDREN PER YEAR IN ITS CLASSROOMS AS WELL AS ON ITS TRAILS. THE CENTER REGULARLY EVALUATES AND MODIFIES ITS CURRICULA TO ENSURE THAT IT FULLY MEETS ALL OHIO ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS. THIS YEAR THE CENTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ITS SECOND FULL YEAR OF THE APPLIED SCIENCE FOR KIDS (ASK)PROGRAM FOR THE CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT, DESIGNED AT THE DISTRICT'S REQUEST TO PROVIDE SCIENCE EDUCATION AND UNIQUE FIELD EXPERIENCES FOR ALL PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN, AND 1ST GRADE STUDENTS AT THE DISTRICT. THIS YEAR, THE NATURE CENTER SERVED MORE THAN 4,600 CHILDREN, THE MAJORITY OF THE PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT. CLASSROOM KITS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WAS PROVIDED TO 180 DISTRICT TEACHERS. THE NATURE CENTER ALSO SERVED MORE THAN 450 HEAD START STUDENTS AND MORE THAN 80 HEAD START TEACHERS. IN ADDITION, THE NATURE CENTER SERVED NEARLY 7,000 STUDENTS FROM THE CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS AND SHAKER HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER LOCAL SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS. THE VALUE OF THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES TO THE NORTHEAST OHIO COMMUNITY CONTINUED TO BE AFFIRMED THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR THROUGH ATTENDANCE AT EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS, PROGRAMMATIC SERVICES AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. OUR FISCAL STRENGTH WAS ALSO AFFIRMED AS THE NATURE CENTER COMPLETED ANOTHER YEAR WITH A SURPLUS, SUSTAINING A PERIOD OF FINANCIAL STABILITY AND REVENUE GROWTH. -APPROXIMATELY 40,000 VISITORS TO THE NATURE CENTER ENJOYED THE TRAILS, EXHIBIT SPACE, EVENTS AND PROGRAMS. -SUMMER CAMP WAS AGAIN SOLD OUT. -SPECIAL EVENTS WERE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL. HIKE & RUN SET RECORDS FOR PARTICIPATION AND REVENUE GENERATION. -NEARLY 800 VOLUNTEERS, INTERNS AND SERVICE LEARNING GROUPS PROVIDED MORE THAN 10,000 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE IN LAND MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION, EVENTS AND ADMINISTRATION FOR THE EQUIVALENT OF MORE THAN 4.9 FULL-TIME STAFF MEMBERS, OR MORE THAN 220,000 WORTH OF SERVICE. -VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS OF THE NATURE CENTER CONTRIBUTED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (JOB SKILLS) AND SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. BY ANY MEASURE,FISCAL YEAR 2015 WAS A SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN FURTHERING OUR MISSION TO CONSERVE A NATURAL AREA, CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE, AND INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.Desc
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DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOHN C BARBER
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
J SCOTT CADE
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
GREGORY DEGULIS
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SARAH P DIVAKARLA
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JAMES T DIXON
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
WILLIAM E FEHRENBACH JR
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SCOTT JARED
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DAVID JARUS
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DAVID J KAUFMAN
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
PAMELA LEROSE
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOHN PAUL LUCCI
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
A MALACHI MIXON IV
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
LAUREN R PACINI
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

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Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$733,244CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$789,307CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$955,530CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$854,397CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$822,300CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$4,154,778TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$733,244CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$789,307CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$955,530CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$854,397CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$822,300CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$4,154,778TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantial Contributors Tot$56,565SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170$4,098,213PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$23,362CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$34,283CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$48,800CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$33,220CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$43,560CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$183,225TotalAmt

Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$53,308CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$62,169CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$58,233CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$53,161CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$141,880CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$368,751TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$4,706,754TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$182,893GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.87070PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.88660PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART II, LINE 10FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationSALE OF MERCHANDISE 226,871ExplanationTxt

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$553,927BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$3,345ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses-$9,878InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$33,335GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
End Year Balance$514,059EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$531,787BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$7,191ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$48,610InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$33,661GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
End Year Balance$553,927EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$435,974BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$80,598ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$45,241InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$30,026GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
End Year Balance$531,787EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$450,246BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$2,930ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$44,682InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$25,371GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
End Year Balance$435,974EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$409,474BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$9,069ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$48,451InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$20,623GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Administrative Expenses$20,069AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$450,246EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY1.00000PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated OrgYes (true)EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related OrgYes (true)EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd
Related Org List Sch RYes (true)RelatedOrgListSchRInd

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$3,050,984OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$1,521,714DepreciationAmt
Book Value$1,529,270BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$206,252OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$187,050DepreciationAmt
Book Value$19,202BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$1,548,472TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Securities OtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescHELD AT THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATIONDesc
Book Value$553,089BookValueAmt
Method ValuationFMethodValuationCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Securities$553,089TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$1,100,446TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Other Revenue$60,506OtherRevenueAmt
Revenue Not Reported$60,506RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$1,039,940RevenueSubtotalAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$1,039,940TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$1,223,641TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Other Expenses Included$60,506OtherExpensesIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Reported$60,506ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$1,163,135ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$1,163,135TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4FUNDS RECEIVED FROM PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS ARE USED FOR PROGRAMMATIC, MISSION-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS PRESCRIBED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S AGREEMENTS WITH THE SHAKER LAKES ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION AND THE THIRD PARTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART XACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PROVIDE ACCOUNTING AND DISCLOSURE GUIDANCE ABOUT POSITIONS TAKEN BY AN ORGANIZATION IN ITS TAX RETURNS THAT MIGHT BE UNCERTAIN. MANAGEMENT HAS CONSIDERED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND BELIEVES THAT ALL OF THE POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE NATURE CENTER IN ITS FEDERAL AND STATE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TAX RETURNS ARE MORE-THAN-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2DLINE 10B-COST OF GOODS SOLD 30,805 LINE 9B-EVENT EXPENSES 29,701
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2DLINE 10B-COST OF GOODS SOLD 30,805 LINE 9B-EVENT EXPENSES 29,701

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Event1SPECIAL EVENTSEvent1Nm
Gross Receipts Event1$230,733GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Charitable Contri Event1$140,546CharitableContriEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1$90,187GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event1$29,701RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt
Food And Beverage Event1$35,496FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt
Entertainment Event1$5,666EntertainmentEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1$49,025OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Gross Receipts Total$230,733GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot$140,546CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$90,187GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Rent Fclty Costs Total Events$29,701RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt
Food And Beverage Total Events$35,496FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt
Entertainment Total Events$5,666EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$49,025OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$119,888DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary-$29,701NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (9 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONTHE MISSION OF THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES IS TO CONSERVE A NATURAL AREA, CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE, AND INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. TO MEET THIS MISSION, THE NATURE CENTER ENGAGES IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4ATHE NATURE CENTER HAS LONG BEEN A LEADER IN PROVIDING EXCELLENT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES. PARTICULARLY WELL- KNOWN FOR ITS EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULA FOR HEAD STARTS AND OTHER PRESCHOOLS IN THE AREA, THE NATURE CENTER PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND CAMPS FOR OVER 15,000 CHILDREN PER YEAR IN ITS CLASSROOMS AS WELL AS ON ITS TRAILS. THE CENTER REGULARLY EVALUATES AND MODIFIES ITS CURRICULA TO ENSURE THAT IT FULLY MEETS ALL OHIO ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS. THIS YEAR THE CENTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ITS SECOND FULL YEAR OF THE APPLIED SCIENCE FOR KIDS (ASK)PROGRAM FOR THE CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT, DESIGNED AT THE DISTRICT'S REQUEST TO PROVIDE SCIENCE EDUCATION AND UNIQUE FIELD EXPERIENCES FOR ALL PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN, AND 1ST GRADE STUDENTS AT THE DISTRICT. THIS YEAR, THE NATURE CENTER SERVED MORE THAN 4,600 CHILDREN, THE MAJORITY OF THE PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT. CLASSROOM KITS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WAS PROVIDED TO 180 DISTRICT TEACHERS. THE NATURE CENTER ALSO SERVED MORE THAN 450 HEAD START STUDENTS AND MORE THAN 80 HEAD START TEACHERS. IN ADDITION, THE NATURE CENTER SERVED NEARLY 7,000 STUDENTS FROM THE CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS AND SHAKER HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER LOCAL SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS. THE VALUE OF THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES TO THE NORTHEAST OHIO COMMUNITY CONTINUED TO BE AFFIRMED THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR THROUGH ATTENDANCE AT EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS, PROGRAMMATIC SERVICES AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. OUR FISCAL STRENGTH WAS ALSO AFFIRMED AS THE NATURE CENTER COMPLETED ANOTHER YEAR WITH A SURPLUS, SUSTAINING A PERIOD OF FINANCIAL STABILITY AND REVENUE GROWTH. -APPROXIMATELY 40,000 VISITORS TO THE NATURE CENTER ENJOYED THE TRAILS, EXHIBIT SPACE, EVENTS AND PROGRAMS. -SUMMER CAMP WAS AGAIN SOLD OUT. -SPECIAL EVENTS WERE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL. HIKE & RUN SET RECORDS FOR PARTICIPATION AND REVENUE GENERATION. -NEARLY 800 VOLUNTEERS, INTERNS AND SERVICE LEARNING GROUPS PROVIDED MORE THAN 10,000 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE IN LAND MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION, EVENTS AND ADMINISTRATION FOR THE EQUIVALENT OF MORE THAN 4.9 FULL-TIME STAFF MEMBERS, OR MORE THAN 220,000 WORTH OF SERVICE. -VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS OF THE NATURE CENTER CONTRIBUTED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (JOB SKILLS) AND SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. BY ANY MEASURE,FISCAL YEAR 2015 WAS A SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN FURTHERING OUR MISSION TO CONSERVE A NATURAL AREA, CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE, AND INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BTHE FORM 990, PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA, WAS PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE STAFF AND TREASURER FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE FORM 990 IS THEN ELECTRONICALLY DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ADVANCE OF FILING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12CEACH YEAR, THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE POLICY MAKES CLEAR THAT ALL DECISIONS OF THE BOARD, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE MADE SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF A DESIRE TO PROMOTE THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE PUBLIC GOOD. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT REQUESTS BOARD MEMBERS TO IDENTIFY TO THE BEST OF THEIR KNOWLEDGE AFFILIATIONS WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAY BE POTENTIALLY RELATED TO THE FINANCIALS OR OTHER SUBSTANTIVE OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THEY ARE ALSO ASKED TO IDENTIFY CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVING EITHER THEMSELVES, OR A MEMBER OF THEIR EXTENDED FAMILY, THAT MAY BE CONSTRUED AS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. AT THE STAFF LEVEL, THE ORGANIZATION'S PERSONNEL ALSO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WHEN CONSIDERING THE ENGAGEMENT OF A NEW VENDOR. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED, APPROPRIATE STEPS ARE TAKEN TO BOTH ASSESS THE NATURE OF THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT AND, SUBSEQUENTLY, TO ENSURE THAT THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ACTUAL CONFLICT IS MITIGATED. SUCH MITIGATION IS MANAGED AND THE LETTER AND SPIRIT OF THE CONFLICTS POLICY ARE UPHELD.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15ATHE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ANNUALLY EVALUATES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND COMPARED TO OTHER AREA ARTS AND SCIENCE ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE. COMPENSATION FOR STAFF WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE LEVEL OF COMPENSATION IS SET BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND IN RELATION TO OTHER AREA ARTS AND SCIENCE ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE. THIS COMPENSATION IS A COMPONENT OF THE BUDGET, WHICH IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND ALSO BY THE BOARD AS A WHOLE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15BSEE RESPONSE TO 15A.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FORM 990 CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 990 CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON SEVERAL PUBLICALLY-ACCESSIBLE WEBSITES.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9LINE 10B-COST OF GOODS SOLD 30,805 LINE 9B-EVENT EXPENSES 29,701 LINE 10B-COST OF GOODS SOLD -30,805 LINE 9B-EVENT EXPENSES -29,701
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9BAD DEBT EXPENSE 18,757

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp

Disregarded Entity Name DisregardedEntityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1SHAKER LAKES NAT CTR ENDOW FOUNDBusinessNameLine1Txt
Business Name Line2ENDOWMENT FOUNDATIONBusinessNameLine2Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line12600 SOUTH PARK BOULEVARDAddressLine1Txt
CitySHAKER HEIGHTSCityNm
State AbbreviationOHStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP44120ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN341381162EIN
Primary ActivitiesSUPPORTINGPrimaryActivitiesTxt
Legal Domicile StateOHLegalDomicileStateCd
Exempt Code Section501C3ExemptCodeSectionTxt
Public Charity Status11BPublicCharityStatusTxt
Direct Controlling NAN/ADirectControllingNACd
Controlled OrganizationfalseControlledOrganizationInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts RyltsfalseReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth OrgfalseGiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth OrgYes (true)GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related OrganizationfalseDivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other OrgfalseAssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other OrgfalseAssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset ExchangefalseAssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgfalsePerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgfalsePerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesYes (true)SharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingfalsePaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other OrgfalseTransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgfalseTransferFromOtherOrgInd

Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp

Other Organization Name OtherOrganizationName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1SHAKER LAKES ENDOWMENT FOUNDATIONBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Transaction TypeCTransactionTypeTxt
Involved$77,722InvolvedAmt
Method Of Amount DeterminationSPENDING POLICYMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt

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