2016-04-08T15:11:24-05:00 2015-12-31 010463013 Purdy Powers & Company 130 Middle Street Portland ME 04101 990 2015-01-01 010446468 Kennebec Estuary Land Trust KENN 2074428400 PO Box 1128 Bath ME 04530 Steve August Treasurer 2074428400 2016-03-15 1 David J Shorette CPA P00086553 2077753496 2016-03-15 2015 2016-09-27 15:27:22Z Dennis Dunbar PO Box 1128 Bath ME 04530 976810 0 X www.kennebecestuary.org X 1989 ME Conserve, restore and instill appreciation of the land and water resources of the Kennebec Estuary to benefit today's communities and future generations. 15 15 8 152 0 0 1203177 890359 0 0 1200 5493 0 0 1204377 895852 0 39000 0 0 227622 258077 0 0 31636 406823 135758 634445 432835 569932 463017 4073102 4527501 24605 23266 4048497 4504235 Conserve, restore and instill appreciation of the land and water resources of the Kennebec Estuary to benefit today's communities and future generations. 0 0 119412 39000 The Land Protection program is the cornerstone program of KELT serving the membership and regional landowners in the Kennebec Estuary. KELT has a community-based approach to land protection which is guided by a strategic approach focusing on identifying lands with the highest natural resources values. KELT manages a land protection program that works with dedicated volunteers, landowners, municipalities, other environmental organizations and state agencies to achieve successful outcomes. 124251 The Stewardship program is dedicated to the perpetual care of the preserves and conservation easements held by the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust. The program manages all administration, oversight and planning of these properties in compliance with the Land Trust Alliance Standards & Practices. This work includes annual easement monitoring, ecological monitoring, trail maintenance and property upgrades. 84965 The Outreach and Education program is vital to KELT by creating and coordinating opportunities in the community to educate and inform members, landowners and the general public about KELT's mission, goals, and benefit to the Kennebec Estuary region. This program establishes effective communication tools that include brochures, newsletters, website, email blasts, education workshops, and events. This ongoing program continues to build support and interest from the community. 328628 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 X Steve August 2074428400 92 Front Street Bath ME 04530 Dennis Dunbar President 6.00 X X 0 0 0 Sue McLeod Vice President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Pam Tetley Secretary 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Steve August Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Tom Barrington Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Archie Bonyun Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Bob Gravino Director 3.00 X 0 0 0 John Swenson Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Betsy Ham Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy Milam Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Becky Halbrook Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jack Witham Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dixie Stedman Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Loren Wright Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Eloise Vitelli Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Carrie Kinne Executive Director 40.00 X 66037 0 10070 66037 0 10070 0 0 0 0 0 59749 33213 389914 407483 890359 8893 8893 73447 76847 -3400 -3400 -3400 4111 33213 4111 0 895852 0 0 5493 X 39000 39000 66037 48867 10566 6604 143665 106032 23601 14032 5025 3712 819 494 25258 18657 4115 2486 18092 13364 2948 1780 2986 2723 263 10702 10702 1742 1742 55198 43949 8739 2510 16532 12916 2254 1362 3862 3707 155 5 5 6165 4631 1458 76 Communications 9796 7371 2154 271 Supplies 7734 6947 409 378 Equipment 7148 6723 265 160 Dues & Subscriptions 3732 2748 294 690 10156 7281 2345 530 432835 328628 72571 31636 1233 285399 209658 11906 0 8389 15213 3131 6440 3766024 0 3407563 3766024 301414 460352 55300 68581 4073102 4527501 24605 23266 24605 23266 X 3587589 3944650 376408 474785 84500 84800 4048497 4504235 4073102 4527501 463017 -7279 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 674832 1204151 986246 1203177 894470 4962876 674832 1204151 986246 1203177 894470 4962876 4962876 3114 3016 3454 1200 8893 19677 4982553 0.99610 0.99650 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X 24 1483.00 0 1 1 90.00 956 34500 0 51302 300 -340 51262 50000 1302 51302 0.02000 0.98000 0 0 3766024 3766024 3766024 X 919862 -7278 27178 4111 24011 895851 0 895851 464124 27178 4111 31289 432835 0 432835 Part II, Line 5: KELT's commitment to protect conservation easements consists of a written policy which specifies who will monitor each easement, training for monitors and monitoring forms to be filled out on each trip. Required reporting includes violations of the easement, a narrative of the trip, a map of the route taken, photos of the baseline condition, land use, natural catastrophic events, and infrastructure changes or repairs needed. Part II, Line 9: It is the policy of KELT to record the donation or acquisition of an easement at its fair market value, in accordance with the most recent appraisal if available, as an income and expense item on KELT's financial statements. No amount is capitalized for the purchase of the easement as it is not a fee estate. Part X, Line 2: Schedule D Part X Line 2: Management of KELT believes it has no material uncertain tax positions and, accordingly it will not recognize any liability for unrecognized tax benefits. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct Fundraising Expenses Netted with Revenue 4,111. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct Fundraising Expenses Netted with Revenue 4,111. X Art Event 37324 33213 4111 4111 37324 33213 4111 4111 4111 0 0 Brunswick Topsham Land Trust 108 Maine Street Brunswick ME 04011 222714194 39000 To purchase a piece of land for conservation 1 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 Members provide financial or other support to the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Members elect directors at the annual meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b Members approve bylaw changes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The completed 990 is e-mailed to all Board Members one week prior to a scheduled meeting. The 990 is reviewed and discussed at the board meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a A board committee reviewed salary surveys to set up and monitor compensation of the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The governing documents, confict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Payroll Processing : Program service expenses 1,391. Management and general expenses 307. Fundraising expenses 185. Total expenses 1,883. Other : Program service expenses 194. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 194. Contract Services : Program service expenses 42,364. Management and general expenses 8,432. Fundraising expenses 2,325. Total expenses 53,121. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The audit oversight has not changed from the previous year.