2015-08-17T08:25:39-07:00 2014-12-31 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 770275132 990 2014-01-01 760377029 Katy Prairie Conservancy KATY 7135236135 3015 Richmond Houston TX 77098 Mary Anne Piacentini Executive Director 2015-08-17 true Jody Blazek P00072674 7134395739 X 2014 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z Mary Anne Piacentini 3015 Richmond Ave Ste 230 Houston TX 77098 3462877 false false X www.katyprairie.org X 1992 TX Long-term goals are to: protect 50,000 acres; allow public access; ensure responsible stewardship of protected lands; restore and enhance wildlife habitat; offer educational programs; and conduct and facilitate appropriate research to accomplish KPCs mission. 11 11 14 2000 0 744470 2699212 7036393 602588 2779 2739 129915 120927 7913557 3425466 0 0 497143 641897 26070 15000 80168 1166134 2580510 1689347 3237407 6224210 188059 34059646 34946731 10919137 11618163 23140509 23328568 X Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) is dedicated to protecting a sustainable portion of the Katy Prairie for the benefit of its wildlife and the enjoyment of all Texans. KPC conserves land, restores and enhances wildlife habitat through grassland and wetlands projects, and educates the public on the value and importance of prairies. false false 1845145 133312 Land Conservation - The Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) protects land on the Katy Prairie in the following ways: acquisition of conservation lands at fair market value, acquisition of conservation lands through a bargain sale arrangement, receipt of donated conservation lands to KPC, receipt of donated trade lands to KPC, donation of conservation easements to KPC, and purchase of development rights on conservation lands on the Katy Prairie. Conservation lands are held in permanent trust and are maintained for the benefit of both the wildlife that inhabit the lands and the public who enjoy visiting KPC's preserves. 471880 469276 Public Policy and Stewardship - KPC works with various governmental entities to track and monitor public policy that may affect KPC's lands, including major thoroughfare and road plans, flood control initiatives, and conservation easement tax incentives. KPC also monitors its conservation easement lands on an annual basis to ensure that the goals and objectives of the legal agreement between KPC and the impacted landowner are followed and the land in question remains viable for its conservation values. KPC is working to establish more vigorous baseline data on all its preserves and to tract changes over time through regular monitoring protocols.Land Management and Restoration - During 2004-2005, KPC's Board of Directors approved securing a majority ownership of the historic Warren Ranch, a working cattle ranch. The Board determined that the continued operations of the Warren Ranch were part of KPC's mission to protect the unique scenic, historic and natural sites on the Katy Prairie. They noted that well-managed farmland shelters wildlife, supplies scenic open space, and helps filter impurities from our air and water and that these agricultural lands offer many other benefits as well: preservation of open space and natural resources; outdoor recreation, including bird watching, hiking, hunting, and nature tours; improved flood protection; economic development through eco-tourism; enhanced wildlife habitat; recharge zones for the area's aquifers; educational field trips for area youth, and research opportunities for colleges and universities in ecology and land management. The prairie also provides children who might not otherwise have an opportunity to visit a working ranch to ride a horse or tour a farm to see how food is produced - a distinctive outdoor experience. 402726 Preserve Enhancement - KPC has developed general management plans for all its protected properties that ensure that the lands are not further degraded by invasive species (including Chinese Tallow, McCartney Rose, feral hogs and other feral animals) and are maintained in their traditional uses. More detailed management plans are prepared for properties as KPC undertakes preserve enhancement and restoration activities, including the restoration and creation of wetlands and the enhancement and replanting of native grasslands. 164181 2883932 true true false true false false true false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false true 39 0 true 14 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false true false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false true true X X Finance Director 7135236135 3015 Richmond Ste 230 Houston TX 77098 Mary A Van Kerrebrook President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Bill Snypes Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Bob Honig Secretary 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Foster Carter Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kevin Bartol Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Gast Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 J Tynan Kelly Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Klein Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Patton Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Poteet Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Wallace Ward Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Anne Piacentini Executive Direc 60.00 0.00 X 165000 0 3300 165000 3300 1 false true false 0 192830 17798 2488584 2046963 2699212 Stewardship funds 110000 133312 133312 Warren Ranch income 110000 469276 469276 602588 2906 2906 0 50381 50381 87790 87790 87790 87790 167 -167 -167 -167 20000 192830 37244 -17244 -17244 0 0 0 3425466 602588 123666 0 0 0 0 168300 118813 30630 18857 0 375840 292027 69799 14014 0 58712 40108 11517 7087 39045 27332 7251 4462 0 25891 25891 77242 77242 0 15000 15000 0 135460 122709 8000 4751 678 638 40 50815 22558 22815 5442 4535 2261 2274 0 65203 60502 4106 595 9189 8862 327 0 2801 1702 1059 40 359006 359006 0 47217 31221 15996 20935 2884 18051 Conservation easements 1341785 1341785 Ranch operating expenses 331008 331008 Habitat enhancement 77418 77418 Other expenses 31327 17207 4200 9920 0 3237407 2883932 273307 80168 4981909 2289590 640120 734612 2036225 1187450 22468 39185 0 0 0 0 35955 13868 31154129 472103 26342969 30682026 0 0 0 0 0 34059646 34946731 247369 635528 10671768 10982635 10919137 11618163 X 15969340 16680212 2145026 1122213 5026143 5526143 23140509 23328568 34059646 34946731 188059 X false true X true true true X 1878459 3810960 2593701 744470 2699212 11726802 0 0 1878459 3810960 2593701 744470 2699212 11726802 4270724 7456078 151555 150131 161203 131173 141077 735139 0 0 12461941 9651551 0.59830 0.64340 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false true 5000 false false true 5695 10695 false false Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description KPC worked with other land trusts and the Land Trust Alliance to encourage Congress to make the conservation easement incentive tax permanent and locally KPC worked with citizens and others to encourage state, county, and local officials to preserve conservation lands by not constructing infrastructure which would degrade the conservation lands. X X 8 31 1 true 22 7936 false 29174760 29174760 1435521 221344 1214177 543848 250759 293089 30682026 3452824 27358 27358 3425466 3425466 3264765 27358 27358 3237407 3237407 Part II, Line 5: Summarized Policy The Katy Prairie Conservancy has a written policy that each property on which it holds a conservation easement will be monitored annually by physically inspecting the site, determining if any violations have occurred and correcting such violations. KPC staff meet with the landowners annually. Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements. Conservation easements are comprised of listed rights or restrictions over specific acreage that are conveyed by a property owner to the Conservancy in perpetuity in order to preserve the coastal plains. Costs to acquire conservation easements where title to the properties is not held by the Conservancy are recorded as expenses in the statements of activities. X X X X X X true CateProctor 701 Richmond Hou TX 77006 Fdrsg false 134259 15000 119259 134259 15000 119259 TX 2014 Gala 212830 192830 20000 33454 1750 2040 212830 192830 20000 33454 1750 2040 37244 -17244 X X X X false false false false false false false false false false Mary Anne Piacentini Executive Direc 165000 3300 168300 X 3 1341785 Appraisal X 5 705178 Appraisal 5 false false false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Public Policy and Stewardship - KPC works with various governmental entities to track and monitor public policy that may affect KPC's lands, including major thoroughfare and road plans, flood control initiatives, and conservation easement tax incentives. KPC also monitors its conservation easement lands on an annual basis to ensure that the goals and objectives of the legal agreement between KPC and the impacted landowner are followed and the land in question remains viable for its conservation values. KPC is working to establish more vigorous baseline data on all its preserves and to tract changes over time through regular monitoring protocols.Land Management and Restoration - During 2004-2005, KPC's Board of Directors approved securing a majority ownership of the historic Warren Ranch, a working cattle ranch. The Board determined that the continued operations of the Warren Ranch were part of KPC's mission to protect the unique scenic, historic and natural sites on the Katy Prairie. They noted that well-managed farmland shelters wildlife, supplies scenic open space, and helps filter impurities from our air and water and that these agricultural lands offer many other benefits as well: preservation of open space and natural resources; outdoor recreation, including bird watching, hiking, hunting, and nature tours; improved flood protection; economic development through eco-tourism; enhanced wildlife habitat; recharge zones for the area's aquifers; educational field trips for area youth, and research opportunities for colleges and universities in ecology and land management. The prairie also provides children who might not otherwise have an opportunity to visit a working ranch to ride a horse or tour a farm to see how food is produced - a distinctive outdoor experience. Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents The definition of a quorum was changed from 1/3 to 1/2 of the current directors and board members are allowed to vote via phone, video conference, and email (in case of emergency). Only the full Board is authorized to approve land transactions. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Form 990 is reviewed by KPC's Financial Officer and Executive Director. A copy of the Form is provided to the Board prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Board and staff members are required to sign a conflict of interest statement every year. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Chairman of the Governance Committee begins the process to review the current compensation and performance of the Executive Director. He and his committee may conduct a survey to determine prevailing raise increases for similarly situated executives. He and his committee will discuss performance and compensation issues with the Executive Director. The full board of directors approves any increase in compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available KPC will copy documents and mail or e-mail to persons or organizations requesting them. N/A false Warren Ranch PO Box 647 Hockley TX 77447 760105869 Ranch TX KPC Related 138268 535635 false true 0.71230 false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false Warren Ranch o 28850 Cash