2015-04-22T10:34:34-05:00 2014-09-30 521022232 SNYDER COHN PC 11200 ROCKVILLE PIKE SUITE 415 NORTH BETHESDA MD 20852 990 2013-10-01 300401642 C & O CANAL TRUST INC C&OC 3017142233 1850 DUAL HIGHWAY NO 100 HAGERSTOWN MD 21740 MICHAEL C MITCHELL BOARD CHAIR 3017142233 2015-04-16 1 LINDA J COLLYER CPA P00086889 3016526700 2013 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z MICHAEL C MITCHELL 1850 DUAL HIGHWAY NO 100 HAGERSTOWN MD 21740 600030 0 X WWW.CANALTRUST.ORG X 2007 MD TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO PROTECT, RESTORE AND PROMOTE THE C&O CANAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK. THE TRUST SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT THE PARK'S NATURAL, HISTORICAL, AND RECREATIONAL POTENTIAL IS FULLY REALIZED. 14 13 7 1342 0 0 460357 417741 100456 93380 0 1 23246 30568 584059 541690 50220 99363 0 0 320934 332846 0 0 77018 97804 109909 468958 542118 115101 -428 421409 496314 155674 231007 265735 265307 X TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO PROTECT, RESTORE AND PROMOTE THE C&O CANAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK. THE TRUST SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT THE PARK'S NATURAL, HISTORICAL, AND RECREATIONAL POTENTIAL IS FULLY REALIZED. ITS GOALS ARE AS FOLLOWS:1. REESTABLISHING AND PRESERVING THE CONTINUITY OF THE TOWPATH;2. CREATING LOCALLY APPROPRIATE DESTINATIONS THROUGHOUT THE PARK BY REHABILITATING HISTORIC STRUCTURES, INCLUDING LOCKS, REWATERING SELECT SECTIONS OF THE CANAL, PROVIDING AND ACCOMMODATING PASSENGER BOAT ACCESS, EXPANDING RECREATIONAL ACCESS AND AMENITIES;3. DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL, INTERPRETIVE AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS;4. RESTORING THE ECOLOGICAL HEALTH OF THE PARK; AND5. BUILDING A BROAD CONSTITUENCY TO BE A VOICE FOR YEARS TO COME. 0 0 196634 99363 93380 INTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION: AS THE OFFICIAL NON-PROFIT PARTNER OF THE C&O CANAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, THE C&O CANAL TRUST WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE NPS TO DEVELOP AND MANAGE UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE.1)THE POPULARITY OF THE C&O CANAL TRUST'S CANAL QUARTERS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO INCREASE. THE SIX RESTORED LOCKHOUSES PROVIDE A UNIQUE INTERPRETIVE EXPERIENCE FROM SIX DIFFERENT PERIODS IN THE HISTORY OF THE C&O CANAL. THE PROGRAM ACCOMMODATED 2,172 OVERNIGHT PAYING GUESTS IN FY14. ADDITIONALLY, 6 FREE OPEN HOUSE DAYS PROVIDED ACCESS FOR 225 VISITORS FROM THE NON-PAYING PUBLIC. 2)THE C&O CANAL TRUST'S CANAL DISCOVERIES PROGRAM, PROVIDES A VIRTUAL GUIDE TO MANY OF THE STORIES AND PLACES ALONG THE FULL LENGTH OF THE CANAL, NARRATED BY A NPS RANGER. A TOTAL OF OVER 50 SITES ARE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE. IN ADDITION, AUDIO PODCASTS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO BUSY DISCOVERIES SITES IN THE PARK ON DIVERSE TOPICS SUCH AS LOCKKEEPERS, FLOODS AND CANAL LEGENDS. THE TRUST HAS CREATED A PLAN TO INTEGRATE THESE STORIES INTO THEIR TRIP PLANNING WEBSITE.3)THE C&O CANAL TRUST PROVIDED CRITICAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE PARK'S INNOVATIVE CANAL CLASSROOMS PROGRAM WHICH DELIVERS CURRICULUM-BASED STEM INSTRUCTION TO AREA SCHOOLCHILDREN IN AN "OUTDOOR CLASSROOM" SETTING AT THE CANAL. THE C&O CANAL TRUST HIRED RETIRED SCHOOL TEACHERS FOR THIS PROGRAM ON A STIPEND BASIS SO THAT CANAL CLASSROOMS IS NOT ONLY EFFICIENT, IT CAN BE SCALED UPWARDS AS MORE FUNDING SOURCES ARE IDENTIFIED 82542 VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENTTHE C&O CANAL TRUST ACTIVELY RECRUITS AND OVERSEES SEVERAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CARE AND SUPPORT OF THE PARK.1)THE C&O CANAL TRUST MOBILIZED 1,342 VOLUNTEERS DURING ITS 7TH ANNUAL C&O CANAL PRIDE DAYS TO DONATE $242,278.55 WORTH OF IN-KIND LABOR TO MULTIPLE PROJECTS IN THE PARK. 2) THE C&O CANAL TRUST FUNDED APPRECIATION DINNERS FOR PARK VOLUNTEERS. 3) THE C&O CANAL TRUST CONTINUED TO EXPAND ITS QUARTERMASTERS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FOR THE UPKEEP AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE OF THE CANAL QUARTERS LOCKHOUSES. 106199 13218 COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT:THE C&O CANAL TRUST AS THE OFFICIAL NON-PROFIT PARTNER OF THE C&O CANAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK CONNECTS WITH ITS LOCAL COMMUNITIES, IDENTIFYING PRIORITIES AND ENGAGING THEIR SUPPORT IN KEY PARK INITIATIVES.1)THE C&O CANAL TOWNS PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT ON BEHALF OF EIGHT COMMUNITIES ALONG THE CANAL REAPING THE BENEFITS OF TRAIL-BASED TOURISM AND RECREATION. IN FY14, THE C&O CANAL TRUST CONTINUED TO SERVE AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR THE PARTNERSHIP AND HELPED SUPPORT TOURISM IN NEARBY COMMUNITIES.2) IN FY14, AS PART OF THE "TOWPATH FOREVER INITIATIVE", THE C&O CANAL TRUST RAISED FUNDS VIA THEIR PARK AFTER DARK CELEBRATION TO BE USED FOR PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE PARK. 385375 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 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 44 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MD X C & O CANAL TRUST INC 3017142233 1850 DUAL HIGHWAY HAGERSTOWN MD 21740 MARY JO VEVERKA CHAIR 10.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL MITCHELL VICE CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 LINDA COLLYER TREASURER 5.00 X X 0 0 0 KATHLEEN POOLE SECRETARY 5.00 X X 0 0 0 PETER MCKELVY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT MERTZ DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ED KESSLER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SHERIF ETTEFA DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SANDRA ADAMS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE CHAUDET DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JUDITH WELLES DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SANDY VOGELGESANG DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 TIM ROWLAND DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL NARDOLILLI PRESIDENT 50.00 X 87500 0 0 87500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25766 56024 335951 22820 417741 CANAL QUARTERS 721000 77635 77635 ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 541900 15745 15745 93380 1 1 75690 56024 58340 17350 17350 13108 0 13108 13108 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 110 110 110 541690 106598 0 17351 99363 99363 105000 40215 33117 31668 198570 137378 33002 28190 1636 958 356 322 4340 2539 945 856 23300 13631 5075 4594 6750 3510 2057 1183 6284 4801 747 736 1725 1409 118 198 6945 4844 1103 998 3821 1389 244 2188 5780 4136 582 1062 8792 7616 616 560 PROGRAM EXPENSES 30391 30391 PRINTING & REPRODUCTION 14055 11716 1027 1312 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 11889 11889 UTILITIES-CANAL QUARTER 5842 5842 7635 3748 736 3151 542118 385375 79725 77018 273350 377093 148059 119221 421409 496314 49453 90688 19401 29581 86820 110738 155674 231007 X 129316 149037 136419 116270 265735 265307 421409 496314 -428 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 231683 369338 421214 480027 435092 1937354 36920 157687 177627 100456 106488 579178 268603 527025 598841 580483 541580 2516532 0 0 0 2516532 6 5 7 1 1 20 6 5 7 1 1 20 3109 4264 3576 110 11059 268609 530139 603112 584060 541691 2527611 0.99560 0.99540 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 AGENCY FEES PAYABLE 105145 COMPENSATED ABSENCES 5593 110738 X 634937 73098 20149 93247 541690 0 541690 615216 73098 73098 542118 0 542118 PART X, LINE 2: BASED ON ITS INTERPRETATION OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF ASC 740-10, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE TRUST HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE. THE TRUST IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DECREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS PARK AFTER DARK GALA 131714 56024 75690 17350 9583 12278 2750 33729 131714 56024 75690 17350 9583 12278 2750 33729 75690 0 1 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE C&O CANAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK 1850 DUAL HIGHWAY HAGERSTOWN MD 21740 530197094 99363 SUPPORT PARK'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM 1 PART I, LINE 2: THE C&O CANAL TRUST WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE C&O CANAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK TO DEFINE THE PURPOSE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDING FOR EACH GRANT, INCLUDING SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES, TIMING AND REPORTING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES A DRAFT OF FORM 990 TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND SOLICITS THEIR COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS REGARDING ANY CHANGES THEY BELIEVE SHOULD BE MADE TO THE TAX RETURN. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY DISSEMINATES ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND ASKS THEM TO DOCUMENT ANY LACK OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL INCLUDES PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS AND REVIEWING COMPARABILITY DATA IN THE LOCAL REGION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. AUDIT COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS AUDIT COMMITTEE FUNCTIONING HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS