2015-11-14T07:53:29-08:00 2014-12-31 Gurrera & Associates 5665 Oberlin Drive Suite 200 San Diego CA 92121 990 2014-01-01 330773524 Nature and Culture International NATU 8582590374 1400 Maiden Lane Del Mar CA 92014 Sara Dozier Treasurer/Sec 2015-11-14 true John Gurrera P00468426 8584575581 2014 2016-04-25 22:37:26Z 5690855 false false X www.natureandculture.org X 1997 CA See Schedule O, Organization Mission 9 7 7 10 0 4435512 5527398 157098 159426 5287 4031 0 4597897 5690855 1371643 1699928 0 1091075 1292555 0 213702 1699115 2020462 4161833 5012945 436064 677910 6477768 6240208 2323868 1408398 4153900 4831810 X NCI's mission is the conservation of biological & cultural diversity in threatened ecosystems of the dry forests, cloud forests and rain forests of the American tropics in concert with local communities. We carry out this program by developing & strengthening local institutions & achieving conservation results that also help communities to preserve their way of life & traditions. false false 2402957 1026150 2077657 (Conserv. Areas Peru and General Peru - Peru Amazon) NCI has established and helps manage a regional program to conserve rainforests and biodiversity of the Peruvian Amazon, in collaboration with local governments and communities. This program aims to create Regional Conservation Areas and conserve ecosystem services while provide sustainable development alternatives for neighboring communities. 1647621 487163 2911259 (All EC and other Conservation of Areas) NCI conserves biological diversity and natural resources in the American tropics through land purchase, creation of reserves and other programs for threatened ecosystems in the Latin America. While emphasizing the conservation of forests and ecosystems, NCIs programs also promote community sustainable development. 210985 183500 267006 (Mexico) We are working to protect the northernmost tropical deciduous forests in the Americas in southern Sonora, Mexico. Our Monte Mojino reserve near Alamos protects 14,500 acres in the Rio Cuchujaqui watershed, conserving extreme forests, a striking landscape and pristine river system. We are also working with local communities on sustainable development projects and environmental education consistent with our conservation mission. 353127 3115 315130 4614690 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false true true true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 10 0 true 7 true false false true OC false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 9 7 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X X Nature and Culture Intl 8582590374 1400 Maiden Lane Del Mar CA 92014 Ivan Gayler Chairman 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Welborn Vice Chair 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Gartman Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Charles Smith Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sheldon Engelhorn Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ann Hunter Welborn Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Winkler Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Byron Swift President 40.00 0.00 X 138500 0 0 Renzo Paladines Vice President 40.00 0.00 X 46623 0 0 Sara Dozier Treasurer/Sec 15.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 185123 1 false false false 0 5527398 351105 5527398 Other income 1360 1360 Visitor fees 158066 158066 159426 4031 4031 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5690855 163457 5000 5000 5710 5710 1689218 1689218 0 185163 138997 23083 23083 0 994741 826401 81687 86653 0 0 112651 92610 11109 8932 770447 704920 11730 53797 9773 9773 16230 16230 0 0 0 184998 182693 1645 660 0 81212 54810 8247 18155 21877 21160 237 480 0 83955 73164 5304 5487 348292 340991 6392 909 0 0 0 0 61090 61090 106500 77720 18470 10310 Printing and Publications 117258 115756 330 1172 Supplies (Field Materials) 111331 111313 18 Auto 99291 99134 68 89 Training 6420 2442 3 3975 1788 1788 5012945 4614690 184553 213702 1387527 1007000 1790234 2043524 0 264228 253947 0 0 0 0 84423 9586 3286868 360717 2951356 2926151 0 0 0 0 0 6477768 6240208 155089 234616 2168779 1173782 2323868 1408398 X 2455115 2969177 848785 1012633 850000 850000 4153900 4831810 6477768 6240208 677910 X false true X true false X 2138592 2784427 3602822 4435514 5527398 18488753 0 0 2138592 2784427 3602822 4435514 5527398 18488753 5470062 13018691 233 189 123 5287 4031 9863 0 0 18498616 0.70380 0.71980 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2528636 2528636 272316 49969 222347 6242 6242 404855 246914 157941 74819 57592 17227 2926151 X 5690855 5690855 5690855 5012945 5012945 5012945 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization recognizes and measures its uncertain tax positions in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 740, Income Taxes. This addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under FASB ASC 740, the Organization may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.FASB ASC 740, also provides guidance on the de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures. As of December 31, 2014, the Organization does not have a liability for unrecognized tax uncertainties. The Organization's policy is to record interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as income tax expense. As of December 31, 2014, the Organization has no accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The Organization is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions. However, currently no audits for any tax periods are in progress. Management believes that the Organization is no longer subject to income examination for years prior to December 31, 2011. true North America 1 2 Grants 183500 North America 0 0 Program Services Conserv/Mgt of Area 26067 South America 15 135 Grants 1516429 South America 0 0 Program Services Conserv/Mgt of Area 1849096 South America 0 0 Program Services Communication/Publication 74234 South America 0 0 Program Services Community Development 38876 South America 0 0 Program Services Environmental Education 34355 South America 0 0 Program Services Environmental Policy 127923 South America 0 0 Program Services Investigation 171510 16 137 16 137 4021990 4021990 North America Conserv/Mgmt 133500 Wire North America Conserv/Mgmt 5000 Check South America Conserv/Mgmt 1159000 Wire South America Conserv/Mgmt 402429 Check 4 false false false false false false Part I, Line 2 - Grantmakers Explanation For Monitoring Use of Funds Outside US Nature and Culture International requires all grant recipients to submit complete narrative and financial reports to account for all funds granted. false 0 0 X 3 351105 Selling Price false false false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: (Environmental Education) NCI provides environmental education programs in Ecuador, Mexico and Peru, including classroom instruction, nature festivals, programs and teacher workshops. In Ecuador, NCI conducts a bi-national student fair, publishes articles and places a weekly page in a leading regional newspaper. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: (Mexico) We are working to protect the northernmost tropical deciduous forests in the Americas in southern Sonora, Mexico. Our Monte Mojino reserve near Alamos protects 14,500 acres in the Rio Cuchujaqui watershed, conserving extreme forests, a striking landscape and pristine river system. We are also working with local communities on sustainable development projects and environmental education consistent with our conservation mission. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: (Investigation) NCI supports partner groups that carry out scientific research on conservation themes, and operates the San Francisco Scientific Field Station in Ecuador, that serves 17 universities that conduct over 25 basic and applied science research projects in tropical mountain ecology. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et The following Board Members are family members to each other:David & Ann WelbornThe following Officers and Board Members have a business relationship:Ivan Gayler, David Winkler and Sara DozierAnn & David Welborn and Ivan Gayler Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Reviewed by Board Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The Board is asked regularly to discuss their business and personal interests to determine if there are potential conflicts and all transactions of the organizations are reviewed for any potential conflict of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The compensation process for the Executive Director and other key employees is determined by non-profit pay rate data that is compiled from websites and by non-profit coordinating agencies. The pay range is set by compensation rates for comparable positions for non-profit organizations in the region of hire. Other factors considered include: training, experience, past performance and performance evauations. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The organization's annual report, audited financial statements and form 990's are publically available on its website. In addition, our 990's are available on public sites such as Guidestar.org. Other governing documents are available upon request.