2014-05-06T14:43:36-05:00 2013-12-31 010463013 Purdy Powers & Company 130 Middle Street Portland ME 04101 990 2013-01-01 010446468 Kennebec Estuary Land Trust KENN 2074428400 PO Box 1128 Bath ME 04530 Andrew Perry Treasurer 2074428400 2014-05-01 1 David J Shorette CPA P00086553 2077753496 2014-04-15 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z Jack Witham PO Box 1128 Bath ME 04530 989700 0 X www.kennebecestuary.org X 1989 ME The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is dedicated to the conservation of the natural, historic, scenic, cultural and agricultural resources of the Kennebec Estuary. 13 13 7 60 0 0 1204151 986246 0 0 3016 3454 0 0 1207167 989700 0 0 0 0 178212 229493 0 0 39331 989306 194100 1167518 423593 39649 566107 2895505 3494066 0 28564 2895505 3465502 X The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is dedicated to the conservation of the natural, historic, scenic, cultural and agricultural resources of the Kennebec Estuary. 0 0 75613 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. 176556 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. 52437 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. 4636 General programs 4636 309242 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 X Andrew Perry 2074428400 92 Front Street Bath ME 04530 Jack Witham President 12.00 X X 0 0 0 John Swenson Vice President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Pam Tetley Secretary 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Andrew Perry Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Steve August Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bob Gravino Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Barrington Director 3.00 X 0 0 0 Betsy Ham Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Archie Bonyun Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Loren Wright Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dennis Dunbar Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sue McLeod Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Becky Halbrook Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Carrie Kinne Executive Director 40.00 X 58661 0 7488 58661 0 7488 0 0 0 0 0 17439 968807 16000 986246 3454 3454 989700 0 0 3454 X 223894 162183 49144 12567 5599 4079 948 572 4921 3592 1329 8269 8269 95619 82265 4886 8468 9037 7424 513 1100 12320 8904 2236 1180 4448 3543 905 5647 4439 1129 79 Events 14963 3697 698 10568 Equipment 9788 8434 944 410 Dues 8197 5984 1025 1188 Communications 8143 3115 2084 2944 12748 11583 910 255 423593 309242 75020 39331 205968 162393 27143 47459 13319 452 806 3127838 2626938 3127838 141053 22137 14065 2895505 3494066 0 28564 0 28564 X 2751574 3242840 143931 222662 2895505 3465502 2895505 3494066 566107 3890 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 152977 302349 674832 1204151 986246 3320555 152977 302349 674832 1204151 986246 3320555 3320555 4014 4525 3114 3016 3454 18123 3338678 0.99460 0.81180 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X 23 1339.00 0 0 1 1 120.00 1500 1 3127838 3127838 3127838 X 989700 0 989700 0 989700 423593 0 423593 0 423593 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 KELTs 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. 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 Contract Services: Program service expenses 80,964. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 80,964. Payroll Processing: Program service expenses 1,276. Management and general expenses 225. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,501. Other Professional Fees: Program service expenses 25. Management and general expenses 4,661. Fundraising expenses 8,468. Total expenses 13,154. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The audit oversight has not changed from the previous year.