2014-08-14T10:19:11-05:00 2013-12-31 205788602 GLASERDUNCAN CPAS 1040 ANNA KNAPP BLVD MOUNT PLEASANT SC 29464 990 2013-01-01 582359979 THE KIAWAH ISLAND NATURAL HABITAT CONSERVANCY INC KIAW 8437682029 80 KESTREL COURT KIAWAH ISLAND SC 29455 SUE CORCORAN CHAIRMAN 8437682029 2014-08-14 1 ERIK M GLASER CPA P00724565 8438490655 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z SUE CORCORAN 80 KESTREL COURT KIAWAH ISLAND SC 29455 702256 0 X WWW.KIAWAHCONSERVANCY.ORG X 1997 SC THE KIAWAH CONSERVANCY IS A CHARTERED NON-PROFIT, SECTION 501(C)(3), GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION THAT WAS ESTABLISHED BY ISLAND RESIDENTS IN 1997, TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL HABITAT OF KIAWAH ISLAND. THE CONSERVANCY HAS THE CAPABILITY TO BE A HOLDER OF LAND AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, AND AS SUCH, IT ACTS AS A LAND TRUST. IN THIS REGARD, THE CONSERVANCY IS A MEMBER OF THE LAND TRUST ALLIANCE AND HAS ADOPTED AND SUBSCRIBES TO THE LAND TRUST STANDARDS AND PRACTICES AS A GUIDE FOR ITS ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION, PRESERVATION, AND APPROPRIATE MANAGEMENT OF THE CRITICAL NATURAL HABITAT NEEDED TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY, BALANCED, AND DIVERSE POPULATION OF NATIVE FLORA AND FAUNA ON KIAWAH ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA. 28 28 5 0 0 0 609166 628018 0 0 0 37 -4214 3223 604952 631278 0 0 0 0 284565 282417 0 0 66933 178997 319036 463562 601453 141390 29825 1646698 1653543 173452 150471 1473246 1503072 X TO PROVIDE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION, PRESERVATION, AND APPROPRIATE MANAGEMENT OF THE CRITICAL NATURAL HABITAT NEEDED TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY, BALANCED, AND DIVERSE POPULATION OF NATIVE FLORA AND FAUNA ON KIAWAH ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA. 0 0 325599 THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY MAINTAINS 23 PROPERTIES AND EASEMENTS TOTALING OVER 330 ACREAS ON THE KIAWAH ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA. IT MAINTAINAS THESE PROPERTIES AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS FOR THE EXPRESSED PURPOSE OF KEEPING THE PROPERTIES IN THEIR NATURAL UNDEVELOPED STATE FOR PERPETUITY. THE ORGANIZATION HAS STEWARDSHIP RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL CONSERVATION PROPERTIES INCLUDING THE MAINTENANCE OF A MARITIME FOREST DEMONSTRATION ON ONE OUTTFITTED WITH EDUCATIONAL SIGNAGE ABOUT THE ISLAND PLANT LIFE.THE ORGANIZATION'S HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PLAN HAS AN OBJECTIVE TO CONSISTENTLY FOSTERS THE EFFORTS OF ALL KIAWAH ISLAND PROPERTY OWNERS IN IMPLEMENTING AND MAINTAINING OPTIMUM HABITAT TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF OUR NATIVE WILDLIFE. THE ORGANIZATION, WORKING IN CONCERT WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ON KIAWAH ISLAND, PROVIDES RESOURCES, LANDSCAPING TIPS, ACCESS TO PROFESSIONALS AND ASSESSMENT FORMS TO ASSIST OWNERS WITH THIS PLAN.DURING 2013, THE ORGANIZATION COMPLETED THE NATURALLY KIAWAH DEMONSTRATION GARDEN, A JOINT PROJECT WITH KIAWAH ISLAND GOLF RESORT AND KIAWAH CONSERVANCY. THE GARDEN, LOCATED IN A PORTION OF NIGHT HERON PARK, SHOWCASES NATIVE PLANTS AND PLANTS THAT RESPOND WELL TO THE DIVERSE CONDITIONS OF KIAWAH ISLAND'S ENVIRONS AND WILL BE USED AS A LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOR PROPERTY OWNERS AND GUESTS. 96784 THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS NUMEROUS RESEARCH STUDIES TO EDUCATE THE RESIDENTS OF KIAWAH ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA AS WELL AS FURTHER ITS MISSION. BOBCAT STUDYIN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TOWN OF KIAWAH ISLAND, THE KIAWAH CONSERVANCY INITIATED THE BOBCAT GPS STUDY IN 2007. THE STUDY IS ONGOING AND A TOTAL OF 52 BOBCATS HAVE BEEN CAPTURED AND FITTED WITH GPS COLLARS (5 IN 2007, 8 IN 2008, 10 IN 2009, 6 IN 2010, 8 IN 2011, 9 IN 2012 AND 6 IN 2013). MORE THAN 30,000 INDIVIDUAL BOBCATS LOCATIONS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED TO DATE.AS DATA IS COMPILED, THE CONSERVANCY IS ABLE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW BOBCATS MOVE AROUND THE ISLAND AND THE TYPES OF HABITATS THEY PREFER. BY PINPOINTING SPECIFIC AREAS OR HABITAT TYPES THAT ARE OF VITAL IMPORTANCE TO BOBCATS (ESPECIALLY FOR DENNING AND DAYTIME RESTING), THE CONSERVANCY HAS THE ABILITY TO ENHANCE ITS LAND PRESERVATION PLANNING ON KIAWAH. THE TOWN ALSO USES THE GPS DATA TO UPDATE ITS BOBCAT MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES FOR THE ISLAND.BIRD BANDING AND UNDERSTORY PRESERVATIONCAPTURING BIRDS AND BANDING THEM WITH A UNIQUE IDENTIFIER GIVES BIOLOGISTS INSIGHT INTO THE HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHICS OF OUR ISLAND'S BIRD POPULATION. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE PRODUCTIVITY, SURVIVORSHIP, AND MOVEMENTS OF MANY SPECIES CAN BE ATTAINED THROUGH A BANDING PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION HAS SEVERAL PROJECTS THAT USE BANDING AS THE PRIMARY TOOL TO STUDY POPULATIONS OF DIFFERENT BIRDS. 55069 THE PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, AND DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL AND THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE; THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO EDUCATE PROPERTY OWNERS, BUILDING CONTRACTORS, ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPERS, ETC. ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVING THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF KIAWAH ISLAND."NATURALLY KIAWAH" IS A SEMI-ANNUAL PUBLICATION TO THE SUPPORTERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. IT COMMUNICATES KEY INITIATIVES, UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, CONSERVATION AND PRESEVATION EDUCATION AND OTHER ELEMENTS IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION."LANDSCAPING FOR THE LEGACY" IS ONE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS CORE PUBLICATIONS. THIS PUBLICATION IS INTENDED HELP RESIDENCE TO UNDERSTAND THE ISLAND AND HOW TO BEST MAINTAIN ITS EXCEPTIONAL CHARACTER. RESOUCES ON LANSCAPING, UNDERSTORY MAINTENANCE, LAGOON MAINTENANCE, BEACH AND DUNE PRESERVATION, NATIVE PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND INVASIVE SPECIES EDUCATION. 477452 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 28 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 SC X THE ORGANIZATION 8437682029 80 KESTREL COURT KIAWAH ISLAND SC 29455 GREG BROWN TRUSTEE - PAST CHAIRMAN 0.50 X 0 0 0 TOM BUNN TRUSTEE 0.50 X 0 0 0 BOB DOLSON TRUSTEE - TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DICK FISHBURN TRUSTEE 0.50 X 0 0 0 JOAN COLLAR TRUSTEE 0.50 X 0 0 0 SUE CORCORAN TRUSTEE - CHAIRMAN 15.00 X X 0 0 0 KEVIN COX TRUSTEE - VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN CULHANE TRUSTEE 0.50 X 0 0 0 MANNY GENAUER TRUSTEE 0.50 X 0 0 0 GERRY GHERLEIN TRUSTEE 0.50 X 0 0 0 TOM LINDSTROM TRUSTEE 0.50 X 0 0 0 EDNA ROBERDS TRUSTEE 0.50 X 0 0 0 CHUCK DAVIS TRUSTEE - SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 SUZANNE TAYLOR TRUSTEE 0.50 X 0 0 0 VICKEY WILE TRUSTEE 0.50 X 0 0 0 JACK KOTZ TRUSTEE 0.50 X 0 0 0 JACK BRADEN TRUSTEE 0.50 X 0 0 0 PAMELA COHEN TRUSTEE 0.50 X 0 0 0 BILL HINDMAN TRUSTEE 0.50 X 0 0 0 DURK JAGER TRUSTEE 0.50 X 0 0 0 ELLIOT SURKIN TRUSTEE 0.50 X 0 0 0 RICHARD AMES TRUSTEE 0.50 X 0 0 0 SHAUNEEN HUTCHINS TRUSTEE 0.50 X 0 0 0 HELEN PHARR TRUSTEE 0.50 X 0 0 0 RICHARD WARNER TRUSTEE - ASSISTANT TREASURER 2.00 X 0 0 0 DONNA T WINDHAM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 98800 0 5432 98800 0 5432 0 0 0 0 0 66668 561350 112645 628018 37 37 74201 66668 70978 3223 3223 631278 0 0 3260 93291 74633 9329 9329 135441 116340 1806 17295 11198 9525 543 1130 23413 18852 1962 2599 19074 15942 908 2224 263 263 21541 21541 54319 37653 5783 10883 3276 2620 328 328 9300 7440 930 930 49927 49927 5839 5839 7144 7144 5724 2862 2862 INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGR 96784 96784 DONOR CULTIVATION & EDU 46913 29553 17360 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 16116 7329 6794 1993 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1890 1890 601453 477452 57068 66933 X 217605 142591 9350 1000 28 6425 3750 34457 28812 12789 5645 1400529 1500529 1646698 1653543 5702 7821 5250 2650 162500 140000 173452 150471 X 1451773 1503072 21473 0 1473246 1503072 1646698 1653543 29825 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 596011 558757 556323 609166 628018 2948275 596011 558757 556323 609166 628018 2948275 108408 2839867 16 12 9 37 74 1114 1674 2788 2951137 41970 0.96230 0.97820 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 1 1 3017 3017 0 31440 25795 5645 5645 CONSERVATION PROPERTY 1500529 1500529 X 729667 44797 53592 98389 631278 0 631278 699842 44797 53592 98389 601453 0 601453 PART II, LINE 9: THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING FOOTNOTE REGARDING CONSERVATION PROPERTY: "IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CONSERVANCY TO RECORD CONSERVATION PROPERTY AT COST, IF PURCHASED, OR AT FAIR MARKET VALUE, IF DONATED OR PURCHASED AT A PRICE UNDER THE PROPERTY'S FAIR MARKET VALUE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. IF THE PROPERTY IS SUBSEQUENTLY IMPAIRED, WHETHER DUE TO APPLICATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS ON THE DEED OR OTHER REASONS, THE CONSERVANCY DETERMINES THE FAIR MARKET VALUE AND RECORDS AN IMPAIRMENT LOSS FOR THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE RECORDED VALUE AND THE FAIR MARKET VALUE." THE CARRYING VALUE OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED OR CONTRIBUTED AND EASEMENTS GRANTED TO THE CONSERVANCY GENERALLY REFLECTS THE MARKET VALUE AFTER THE APPLICATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND/OR EASEMENTS. PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED FIN 48, 'ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES' IN ITS 2012 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EVENT EXPENSES 53,592. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EVENT EXPENSES PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EVENT EXPENSES 53,592. BOBCAT BALL 101494 53193 48301 150 3136 24752 600 17049 GATHERING IN THE GARDEN 30675 4775 25900 4541 1 8700 8700 3859 14387 331 2173 140869 66668 74201 150 3136 3859 39139 931 23763 70978 3223 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 12645 FMV AT CONTRIBUTION DATE X 1 100000 APPRAISED VALUE 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 A COPY OF THE FINAL FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS. PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN, A DRAFT IS REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS MUST DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICT OF INTERESTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THIS INFORMATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD AND DURING THE INTERIM, PRIOR TO ENTERING TRANSACTION NEGOTIATIONS FOR CONSERVATION PROPERTY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION INCLUDED OBTAINING CURRENT COMPARITIVE DATA AND HAVING IT APPROVED BY THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.