2013-05-13T12:20:01-05:00 2012-12-31 010463013 Purdy Powers & Company 130 Middle Street Portland ME 04101 990 2012-01-01 010446468 Kennebec Estuary Land Trust KENN 2074428400 PO Box 1128 Bath ME 04530 Andrew Perry 2074428400 2013-05-08 1 David J Shorette CPA P00086553 2077753496 2013-05-08 2012 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z Jack Witham PO Box 1128 Bath ME 04530 1207167 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. 14 14 7 58 0 0 674832 1204151 0 0 3114 3016 0 0 677946 1207167 0 0 0 0 155125 178212 0 0 20654 165193 989306 320318 1167518 357628 39649 2860356 2895505 4500 0 2855856 2895505 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 888295 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. 141161 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. 88336 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. 1117792 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 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 0 1 2 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 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 12.00 X X 0 0 0 Dennis Dunbar 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Pam Tetley 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Andrew Perry 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Will Brune 1.00 X 0 0 0 Steve August 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bob Gravino 2.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Barrington 3.00 X 0 0 0 Betsy Ham 2.00 X 0 0 0 Archie Bonyun 1.00 X 0 0 0 Loren Wright 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Swenson 2.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy Perkins 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sue McLeod 1.00 X 0 0 0 Carrie Kinne 40.00 X 55989 0 7458 55989 0 7458 0 0 0 0 0 16356 1187795 1204151 3016 3016 1207167 3016 0 0 160806 136684 16081 8041 3782 3328 265 189 13624 11717 1226 681 668 668 5365 5365 983273 965395 6135 11743 1167518 1117792 29072 20654 200268 205968 27143 13226 13319 2626938 2626938 2626938 19924 22137 2860356 2895505 4500 0 4500 0 X 2805921 2808713 49935 86792 2855856 2895505 2860356 2895505 39649 0 X X 1 X 0 1 0 X 98678 152977 302349 674832 1204151 2432987 98678 152977 302349 674832 1204151 2432987 441366 1991621 5683 4014 4525 3114 3016 20352 2453339 0.81180 0.73150 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X 22 1283.00 1 1 101.00 1000 1 2626938 2626938 2626938 X Explanation of Easements Enforcement Policies: 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. Description of How Organization Reports Conservation Easements: 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. Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48: 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. Other Fees Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Advertising and Promotion: Program service expenses 11,363. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 10,250. Total expenses 21,613. Office Expenses: Program service expenses 10,368. Management and general expenses 825. Fundraising expenses 589. Total expenses 11,782. Information Technology: Program service expenses 3,609. Management and general expenses 287. Fundraising expenses 205. Total expenses 4,101. Occupancy: Program service expenses 12,298. Management and general expenses 978. Fundraising expenses 699. Total expenses 13,975. Travel: Program service expenses 2,695. Management and general expenses 368. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,063. Conferences, Conventions, Meetings: Program service expenses 3,934. Management and general expenses 2,622. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,556. Insurance: Program service expenses 4,220. Management and general expenses 1,055. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,275. Professional Fees - Contract: Program service expenses 53,659. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 53,659. Easement: Program service expenses 801,788. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 801,788. Stewardship: Program service expenses 61,461. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 61,461. Review Oversight Form 990 Part XII, line 2c The review oversight process has not changed from the previous year.