2013-11-07T11:23:16-06:00 2012-12-31 EISNERAMPER LLP 111 WOOD AVE SO STE 600 ISELIN NJ 088302700 990 2012-01-01 226065456 NEW JERSEY CONSERVATION FOUNDATION % KAREN RICHARDS CPA NEWJ 9082341225 170 LONGVIEW ROAD Suite FAR HILLS NJ 07931 KEITH REED 9082341225 2013-08-15 true 7322437000 2012 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z 11620740 false X www.NJCONSERVATION.org X 1960 NJ TO PRESERVE LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL. 22 22 34 250 0 13089533 9335383 0 0 123431 -317059 51914 68326 13264878 9086650 1770303 996434 0 0 2116785 2010690 0 0 499191 4081502 2566387 7968590 5573511 5296288 3513139 39076748 40054215 1912557 1310750 37164191 38743465 X SEE SCHEDULE O. false false 4638932 996434 In 2012, NJCF completed the lengthy and costly process of achieving professional accreditation, a major landmark within the land trust community. During 2012, NJCF and its partners permanently preserved more than 2,049 acres across the state, completing 28 conservation transactions. From the Highlands to the Delaware Bay watershed, NJCF preserved productive farms that keep the "garden" in the Garden State, and beautiful natural areas that provide outdoor recreation, protect wildlife habitat and safeguard public drinking water supplies. NJCF implemented a new 7.5-mile section of the Batona Trail on its Franklin Parker Preserve. NJCF organized an adopt-a-preserve volunteer program at the Wickecheoke Creek Preserve, and organized 10 workdays for corporate, student and hunter volunteers. NJCF continued to demonstrate leadership in the public policy arena. During the past year NJCF worked at the federal and state level to protect farmland and safeguard the quality of agricultural soil and water sources. NJCF also worked to ensure the long-term protection of New Jersey's forest lands by advocating for sound logging practices on state lands. NJCF supported the Keep It Green Coalition to renew preservation funding, including support for stewardship of preserved lands, state parks, forests and wildlife management areas. In 2012, the last available Garden State Preservation Trust funds were allocated for preservation projects, so without action to replenish the program, very limited funds will be available for conservation in the near future. In March 2012 NJCF again hosted the annual New Jersey Land Conservation Rally, one of the nation's largest statewide conservation training events, with over 300 attendees. During 2012, NJCF held over 30 events with its "Step Into Nature" program and attracted over 500 participants. 4638932 true true false true false false true false false true true true false false false true false true false false false false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false true true false false true false false false false true 26 0 true 42 true false false false false false true true false false false false X 22 22 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NJ NY PA X KAREN RICHARDS CPA 9082341225 170 LONGVIEW ROAD FAR HILLS NJ 07931 Roger Byrom 5.0 X Bradley M Campbell 5.0 X Tim Carden 5.0 X Rosina Dixon 5.0 X Clement L Fiori 5.0 X Peter J Fontaine 5.0 X Louise Currey Wilson 5.0 X maureen ogden 5.0 X John A Scully 5.0 X Lawrence Fox 5.0 X kenneth klipstein II 5.0 X Jack R Cimprich 5.0 X Robert W Kent 10.0 X Virginia K Pierson 5.0 X Penelope Ayers 5.0 X Samantha Rothman 5.0 X Robert Wolfe 5.0 X Holly R Hegener 10.0 X Thomas B Harvey 10.0 X Wendy Mager 10.0 X l keith reed 10.0 X michele byers 40.0 X 100962 0 2019 gregory romano 40.0 X 97692 0 1954 CATHERINE BACON WINSLOW 10.0 X 198654 0 3973 1 false false false 0 208211 4149904 4977268 516374 9335383 0 46153 46153 0 0 0 0 0 2051815 11353 2016497 409883 35318 -398530 -363212 55608 208211 107710 -52102 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS 94025 94025 SHARED STAFFING FEES 26403 26403 120428 9086650 120428 46153 996434 996434 0 0 0 198654 141044 27812 29798 0 1478475 1083260 190215 205000 24954 18216 3244 3494 169021 123385 21973 23663 139586 101898 18146 19542 0 9770 8402 684 684 40760 35054 2853 2853 0 0 0 143508 1102 99627 42779 0 135709 78509 7404 49796 0 0 101550 87109 6953 7488 38463 37275 290 898 0 41679 40035 771 873 0 0 11855 8654 1541 1660 65280 47655 8486 9139 PURCHASE OF EASEMENT 1700223 1700223 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 47718 47718 INVESTMENT 77559 45593 31966 DUES 4270 3252 490 528 148043 34114 12933 100996 5573511 4638932 435388 499191 0 0 3632520 1353585 205976 1203579 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55801 21986 28442014 203011 27208333 28239003 0 0 7298909 8196281 0 0 0 0 675209 1039781 39076748 40054215 172151 406465 0 0 790760 389285 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 949646 515000 0 0 1912557 1310750 X 32258341 33879264 4805726 4758277 100124 105924 37164191 38743465 39076748 40054215 X 3513139 576027 -2509892 X X false true X true true true X 6928792 15261519 14802427 13089533 9335383 59417654 0 0 6928792 15261519 14802427 13089533 9335383 59417654 0 59417654 476299 142722 215771 97990 46153 978935 0 0 60396589 0.98379 0.97547 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2397 31936 34333 5640831 5675164 433758 108440 707993 591114 550485 433758 2283350 3425025 136716 36325 40390 34333 247764 176998 147779 137621 108440 570838 856257 15297 5555 6399 2397 29648 X X X X 119 4332.00 2 0 1 1 true 2082.50 86427 true 3149046 1902529 418049 441132 5028492 3437308 250 -24512 264000 3149046 4080605 1250 100930 745477 3437308 3937608 250 142747 4080605 7358874 250 -2949316 472200 3937608 0.97695 0.02106 0.00199 false false 28182441 28182441 13663 13663 245911 189349 56562 28239003 COMMON STOCK 3284732 F BOND FUNDS 1063531 F ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS 3848018 F 8196281 0 0 9204869 9204869 -118219 -118219 9086650 5681221 107710 107710 5573511 5573511 Part II, Line 9 HOW THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS: Conservation easements are recorded on the balance sheet at a nominal value of $1. The remaining costs of acquiring the easements are expensed. Part V, Line 4 INTENDED USES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS: The Board-Designated endowment fund was established from unrestricted donor contributions for the management and conservation of monies to be used in furtherance of the goals and purposes of the organization. Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 FOOTNOTE: Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes clarifies the accounting of uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise's financial statement. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Foundation and has concluded that as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require the recognition of a liability or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. The Foundation recognizes accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions, if any. There were no income tax-related interest and penalties recorded for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. The income tax returns of NJCF for December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009 are subject to examination by the IRS and other various taxing authorities, generally for three years after they were filed. Part XI, Line 4b OTHER AMOUNTS INCLUDED ON RETURN NOT IN FINANCIALS FUNDRAISING EVENTS EXPENSE -107,710 REALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 35,318 LOSS ON DISPOSITION OF LAND -398,528 CONTRIBUTIONS OF LAND 352,701 TOTAL TO SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B -118,219 Part XII, Line 2d OTHER AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN FINANCIALS NOT IN THE RETURN FUNDRAISING EVENTS EXPENSE 107,710 TOTAL TO SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D 107,710 Evergreen Partners Inc Consulting false NJ NY PA Field & Fashion 254756 208211 46545 0 0 0 49414 0 51938 Other 9063 0 9063 0 0 0 0 0 6358 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 263819 208211 55608 0 0 0 49414 0 58296 107710 -52102 170 longview road far hills NJ 07931 true County of Cumberland 790 East Commerce Street Bridgeton NJ 08302 541211 Land Acquisition County of Hunterdon PO Box 2900 Flemington NJ 08822 196956 Land Acquisition Open Space Institute 1350 Broadway Suite 201 New York NY 10018 501(c)(3) 10000 Program Assistance South Jersey Land and Water Trust PO Box 233 Glassboro NJ 08028 501(c)(3) 41461 Program Assistance Salem County 94 Market Street Salem NJ 08079 191906 Land Acquisition Conservation Campaign 3 Shipman Place Montpelier VT 05602 501(c)(4) 10000 Keep it Green Campaign 5 1 990 SCH I Part I Description of Procedure for Monitoring Use of Funds GRANTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND. AMOUNTS ARE INDIVIDUALLY APPROVED AND MONITORED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. X 9 163673 FAIR MARKET VALUE X 6 352701 FAIR MARKET VALUE false true false Form 990, Part III, Line 1 Our goal has remained the same for over fifty years: Land preservation, advocacy for its appropriate use and empowering others to do the same. The New Jersey Conservation Foundation preserves land through a comprehensive program of statewide land acquisition and management, promoting strong land use policies, sponsoring and supporting local groups and partners, and education. New Jersey Conservation Foundation forges strategic partnerships with Federal, State and Local Government agencies as well as other non-profits to achieve conservation goals. This multi-faceted approach is one of our strengths and sets us apart from other land conserving groups in New Jersey. We will continue this approach as we move into the next fifty years. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11 The Board of Trustees were given a copy of the 990 form before it was filed. The Director of Finance reviewed key elements of the form at a Board Meeting and answered questions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C The Board and the staff are required to complete annual conflict of interest statements. Any conflicts or potential conflicts are discussed at a meeting of the Board of Trustees and read into the minutes. If a conflict or potential conflict arises, the party is required to recuse him or herself from the discussion and voting on the subject. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 During the budgeting process, a subset of the executive committee of the Board of Trustees reviews the salary of the executive director and compares it to similar organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Summary Financial Statements are presented in the Annual Report. Full Financial Statements are available upon request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 Changes in Net Assets Write down of land values: -2,524,466 Change in value of split-interest agreement: 14,574 Total to Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 -2,509,892 Form 990, Part XI, Line 2C The process has not changed from the prior accounting year. NJCF Preserves LLC 170 longview road far hills NJ 07931 226065456 To hold land NJ 0 New Jersey