2013-05-08T13:32:40-05:00 2012-09-30 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 4099 TAMIAMI TRAIL N STE 300 NAPLES FL 34103 990 2011-10-01 591157084 THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CONS 2394034202 1450 MERRIHUE DRIVE NAPLES FL 34102 VICTORIA POLLOCK 2394034202 2013-05-06 1 AMELIA COOPER CPA P00437898 2392628686 2013-04-18 2011 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z ANDREW MCELWAINE 1450 MERRIHUE DRIVE NAPLES FL 34102 12814220 0 X WWW.CONSERVANCY.ORG X 1964 FL THE MISSION OF THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS TO PROTECT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S UNIQUE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE NOW AND FOREVER. THE CONSERVANCY IS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON THE CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES OF THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGION. WE WORK TO PROTECT LAND, WATER AND WILDLIFE, CONTROL UNPLANNED GROWTH AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT SOUTH FLORIDA'S WILDLIFE. WE USE SCIENCE-BASED RESEARCH TO INFORM GOVERNMENT LEADERS AND PROMOTE SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES. WE FORGE CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIPS ON THE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL TO HAVE MAXIMUM IMPACT. RESEARCH FROM OUR SCIENCE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES THE BASIS FOR THE WORK THAT WE DO. 26 26 61 540 394312 0 16839064 4802653 131338 254321 496552 331299 434045 457746 17900999 5846019 822132 211750 0 0 2732844 2972962 0 0 848850 2020391 2310832 5575367 5495544 12325632 350475 42926935 48033044 1714471 4274683 41212464 43758361 X SEE SCHEDULE OTHE MISSION OF THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS TO PROTECT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S UNIQUE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE NOW AND FOREVER. THE CONSERVANCY IS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON THE CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES OF THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGION. WE WORK TO PROTECT LAND, WATER AND WILDLIFE, CONTROL UNPLANNED GROWTH AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT SOUTH FLORIDA'S WILDLIFE. WE USE SCIENCE-BASED RESEARCH TO INFORM GOVERNMENT LEADERS AND PROMOTE SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES. WE FORGE CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIPS ON THE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL TO HAVE MAXIMUM IMPACT. RESEARCH FROM OUR SCIENCE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES THE BASIS FOR THE WORK THAT WE DO. 0 0 1314100 70582 CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND ADVOCACY:ENSURING THAT OUR REGION'S LEADERS HAVE THE TOOLS TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS IS A CRITICAL ROLE OF THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. THE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND ADVOCACY TEAM ENSURES THE PROPER STEWARDSHIP OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S WATER, LAND AND WILDLIFE.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OTHE TEAM USES A SCIENCE-BASED APPROACH TO TACKLE BROAD REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND COLLABORATES WITH PARTNERS SUCH AS BUSINESS, ENVIRONMENTAL, ACADEMIC AND GOVERNMENT LEADERS. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, SMART GROWTH, WATER ISSUES AND WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE HABITAT PROTECTION ARE THE MAIN FOCUS FOR THE POLICY TEAM. SPECIFIC INITIATIVES INCLUDE:- WORKING TO REDUCE POLLUTION IN OUR BAYS, RIVERS AND ESTUARIES BY DEVELOPING MORE STRINGENT STORMWATER RULES.- ENSURING THAT SUSTAINABLE AND SMART GROWTH PLANS ARE DEVELOPED AND EXECUTED IN RURAL AREAS AND COUNTIES IN THE REGION.- WORKING WITH VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROTECT THE ENDANGERED FLORIDA PANTHER AND ITS HABITAT.- SUPPORTING THE PURCHASE OF LANDS THAT OFFER ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFIT AND PUBLIC BENEFIT, INCLUDING EVERGLADES RESTORATION.- MANAGING CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ACROSS THE REGION TO ENSURE THEIR LONG-TERM ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY.- PLAYING AN ACTIVE ROLE TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE AMOUNTS AND QUALITY OF WATER ARE DELIVERED INTO THE UNIQUE ESTUARINE SYSTEMS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.- RECOMMENDING AND SUPPORTING ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE SITES FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT.- WORKING TO LIMIT DEVELOPMENT IN WETLANDS TO PROTECT THE AREA FROM FLOODS AND HELP IMPROVE WATER QUALITY FOR PEOPLE AND FOR WILDLIFE.WHILE THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE POLICY AND ADVOCACY TEAM IS TO COLLABORATE TO REACH ENVIRONMENTALLY-RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS, LEGAL ACTION IS TAKEN WHEN MERITED TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. THE TEAM ALSO UTILIZES A TRAINED AND PASSIONATE GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION COMMITTEES TO INFLUENCE DECISION-MAKERS. A COMPREHENSIVE E-ADVOCACY SYSTEM AND SEASONAL INTERNS ALSO SUPPORT THEIR WORK. 1957796 93378 254321 CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AND NATURE CENTER:THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA BELIEVES IN DEVELOPING THE ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP OF TOMORROW. WE ENSURE THAT BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS UNDERSTAND THE BEAUTY AND IMPORTANCE OF OUR UNIQUE NATURAL RESOURCES AND HOW TO ADDRESS THE CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES FACING OUR REGION. THROUGH OUR WORK, WE HOPE TO EQUIP OUR COMMUNITY WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OOUR TEAM OF NATURALISTS PROVIDES EDUCATION BY:- WORKING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE AGE APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING PROGRAMS, REACHING APPROXIMATELY 4907 STUDENTS IN 2009-10 WITHIN THE SCHOOLS, K THROUGH 8.- LEADING FIELD TRIPS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS, ADULT GROUPS, AND FAMILY GROUPS AT THE CONSERVANCY NATURE CENTER REACHED AN ESTIMATED 1908 PEOPLE IN 2009-10.- WORKING WITH LOCAL COUNTY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE TO PIONEER OFF-SITE VIDEO LEARNING AND PROVIDING TOOLS TO TEACHERS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS.- OFFERING AWARD WINNING ECO-CAMPS TO OVER 1,000 CHILDREN IN THE PAST 5 YEARS, INCLUDING BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB STUDENTS THAT PROVIDED NATURE EXCURSIONS, FIELD TRIPS, ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS, AND MORE.- CREATING AND DELIVERING NATURE CENTER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND TRAINING THE VOLUNTEER CREW TO ASSIST IN THE EDUCATION PROCESS TO OVER 15,000 VISITORS EACH YEAR: - HOURLY NATURE CENTER ECO-EDUCATION PROGRAMS - NARRATED ELECTRIC BOAT ECO-CRUISES - TRAIL WALKS - MANAGEMENT OF THE INDOOR PROGRAMS AND LIVE-ANIMAL EXHIBITS IN THE DISCOVERY CENTER- DEVELOPING ON-SITE SPECIAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS EARTH DAY FESTIVALS TO MAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING FUN AND INTERACTIVE.- ADDING OFF-SITE ADULT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION NATURE EXCURSIONS AND FIELD TRIPS TO OVER 1102 ADULTS IN 2009-2010.- DEVELOPING CONTENT AND TRAINING VOLUNTEERS TO HOST FREE NATURE WALKS AT THREE SITES IN THE AREA AND NARRATED CRUISES THROUGH ROOKERY BAY THAT REACHED AN ESTIMATED 500 PEOPLE IN 2009-10.OPERATING COSTS INCLUDE PROGRAM SUPPLIES, FOOD FOR DISCOVERY CENTER ANIMALS AND STAFF TIME. EXPENSES ARE KEPT IN CHECK BY THE USE OF SEASONAL INTERNS, VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHO OCCASIONALLY SPONSOR OR UNDERWRITE EVENTS AND PROGRAMS. 899599 47790 CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND RESEARCH:THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DIVISION WORKS ACROSS A WIDE RANGE OF PROJECTS, BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, ALL FOCUSED ON UNDERSTANDING HOW TO PROTECT OUR WATER, LAND AND WILDLIFE. FROM SINGLE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, THE DIVISION'S DIVERSE EXPERIENCE ENSURES A COMPREHENSIVE, BROAD LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OBEGINNING WITH ITS LANDMARK STUDY OF NAPLES BAY IN 1979, THE CONSERVANCY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DIVISION'S EXPERIENCE ENCOMPASSES LAB TESTING THROUGH LARGE FIELD STUDIES. THE DIVISION IS RECOGNIZED FOR ITS CAPABILITIES AND EXPERTISE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ECOSYSTEMS, HABITATS AND SPECIES. MAJOR INITIATIVES INCLUDE:- BASELINE MONITORING SURVEYS FOR WESTERN EVERGLADES RESTORATION.- MONITORING AND ASSESSING MANGROVE POPULATIONS AND RESTORATION.- RADIO AND SONIC TELEMETRY RESEARCH WITH LISTED SPECIES.- CONTINUING ONE OF THE LONGEST SEA TURTLE MONITORING PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTRY, INCLUDING APPLYING SATELLITE TRACKING TO BETTER MONITOR SEA TURTLE HABITS.- LONG-TERM MONITORING OF WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS IN COASTAL AND FRESHWATER SYSTEMS.- RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT OF STORMWATER RUNOFF, WATER RESOURCES, WATERSHEDS AND LOCAL AQUIFERS.THE DIVISION DEDICATES ITSELF TO PROVIDING UNBIASED STUDIES AND WITH OVER 100 YEARS OF COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE, THEY PROVIDE THE DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE RANGING FROM CONDUCTING ENVIRONMENTAL SITE AUDITS TO DETAILED LAB STUDIES. 4171495 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 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 1 20 0 1 61 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 26 26 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 FL PA X VICTORIA POLLOCK 2394034202 1450 MERRIHUE DRIVE NAPLES FL 34102 ROBERT L HEIDRICK 10.00 X X 0 0 0 LYNN SLABAUGH 5.00 X X 0 0 0 GEORGE GIBSON 5.00 X X 0 0 0 JANE PEARSALL 5.00 X X 0 0 0 DENNIS BROWN 5.00 X 0 0 0 JOSEPH CATTI 5.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL CARDDRY 5.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN FUMAGALI 5.00 X 0 0 0 THOMAS GIBSON 5.00 X 0 0 0 PHIL GRESH 5.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN R HALL 5.00 X 0 0 0 LOIS KELLEY 5.00 X 0 0 0 KEN KRIER 5.00 X 0 0 0 WAYNE MELAND 5.00 X 0 0 0 LISA MERRITT 5.00 X 0 0 0 PATSY SCHROEDER 5.00 X 0 0 0 LYNNE SHOTWELL 5.00 X 0 0 0 JEANNIE SMITH 5.00 X 0 0 0 HEIDI COLGATE-TAMBLYN 5.00 X 0 0 0 ANN DRACKETT THOMAS 5.00 X 0 0 0 JAY TOMPLINS 5.00 X 0 0 0 TUCKER TYLER 5.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY WHITE 5.00 X 0 0 0 VAN WILLIAMS 5.00 X 0 0 0 GEANE WINFELDT 5.00 X 0 0 0 IAN WRIGHT 5.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW MCELWAINE 60.00 X 156957 0 20865 ROB MOHER 60.00 X 163901 0 19812 VICTORIA POLLOCK 60.00 X 74416 0 6369 395274 0 47046 2 0 1 0 HEATHERWOOD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 8880 TERRENE COURT BONITA SPRINGS FL 34135 GENERAL CONTRACTOR 2368345 1 290544 819240 437478 3255391 47714 4802653 PROGRAM INCOME 611710 254321 254321 254321 210281 210281 11400 0 11400 11400 11400 5885742 12750 5630417 147057 255325 -134307 121018 121018 575741 819240 575741 0 1009298 614986 394312 394312 OTHER INCOME 900099 52034 52034 52034 5846019 254321 394312 394733 211750 211750 438030 305828 44746 87456 2020195 1410478 206367 403350 30934 21597 3159 6178 483803 337786 49421 96596 51278 51278 740767 633870 25424 81473 53156 43628 2234 7294 499460 385610 21005 92845 400531 315714 33006 51811 81000 69633 4195 7172 14392 14392 200388 174338 20038 6012 191587 168598 14326 8663 REHABILITATION 78273 78273 5495544 4171495 475199 848850 25261 46002 580876 12180 8294443 5879965 20095 20437 124828 147939 131496 127042 21917955 4348407 12706481 17569548 7482138 9884342 13561317 14345589 42926935 48033044 647973 634088 170725 156159 893193 3480481 2580 3955 1714471 4274683 X 3949246 4861126 26749733 28367088 10513485 10530147 41212464 43758361 42926935 48033044 X 350475 2195422 X 0 1 1 X 0 X 14244772 5070821 7148657 16839064 4802653 48105967 14244772 5070821 7148657 16839064 4802653 48105967 8946762 39159205 178764 152527 145675 205743 221681 904390 116484 178003 251973 376161 394312 1316933 55841 53959 33073 45284 52034 240191 50567481 1024962 0.77440 0.78160 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 41814 41814 5453730 5495544 424777 106194 0 0 388863 361684 424247 424777 1599571 2399357 29939 69298 38273 41814 179324 97216 90421 106062 106104 399803 599705 4588 27298 10000 0 41886 X X 1 10.00 0 0 1 1 1350.00 20355 10513485 16662 10530147 9916876 596609 10513485 9042432 874444 9916876 8084077 958355 9042432 1.00000 0 0 579046 579046 4500841 3017140 1483701 889799 656036 233763 15948269 675231 15273038 17569548 INVESTMENTS 9251814 F CASH EQUIVALENTS - RESTRICTED 632528 F 9884342 LAND HELD FOR CONSERVATION 5061722 OTHER RECEIVABLES 268 TRUST RECEIVABLES 9283599 14345589 SECURITY DEPOSITS 3955 3955 5846019 5495544 350475 797051 1398371 2195422 2545897 6619681 797051 27889 824940 5794741 51278 51278 5846019 5472155 27889 27889 5444266 51278 51278 5495544 DESCRIPTION OF HOW ORGANIZATION REPORTS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS: PART II, LINE 9: LAND HELD FOR CONSERVATION: LAND HELD FOR CONSERVATION IS RECORDED AT COST WHEN PURCHASED OR AT FAIR MARKET VALUE AT THE DATE OF ACQUISITION, IF DONATED. MANAGEMENT REVIEWS EACH PARCEL PERIODICALLY TO DETERMINE IF THERE HAS BEEN IMPAIRMENT TO THE VALUE THAT IS RECORDED IN THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION. DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS: PART V, LINE 4: A FUND HELD IN PERPETUITY, THE INCOME FROM WHICH CAN BE SET ASIDE FOR FUTURE PROJECTS AND USES OR USED FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S OVERALL NEEDS. DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS DETERMINED THE ORGANIZATION TO BE EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO BE OTHER THAN A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) OF THE CODE. THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE PROVIDES FOR TAXATION OF UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. THE CONSIGNMENT SHOPS THAT THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES ARE SUBJECT TO SUCH UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAXES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY THE IRS. THE ORGANIZATIONS TAX RETURNS FROM THE TAX YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 ARE OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS. PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: APPRECIATION OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT & TRUST RECIEVABLE 1,398,371. MAGIC UNDER THE MANGROVES 1231417 722374 509043 122769 6000 380274 RED SNOOK FISHING TOURNAMENT 152809 111978 40831 206 40625 1 10755 10755 10755 1394981 834352 560629 122975 6000 431654 560629 0 1 FGCU 10501 FGCU BLVD SOUTH FORT MYERS FL 33965 650403969 501(C)(3) 200000 TO FUND ENDOWMENT FOR SHARED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROFESSOR EVERGLADES FOUNDATION 18001 OLD CUTLER ROAD PALMETTO BAY FL 33157 593228899 501(C)(3) 11500 MISCELLANEOUS DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS 2 0 PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS ARE TRACKED ON A PROJECT BY PROJECT BASIS AND INCOME AND EXPENSE REPORTS ARE PROVIDED. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ANDREW MCELWAINE 156957 0 0 0 0 0 5188 0 15677 0 177822 0 0 0 ROB MOHER 163901 0 0 0 0 0 5046 0 14766 0 183713 0 0 0 X 1 4449 RETAIL X 1 6250 X 1 10058 RETAIL X VARIOUS SUPPLIES 6 1297 RETAIL X COST OF EQUIPMENT 1 5905 RETAIL X SUPPLIES 50 19755 THRIFT SHOP VALUE 0 1 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION IS MADE UP OF MEMBERS WHO PAY DUES. ALL MEMBERS HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING THE ANNUAL MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW THE 990; THE 990 WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING, ALL QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS WILL BE BROUGHT TO BUDGET & FINANCE FOR FINAL REVIEW. SUBSEQUENT TO FILING THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C WE DISTRIBUTE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS FOR BOARDMEMBERS TO SIGN AT BEGINNING OF YEAR. AT EACH MEETING, COMMITTEE OR OTHERWISE, WE ANNOUNCE THE AGENDA AND THEN ASK IF ANYONE HAS A CONFLICT WITH ANY ITEMS. IF YES, THEY EXCUSE THEMSELVES FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON SAID ITEM. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THERE IS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT MEETS AND RECOMENDS SALARIES TO THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 797,051. APPRECIATION OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT & TRUST RECIEVABLE 1,398,371. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 2,195,422.