2012-08-06T10:38:48-05:00 2011-12-31 010523282 Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC PO Box 1100 Portland ME 041041100 990 2011-01-01 222976811 Davis Conservation Foundation DAVI 2078469132 30 Forest Falls Drive No 5 Yarmouth ME 04096 Anne Vaillancourt 2078469132 2012-08-02 1 Barbara J McGuan CPA P00219457 2077752387 2012-08-02 2011 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z Anne Vaillancourt 30 Forest Falls Drive No 5 Yarmouth ME 04096 2985254 0 X www.davisfoundations.org X 1989 ME Award Grants 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 459031 770874 0 0 459031 770874 668470 656280 0 0 35009 36249 0 0 0 81167 88459 784646 780988 -325615 -10114 17432433 16340335 9995 26626 17422438 16313709 To make grants to organizations devoted to the care, preservation, and protection of the environment, wildlife, open space, outdoor recreation, the sea, marine life and nature, at the discretion of the trustees. 0 0 674813 656280 Grants allocated in support of 501(c)(3) organizations. See Schedule I for 2010 grants approved. 674813 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 1 0 0 1 CJ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 ME X X Anne Vaillancourt 2078469132 30 Forest Falls Drive No 5 Yarmouth ME 04096 Thomas M Armstrong Jr 1.00 X 2500 0 0 David J Bucci 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Rebekah A Bucci 1.00 X 0 0 0 Andrew A Cadot 1.00 X 2500 0 0 Thomas S Deans 1.00 X 2500 0 0 Anne C J Hayden 1.00 X 2500 0 0 Horace A Hildreth Jr 1.00 X 2500 0 0 Alden H Sawyer Jr 1.00 X 2500 0 0 Anne Vaillancourt 8.00 X 18158 0 3091 33158 0 3091 0 0 0 1 0 333364 333364 2651890 2214380 437510 437510 437510 770874 0 0 770874 631280 631280 25000 25000 36249 15000 21249 27754 27754 1960 1960 9956 9956 29397 29397 300 300 1720 1720 3011 3011 6946 6946 160 160 215 215 892 892 Miscellaneous 4941 3373 1568 Dues 1207 1207 780988 674813 106175 0 206482 923088 14780287 13043346 2402995 2343195 42669 30706 17432433 16340335 9995 9814 0 16812 9995 26626 X 17422438 16313709 17422438 16313709 17432433 16340335 X -10114 -1098615 X X 0 1 1 X 0 X X X 0 0 0 Appalachian Mtn Club 046001677 7 1 1 1 10000 Falmouth Conserv Trust 010372429 9 1 1 1 0 Island Institute 222786731 7 1 1 1 0 Maine Audubon Society 010248780 9 1 1 1 5000 Soc for Prot of NH Forests 020222237 7 1 1 1 0 5 15000 0 Limited Partnership Interests 2343195 F 2343195 Due to Related Party 16812 16812 770874 780988 -10114 -1098615 -1098615 -1108729 -357138 -1098615 -1098615 741477 29397 29397 770874 751591 0 751591 29397 29397 780988 1 North America - Canada and Mexico, but 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region To conduct a survey on the impact of nutrient pollution on rockweed at ten different sites, to acquire and protect 288 acres in Port Joli to add to 2,200 acres of already preserved land, and to purchase southern Wolf Island and Pea point as part of the Eastern Joint Habitat Venture. 25000 0 0 0 0 0 0 25000 0 25000 North America To conduct a survey on the impact of nutrient pollution on rockweed at ten different sites. 10000 Check North America To acquire and protect 288 acres in Port Joli to add to 2,200 acres of already preserved land. 10000 Check 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Procedure for Monitoring Grants Outside the U.S.: Schedule F, Part I, Line 2: The Organization requires a completion report after one year. 1 Appalachian Mountain Club 5 Joy Street Boston MA 02108 046001677 501(c)(3) 10000 A new program to offer statewide, free, outdoor activities over two weekends annually. Atlantic Salmon Federation Ft Andross 14 Maine St Ste 308 Brunswick ME 04011 132618801 501(c)(3) 10000 To build a fishway for alewives on Pushaw Lake which will also connect it to Little Pushaw Lake. Bangor YMCAYWCA Joint Campaign 17 Second Street Bangor ME 04401 010211485 501(c)(3) 7000 To repair the Nature Hut and develop a new trail system on Camp Jordan land. BioDiversity Research Institute 652 Main Street Gorham ME 04038 010515381 501(c)(3) 7500 To hold a two day workshop that educates decision makers about proper siting of offshore wind power facilities. Cape Elizabeth Land Trust Box 265 CCB Cape Elizabeth ME 04107 222736834 501(c)(3) 20000 To purchase another 69 acres from the Robinson family to add to the Robinson Woods. Cathance River Education Alliance PO Box 187 Topsham ME 04086 010538224 501(c)(3) 10000 Funding to continue CREA's education programs. Coastal Mountains Land Trust 101 Mount Battie Street Camden ME 04843 222795691 501(c)(3) 10000 To purchase a tract of land adjacent to conserved property on Ragged Mountain. The Cohos Trail Association 266 Danforth Road Pittsburg NH 03592 020513463 501(c)(3) 8000 To finish the last few miles of trail for the 165-mile Cohos Trail, the longest footpath in the East. Ducks Unlimited One Waterfowl Way Memphis TN 38120 135643799 501(c)(3) 10000 To purchase 314 acres of wetlands in Mason Bay, Maine and Tantramar, Canada that support flocks of waterfowl. Fremont Conservation Commission 62 Tuck Drive Fremont NH 03044 026000303 Town of Fremont 10000 To purchase 65 acres adjacent to Spruce Swamp which drains into one of two watersheds that provide fresh water to Great Bay Estuary. Frenchman Bay Conservancy PO Box 150 Hancock ME 04640 222849309 501(c)(3) 10000 A second conference to follow up on the themes and next steps of the first Convergence conference. Friends of Acadia PO Box 45 Bar Harbor ME 04609 010425071 501(c)(3) 15000 To create a 1.8 mile loop trail in Trenton. Friends of Baxter State Park PO Box 609 Union ME 048620609 010535846 501(c)(3) 9320 Funding to hire two summer interns to complete a trail inventory. Friends of Casco Bay 43 Slocum Drive South Portland ME 04106 010452620 501(c)(3) 10000 To evaluate the acidification of Casco Bay with the help of volunteers and the Clammers Association. Friends of Stowe Conservation dba Stowe Land Trust PO Box 284 Stowe VT 05672 030307155 501(c)(3) 6000 To make improvements to the Mill Trail which is an easy alternative hike to Bingham Falls. Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed PO Box 5003 Augusta ME 043325003 010545442 501(c)(3) 10000 Support for ongoing invasive aquatic plant eradication in the watershed. Georges River Land Trust 8 North Main Street Rockland ME 04841 010424837 501(c)(3) 6560 A project to build trails and erect signage at the Appleton and Pleasant Point Nature Preserves. Gulf of Maine Research Institute 350 Commercial Street Portland ME 04101 010504905 501(c)(3) 15000 To provide technical assistance and consulting to the newly formed groundfish sectors. Island Community Center 6 Memorial Lane PO Box 617 Stonington ME 04681 300072113 501(c)(3) 6000 To develop a hiking and camping program for islanders of all ages. Islesboro Land Trust PO Box 182 Islesboro ME 04848 226296539 501(c)(3) 10000 Funding to finish the purchase of Hinkle preserve. Loon Echo Land Trust 1 Chase Street Bridgton ME 04009 222966924 501(c)(3) 25000 To purchase Hacker Hill. Mahoosuc Land Trust PO Box 981 Bethel ME 04217 010447619 501(c)(3) 10000 ARWC and MLT will share an Americorps volunteer who will conduct a habitat survey and strengthen stewardship programs. Maine Coast Fishermen's Association PO Box 112 Topsham ME 04086 222786731 501(c)(3) 20000 To establish a shrimp sector similar to the groundfish sectors. Maine Huts and Trails Western Mountains Charitable Foundation 375 North Main Street Kingfield ME 04947 010338629 501(c)(3) 15000 To begin program development that will drive more usage of the huts in the summer and fall. National Audubon Society 159 Sapsucker Woods Road Ithaca NY 14850 131624102 501(c)(3) 10000 Ongoing support to maintain the Roseate Tern population on Eastern Egg Rock. Natural Resources Council of Maine 3 Wade Street Augusta ME 043306351 010270690 501(c)(3) 10000 To continue advocacy efforts to prevent a rollback of environmental regulations and support a national park feasibility study. Nature Conservancy Maine Chapter Ft Andross 14 Maine St Ste 401 Brunswick ME 04011 530242652 501(c)(3) 20000 Support to continue the removal of certain dams along the Penobscot and re-establish the fish runs. Nature Conservancy New Hampshire Chapter 22 Bridge Street 4th Floor Concord NH 033014987 530242652 501(c)(3) 15000 To create 2 acres of oyster reefs to provide habitat for wild oysters. New Hampshire Lakes Association 14 Horseshoe Pond Lane Concord NH 03221 222668396 501(c)(3) 10000 Ongoing support to hire disadvantaged youth as part-time summer help to construct a lake-friendly landscaping demonstration project. Nobleboro Historical Society PO Box 122 Nobleboro ME 04555 010360177 501(c)(3) 20000 To repair and reconstruct the lower portion of the Damariscotta Fish Ladder. North Island Science Cooperative PO Box 418 North Haven ME 04853 010397764 501(c)(3) 10800 An effort to restore the alewife and smelt populations around North Haven and Vinalhaven. Northern Forest Center 18 N Main Street Suite 204 Concord NH 03301 223458955 501(c)(3) 10000 An effort to provide carbon offsets locally for interested buyers. NorthWoods Stewarship Center PO Box 220 East Charleston VT 05833 030346759 501(c)(3) 6000 To develop two new conservation crews. A women's crew and a youth (12-14 years old) crew. Orono Bog Boardwalk PO Box 12 Orono ME 04473 016000769 501(c)(3) 10000 A project to rebuild the entire decaying boardwalk. Penobscot East Resource Center PO Box 27 13 Atlantic Avenue Stonington ME 04681 270069386 501(c)(3) 20000 To create a management plan for the entire Penobscot East ecosystem. Portland Trails 305 Commercial Street Portland ME 04101 010463028 501(c)(3) 10000 Support for their service learning project which enlists local middle school, high school, and college students in trail work. Rippleffect Inc PO Box 441 Portland ME 04112 010521260 501(c)(3) 10000 To offer free tuition to immigrant and refugee children for the Cow Island Environmental leadership Program. Royal River Conservation Trust PO Box 90 Yarmouth ME 04096 010472430 501(c)(3) 15000 Support to acquire a parcel of undeveloped land within the Pisgah Hill Project area. Sebasticook Regional Land Trust PO Box 184 93 Main Street Unity ME 04988 202644192 501(c)(3) 20000 To acquire 200 acres in Burnham, ME to preserve river frontage and salmon spawning grounds. Three Rivers Land Trust PO Box 906 Acton ME 04001 010539771 501(c)(3) 6000 To purchase 170 acres adjacent to the South Acton Swamps. Unity Barn Raisers PO Box 381 Unity ME 04988 010511656 501(c)(3) 9200 To complete the last 5 miles of the CommUnity Trail. University of New Hampshire Foundation Inc Elliott Alumni Center 9 Edgewood Road Durham NH 03824 020437506 501(c)(3) 10000 A project to launch an integrated website as a public outreach tool. Vermont River Conservancy 29 Main Street Suite 11 Montpelier VT 05602 030347147 501(c)(3) 7500 To purchase a parcel that borders the Connecticut River. The parcel will be used as a town park and provide public access for river recreation. Watchic Lake Association PO Box 319 Standish ME 04084 261333099 501(c)(3) 10000 A remediation project to stop nutrient-laden stormwater from entering Watchic Lake and prevent further damage. Western Foothills Land Trust PO Box 107 Norway ME 04268 016083123 501(c)(3) 10000 To build a warming shed along the Trust's recreational trails. 45 0 Procedure for Monitoring Grants in the U.S.: Part I, Line 2: Schedule I, Part I, Line 2: The Organization requires a completion report after one year. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Supplemental Information Part III Anne Vaillancourt, executive director for the Organization, receives compensation from Davis Educational Foundation, an unrelated organization, for services rendered to the filing organization. Anne's unrelated organization compensation was as follows: Salary: $18,158 Benefits: $3,091 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Rebekah Bucci and David Bucci have a family relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Executive Director and the chairman of the board review Form 990 prior to the document's filing, and the executive director signs the return. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Possible conflicts of interest are discussed by the trustees and staff at each regularly scheduled meeting. Where a potential conflict does exist, the trustees will disclose to the board and the disclosure will be noted in the minutes. If a real conflict exists, the trustee will abstain from voting and this action will be disclosed in the minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request. The Organization publishes its financial statements in its annual report which is available to the public on its website. Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances: Form 990, Part XI, line 5: Net unrealized losses on investments: -1,098,615. Oversight of Audit Form 990, Part XI, Line 2c: The audit process has not changed from the prior year. Schedule A, Part I, Line 11 Per the declaration of the trust, a majority of the trustees shall be appointed by the representative supported organizations. The trustees determine the recipients of the Davis Conservation Foundation grants each year. Falmouth Conservation Trust PO Box 6172 Falmouth ME 04105 010372429 Land Conservation ME 501(c)(3) Line 9 N/A 0 Island Institute 386 Main Street PO Box 648 Rockland ME 04841 222786731 Land Conservation ME 501(c)(3) Line 7 N/A 0 Maine Audubon Society 20 Gilsland Farm Road Falmouth ME 04105 010248780 Wildlife Conversation ME 501(c)(3) Line 9 N/A 0 Appalachian Mountain Club 5 Joy Street Boston MA 02108 046001677 Land Conservation MA 501(c)(3) Line 7 N/A 0 Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests 54 Portsmouth Street Concord NH 03301 020222237 Land Conservation NH 501(c)(3) Line 7 N/A 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0