SHAKER LAKES REGIONAL NATURE CENTER: Form 990, tax year 2010

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Organization
SHAKER LAKES REGIONAL NATURE CENTER (EIN 34-6576569)
Tax period
2010-09-01 to 2011-08-31
Filed
2012-07-16
IRS object ID
201221989349300727
Schema version
2010v3.7
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Timestamp2012-07-16T11:50:04-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2011-08-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName

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Business Name Line1H & J CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS INCBusinessNameLine1

Preparer Firm US Address PreparerFirmUSAddress

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Address Line137131 EUCLID AVENUEAddressLine1
CityWILLOUGHBYCity
StateOHState
ZIP Code44094ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2010-09-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

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EIN346576569EIN

Name Name

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Business Name Line1SHAKER LAKES REGIONAL NATURE CENTERBusinessNameLine1
Business Name Line2DBA NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKESBusinessNameLine2
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name ControlSHAKNameControl
Phone2163215935Phone

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line12600 SOUTH PARK BOULEVARDAddressLine1
CitySHAKER HEIGHTSCity
StateOHState
ZIP Code44120ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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NameKAY CARLSONName
TitleEXECUTIVE DIRECTORTitle
Phone2163215935Phone
Date Signed2012-07-16DateSigned
Authorize Third PartytrueAuthorizeThirdParty

Preparer Preparer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
NameROLLAND B STANDISHName
Phone4409512997Phone
Date Prepared2012-07-16DatePrepared
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax Year2010TaxYear
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Form 990 IRS990

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Name Of Principal Officer PersonKAY CARLSONNameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson

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CitySHAKER HEIGHTSCity
StateOHState
ZIP Code44120ZIPCode
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Activity Or Mission DescriptionSEE SCHEDULE O. THE MISSION OF THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES IS TO CONSERVE A NATURAL AREA, CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE, AND INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. TO MEET THIS MISSION, THE NATURE CENTER ENGAGES IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.ActivityOrMissionDescription
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Mission DescriptionSEE SCHEDULE O. THE MISSION OF THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES IS TO CONSERVE A NATURAL AREA, CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE, AND INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. TO MEET THIS MISSION, THE NATURE CENTER ENGAGES IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.MissionDescription
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DescriptionSEE SCHEDULE O THE MISSION OF THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES IS TO CONSERVE A NATURAL AREA, CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE, AND INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. TO REALIZE ITS MISSION, THE NATURE CENTER MAINTAINS A NATURAL GREEN OASIS IN THE HEART OF AN URBAN AREA AND OFFERS EXTENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS. THE NATURE CENTER MANAGES TWENTY ACRES OF LAND; MAINTAINS TWO DISTINCT WALKING/HIKING TRAILS, INCLUDING ONE THAT IS FULLY ACCESSIBLE TO VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES; PROTECTS MULTIPLE ANIMAL AND PLANT HABITATS; AND SERVES AS A MODEL FOR GREEN BUILDING PRACTICES. ITS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE CLASSES, FIELD TRIPS, GUIDED NATURE HIKES AND CAMPS FOR CHILDREN; FAMILY PROGRAMS; AND HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS AND FORUMS ON SUSTAINABILITY TOPICS FOR ADULTS. EACH YEAR, OVER 10,000 CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN MORE THAN 30,000 HOURS OF CURRICULUM-BASED PROGRAMMING, AND 25,000 AREA RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES VISIT THE NATURE CENTER TO RELAX, RECREATE, LEARN AND REFRESH.Description
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (30 entries)

TitleTitleAverage Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekIndividual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorOfficerOfficerReportable Comp From OrganizationReportableCompFromOrganizationReportable Comp From Related OrgsReportableCompFromRelatedOrgsOther CompensationOtherCompensation
KATHRYN CARLSON
EXEC DIR40.00XX7550202400
SCOTT CADE
DIRECTOR5.00X000
MARTHA CONNELL
DIRECTOR5.00X000
GEORGE DE GULIS
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PAMELA GEORGE-MERRILL
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DIRECTOR5.00X000
HELEN JENSEN
SECRETARY10.00XX000
JEFFREY KADLIC
DIRECTOR5.00X000
MICHAEL NOVAK
PRESIDENT10.00XX000
THOMAS SLATER
DIRECTOR5.00X000
MATTHEW GOLDMAN
DIRECTOR5.00X000
MALISSA BODMANN
DIRECTOR5.00X000
LEIGH HELLNER
DIRECTOR5.00X000
LAUREN PACINI
DIRECTOR5.00X000
KURT RINGENBACH
DIRECTOR5.00X000
GUY MERCER
DIRECTOR5.00X000
DAVID REAPE
DIRECTOR5.00X000
DAVID LAVELLE
TREASURER10.00XX000
CLAUDE KENNARD
DIRECTOR5.00X000
CYNTHIA M KLUG
PRESIDENT EL10.00XX000
AMY KLIMEK
DIRECTOR5.00X000
ALEXANDER HERBRUCK
DIRECTOR5.00X000
THOMAS BENNETT JR
DIRECTOR5.00X000
DAVID JARUS
DIRECTOR5.00X000
PAMELA LEROSE
DIRECTOR5.00X000
JOHN LUCCI
DIRECTOR5.00X000
KI MIXON
DIRECTOR5.00X000
DAVID REAVIS
DIRECTOR5.00X000
NICOLETTE VAN SOLINGEN
DIRECTOR5.00X000
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Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenue (2 entries)

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Total Liabilities TotalLiabilities

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Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years493004CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years444410CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years
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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years493004CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years444410CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years
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Current Tax Year Minus2 Years7361CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years
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Current Tax Year23362CurrentTaxYear
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Total4780Total

Other Income170 OtherIncome170

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Current Tax Year53308CurrentTaxYear
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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Info ContributorInfo

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Contributor NumberRESTRICTEDContributorNumber

Contributor Name Business ContributorNameBusiness

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Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

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Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
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Aggregate ContributionsRESTRICTEDAggregateContributions

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Disclosed For Charitable PurposesfalseDisclosedForCharitablePurposes
Written Policy MonitoringfalseWrittenPolicyMonitoring
Sect170h Requirements SatisfiedfalseSect170hRequirementsSatisfied
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Investment Earnings Or Losses48451InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Grants Or Scholarships20623GrantsOrScholarships
Administrative Expenses20069AdministrativeExpenses
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Current Year Minus1 Year CurrentYearMinus1Year

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Contributions19347Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses21417InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Grants Or Scholarships20062GrantsOrScholarships
Administrative Expenses6924AdministrativeExpenses
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Contributions17350Contributions
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Grants Or Scholarships18494GrantsOrScholarships
Administrative Expenses8839AdministrativeExpenses
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Endowments Held By Unrelated OrgstrueEndowmentsHeldByUnrelatedOrgs
Endowments Held By Related OrgstrueEndowmentsHeldByRelatedOrgs
Are Related Orgs Listed Schedule RtrueAreRelatedOrgsListedScheduleR

Buildings Buildings

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Other Cost Or Other Basis2930298OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation1280614Depreciation
Book Value1649684BookValue

Equipment Equipment

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Other Cost Or Other Basis214704OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation151053Depreciation
Book Value63651BookValue
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Book Value Land Buildings1713335TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings

Other Securities OtherSecurities (2 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionBook ValueBookValueMethod Of ValuationMethodOfValuation
HELD AT THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION435746F
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT14500F
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Total Of Book Value Securities450246TotalOfBookValueSecurities
Total Revenue855995TotalRevenue
Total Expenses944827TotalExpenses
Excess Or Deficit For Year-88832ExcessOrDeficitForYear
Excess Or Deficit Per FS-88832ExcessOrDeficitPerFS
Tot Revenue Etc Audited Fincl Stmt938963TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Other Revenues82968OtherRevenues
Revenue Not Rptd F99082968RevenueNotRptdF990
Revenue Subtotal855995RevenueSubtotal
Total Revenue Per Form990855995TotalRevenuePerForm990
Tot Expenses Etc Audited Fincl Stmt1027795TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Other Expenses Included82968OtherExpensesIncluded
Expenses Not Rptd F99082968ExpensesNotRptdF990
Expenses Subtotal944827ExpensesSubtotal
Total Expenses Per Form990944827TotalExpensesPerForm990

Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV (5 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
INTENDED USES FOR ENDOWMENT FUNDSSCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4DISTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS HELD AT THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION ARE USED FOR DONOR-RESTRICTED PURPOSES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NATURE OUTREACH AND FACILITY/TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS OR MAINTENANCE.
LIABILITY UNDER FIN 48 FOOTNOTESCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART XEFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010, THE NATURE CENTER ADOPTED THE AUTHORITATIVE GUIDANCE RELATING TO ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES INCLUDED IN ASC TOPIC INCOME TAXES. THIS PROVISION PROVIDES CONSISTENT GUIDANCE FOR THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ENTITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PRESCRIBES A THRESHOLD OF "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" FOR RECOGNITION AND DE-RECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE NATURE CENTER PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2011, AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT MAY HAVE ANY EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. AS OF AUGUST 31, 2011, THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR TAX YEARS 2007 THROUGH 2009 REMAINS OPEN WITH THE US FEDERAL JURISDICTION OR THE VARIOUS STATES AND LOCAL JURISDICTIONS WHICH THE NATURE CENTER FILES TAX RETURNS. IT IS THE NATURE CENTER'S POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF ANY, IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHERSCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 8LINE 10B-COST OF GOODS SOLD 26,450 LINE 9B-EVENT EXPENSES 56,518 LINE 10B-COST OF GOODS SOLD -26,450 LINE 9B-EVENT EXPENSES -56,518
REVENUE AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN FINANCIALS - OTHERSCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2DLINE 10B-COST OF GOODS SOLD 26,450 LINE 9B-EVENT EXPENSES 56,518
EXPENSE AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN FINANCIALS - OTHERSCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XIII, LINE 2DLINE 10B-COST OF GOODS SOLD 26,450 LINE 9B-EVENT EXPENSES 56,518

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Events Information EventsInformation

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name Of Event1BENEFIT EVENTNameOfEvent1
Gross Receipts Event1215645GrossReceiptsEvent1
Charitable Contributions Event1160032CharitableContributionsEvent1
Gross Revenue Event155613GrossRevenueEvent1
Other Direct Expenses Event1112131OtherDirectExpensesEvent1
Gross Receipts Total215645GrossReceiptsTotal
Charitable Contributions Total160032CharitableContributionsTotal
Gross Revenue Total Events55613GrossRevenueTotalEvents
Other Direct Expenses Total Events112131OtherDirectExpensesTotalEvents
Direct Expense Summary Events112131DirectExpenseSummaryEvents
Net Income Summary-56518NetIncomeSummary

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (7 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONFORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONSEE SCHEDULE O. THE MISSION OF THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES IS TO CONSERVE A NATURAL AREA, CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE, AND INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. TO MEET THIS MISSION, THE NATURE CENTER ENGAGES IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
FIRST ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTIONFORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4ATHE MISSION OF THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES IS TO CONSERVE A NATURAL AREA, CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE, AND INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. TO REALIZE ITS MISSION, THE NATURE CENTER MAINTAINS A NATURAL GREEN OASIS IN THE HEART OF AN URBAN AREA AND OFFERS EXTENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS. THE NATURE CENTER MANAGES TWENTY ACRES OF LAND; MAINTAINS TWO DISTINCT WALKING/HIKING TRAILS, INCLUDING ONE THAT IS FULLY ACCESSIBLE TO VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES; PROTECTS MULTIPLE ANIMAL AND PLANT HABITATS; AND SERVES AS A MODEL FOR GREEN BUILDING PRACTICES. ITS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE CLASSES, FIELD TRIPS, GUIDED NATURE HIKES AND CAMPS FOR CHILDREN; FAMILY PROGRAMS; AND HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS AND FORUMS ON SUSTAINABILITY TOPICS FOR ADULTS. EACH YEAR, OVER 10,000 CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN MORE THAN 30,000 HOURS OF CURRICULUM-BASED PROGRAMMING, AND 25,000 AREA RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES VISIT THE NATURE CENTER TO RELAX, RECREATE, LEARN AND REFRESH.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BPRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE STAFF, FINANCE COMMITTEE, AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS DELEGATED AUTHORITY BY THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE 990 FOR FILING. THE 990 IS SHARED WITH THE BOARD AFTER FILING.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICYFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12CEACH YEAR, THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE POLICY MAKES CLEAR THAT ALL DECISIONS OF THE BOARD, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE MADE SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF A DESIRE TO PROMOTE THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE PUBLIC GOOD. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT REQUESTS BOARD MEMBERS TO IDENTIFY TO THE BEST OF THEIR KNOWLEDGE AFFILIATIONS WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAY BE POTENTIALLY RELATED TO THE FINANCIALS OR OTHER SUBSTANTIVE OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THEY ARE ALSO ASKED TO IDENTIFY CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVING EITHER THEMSELVES, OR A MEMBER OF THEIR EXTENDED FAMILY, THAT MAY BE CONSTRUED AS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. AT THE STAFF LEVEL, THE ORGANIZATION'S PERSONNEL ALSO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WHEN CONSIDERING THE ENGAGEMENT OF A NEW VENDOR. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED, APPROPRIATE STEPS ARE TAKEN TO BOTH ASSESS THE NATURE OF THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT AND, SUBSEQUENTLY, TO ENSURE THAT THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ACTUAL CONFLICT IS MITIGATED. SUCH MITIGATION IS MANAGED AND THE LETTER AND SPIRIT OF THE CONFLICTS POLICY ARE UPHELD.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIALFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15ATHE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ANNUALLY EVALUATES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND COMPARED TO OTHER AREA ARTS AND SCIENCE ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE. COMPENSATION FOR STAFF WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE LEVEL OF COMPENSATION IS SET BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND IN RELATION TO OTHER AREA ARTS AND SCIENCE ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE. THIS COMPENSATION IS A COMPONENT OF THE BUDGET, WHICH IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND ALSO BY THE BOARD AS A WHOLE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERSFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15BSEE RESPONSE TO 15A.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATIONFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FORM 990 CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 990 CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON SEVERAL PUBLICALLY-ACCESSIBLE WEBSITES.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1SHAKER LAKES NAT CTR ENDOW FOUNDBusinessNameLine1
Business Name Line2ENDOWMENT FOUNDATIONBusinessNameLine2

Address US AddressUS

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line12600 SOUTH PARK BOULEVARDAddressLine1
CitySHAKER HEIGHTSCity
StateOHState
ZIP Code44120ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN341381162EIN
Primary ActivitiesSUPPORTINGPrimaryActivities
Legal Domicile StateOHLegalDomicileState
Exempt Code Section501C3ExemptCodeSection
Public Charity Status11BPublicCharityStatus
Direct Controlling Entity NAN/ADirectControllingEntityNA
Controlled OrgfalseControlledOrg
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Ann Rents RoyaltiesfalseReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr To Other OrgfalseGiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr Fr Other OrgtrueGiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees From Other OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg
Sale Of Assets To Other OrgfalseSaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg
Purchase Of Assets From Other OrgfalsePurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg
Exchange Of AssetsfalseExchangeOfAssets
Rental Of Facilities To Other OrgsfalseRentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs
Rental Of Facilities Fr Other OrgsfalseRentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services For Other OrgsfalsePerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services By Other OrgsfalsePerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs
Sharing Of FacilitiestrueSharingOfFacilities
Sharing Of Paid EmployeesfalseSharingOfPaidEmployees
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg
Other Transfer To Other OrgfalseOtherTransferToOtherOrg
Other Transfer From Other OrgfalseOtherTransferFromOtherOrg

Transactions Related Orgs Table TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable

Name Of Other Organization NameOfOtherOrganization

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1SHAKER LAKES ENDOWMENT FOUNDATIONBusinessNameLine1
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Transaction TypeCTransactionType
Amount Involved68994AmountInvolved
Method Of Amt DeterminationSPENDING POLICYMethodOfAmtDetermination

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