2012-05-07T13:03:58-05:00 2011-12-31 010463013 Purdy Powers & Company 130 Middle Street Portland ME 04101 990 2011-01-01 010446468 Kennebec Estuary Land Trust KENN 2074428400 PO Box 1128 Bath ME 04530 Andrew Perry 2074428400 2012-05-02 1 David J Shorette CPA P00086553 2077753496 2011 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z Jack Witham PO Box 1128 Bath ME 04530 677946 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. 13 13 8 53 0 0 302349 674832 0 0 4525 3114 0 0 306874 677946 0 0 0 0 122737 155125 0 0 8424 156740 165193 279477 320318 27397 357628 2738467 2860356 241154 4500 2497313 2855856 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 152078 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. 98853 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. 24982 The Outreach and Development 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. 275913 1 1 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 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 ME 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 3.00 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 Carrie Kinne 40.00 X 52075 0 2361 52075 0 2361 0 0 0 0 0 12280 662552 77375 674832 3114 3114 677946 3114 0 0 140267 114820 19915 5532 3956 2255 1226 475 10902 9346 1218 338 2058 2058 7349 7349 3866 3866 8449 5430 1647 1372 4158 3520 585 53 8174 5803 1717 654 4823 4553 270 5461 4224 1237 4087 3270 817 Stewardship 52757 52757 Easement 46125 46125 Miscellaneous 17886 17886 320318 275913 35981 8424 183439 200268 1800 13226 2626938 2549963 2626938 3265 19924 2738467 2860356 1154 4500 240000 241154 4500 X 2483462 2805921 13851 49935 2497313 2855856 2738467 2860356 X 357628 915 X X 1 0 1 X 0 X 222540 98678 152977 302349 674832 1451376 222540 98678 152977 302349 674832 1451376 372235 1079141 6557 5683 4014 4525 3114 23893 1475269 0.73150 0.97720 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X 21 1224.00 0 0 0 1 1 61.00 2500 1 2626938 2626938 2626938 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: 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. Pam Tetley Board Member 6624 The secretary of the board provides consulting services to the organization through her business. 0 X Real Estate Easement 2 46125 Appraised Value X Real Estate Donation 1 31250 Appraised Value 0 0 0 Method for Determining Number of Contributors: Part I, Column (b): There were two Easements donated in the current year by two separate entities. 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. Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances: Form 990, Part XI, line 5: Net unrealized gains on investments: 915. Audit Oversight Form 990 Part XII, line 2c The audit oversight process has not changed from the previous year.