2012-11-15T13:36:07-08:00 2011-12-31 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 770275132 990 2011-01-01 760377029 Katy Prairie Conservancy KATY 7135236135 3015 Richmond Houston TX 77098 Mary Anne Piacentini 2012-11-15 true Jody Blazek 7134395739 X 2011 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z C Foster Carter 4348262 false false X www.katyprairie.org X 1992 TX Long-term goals are to: protect 50,000 acres; allow public access; ensure responsible stewardship of protected lands; restore and enhance wildlife habitat; offer educational programs; and conduct and facilitate appropriate research to accomplish KPCs mission. 9 9 8 1000 0 1860259 3810960 335168 363705 38973 4715 130784 122230 2365184 4301610 0 0 391413 417500 22500 74683 1443739 3160505 1835152 3600505 530032 701105 25603850 25389540 12121824 11206409 13482026 14183131 X The Conservancy is dedicated to protecting a sustainable portion of the Katy Prairie for the benefit of its wildlife and the enjoyment of all Texans. It conserves land, restores and enhances wildlife habitat through grassland and wetlands projects and educates the public on the value and importance of prairies. false false 2560380 16832 Land Conservation - The Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) protects land on the Katy Prairie in the following ways: acquisition of conservation lands at fair market value, acquisition of conservation lands through a bargain sale arrangement, receipt of donated conservation lands to KPC, receipt of donated trade lands to KPC, donation of conservation easements to KPC, and purchase of development rights on conservation lands on the Katy Prairie. Conservation lands are held in permanent trust and are maintained for the benefit of both the wildlife that inhabit the lands and the public who might enjoy visiting KPC's preserves. 281780 Preserve Enhancement - KPC has developed general management plans for all its protected properties that ensure that the lands are not further degraded by invasive species (including Chinese Tallow, McCartney Rose, feral hogs and other feral animals) and are maintained in their traditional uses. More detailed management plans are prepared for properties as KPC undertakes preserve enhancement and restoration activities, including the restoration and creation of wetlands and the enhancement and replanting of native grasslands. 274363 346873 Land Management and Restoration - During 2004-2005, KPC's Board of Directors approved securing a majority ownership of the historic Warren Ranch, a working cattle ranch. The Board determined that the continued operations of the Warren Ranch were part of KPC's mission to protect the unique scenic, historic and natural sites on the Katy Prairie. They noted that well-managed farmland shelters wildlife, supplies scenic open space, and helps filter impurities from our air and water and that these agricultural lands offer many other benefits as well: preservation of open space and natural resources; outdoor recreation, including bird watching, hiking, hunting, and nature tours; improved flood protection; economic development through eco-tourism; enhanced wildlife habitat; recharge zones for the area's aquifers; educational field trips for area youth, and research opportunities for colleges and universities in ecology and land management. The prairie also provides children who might not have an opportunity otherwise to visit a working ranch to ride a horse or tour a farm to see how food is produced - a distinctive outdoor experience. 199707 3316230 true true false false false false true false false false true false false false true false true false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false true 22 0 true 8 true false false false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true false false false X X Rebecca Halaska 7135236135 3015 Richmond Ste 230 Houston TX 77098 David Poteet 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Klein 1.00 X 0 0 0 J Tynan Kelly 1.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Gast 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin Bartol 1.00 X 0 0 0 C Foster Carter 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Bob Honig 6.00 X X 0 0 0 Bill Snypes 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Mary A Van Kerrebrook 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Mary Anne Piacentini 60.00 X 138500 0 4075 138500 4075 1 false false false 0 287100 199662 3324198 3008376 3810960 Warren Ranch income 110000 346873 346873 Mitigation services 110000 16832 16832 363705 4715 4715 0 66345 66345 79071 79071 79071 79071 0 20000 287100 46652 -26652 -26652 0 0 Item sales/Reimbursements 900099 3466 3466 3466 4301610 363705 126945 0 0 0 0 142574 101671 30468 10435 0 230682 164501 49297 16884 0 16841 12009 3599 1233 27403 19541 5856 2006 0 92038 92038 57851 2000 55851 0 22500 22500 0 39208 33145 1064 4999 0 88680 42388 33552 12740 1995 1270 725 0 38055 29593 5656 2806 5194 4506 459 229 0 1759 1355 404 366675 366675 0 36309 29570 6739 15801 744 14868 189 Ranch operating expenses 274363 274363 Property taxes 18177 18177 Other expenses 27629 26026 1033 570 Habitat enhancement 61771 61658 21 92 Easement expenses 2035000 2035000 0 3600505 3316230 209592 74683 447787 248243 1440468 198925 1842662 352920 8486 23509 0 0 540 317 0 25828 63487 24773877 271738 21838079 24502139 0 0 0 0 0 25603850 25389540 134085 128756 11625110 10995390 362629 82263 12121824 11206409 X 6788533 8652888 3202350 504100 3491143 5026143 13482026 14183131 25603850 25389540 701105 X false true true X true true X 2930074 2434859 1264400 1878459 3810960 12318752 0 0 2930074 2434859 1264400 1878459 3810960 12318752 5364715 6954037 162864 486095 134491 151555 150131 1085136 0 0 13403888 1762884 0.51880 0.49210 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X 4 18 1 true 16 5240 false 23818215 23818215 674681 130812 543869 280981 140926 140055 24502139 Accrued interest 82263 82263 4301610 3600505 701105 701105 4056678 29431 -274363 -244932 4301610 4301610 3355573 29431 29431 3326142 274363 274363 3600505 Part II, Line 5 Part II, Line 5 - Summarized Policy The Katy Prairie Conservancy has a written policy that each property on which it holds a conservation easement will be monitored annually by physically inspecting the site, determining if any violations have occurred and correcting such violations. KPC staff meet with the landowners who signs the formal monitoring report. Part XIII, Line 4b Part XIII, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S Ranch operating expenses $274363 Part II, Line 9 Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements. The conservation easements are recorded as revenue using a third party appraisal. The revenue is offset by an expense for the same amount netting to a zero effect on the income statement. We do not record the easements on our balance sheet. X X X X X true JenniferHawkins 3015 Richmond Hou TX 77098 false 753158 22500 730658 753158 22500 730658 2011 Gala 307100 287100 20000 33252 5063 8337 307100 287100 20000 33252 5063 8337 46652 -26652 X 1 2035000 FMV X 10 973376 FMV 11 false true false Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available KPC will copy documents and mail or e-mail to persons or organizations requesting them. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts At the beginning of each calendar year (as well as when new board members are appointed), KPC's Board President reminds board members that they may need to re-sign their conflict of interest form and she details exactly what that means. She also periodically reminds board members to let her know if they believe that a conflict of interest might arise. KPC's Governance Committee (they also deal with personnel issues) will be asked to review the possible conflict of interest to determine the best course of action to follow. If a conflict does exist, the board member will be asked to refrain from all discussion on the item and to recuse themselves from the meeting before any discussion occurs. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process The Form 990 is reviewed by KPC's Chief Accounting Officer and Executive Director. A copy of the Form is provided to the Board prior to filing. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Form 990, Part III, Line 4d : Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Public Policy and Stewardship - KPC works with various governmental entities to track and monitor public policy that may affect KPC's lands, including major thoroughfare and road plans, flood control initiatives, and conservation easement tax incentives. KPC also monitors its conservation easement lands on an annual basis to ensure that the goals and objectives of the legal agreement between KPC and the impacted landowner are followed and the land in question remains viable for its conservation values. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Land Management and Restoration - During 2004-2005, KPC's Board of Directors approved securing a majority ownership of the historic Warren Ranch, a working cattle ranch. The Board determined that the continued operations of the Warren Ranch were part of KPC's mission to protect the unique scenic, historic and natural sites on the Katy Prairie. They noted that well-managed farmland shelters wildlife, supplies scenic open space, and helps filter impurities from our air and water and that these agricultural lands offer many other benefits as well: preservation of open space and natural resources; outdoor recreation, including bird watching, hiking, hunting, and nature tours; improved flood protection; economic development through eco-tourism; enhanced wildlife habitat; recharge zones for the area's aquifers; educational field trips for area youth, and research opportunities for colleges and universities in ecology and land management. The prairie also provides children who might not have an opportunity otherwise to visit a working ranch to ride a horse or tour a farm to see how food is produced - a distinctive outdoor experience. 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