2026-05-15T08:07:58-05:00 2025-12-31 205788602 Glaser and Company LLC 1859 Summerville Ave Suite 800 Charleston SC 29405 990 2025-01-01 582359979 The Kiawah Island Natural Habitat Conservancy Inc KIAW 8437682029 130 Gardners Circle PMB L Johns Island SC 29455 Kim Anuszkiewicz Chair 8437682029 2026-05-15 1 Erik Glaser CPA P00724565 8438490179 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Kim Anuszkiewicz 130 Gardners Circle PMB L Johns Island SC 29455 2531042 0 X www.kiawahconservancy.org X 1997 SC We measure, manage, improve, and advocate for the ecological health of Kiawah Island and its environs. 28 26 9 543 0 0 4339442 2422251 0 0 4780 23073 -53167 -93174 4291055 2352150 5282 0 0 0 810905 864258 0 0 217925 2774533 1100042 3590720 1964300 700335 387850 4989510 5291033 134755 48428 4854755 5242605 X The Kiawah Conservancy provides the vision, leadership and resources necessary to preserve and enhance Kiawah Island's unique balance of nature and development. We are an independent, research driven non-political, not-for-profit organization. 0 0 1253725 The Organization currently maintains 85 properties and conservation easements totaling over 3,876 acres in the Sea Islands region covering Johns Island, Kiawah Island, and Seabrook Island, South Carolina. The organization maintains these owned properties and conservation easements for the expressed purpose of keeping land in their natural, undeveloped state for perpetuity. The organization has stewardship responsibility for all conservation properties including the maintenance of established nature trails, native plant demonstration gardens, and demonstration rain gardens outfitted with educational signage.(See Schedule O)The Organization has been accredited by the land trust accreditation commission since February 16, 2017, with its accreditation renewed in 2023. This important distinction independently confirms that the organization continually operates according to the highest standards in land conservation and nonprofit management. In particular, it assures that the organization fulfills its responsibility to conserve its land and easements in perpetuity.The Organization's habitat improvement plan aims to consistently support Sea Island property owners in creating and maintaining optimal habitat that sustains the regions current and future wildlife. The Organization, working in concert with other entities on Johns, Kiawah, and Seabrook Islands, offers resources, landscaping guidance, access to qualified professionals, and assessment tools to help property owners implement this plan. 236869 The Organization supports and conducts numerous research studies to deepen understanding of the natural environment on Johns Island, Kiawah Island, and Seabrook Island, South Carolina, while advancing its broader mission.Bird Banding The Kiawah Island Banding Station (KIBS) is supported by the Kiawah Conservancy and operated by the Town of Kiawah Island. Annual banding and monitoring efforts include:(See Schedule O)Fall Migration MonitoringFall migration monitoring began in 2009 at the west end of Kiawah Island. In 2015, an additional station was created at the East End of Kiawah Island on Little Bear Island, a property held under conservation easement by the Kiawah Conservancy. Mist nets are operated by the Town Wildlife Biologist and seasonal. The nets are operated daily from mid-August through November. They are opened 30 minutes before sunrise and closed approximately six hours later.Groundwater Table StudyThis long-term study was initiated in 2019 to monitor groundwater conditions on Kiawah Island. A series of 24 groundwater monitoring wells were installed and will continue to be monitored and utilized overtime, with data being compared alongside other non-invasive subsurface monitoring devices to create a map of the groundwater table and develop annual water budgets for the Sea Islands region. The study is being conducted by the Kiawah Conservancy in collaboration with the Town of Kiawah Island, the College of Charleston, and the Kiawah Island Community Association. Marsh Vulnerability StudyThe project initiated efforts to monitor the tidal marsh wetlands surrounding Kiawah Island by mapping historical changes of the vegetated shorelines, built structures, and various plant communities within the marsh. Coordinated by the Kiawah Conservancy in partnership with the Town of Kiawah Island and the College of Charleston, the initiative has established a foundation for ongoing study. The Kiawah Conservancy continues this work by expanding upon the original dataset, providing updated information at no cost to municipal governments and regional partners to support informed marsh management and planning. Resilience ProjectThis project explores the use of nature-based solutions to enhance resilience for both human and wildlife communities on Kiawah Island. Through stakeholder engagement, it identifies viable practices and addresses barriers to implementation in support of long-term coastal resilience. The initiative received federal support through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation via the Emergency Coastal Resilience Fund 2019. A key outcome of the project is the Nature-Based Solutions Manual for Kiawah Island, which highlights strategies such as stormwater mitigation and marsh restoration. Ongoing monitoring and research continue to inform future resilience efforts, including the implementation of restoration and enhancement projects within the watershed that deliver broad public benefits.Ecological Health InitiativeThe Ecological Health Initiative focuses on identifying key indicators across each habitat on Kiawah Island for targeted research and monitoring, with the goal of building a comprehensive understanding of overall ecosystem health. The framework developed through this effort guides the Kiawah Conservancy's research, monitoring, and restoration efforts. The Conservancy produces an annual report and community presentation that assess ecological health and track changes over time through year-to-year comparisons. Findings from this work inform regional planning efforts to address environmental and natural resource challenges, including the development of local marsh management and watershed-based plans. 61470 The Organization develops, publishes, and distributes educational materials, maintains an active social media presence, and manages its website to advance understanding of the importance of preserving the natural environments of Johns, Kiawah, and Seabrook Islands. These outreach efforts engage a broad audienceincluding property owners, visitors, businesses, associations, governments, partner organizations, and other conservation organizationsto promote informed stewardship across the region.(See Schedule O)ROOTS, the Kiawah Conservancy's annual magazine, is distributed to all supporters and highlights key initiatives, upcoming educational opportunities, and ongoing conservation and preservation efforts that support the Organization's mission. In addition, the Kiawah Conservancy produces a wide range of brochures, booklets, and other publications to further support and communicate its work. 1552064 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 52 0 1 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 28 26 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 SC X X Amy Spivey 8438046089 1411 King Street Extension Suite B Charleston SC 29403 Kim Anuszkiewicz Vice Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Tim Barnard Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Peggy Barnes Chair 4.00 X X 0 0 0 John Bretzke Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Doreen Chapman Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Leigh Cobb Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Anne Cotton Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Paul Creamer Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Buddy Franklin Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Art Glenn Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Mark Griesbaum Assistant Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Heidingsfelder Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Christy Hill Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Doug Lashley Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Karen Madoff Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Bill Mulligan Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Bill Richardson Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Mary Alice Roberts Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Tobi Rozen Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Mike Shalosky Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 John Shippee Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Joe Sweeney Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Amy Wald-Guilkey Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Chip Wendler Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Dick Wildermann Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Ed Wile Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Pam Wilson Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Vickey Wile Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Ty Cobb rolled off Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Roland Hoffman rolled off Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Diana Mezzanote rolled off Trustee 0.50 X 0 0 0 Donna Windham Executive Director 40.00 X 145250 0 8608 Jennifer Wilson Sr. Communications Coordinator 40.00 X 101489 0 6089 246739 0 14697 2 0 1 0 0 1009529 1412722 110179 2422251 25082 25082 2009 -2009 -2009 -2009 83709 1009529 176883 -93174 -93174 2352150 0 0 -70101 X 145250 72625 29050 43575 607459 488874 59314 59271 44887 33417 5299 6171 8948 2927 5133 888 57714 42995 6783 7936 93972 93972 20169 20169 236634 236634 122192 74460 35157 12575 3902 632 2017 1253 48909 31137 16872 900 106455 88145 103 18207 47410 47073 145 192 26795 17160 9635 Independent study progr 236632 236369 263 Donor cultivation & edu 85600 17056 1587 66957 Conservation easement 25000 25000 Stewardship 23465 23465 22907 20123 2784 1964300 1552064 194311 217925 1261181 1450174 126266 41200 60378 19501 1221782 411466 166844 810316 3333641 3011042 4989510 5291033 134755 48428 134755 48428 X 4645544 5018334 209211 224271 4854755 5242605 4989510 5291033 387850 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1484439 1449483 2126006 4339442 2422251 11821621 1484439 1449483 2126006 4339442 2422251 11821621 643212 11178409 310 12 8956 4780 25082 39140 87963 72050 97706 90357 83709 431785 12292546 0.90940 0.91070 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 19 3727.65 1 1 50.00 8525 359116 1030 5111 365257 356683 9470 3396 10433 359116 298353 298353 80 596786 247750 50603 298353 167750 80000 247750 0.50649 0.49350 0 0 403326 883 402443 14178 2612 11566 224835 113872 110963 579443 294099 285344 810316 Conserved Land and Easements 3011042 3011042 2562856 33823 33823 2529033 -176883 -176883 2352150 2175006 33823 176883 210706 1964300 0 1964300 Part II, Line 5: Each conservation easement and fee-simple property is visited at least once per calendar year. During annual site visits, monitoring is conducted by ground inspections and a monitoring form is completed that provides documentation regarding each property's overall condition. The documentation associated with each property (as outlined above), including prior years' monitoring forms, should be reviewed prior to each property's annual monitoring visit. Annual monitoring of conservation easements and fee lands is managed by the Land Preservation Specialist. The Land Preservation Specialist, or similar stewardship staff, is responsible for performing annual monitoring duties and completing monitoring forms. Monitors, including interns, should have a background in ecology or the biological sciences and familiarity with Kiawah Island's natural environment. Staff and interns tasked with completing monitoring visits are also made familiar with LTA Standards and Practices 11-12 and the Conservancy's portfolio of conservation easements and fee lands. Volunteers may accompany the Land Preservation Specialist or stewardship staff during site visits. Conservation easement monitoring utilizes each property's respective Conservation Easement Monitoring Form an information sheet(s) that is unique to each conservation easement property, tailored to reflect reserved rights and restrictions associated with each specific easement property, which also includes landowner contact information. The form is generated from a Conservancy template. A Fee-Simple Preserved Property Monitoring Form is used to document conditions at each of the Conservancy's fee-simple properties.Annual site visits allow the Land Preservation Specialist and stewardship team (which may include interns, volunteers and/or Trustees) to monitor the condition of the property and document any changes to the property, including potential violations of conservation easement terms or activities that may otherwise impair the important conservation values associated with the property. Any changes with legal documents (including property ownership) are also documented within each year's monitoring report. Annual monitoring also allows the Conservancy the ability to make certain that fee-simple lands are being kept and preserved in a natural state. During site visits to fee-simple properties, potential land management practices are identified (e.g., to improve wildlife habitat). Monitors are to inspect properties and document their observations. If the Land Preservation Specialist and stewardship team document potential violations on conservation easement properties or activities that may impair the natural habitat of fee-simple properties, the activity is documented in writing within the space provided on the monitoring report. Additionally, photographs and maps (or GPS location points) may be attached to provide further support of documented physical changes on conservation properties. In the event of a suspected violation of a conservation easement, staff will follow the Conservancy's Conservation Easement Violation Response Policy. Any extra supporting documentation, such as written correspondence with landowners or other information that is acquired with respect to a protected property shall also be added to the property's stewardship file, along with the completed monitoring report. To aid in its land stewardship responsibilities and make certain that adjacent property owners are aware of existing conservation easements and protected fee properties, the Conservancy provides letters (with maps) to establish awareness of conservation lands throughout the community. Upon completion of each year's annual site visits, all monitoring forms are returned to the Executive Director for review and signature. Additionally, stewardship forms are reviewed by the reservation and Stewardship Committee and the Land Preservation Specialist. The Land Preservation Specialist presents a comprehensive stewardship report to the full Board of Trustees at its annual meeting each year. Conservation Easement Violation Response Policy The Kiawah Conservancy must, as a holder of conservation easements, enforce the legal agreements for which it is responsible. In addition to protecting the conservation value of the subject property, enforcement is needed to generate public confidence in the Kiawah Conservancy's mission to conserve wildlife habitat, to uphold the Conservancy's legal authority to enforce its conservation easements, and to maintain the Conservancy's ability to accept future donations of conservation easements and its tax-exempt status. The Conservancy's failure to enforce its conservation easements could jeopardize its 501(c) (3) status if it were shown that the Conservancy relinquished its enforcement rights to benefit private individuals. The Conservancy's response to a violation should match the severity of the violation. Minor or technical infractions (i.e., failure to provide notice, litter, minor cutting of vegetation) may warrant a written acknowledgment of the violation from designated staff to the landowner. More egregious transgressions (i.e., construction, large scale clearing) require a swift and formal response. Part II, Line 9: It is the policy of the conservancy to record conservation property at cost, if purchased, or at fair market value, if donated or purchased at a price under the property's fair market value at the time of purchase. If the property is subsequently impaired, whether due to application of restrictive covenants on the deed or other reasons, the Conservancy determines the fair market value and records an impairment loss for the difference between the recorded value and the fair market value, generally at the same time of acquisition. The carrying value of property acquired or contributed and easements granted to the Conservancy generally reflect the market value after the application of restrictive covenants and/or easements at the time of acquisition. Due to their use as collateral, restrictive covenants have not been applied to the properties at 141 Red Cedar Lane, 25 Arrowhead Hall, 9 Airy Hall, and 133 Conifer Lane. The Conservancy has applied restrictive conservation covenants on the deeds of the majority of the conservation properties it owns. This results in an impairment to the fair market value of the property since future use and development rights change significantly after the recording of the restrictive covenants. In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the Conservancy records an impairment loss when the carrying amount of a longlived asset is not recoverable. For the year ended December 31, 2025 no impairment loss was recorded, beyond those recognized at time of acquisition. The fair value of the Conservancy's property is subject to risks connected to the fluctuation in the real estate market of the region. Part V, Line 4: To provide funds for the Conservancy's mission going forward. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Event expenses -176,883. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Event expenses 176,883. Legacy Gala 914676 901616 13060 6319 88065 22016 1250 6069 Bobcat Bash 148136 107913 40223 36968 2550 5779 1 30426 30426 7867 1093238 1009529 83709 6319 125033 22016 3800 19715 176883 -93174 X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Donna Windham Executive Director 141750 0 3500 0 0 0 8608 0 0 0 153858 0 0 0 Part I, Line 3 The process for determining compensation includes obtaining comparative data and having it approved by the board of trustees. X 3 31821 Fair Market Value X 5 77401 Fair Market Value X Supplies 1 957 Fair Market Value 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Ty Cobb, Trustee and Leigh Cobb, Trustee are spouses. Vickey Wile, Trustee and Ed Wile, Trustee are spouses. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The copy of the form 990 is provided to the board of trustees for a review and comment period prior to filing the return. Once this comment period is over, and the audit committee chairman has reviewed with management, the form 990 is approved for issuance. The 990 is then filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Board members must disclose any conflict of interests on an annual basis.This information is reviewed annually by the board and during the interim prior to entering transaction negotiations for conservation property. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The process for determining compensation includes obtaining comparative data and having it approved by the board of trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon written request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Cultivation & education: Program service expenses 236,634. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 236,634.