Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 04-01-2010 and ending 03-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
101 MONTGOMERY STREET STE 900
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
SAN FRANCISCO, CA94104
D Employer identification number

23-7222333
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 176,767,922
F Name and address of principal officer:
WILLIAM B ROGERS
101 MONTGOMERY STREET STE 900
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.TPL.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet2659
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1972
M State of legal domicile: CA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND AND AFFILIATES (THE TRUST) ARE CHARITABLE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS WHICH WERE CREATED TO SERVE THE PUBLIC'S NEED FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION IN METROPOLITAN, RURAL AND NATURAL AREAS. THE TRUST'S PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE IS TO FACILITATE THE TRANSFER OF PRIVATELY HELD LAND INTO PROTECTIVE PUBLIC AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT OWNERSHIP.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 20
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 19
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 383
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 407
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 104,927,533 101,631,086
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 17,560,902 13,694,407
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 5,109,615 3,645,784
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 72,225 14,922
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 127,670,275 118,986,199
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 60,662,766 63,202,903
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 29,471,810 29,215,054
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 484,361 658,657
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet7,923,591    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 33,323,064 26,212,706
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 123,942,001 119,289,320
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 3,728,274 -303,121
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 332,533,652 319,501,503
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 140,536,832 129,313,774
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 191,996,820 190,187,729
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND CONSERVES LAND FOR PEOPLE TO ENJOY AS PARKS, GARDENS, AND OTHER NATURAL PLACES, ENSURING LIVABLE COMMUNITIES FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 83,690,741 including grants of $ 61,392,008 ) (Revenue $ 8,577,114 )
CONSERVATION TRANSACTIONS:TPL COMPLETED 142 CONSERVATION TRANSACTIONS IN THE FISCAL YEAR, PROTECTING 131,385 ACRES WITH A COMBINED MARKET VALUE OF MORE THAN $285 MILLION. TPL APPLIED ITS EXPERTISE TO A VARIETY OF GOALS-FROM CONSERVING TRIBAL LAND ON WASHINGTON'S KIKET ISLAND, TO SAFEGUARDING PUBLIC ACCESS AT DEVIL'S CANYON RANCH IN WYOMING, TO SUPPORTING LOCAL AGRICULTURE AT BEAN AND ALLARD FARMS IN NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS. TPL CONSERVED LARGE LANDSCAPES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, COMPLETING THE 310,000-ACRE MONTANA LEGACY PROJECT AND KEY PURCHASES IN CALIFORNIA'S SIERRA BUTTES. AND FROM HAWAI'I BEACHES TO NEW JERSEY WETLANDS, TPL'S WORK SAFEGUARDED WATER BY PROTECTING THE LAND AROUND IT.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 9,294,799 including grants of $ 104,510 ) (Revenue $ 4,302,772 )
URBAN PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS:IN THIS FISCAL YEAR, TPL COMPLETED 51 PROJECTS TO CREATE AND PRESERVE URBAN GREEN SPACE ACROSS THE COUNTRY. AS PART OF NEW YORK CITY'S PLANYC INITIATIVE, TPL TRANSFORMED TEN BARE ASPHALT SCHOOLYARDS INTO VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUNDS. THE SAME COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DESIGN PROCESS SAW THE EXPANSION OF THE WESTERLY CREEK COMMUNITY GARDEN IN DENVER AND A REDESIGN OF HAYES VALLEY PLAYGROUND IN SAN FRANCISCO. IN CHICAGO, TPL'S WORK ON THE BLOOMINGDALE TRAIL IS REINVIGORATING ONETIME INDUSTRIAL NEIGHBORHOODS, WHILE IN LOS ANGELES, NEWLY INSTALLED FITNESS ZONES ARE PROVIDING ACCESS TO OUTDOOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 5,258,832 including grants of $ 1,690,081 ) (Revenue $ 392,558 )
CONSERVATION SERVICES:FROM EASTERN OREGON TO CENTRAL TEXAS, TPL'S CONSERVATION VISION TEAM COMPLETED 20 PROJECTS IN THE FISCAL YEAR TO HELP COMMUNITIES PRIORITIZE CONSERVATION GOALS AND PLAN NETWORKS OF PROTECTED LAND. OUR CONSERVATION FINANCE SERVICE HELPED PASS 17 STATE AND LOCAL BALLOT MEASURES THAT WILL GENERATE $1.8 BILLION FOR LAND PROTECTION-INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR STATE CONSERVATION FUNDS IN MAINE AND IOWA.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,368,306 including grants of $ 16,304 ) (Revenue $ 421,963 )
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE MISCELLANEOUS TECHNICAL SERVICES, REIMBURSEMENTS, AND ROYALTIES ON CONSERVATION PUBLICATIONS.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 2,368,306 including grants of $ 16,304 ) (Revenue $ 421,963 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 100,612,678
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
Yes
 
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I........................... Click to see attachment
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
Yes
 
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
Yes
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
277
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
383
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
20
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
19
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
 
No
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , FL , GA , IL , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MS , NC , ND , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
CINDY SCHERER
101 MONTGOMERY STREET STE 900
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104
(415) 495-4014
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) WILLIAM ROGERS
PRESIDENT & CEO
 40.00 X   X       271,890 0 27,677
(2) STEPHEN BAIRD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(3) BRIAN M BEITNER
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(4) GEORGE BELL
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(5) MARGARET L BROWN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(6) ROBERT E CARLSON
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(7) PAGE KNUDSEN COWLES
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(8) WILLIAM J CRONON
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(9) GEORGE P DENNY
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(10) DOUGLAS DURST
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(11) DOUGLAS P FERGUSON
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(12) JAMES S HOYTE
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) ELLIOTT P LAWS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(14) CAROLINE NIEMCZYK
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(15) MICHAEL E PATTERSON
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(16) CLAUDIA A POLLEY
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(17) TOM REEVE
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) ROY RICHARDS JR
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(19) MARTIN J ROSEN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(20) JAMES D SANO
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(21) KENT J THIRY
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(22) SHERYL TISHMAN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(23) F JEROME TONE
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(24) NELSON LEE
SECRETARY
 40.00     X       164,188 0 25,385
(25) CYNTHIA SCHERER
CFO & TREASURER
 40.00     X       169,882 0 22,360
(26) CHRISTOPHER KAY
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
 40.00     X       118,085 0 6,596
(27) ERNEST COOK
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00       X     172,162 0 25,343
(28) JAY DEAN
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00       X     172,362 0 15,830
(29) ROGER HOESTEREY
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00       X     162,582 0 25,293
(30) ROBERT MCCLYMONDS
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00       X     150,666 0 3,260
(31) MARGIE BERMEO
CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER
 40.00       X     184,159 0 18,724
(32) CYNTHIA WHITEFORD
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00       X     157,736 0 19,049
(33) GREGORY CHELIUS
STATE DIRECTOR
 40.00         X   140,411 0 11,379
(34) TILY SHUE
LEGAL COUNSEL
 40.00         X   133,999 0 18,686
(35) KATHY DECOSTER
DIRECTOR OF FEDERAL AFFAIRS
 40.00         X   128,854 0 24,605
(36) DON MORROW
TRANSACTION DIRECTOR
 40.00         X   131,884 0 24,318
(37) BRENDA SCHICK
DIRECTOR OF CONSERVATION TRANSACTIONS
 40.00         X   124,980 0 2,751
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,383,840 0 271,256
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet57
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
TLC PLUMBING & UTILITY INC
5000 EDITH NE
ALBUQUERQUE,NM87107 		CONSTRUCTION/PARK DEVELOPMENT 450,727
WRNS STUDIO LLP
501 2ND STREET SUITE 402
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94107 		CONSTRUCTION/PARK DEVELOPMENT 310,691
SHERWOOD DESIGN ENGINEERS
1 UNION ST 2ND FLOOR STE 200
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111 		ENGINEERING/FEASIBILITY & ARCHITECT 298,384
WATERSHED CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
100 SAN GABRIEL RD
AZUZA,CA91702 		ENIVORNMENTAL ASSSESSMENT 288,281
HATCH MOTT MACDONALD INC
PO BOX 7777
PHILADELPHIA,PA19175 		ENGINEERING/FEASIBILITY & ARCHITECT 286,676
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet17
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 165,110
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 20,686,255
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		80,779,721
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 22,474,692
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 101,631,086
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a LANDOWNER FEE 531,190 5,329,616 5,329,616    
b GOVT COST REIMBURSEMEN 900,099 4,923,047 4,923,047    
c PROJECT REIMBURSEMENTS 900,099 815,847 815,847    
d TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 541,900 712,998 712,998    
e GOVT CONTRACT FEE 900,099 635,541 635,541    
f All other program service revenue . 1,277,358 1,277,358    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 13,694,407
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 1,379,591     1,379,591
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 12,340     12,340
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 55,258,757 4,736,000
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 54,907,159 2,821,405
c Gain or (loss) 351,598 1,914,595
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 2,266,193     2,266,193
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 165,110
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 41,070
b Less: direct expenses ...b 43,072
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -2,002   -2,002
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 14,671
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 10,087
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 4,584     4,584
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 118,986,199 13,694,407 0 3,660,706
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 63,202,903 63,202,903
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,048,110 1,167,321 600,854 279,935
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 21,923,147 13,086,267 5,021,975 3,814,905
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 430,854 257,623 97,757 75,474
9 Other employee benefits ....... 2,874,179 1,714,823 659,934 499,422
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,938,764 1,153,326 453,519 331,919
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 133,109 99,285 33,824  
c Accounting ........... 206,216   206,216  
d Lobbying ........... 287,261 287,261    
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 658,657 658,657
f Investment management fees ...... 12,742   12,742  
g Other .......... 5,637,633 4,897,383 581,590 158,660
12 Advertising and promotion .... 346,954 56,717 150,035 140,202
13 Office expenses ....... 2,389,992 1,421,751 559,071 409,170
14 Information technology ...... 486,899 94,543 352,425 39,931
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 4,024,896 2,604,273 820,281 600,342
17 Travel ............ 1,854,693 1,000,844 313,392 540,457
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 255,067 137,655 50,216 67,196
20 Interest ........... 1,756,947 1,622,849 134,098  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 285,933 77,076 197,843 11,014
23 Insurance .............. 718,545 427,446 168,083 123,016
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a PROJECT SITE DEVELOPMEN 3,698,021 3,698,021    
b APPRAISAL SERVICES 1,474,172 1,474,172    
c FEASABILITY, ARCHITECTU 1,121,368 1,121,368    
d OTHER PROJECT RELATED E 936,817 932,878   3,939
e OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE 585,441 76,893 339,196 169,352
f All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 119,289,320 100,612,678 10,753,051 7,923,591
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... -7,233 1 242,599
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 5,867,582 2 5,586,918
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 12,288,416 3 8,398,876
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 8,225,304 4 7,867,875
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 3,701,403 7 2,855,869
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 170,135 9 137,218
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 5,681,874
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 4,362,121 1,359,550 10c 1,319,753
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 82,989,596 12 87,593,024
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 217,938,899 15 205,499,371
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 332,533,652 16 319,501,503
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 13,303,036 17 15,601,390
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 7,993,518 19 3,943,491
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 66,167,967 23 58,059,093
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 53,072,311 25 51,709,800
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 140,536,832 26 129,313,774
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 35,921,066 27 46,800,987
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 145,226,604 28 132,535,747
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 10,849,150 29 10,850,995
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 191,996,820 33 190,187,729
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 332,533,652 34 319,501,503
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
118,986,199
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
119,289,320
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
-303,121
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
191,996,820
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
-1,505,970
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
190,187,729
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Employer identification number

23-7222333
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 187,924,093 206,576,978 149,769,783 104,926,316 101,672,521 750,869,691
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. 187,924,093 206,576,978 149,769,783 104,926,316 101,672,521 750,869,691
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..           4,677,709
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           746,191,982
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 187,924,093 206,576,978 149,769,783 104,926,316 101,672,521 750,869,691
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 3,580,755 4,108,665 3,627,098 2,266,672 1,391,931 14,975,121
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 20,135 20,026       40,161
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets.. 139,508 90,074       229,582
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           766,114,555
12
12
119,861,240
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
97.400 %
15
15
97.280 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Employer identification number

23-7222333
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
  		Employer identification number

23-7222333
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
  		Employer identification number

23-7222333
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
  		Employer identification number

23-7222333
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Employer identification number

23-7222333
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...... 216,969  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 773,021  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 989,990  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 118,299,330  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 119,289,320  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		        6,000,000
             
c Total lobbying expenditures 657,139 843,333 790,266 989,990 3,280,728
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		         1,500,000
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 63,956 55,686 127,347 216,969 463,958
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Employer identification number

23-7222333
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a 14
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b 199.00
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c 1
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d 0
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet2
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet7
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet38.00
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $ 2,676
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 20,006 20,006  
b Contributions ........     20,006
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ...... 20,006 20,006 20,006
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................   2,664,609 1,782,965 881,644
c Leasehold improvements ............   494,179 267,117 227,062
d Equipment ................   2,181,553 2,040,627 140,926
e Other .................   341,533 271,412 70,121
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 1,319,753
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) MUTUAL FUNDS 		3,708,297 F

(B) HARBOR PROPERTIES, INC. 		190,447 F

(C) DEBT SECURITIES 		83,694,280 F






Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet 87,593,024
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) DEPOSITS ON LAND TRANSACTIONS 3,267,550
(2) INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATES 38,325,809
(3) MISCELLANEOUS 170,529
(4) OPEN SPACE HOLDINGS 101,819,262
(5) ASSETS HELD IN CHARITABLE TRUSTS 61,916,221




Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 205,499,371
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  
LIAB TO BENEFICIARIES OF CHARITABLE TRUSTS 45,411,999
MITIGATION ADVANCES 1,910,998
OPTION PAYMENTS 4,386,803






Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 51,709,800
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 118,986,199
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 119,289,320
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -303,121
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 236,062
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8 -1,742,032
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 -1,505,970
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -1,809,091
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 117,771,976
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 236,062
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 206,062
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 1,272,555
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 1,714,679
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 116,057,297
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b 2,928,902
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 2,928,902
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 118,986,199
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 119,548,541
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 206,062
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 53,159
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 259,221
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 119,289,320
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 119,289,320
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
EXPLANATION OF CHANGES TO CONSERVATION EASEMENTS: PART II, LINE 3: DURING THE YEAR, THE TRUST TRANSFERRED ITS RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS FOR THE CONSERVATION RESTRICTION ON APPROXIMATELY 14.89 ACRES IN HAMILTON COUNTY, TN, TO THE CITY OF CHATTANOOGA. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRUST TRANSFERRED ITS RIGHT AND OBLIGATIONS FOR THE CONSERVATION RESTRICTION ON 106.74 ACRES IN CLATSOP COUNTY, OR TO THE NORTH COAST LAND CONSERVANCY.
DESCRIPTION OF HOW ORGANIZATION REPORTS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS: PART II, LINE 9: EASEMENTS EASEMENTS ACQUIRED BY THE TRUST ARE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND REPRESENT NUMEROUS RESTRICTIONS OVER THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND NOT OWNED BY THE TRUST. THESE EASEMENTS GENERALLY PROVIDE THAT THE LAND WILL BE MAINTAINED UNIMPAIRED IN ITS CURRENT NATURAL, AGRICULTURAL, SCENIC OR RECREATIONAL STATE. DURING THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2011, EASEMENTS VALUED AT $33,780,000 WERE ACQUIRED AND $41,674,000 CONVEYED. DURING THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2010, EASEMENTS VALUED AT $30,219,000 WERE ACQUIRED AND $35,518,000 CONVEYED.
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS CLASSIFIED THE TRUST AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED, TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE TRUST ARE DEDUCTIBLE AS ALLOWED UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) OF THE CODE. ALL AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS OF THE TRUST ARE ALSO QUALIFIED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS CODE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN, WHICH IS CLASSIFIED AS A 501(C)(4) ORGANIZATION. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE TRUST'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE TRUST HAD MAINTAINED ITS TAX EXEMPT STATUS AND HAD NOT TAKEN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRED ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THEREFORE, NO PROVISION OR LIABILITY FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   IMPAIRMENT LOSS -2,928,903. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST 1,219,397. INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATES AND OTHER ADJUSTMENTS -32,526.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   EQUITY IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT 1,219,396. COST OF GOODS SOLD 10,087. SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECT EXPENSES 43,072.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   IMPAIRMENT LOSS ON LAND HOLDINGS 2,928,902.
PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECT EXPENSES 43,072. COST OF GOODS SOLD 10,087.
    FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 1 TOTAL REVENUE, GAINS, AND OTHER SUPPORT PER AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRESENTED IS THE UNCONSOLIDATED REVENUE PER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE AUDIT. THE AMOUNT PRESENTED IS NOT THE TOTAL REVENUE, GAINS, AND OTHER SUPPORT PER AUDIT ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS.
    FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XIII, LINE 1 TOTAL EXPENSES AND LOSSES PER AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRESENTED IS THE UNCONSOLIDATED EXPENSES AND LOSSES PER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE AUDIT. THE AMOUNT PRESENTED IS NOT THE TOTAL EXPENSES AND LOSSES PER AUDIT ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS.
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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Employer identification number

23-7222333
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
ANDY SPAHN & ASSOCIATES
100 UNIVERSAL PLAZA BLDG 5121
 
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA91608 		CAHUENGA CAMPAIGN   No 3,959,839 30,000 3,929,839
FREDERICK A VALLEJO
PO BOX 4558
 
PARK CITY, UT84060 		WRITING ANNUAL FUND   No 1,755,000 6,500 1,748,500
 
ADAMS HUSSEY & ASSOCIATES
1600 WILSON BLVD STE 300
 
ARLINGTON, TX22209 		ANNUAL FUND   No 1,334,000 254,521 1,079,479
 
BENTZ WHALEY FLESSNER INC
7251 OHMS LANE
 
MINNEAPOLIS, MN55439 		COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN   No 1,184,230 195,166 989,064
SALLY RANDEL
2 SAN BENITO AVE
 
ATHERTON, CA94027 		CAPACITY BUILDING   No 544,951 15,600 529,351
PHYLLIS SHAPIRO
25 CHAMBERLAIN ROAD
 
FLEMINGTON, NJ08822 		GRANT WRITING - SOUTH   No 450,000 42,758 407,242
RENEE M SIMI
1510 FOURTH STREET STE 4
 
BERKELEY, CA94710 		DIRECT MAIL   No 422,000 46,000 376,000
 
DIVITTORIO & ASSOCIATES
802 MONTGOMERY STREET
 
SAN FRANCISCO, CA94133 		WEBBER LAKE CAMPAIGN   No 75,000 8,200 66,800
CARLA FRISK
3340 SAGUNTO STREET
 
SANTA YNEZ, CA93460 		CENTRAL COAST   No 32,500 43,538 -11,038
 
WEALTH ENGINE
4915 ST ELMO AVE STE 300
 
BETHESDA, MD20814 		CAPACITY BUILDING   No 0 6,888 -6,888
Total .................right arrow 9,757,520 649,171 9,108,349
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, TN, WY, VI, SD, TX, HI, ID, MO, IN, IA, MT, NE, NV, DE
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

PONY UP FOR TPL
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

ANNIE OAKLEY EVENT
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

1
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 109,580 51,725 44,875 206,180
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		91,770 33,215 40,125 165,110
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		17,810 18,510 4,750 41,070
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . .     3,792 3,792
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 24,870 12,659 1,751 39,280
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 43,072
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow -2,002
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Employer identification number
23-7222333
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) BEND METROPOLITAN PARK & REC DISTRICT799 SW COLUMBIA ST
BEND,OR97702 		GOVT   622,204 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 4.7 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(2) BERGEN COUNTYONE BERGEN COUNTY PLAZA
HACKENSACK,NJ076017076 		GOVT   430,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 10.66 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(3) BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF FL3900 COMMONWEALTH BLVD MAIL STATION
115
TALLAHASSEE,FL32399 		GOVT   200,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 12.78 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(4) CA DEPT OF FISH & GAME1807 13TH ST SUITE 103
SACRAMENTO,CA958117137 		GOVT   4,308,410 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 4308.41 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(5) CENTRAL ARKANSAS WATER221 EAST CAPITAL AVE
LITTLE ROCK,AR72201 		GOVT   560,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 915.038 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(6) CITY OF ALBUQUERQUEONE CIVIC PLAZA NW OTH FL
ALBUQUERQUE,NM87102 		GOVT   90,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 65.97 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(7) CITY OF CHATTANOOGA1250 MARKET ST STE 1000
CHATTANOOGA,TN37402 		GOVT   1,849,999 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 37 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(8) CITY OF CHATTANOOGAADMIN SUITE 216 CITY HALL
CHATTANOOGA,TN37402 		GOVT   184,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 19.88 ACRES EASEMENT LAND CONSERVATION
(9) CITY OF CHATTANOOGAADMIN SUITE 216 CITY HALL
CHATTANOOGA,TN37402 		GOVT   25,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 0.5 ACRES EASEMENT LAND CONSERVATION
(10) CITY OF COLLEGE PARK3667 MAIN ST
COLLEGE PARK,GA30337 		GOVT   451,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 8.65 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(11) CITY OF LA RECREATION & PARKS DEPT221 N FIGUEROA ST SUITE 1550
LOS ANGELES,CA90012 		GOVT   5,979,424 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 122 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(12) CITY OF MAYWOOD4319 EAST SLAUSON AVE
MAYWOOD,CA90270 		GOVT   175,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 0.2 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(13) CITY OF ORMOND BEACH22 SOUTH BEACH ST
ORMOND BEACH,FL32174 		GOVT   410,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 4.07 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(14) CITY OF SANTA FE200 LINCOLN AVE
SANTA FE,NM87501 		GOVT   1,500,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 11.11 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(15) CITY OF WINTER GARDEN300 W PLANT ST
WINTER GARDEN,FL34787 		GOVT   1,300,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 208.56 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(16) COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO DEPT OF NATURAL & ENVIRO RESOURCESPOB 366147
SAN JUAN,PR009366147 		GOVT   4,500,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 113.91 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(17) COUNTY OF ANOKA2100 3RD AVE
ANOKA,MN55303 		GOVT   652,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 378 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(18) COUNTY OF GALVESTON PARKS & SENIOR SERVICES DEPT4102 MAIN FM 519
LA MARQUE,TX77568 		GOVT   617,123 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 86.9 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(19) GA DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES2 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR SE STE 1252
1252
ATLANTA,GA30334 		GOVT   281,500 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 1.28 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(20) GA DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES2 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR SE STE 1252
1252
ATLANTA,GA30334 		GOVT   22,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 0.28 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(21) GORDON COUNTY201 NORTH WALL ST
CALHOUN,GA30701 		GOVT   100,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 473.48 ACRES EASEMENT LAND CONSERVATION
(22) MA DEPT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES & TOWN OF IPSWICH251 CAUSEWAY ST SUITE 500
BOSTON,MA02214 		GOVT   500,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 101.559 ACRES EASEMENT LAND CONSERVATION
(23) METRO PARKS SERVING SUMMIT COUNTY975 TREATY LINE ROAD
AKRON,OH443135898 		GOVT   46,420 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 69.48 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(24) METRO PARKS SERVING SUMMIT COUNTY975 TREATY LINE ROAD
AKRON,OH44313 		GOVT   10,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 66.5 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(25) MN DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES500 LAFAYETTE ROAD BOX 25
ST PAUL,MN551554025 		GOVT   2,542,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 69 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(26) MN DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES500 LAFAYETTE ROAD BOX 45
ST PAUL,MN55155 		GOVT   765,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 241.43 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(27) MORRIS COUNTY PARKS COMMISSION53 EAST HANOVER AVE
MORRISTOWN,NJ07962 		GOVT   1,095,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 60.97 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(28) NPS222 MERRIMACK ST 4TH FL
LOWELL,MA01982 		GOVT   350,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 10 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(29) OHIO DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES2045 MORSE ROAD D-4
COLUMBUS,OH43329 		GOVT   135,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 523.4 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(30) STARK COUNTY PARK DISTRICT5300 TYNER AVE NE
CANTON,OH44708 		GOVT   390,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 108.47 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(31) STATE OF GEORGIA DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES2 MLK JR DRIVE SE SUITE 1454 EAST
ATLANTA,GA30334 		GOVT   293,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 36.68 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(32) STATE OF NJ & BOROUGH OF ALLENTOWN401 E STATE ST / 8 N MAIN ST
TRENTON ALLENTOWN,NJ086250850 		GOVT   81,129 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 46.09 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(33) STATE OF UTAH DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES1595 WEST NORTH TEMPLE SUITE 3520
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84116 		GOVT   1,112,504 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 2590.68 ACRES EASEMENT LAND CONSERVATION
(34) STATE OF UTAH DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES1594 WEST NORTH TEMPLE SUITE 3520
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84116 		GOVT   142,497 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 20.76 ACRES EASEMENT LAND CONSERVATION
(35) TOWN OF BAYVIEW32800 BURLAGER ROAD
WASHBURN,WI54891 		GOVT   1,166,500 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 76.35 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(36) TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTEPOB 29
CRESTED BUTTE,CO81224 		GOVT   2,590,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 166.65 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(37) TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTEPOB 29
CRESTED BUTTE,CO81224 		GOVT   5,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 107 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(38) US DEPT OF INTERIOR BLMPOB 1828
CHEYENNE,WY820031828 		GOVT   1,425,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 2969.04 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(39) USDA FOREST SERVICEPOB 130
BOZEMAN,MT59771 		GOVT   456,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 666.55 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(40) USFWS1875 CENTURY BLVD
ATLANTA,GA30345 		GOVT   31,550 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 325.01 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(41) WA STATE PARKS & RECREACTION COMMISSION1111 ISRAEL ROAD SW
TUMWATER,WA985042650 		GOVT   1,150,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 96 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(42) BLACK SWAMP CONSERVANCY132 W SECOND ST
PERRYSBURG,OH435517632 		34-1746749 501(C)(3)   300,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 7.82 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(43) COLORADO CATTLEMAN'S AGRIC LAND TRUST8833 RALSTON ROAD
ARVADA,CO80002 		84-1317592 501(C)(3)   1,690,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 235.1 ACRES EASEMENT LAND CONSERVATION
(44) COLORADO CATTLEMAN'S AGRIC LAND TRUST8833 RALSTON ROAD
ARVADA,CO80002 		84-1317592 501(C)(3)   1,500,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 472 ACRES EASEMENT LAND CONSERVATION
(45) MADISON LAND CONSERVATION TRUSTPOB 561
MADISON,CT06443 		06-6070866 501(C)(3)   647,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 79.49 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(46) MAINE FARMLAND TRUST97 MAIN ST
BELFAST,ME04915 		01-0528014 501(C)(3)   85,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 217 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(47) MT LAND RELIANCEPOB 355
HELENA,MT59644 		84-1317592 501(C)(3)   604,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 794 ACRES EASEMENT LAND CONSERVATION
(48) NORTH CUYAHOGA VALLEY CORRIDOR INCPOB 609420
CLEVELAND,OH44109 		34-1470989 501(C)(3)   1,600,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 4.18 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(49) NORTH CUYAHOGA VALLEY CORRIDOR INCPOB 609420
CLEVELAND,OH44109 		34-1470989 501(C)(3)   955,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 4.76 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(50) RIDGE & VALLEY CONSERVANCY INCPOB 146
BLAIRSTOWN,NJ07825 		22-3181864 501(C)(3)   112,500 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 133.7 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(51) SHASTA LAND TRUST1918 WEST ST STE D
REDDING,CA96099 		68-0441184 501(C)(3)   41,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 5082 ACRES EASEMENT LAND CONSERVATION
(52) SIERRA COUNTY LAND TRUSTPOB 404 310 NEVADA ST
SIERRA CITY,CA95959 		20-5923109 501(C)(3)   465,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 160 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(53) THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF NEW JERSEY19 BOONTON AVE
BOONTON,NJ07005 		22-2378868 501(C)(3)   2,011,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 136.46 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(54) TRUCKEE DONNER LAND TRUSTPOB 8816
TRUCKEE,CA96162 		68-0245327 501(C)(3)   1,815,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 1181.27 ACRES EASEMENT LAND CONSERVATION
(55) TRUCKEE DONNER LAND TRUSTPOB 8816
TRUCKEE,CA96162 		68-0245327 501(C)(3)   19,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 3183.56 ACRES EASEMENT LAND CONSERVATION
(56) TOWN OF MADISON8 CAMPUS DR
MADISON,CT06443 		GOVT 1,704,000       GRISWOLD AIRPORT
(57) VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF GAME & INLAND FISHERIES4010 WEST BROAD ST
RICHMOND,VA23203 		GOVT 1,479,645       FLORIDA ROCK
(58) PLACER COUNTY175 FULWEILER AVE 206
AUBURN,CA95603 		GOVT 220,000       WADDLE RANCH
(59) CITY OF CHATTANOOGAADMIN SUITE 216 CITY HALL
CHATTANOOGA,TN37405 		GOVT 200,000       BRENTWOOD FND PASS THROUGH GRANT
(60) STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPT FISH & WILDLIFE1111 WASHINGTON ST SE
OLYMPIA,WA98501 		GOVT 190,000       GRANT TOWARDS PURCHASED PRICE OF DAGNON RANCH
(61) CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE1 CIVIC PLAZA NW 9TH FLOOR
ALBUQUERQUE,NM87102 		GOVT 100,000       WEST TIJERAS CANYON
(62) BEAUFORT COUNTYPO DRAWER 1228
BEAUFORT,SC29901 		GOVT 75,000       RURAL & CRITICAL LANDS CONTRACT
(63) THE TOWN OF HOLLIS34 TOWN FARM ROAD
HOLLIS,ME04042 		GOVT 50,000       GRANT TO SUPPORT SACORIVER INDIAN CELLAR
(64) CITY OF PORTLAND MAINE389 CONGRESS ST
PORTLAND,ME04101 		GOVT 30,000       MATCH TO EPA GRANT
(65) CITY OF TIGARD13125 SW HALL BLVD
TIGARD,OR97223 		GOVT 30,000       ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
(66) THE BOROUGH OF ALLENTOWN98 NORTH MAIN ST
ALLENTOWN,NJ08501 		GOVT 10,000       VANCLEEF PHASE II
(67) AUDUBON SOCIETY OF PORTLAND5151 NW CORNELL RD
PORTLAND,OR97210 		93-6026088 501C(3) 6,000       SPONSORSHIP OF THE INTERTWINE ALLIANCE
(68) BLACK SWAMP CONSERVANCY132 W SECOND ST
PERRYSBURG,OH43551 		34-1746749 501C(3) 7,000       MIDDLE BASS ISLAND PRESERVE
(69) BROOKLYN QUEENS LAND TRUST677 LAFAYETTE AVE
BROOKLYN,NY11216 		61-1441052 501C(3) 25,000       START UP GRANT
(70) CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION TRUST101 MONTGOMERY ST 9TH FLOOR
SAN FRANCSICO,CA94104 		32-0151535 501C(3) 10,000       OPERATING GRANT
(71) CHELAN-DOUGLAS LAND TRUSTPO BOX 4461
WENATCHEE,WA98807 		91-1331348 501C(3) 37,000       STEWARDSHIP ENDOWMENT/CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
(72) COLORADO CATTLEMEN'S AGRICULTURAL LAND TRUST8833 RALSTON ROAD
ARVADA,CO80002 		84-1317592 501C(3) 31,000       STEWARDSHIP GRANT
(73) CONSERVATION BIOLOGY INSTITUTE136 SW WASHINGTON AVE SUITE 202
CORVALLIS,OR97333 		91-1840582 501C(3) 119,926       SUB-GRANTEE US ENDOWMENT
(74) DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE1130 17TH ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		53-0183181 501C(3) 65,675       SUB-GRANTEE US ENDOWMENT
(75) DUCKS UNLIMITED INC1 WATERFOWL WAY
MEMPHIS,TN38120 		13-5643799 501C(3) 137,232       SUB-GRANTEE US ENDOWMENT
(76) ESSEX COUNTY GREENBELT ASSOCIATION82 EASTERN AVE
ESSEX,MA01929 		04-2664297 501C(3) 20,000       STEWARDSHIP GRANT
(77) FOREST SOCIETY OF MAINE115 FRANKLIN ST 3RD FLR
BANGOR,ME04401 		02-0413555 501C(3) 17,500       ENDOWMENT GRANT
(78) GROW FOOD NORTHAMPTON INCPO BOX 849
NORTHAMPTON,MA01061 		01-0959428 501C(3) 50,000       ALLARD FARM
(79) LAND TRUST ALLIANCE1660 L ST NW SUITE 1100
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		04-2751357 501C(3) 13,600       PROJECT AND OPERATING SUPPORT
(80) MADISON LAND CONSERVATION TRUSTPO BOX 561
MADISON,CT06443 		06-6070866 501C(3) 25,000       SUMMER HILL
(81) MAINE ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION COMMISSIONS451 BLACKSTRAP RD
FALMOUTH,ME04105 		01-6035847 501C(3) 10,000       CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONSERVATION RESOURCE ADVISORY PROGRAM
(82) MILL RIVER COLLABORATIVE LLC888 WASHINGTON BLVD
STANFORD,CT06904 		06-1507648 501C(3) 50,000       PROJECT GRANTS PER DONORS INSTRUCTION/MILL RIVER
(83) MONTANA LAND TRUST RELIANCEPO BOX 355
HELENA,MT59624 		81-0369262 501C(3) 10,000       STEWARDSHIP GRANT/BOLTZ PROPERTY
(84) NATURESERVE1101 WILSON BLVD 15TH FL
ARLINGTON,VA22299 		52-1884438 501C(3) 122,061       SUB-GRANTEE US ENDOWMENT
(85) NORTH CUYAHOGA VALLEY CORRIDOR INCPO BOX 609420
CLEVELAND,OH44109 		34-1470989 501C(3) 112,843       CANAL BASIN FERCHILL
(86) OPENLANDS25 E WASHINGTON ST STE 650
CHICAGO,IL60602 		36-2649603 501C(3) 18,750       HACKMATACK/DONNELLEY FOUNDATION GRANT FUNDING
(87) PARK PRIDE ATLANTA INC233 PEACHTREE ST STE 1600
ATLANTA,GA30303 		58-1883895 501C(3) 100,000       DEVLOPMENT OF CITY PARK AND PLAYGROUND
(88) PLACER LAND TRUST11661 BLOCKER DR STE 110
AUBURN,CA95603 		68-0223143 501C(3) 524,898       GENERAL SUPPORT - BRUIN RANCH AND NEARBY LANDS
(89) RIDGE & VALLEY CONSERVANCY INCPO BOX 1468
BLAIRSTON,NJ07825 		22-3181864 501C(3) 10,000       GNOME HOLLOW - KID'S CAMP
(90) RIVER NETWORK520 SW 6TH AVE SUITE 1130
PORTLAND,OR97204 		93-0969979 501C(3) 9,050       GENERAL SUPPORT
(91) SHASTA LAND TRUST1918 WEST ST STE D
REDDING,CA96099 		68-0441184 501C(3) 184,468       COW CREEK - RICKART RANCH
(92) SIERRA COUNTY LAND TRUST310 NEVADA ST PO BOX 404
SIERRA CITY,CA95959 		20-5923109 501C(3) 10,000       SIERRA BUTTES - ANDERSON
(93) SIERRA FOOTHILL CONSERVANCYPO BOX 529
PRATHER,CA93651 		93-6301478 501C(3) 129,314       ENDOWMENT GRANT
(94) SOUTHEAST ALASKA LAND TRUST119 SEWARD STE 15
JUNEAU,AK99801 		92-0156402 501C(3) 22,000       SHELDON JACKSON PROJECT OPERATING FUNDS
(95) THE CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN33 UNION ST FL 4
BOSTON,MA02108 		04-3515341 501C(4) 332,525       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - LOBBYING
(96) THE NATURE CONSERVANCY4245 N FAIRFAX DR STE 100
ARLINIGTON,VA22203 		53-0242652 501C(3) 1,248,665       MONTANA LEGACY AND DUKE
(97) THE NATURE CONSERVANCY - MONTANA32 S EWING ST
HELENA,MT59601 		53-0242652 501C(3) 1,000,501       MONTANA LEGACY PROJECT
(98) THE OPEN SPACE COUNCILPO BOX 1468
BALLWIN,MO63022 		43-6065329 501C(3) 9,000       MERAMEC RIVER LAND PROTECTION PLAN
(99) TRUCKEE DONNER LAND TRUSTPO BOX 8816
TRUCKEE,CA96162 		68-0245327 501C(3) 237,681       SIERRA PROJECT SUPPORT
(100) NPSPOB 710
ST JOHN,VI00831 		GOVT   2,200,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 2.21 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
(101) NPSPOB 710
ST JOHN,VI00831 		GOVT   1,761,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 48.68 ACRES OF LAND LAND CONSERVATION
2
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85
3
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0
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Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Employer identification number

23-7222333
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) WILLIAM ROGERS (i)
(ii)		 271,890
0 		0
0 		0
0 		5,832
0 		21,845
0 		299,567
0 		0
0
(2) NELSON LEE (i)
(ii)		 164,188
0 		0
0 		0
0 		3,459
0 		21,926
0 		189,573
0 		0
0
(3) CYNTHIA SCHERER (i)
(ii)		 169,882
0 		0
0 		0
0 		3,554
0 		18,806
0 		192,242
0 		0
0
(4) ERNEST COOK (i)
(ii)		 162,162
0 		10,000
0 		0
0 		3,417
0 		21,926
0 		197,505
0 		0
0
(5) JAY DEAN (i)
(ii)		 162,362
0 		10,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		15,830
0 		188,192
0 		0
0
(6) ROGER HOESTEREY (i)
(ii)		 162,582
0 		0
0 		0
0 		3,367
0 		21,926
0 		187,875
0 		0
0
(7) ROBERT MCCLYMONDS (i)
(ii)		 150,666
0 		0
0 		0
0 		3,056
0 		204
0 		153,926
0 		0
0
(8) MARGIE BERMEO (i)
(ii)		 184,159
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		18,724
0 		202,883
0 		0
0
(9) CYNTHIA WHITEFORD (i)
(ii)		 157,736
0 		0
0 		0
0 		3,301
0 		15,748
0 		176,785
0 		0
0
(10) GREGORY CHELIUS (i)
(ii)		 140,411
0 		0
0 		0
0 		2,870
0 		8,509
0 		151,790
0 		0
0
(11) TILY SHUE (i)
(ii)		 133,999
0 		0
0 		0
0 		2,856
0 		15,830
0 		152,685
0 		0
0
(12) KATHY DECOSTER (i)
(ii)		 128,854
0 		0
0 		0
0 		2,679
0 		21,926
0 		153,459
0 		0
0
(13) DON MORROW (i)
(ii)		 131,884
0 		0
0 		0
0 		2,392
0 		21,926
0 		156,202
0 		0
0



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Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Employer identification number

23-7222333
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X   3,990,656 ACTIVELY TRADED
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ... X   18,484,036 APPRAISAL
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell non-cash
contributions? ............................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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32b, and 33. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
METHOD FOR DETERMINING NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS: PART I, COLUMN (B): THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS IS THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS CONTRIBUTING NON-CASH CONTRIBUTIONS, NOT THE NUMBER OF TRANSACTIONS.
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Name of the organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Employer identification number

23-7222333
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   THE DRAFT 990 IS INITIALLY REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CFO AND TREASURER, CONTROLLER AND GENERAL COUNSEL. AFTER ANY CLARIFICATIONS OR QUESTIONS ARE RESOLVED THE DRAFT 990 IS THEN FORWARDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND A MEETING IS SCHEDULED WITH TPL'S ACCOUNTING FIRM, CFO & TREASURER AND CONTROLLER. ANY QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIT COMMITTEE ARE ANSWERED AND CHANGES INCORPORATED. THE FINAL DOCUMENT IS APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND FORWARDED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMPREHENSIVE AND CLEAR WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT REQUIRES POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL, AND, IF NECESSARY, TO BE REVIEWED BY ONE OF TWO INTERNAL COMMITTEES HAVING RESPONSIBILITY OVER CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUES. THIS POLICY IS PROVIDED TO ALL STAFF, AND REMINDERS OF THE POLICY ARE ISSUED PERIODICALLY. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISCUSSED IN ORIENTATION MEETINGS WITH NEW STAFF, AND IN MEETINGS OF LEGAL AND PROJECT STAFF, THE TWO GROUPS MOST LIKELY TO ENCOUNTER POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ADDITIONALLY, POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE ON THE CHECKLIST OF MATTERS TO BE DISCLOSED IN FACT SHEETS SUBMITTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR THE TRANSACTIONS COMMITTEE FOR THE APPROVAL OF CONSERVATION REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS. THE POLICY IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, AND IS ADDRESSED SPECIFICALLY IN ORIENTATION MEETINGS WITH NEW BOARD MEMBERS. ONCE A YEAR ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE POLLED ABOUT TRANSACTIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE ORGANIZATION AND OTHER PARTIES. AWARENESS OF THE POLICY IS HIGH, AS EVIDENCED BY QUESTIONS PRESENTED TO THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL. MOST POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED BY A CONFLICT COMMITTEE, A COMMITTEE OF SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS, WHICH MEETS WHENEVER A POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARISES.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 BENEFITS ARE FURNISHED BASED UPON ESTABLISHED POLICY AND ARE STANDARD FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. COMPENSATION IS BASED UPON POSITION RANGES UPDATED ANNUALLY WITH MARKET DATA. A DETAILED AND COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION STUDY WAS COMPLETED IN JANUARY 2008 BY AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT. ANNUALLY, COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED FOR COMPARABILITY WITH OTHER SIMILAR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED ON THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND'S WEBSITE. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE ON THE CALIFORNIA SECRETARY OF STATE WEBSITE. BOTH ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS NOT MADE AVAILABLE.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 236,062. IMPAIRMENT LOSS -2,928,903. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST 1,219,397. INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATES AND OTHER ADJUSTMENTS -32,526. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -1,505,970.
THE ROLE OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE ROLE AND PROCESS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE HAVE NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Employer identification number

23-7222333
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION TRUST

101 MONTGOMERY STREET STE 900

SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104
32-0151535 		TO SUPPORT THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND CA 501(C)(3) 11A, TYPE I  
 
No
(2) COAST DAIRIES & LAND COMPANY

101 MONTGOMERY STREET STE 900

SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104
94-0392095 		TO SUPPORT THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND CA 501(C)(3) 11A, TYPE I  
 
No
(3) THE CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN

101 MONTGOMERY STREET STE 900

SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104
04-3515341 		TO SUPPORT FUNDING MEASURES FOR PARKS AND CONSERVATION CA 501(C)(4)    
 
No
(4) TPL-MISSISSIPPI

101 MONTGOMERY STREET STE 900

SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104
94-2526746 		TO SUPPORT THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND MS 501(C)(3) 11A, TYPE I  
 
No
(5) TPL-OREGON

101 MONTGOMERY STREET STE 900

SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104
94-3107869 		TO SUPPORT THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND OR 501(C)(3) 11A, TYPE I  
 
No
(6) TPL-NEW YORK

101 MONTGOMERY STREET STE 900

SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104
94-2313970 		TO SUPPORT THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND NY 501(C)(3) 11A, TYPE I  
 
No


For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership












Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) THE CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN

 B 332,525  
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
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