Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
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)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2011 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011, and ending 12-31-2011
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
CONSERVATION ACTION PROJECT
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)952 LIMA AVENUE
ROOM/SUITE BOX DRoom/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 FINDLAY, OH45840
D Employer identification number

31-1544350
E Telephone number

(419) 424-5006
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.CAP-OFOHIO.ORGJ Tax-Exempt status(check only one)—Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts; If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more,file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ........... bullet $ 52,185
Part IRevenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...........
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 51,297
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2  
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3  
4 Investment income........................... 4 888
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (Add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8................. 9 52,185
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12  
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 10,257
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 123
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 140,096
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................... 17 150,476
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 -98,291
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 334,429
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 236,138
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.............

(See the instructions for Part II.)(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
331,518
22
234,236
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
2,911
24
1,902
25Total assets......................
334,429
25
236,138
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
 
26
 
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
334,429
27
236,138
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? TO ACCELERATE ADOPTION OF WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PRACTICES IN A SEVEN-COUNTY AREA OF NORTHWEST OHIO BY PARTNERING WITH GOVERNMENT, PRIVATE BUSINESS, AND ACADEMIA.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 IMPLEMENTED A GRANT UNDER THE GREAT LAKES RESTORIATION INITIATIVE AND OHIO EPA FOR VARIABLE RATE TECHNOLOGY (VRT). GRANT FUNDING HAS GONE TO 4 OF THE 7 DEALERS INVOLVED IN VRT AND A LESSER AMOUNT TO SALARIES.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 60,064
29 PARTNERSHIP WITH CAMPBELL'S SOUP COMPANY IS IN THE 4TH YEAR OF A 10-YEAR EFFORT TO ASSIST WITH ELIMINATION OF NON-POINT POLLUTION FROM THE MAUMEE RIVER, WITH A FOCUS ON NITRATE REDUCTION. FUNDED PROJECTS ARE ON COVER CROPS, WETLAND DEVELOPMENT, AND CONTROLLED AG DRAINAGE. IN 2011, ONLY CONTROLLED AG DRAINAGE SITES WERE FUNDED.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a 78,909
30 CONTINUED TO ASSIST LOCAL SWCDS WITH THEIR LOCAL FIELD DAYS; TWO EVENTS WERE CONDUCTED IN 2011. ADDITIONALLY, ONE NEWSLETTER WAS PUBLISHED AND SENT TO OVER 3,000 FARMERS. BOTH PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING ADVANCEMENTS IN CONSERVATION PRACTICES.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a 6,992
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ..................
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..............bullet 32 145,965
Part IV List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees. List each one even if not compensated. (see the instructions for Part IV.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV..........
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)
(if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
JOHN HUGClick to see attachment
10226 CR 5
10226 CR 5
EDON,OH43518
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
BILL HOUTZClick to see attachment
2320 BOWLING GREEN ROAD
2320 BOWLING GREEN ROAD
BRADNER,OH43406
 SECRETARY/TR1.00 0    
ERIC BISCHOFFClick to see attachment
15-404 RD U
15-404 RD U
NAPOLEON,OH43545
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
GREG LABARGEClick to see attachment
8770 ST RT 108 STE A
8770 ST RT 108 STE A
WAUSEON,OH43567
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
CHRIS BONNERClick to see attachment
20758 US HIGHWAY 6
20758 US HIGHWAY 6
NAPOLEON,OH43545
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
ELAINE PRESTISSClick to see attachment
9907 CO RD M
9907 CO RD M
DELTA,OH43515
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
BOB GEORGEClick to see attachment
2260 NORTH SCOTT ST
2260 NORTH SCOTT ST
NAPOLEON,OH43545
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
BILL OEDYClick to see attachment
3196 ST RT 108
3196 ST RT 108
LEIPSIC,OH45856
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
JOHN RETHMELClick to see attachment
21907 RETHMEL ROAD
21907 RETHMEL ROAD
DEFIANCE,OH43512
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
WAYNE NOFSINGERClick to see attachment
300 NORTH 6TH STREET
300 NORTH 6TH STREET
CONTINENTAL,OH45831
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
JIM CARTERClick to see attachment
1616 E WOOSTER ST BOX 32
1616 E WOOSTER ST BOX 32
BOWLING GREEN,OH43402
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
PAUL HERRINGSHAWClick to see attachment
11355 WINGSTON ROAD
355 WINGSTON ROAD
BOWLING GREEN,OH43402
 PRESIDENT2.00 0    
GARY MAVISClick to see attachment
8660 BEERBOWER RD RT 2
8660 BEERBOWER RD RT 2
EDGERTON,OH43517
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
BOB MYERSClick to see attachment
6810 CEDAR POINT ROAD
6810 CEDAR POINT ROAD
OREGON,OH43618
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
IVAN MYERSClick to see attachment
6810 CEDAR POINT ROAD
6810 CEDAR POINT ROAD
OREGON,OH43618
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
SCOTT OBERLINClick to see attachment
18898 COUNTY ROAD H
18898 COUNTY ROAD H
STRYKER,OH43557
 PRES ELECT1.00 0    
TERRY JONESClick to see attachment
12017 COUNTY ROAD D
12017 COUNTY ROAD D
BRYAN,OH43506
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
JOE SLICKERClick to see attachment
07867 COUNTY ROAD 1550
7867 COUNTY ROAD 1550
BRYAN,OH43506
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
MARK RIEHLClick to see attachment
4420 CRAIN RD
4420 CRAIN RD
ONONDAGA,MI49264
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
TIM SCHLATTERClick to see attachment
12517 SR 637
12517 SR 637
PAULDING,OH45879
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
JOE NESTERClick to see attachment
01521 NEY-WILLIAMS CENTER RD
01521 NEY-WILLIAMS CENTER RD
BRYAN,OH43506
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
MIKE COOKClick to see attachment
1620 AYERSVILLE AVE
1620 AYERSVILLE AVE
DEFIANCE,OH43512
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
TODD HESTERMANClick to see attachment
R-802 STATE ROUTE 108
R-802 STATE ROUTE 108
NAPOLEON,OH43545
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
NEIL BADENHOPClick to see attachment
500 WATER STREET
500 WATER STREET
PEMBERVILLE,OH43450
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
TROY NAJARIANClick to see attachment
12383 STATE HIGHWAY 108
12383 STATE HIGHWAY 108
WAUSEON,OH43567
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
TODD HECHTClick to see attachment
1616 EAST WOOSTER ST BOX 32
1616 EAST WOOSTER ST BOX 32
BOWLING GREEN,OH43402
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
TRACY HAMMONDClick to see attachment
1616 EAST WOOSTER ST BOX 32
1616 EAST WOOSTER ST BOX 32
BOWLING GREEN,OH43402
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
ED CRAWFORDClick to see attachment
952 LIMA AVE BOX D
952 LIMA AVE BOX D
FINDLAY,OH45840
 TRUSTEE2.00 0    
CHARLES SIMPSONClick to see attachment
12147 RT 216
12147 RT 216
CECIL,OH45821
 TRUSTEE0.20 0    
Form 990-EZ (2011)
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Part VOther Information(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions). ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If ‘No,’ provide an explanation in Schedule O.
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I. ......
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization....................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T. ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletOH
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletLAKE ERIE CONSERVATION ACTION PROJE Telephone no. bullet (419) 354-5517
Located at bullet1616 E WOOSTER ST BOX 32
BOWLING GREEN,OH ZIP + 4bullet43402
b
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, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ.................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If 'Yes' to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If ‘No,’ provide an explanationin Schedule O................................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of
section 512(b)(13)?............................
45a
 
No
45b
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," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form990-EZ (see instructions).....................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts only. All section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must answer questions 47-49b and 52. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ...........
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ....
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE:All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A .....................
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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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
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
CONSERVATION ACTION PROJECT
 
Employer identification number

31-1544350
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                  

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 65,025 163,724 75,548 90,548 51,297 446,142
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.. 65,025 163,724 75,548 90,548 51,297 446,142
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)..           187,398
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           258,744
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 65,025 163,724 75,548 90,548 51,297 446,142
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 4,539 6,782 6,355 2,204 888 20,768
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           466,910
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
55.420 %
15
15
61.650 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (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) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (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) 2011
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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
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
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Department of the Treasury
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Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Name of organization
CONSERVATION ACTION PROJECT
 
Employer identification number

31-1544350
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 on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, 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) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
CONSERVATION ACTION PROJECT
  		Employer identification number

31-1544350
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total 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)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
CONSERVATION ACTION PROJECT
  		Employer identification number

31-1544350
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(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) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
CONSERVATION ACTION PROJECT
  		Employer identification number

31-1544350
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total 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 $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(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) (2011)

Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
CONSERVATION ACTION PROJECT
 
Employer identification number

31-1544350
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
OTHER EXPENSES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES ADVERTISING AND PRINTING 585 SUPPLIES 107 TRAVEL & MEETINGS EXPENSES 994 NAT'L NO-TILL CONFERENCE 4,534 EDUCATION & WORKSHOPS 635 GRANT INSURANCE 225 WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANC 100 D&O INSURANCE 1,250 COVER CROP DEMO 51,800 CONTROLLED AG DRAINAGE 24,499 BANK CHARGE 49 LICENSES 35 INCENTIVES AND PROMOTIONS 1,701 COPIER SUPPLIES 299 VRT GRANT EXPENDITURE 45,000 CONTRIBUTIONS TO SWCDS 5,000 MISC EXPENSES 488 OHIO FILING FEES 400 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 2,395 TOTAL 140,096
OTHER ASSETS FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 EQUIPMENT 11,807 13,192 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 8,896 11,290 TOTAL 2,911 1,902
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE FORM 990-EZ, PART III TO ACCELERATE ADOPTION OF WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PRACTICES IN A SEVEN-COUNTY AREA OF NORTHWEST OHIO BY PARTNERING WITH GOVERNMENT, PRIVATE BUSINESS, AND ACADEMIA.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 PARTNERSHIP WITH CAMPBELL'S SOUP COMPANY IS IN THE 4TH YEAR OF A 10-YEAR EFFORT TO ASSIST WITH ELIMINATION OF NON-POINT POLLUTION FROM THE MAUMEE RIVER, WITH A FOCUS ON NITRATE REDUCTION. FUNDED PROJECTS ARE ON COVER CROPS, WETLAND DEVELOPMENT, AND CONTROLLED AG DRAINAGE. IN 2011, ONLY CONTROLLED AG DRAINAGE SITES WERE FUNDED.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 CONTINUED TO ASSIST LOCAL SWCDS WITH THEIR LOCAL FIELD DAYS; TWO EVENTS WERE CONDUCTED IN 2011. ADDITIONALLY, ONE NEWSLETTER WAS PUBLISHED AND SENT TO OVER 3,000 FARMERS. BOTH PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING ADVANCEMENTS IN CONSERVATION PRACTICES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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TY 2011 CompensationExplanation
Name:
CONSERVATION ACTION PROJECT
EIN: 31-1544350
Person Name Explanation
JOHN HUG  
BILL HOUTZ  
ERIC BISCHOFF  
GREG LABARGE  
CHRIS BONNER  
ELAINE PRESTISS  
BOB GEORGE  
BILL OEDY  
JOHN RETHMEL  
WAYNE NOFSINGER  
JIM CARTER  
PAUL HERRINGSHAW  
GARY MAVIS  
BOB MYERS  
IVAN MYERS  
SCOTT OBERLIN  
TERRY JONES  
JOE SLICKER  
MARK RIEHL  
TIM SCHLATTER  
JOE NESTER  
MIKE COOK  
TODD HESTERMAN  
NEIL BADENHOP  
TROY NAJARIAN  
TODD HECHT  
TRACY HAMMOND  
ED CRAWFORD  
CHARLES SIMPSON