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 07-01-2010 and ending 06-30-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
4245 North Fairfax Drive
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Arlington, VA222031606
D Employer identification number

53-0242652
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 2,812,102,385
F Name and address of principal officer:
Mark Tercek
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington,VA22203
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.nature.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 MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1951
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: Preserve plants, animals, and natural communities by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 22
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 21
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 3,598
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 16,000
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 240,200
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 120,751
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 649,461,084 653,451,355
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 204,321,094 232,038,350
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 61,642,448 100,604,554
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 10,392,815 10,943,504
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 925,817,441 997,037,763
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 50,402,765 67,205,039
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) 263,275,592 271,377,342
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 4,571,866 5,605,856
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet73,533,115    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 397,015,131 508,506,971
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 715,265,354 852,695,208
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 210,552,087 144,342,555
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 5,649,851,701 6,013,579,638
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 770,567,765 833,020,912
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 4,879,283,936 5,180,558,726
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: Preserve plants, animals, and natural communities by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
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 $ 672,756,640 including grants of $ 67,205,039 ) (Revenue $ 877,720,655 )
General update on program accomplishments from Nature Conservancy President and CEO Mark Tercek: 2011 was a milestone year for The Nature Conservancy, marking the conclusion of our first 60 years and a big step toward our centenary in 2051. We have celebrated our successful history this year, but I am eager to get on with our future. It will be a challenging future, one that demands us to work smarter, bigger and faster. At our founding in 1951, the 2.6 billion people who inhabited the Earth were grappling with the challenges of a changing, postwar world. By 2051, the global population will have more than tripled to upwards of 9 billion people, putting ever more pressure on the natural world to provide food, water and a stable climate to support us and the diversity of animals and plants with which we share the planet. That challenge means working on a much larger scale, and it means not just protecting pristine land, but helping people be more productive on existing agricultural land so expansion can be controlled. And it means testing and proving new strategies that can then be rapidly expanded to similar places worldwide. The clock is ticking. For the Conservancy, the key challenge is to demonstrate that our mission is not a "special interest"; it is of crucial interest to everyone. We must engage more people from all walks of life in our work and demonstrate the value of nature to an increasingly urban populace often far removed from the nature that sustains them. We must build productive partnerships with the range of private and public institutions that have the greatest potential to affect change on a global scale with us. And we must cultivate and inspire the next generation of conservationists around the world to carry the torch forward. 2011 was a successful year for the Conservancy, but each achievement grew from the innovations that preceded it over our 60-year past. Our greatest hope is that these achievements help leave a more sustainable world for future generations. More information on our conservation successes can be found on our Web site at www.nature.org. Volunteers Help Restore the Gulf - In January 2011, more than 500 volunteers descended upon Helen Wood Park in Mobile Bay, Ala., to kick off the ambitious 100-1000: Restore Coastal Alabama effort by restoring an oyster reef. By July, Conservancy staff was already seeing sediment accumulation, coastal marsh and seagrass recovery and an increase in birds and fish using the area. These early signs indicate that the living shoreline has already started fulfilling its ecological purpose, reinforcing the validity of pursuing future projects in the Gulf region. Groundbreaking Partnership in Australia - TNC Australia forged a groundbreaking new partnership to protect 450,000 ecologically crucial acres of northern Australia. The deal brought together the Conservancy, NGO partners, the Australian government and the Indigenous Land Corporation-an entity that helps Indigenous Australians acquire and manage land for cultural and economic benefits. This is the first time in Australia that land has been acquired to hand back to Traditional Owners for conservation management, and the partnership will both provide sustainable livelihoods and protect Fish River's unique and threatened wildlife. Santa Fe Launches Water Fund - One of the biggest threats to drinking water supplies in the western United States is the critical condition of the region's forests. When these areas are affected by catastrophic fires, ash and sediment can clog reservoirs-costing millions to clean up. The city of Santa Fe, N.M., is not waiting for this grim scenario to become a reality. With the Conservancy's help, it has created a "water fund" that applies fees from water users to protect the forest that surrounds their water supplies. Projects in Brazil Win Environmental Prizes - Last November, Brazil's Ministry of the Environment awarded its prestigious Chico Mendes Environmental Prize to two of our flagship conservation initiatives in the Amazon-the Amazon Indigenous Training Center (CAFI) and the municipality of Paragominas, for the Green Paragominas initiative. The prize, founded in 2002 to honor the renowned Brazilian environmentalist and rubber tapper Chico Mendes, is awarded yearly by a panel of experts for outstanding environmental initiatives in the Amazon. New Coastal Resilience Tool for Long Island Sound - The Conservancy's new, free Web-based tool lets coastal towns in Connecticut and New York explore the possible effects of sea level rise and stronger storms. Coastalresilience.org shows different flooding scenarios and the potential effects on communities, natural resources and infrastructure. Using this tool, the Conservancy is now working with decision-makers to plan ways to protect communities and the natural features that safeguard them. Costa Rica's Largest Marine Protected Area - In March, Costa Rica protected more than 2 million acres as an addition to the Cocos Island National Park. The area is used by huge populations of hammerhead sharks, silky sharks, loggerhead turtles, dolphins and other migratory pelagics. It took six years for the Costa Rican government, NGOs, universities and other sectors to create the country's largest marine protected area. The Conservancy's technical studies on Cocos' biological wealth proved crucial to the protection effort. Our Scientists Discover and Rediscover Species - On a summer 2010 expedition in the Peruvian Amazon, Conservancy scientist Paulo Petry netted three specimens of an armored, wood-eating catfish that is new to science (but not to the indigenous people on the Purus River). An August 2010 search for rare tree snails in Hawaii by Conservancy staff turned up instead Clermontia peleana singuliflora, a flower last seen on the island in 1909 and long presumed extinct. New Elephant Corridor in Kenya - The Nature Conservancy joined with the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, the Mount Kenya Trust and Save the Elephants to restore a traditional elephant migration route that had been obstructed by agricultural fences and roads. The Mount Kenya Elephant Corridor, which includes a highway underpass, will bring two elephant populations back together and help relieve mounting human-wildlife conflicts in Kenya. China Establishes Conservation Plan - The Conservancy's China Blueprint-a massive survey of conservation priorities released in late 2010-played a big role in forming China's national conservation plan. The plan will guide conservation in China for years to come, and calls for a halt to the loss of all biodiversity in that country by 2020 in addition to setting a number of priority conservation areas. Minnesota Protects Drinking Water - The Conservancy worked with a strong coalition of hunters, anglers, business leaders and conservationists to conserve more than 189,000 acres of Minnesota's northern forests largely located in the watershed of the Upper Mississippi River, which provides drinking water to millions of people. It is the largest conservation effort ever undertaken by the state of Minnesota, and was made possible by the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, which the Conservancy helped pass in 2008.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 672,756,640
Form 990 (2010)
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 I..........
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 III........................
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
Yes
 
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 ....................
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 IV...................
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
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.. Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
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...................
19
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
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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.....
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................ Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
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
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
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................... Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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 VI
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
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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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
1,728
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
3,598
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
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletAR , AS , BF , BH , BL , BP , BR , CA , CH , CI , CO , CS , DR , EC , FM , GM , GQ , GT , HK , HO , ID , JM , KE , MG , MX , NL , NU , NZ , PE , PM , PP , PS , RQ , TZ , UK , VE , VQ , ZA
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
Yes
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
122
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
Yes
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
Yes
 
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
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
No
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
No
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
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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
22
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
21
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
AK , AL , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , HI , IA , ID , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , MT , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NV , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WY
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
The Nature Conservancy
4245 N Fairfax Drive
Arlington,VA222031606
(703) 841-5300
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 7
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) Harry Groome
Chair, Gov., Nom., & HR Comm. (Part Year)
 1 X           0 0 0
(2) Georgia Welles
Secretary (Part Year)
 1 X   X       0 0 0
(3) Steven A Denning
Chair, Gov., Nom., & HR Comm. (Part Year)
 1 X           0 0 0
(4) Roger Milliken Jr
Chairman
 1 X   X       0 0 0
(5) James C Morgan
Director
 1 X           0 0 0
(6) Gordon Crawford
Vice Chair
 1 X   X       0 0 0
(7) Gretchen C Daily
Director
 1 X           0 0 0
(8) Roberto Hernandez Ramirez
Vice Chair
 1 X   X       0 0 0
(9) Teresa Beck
Chair, Conservation Act Review Comm (Part Year)
 1 X           0 0 0
(10) Thomas S Middleton
Director
 1 X           0 0 0
(11) Thomas J Tierney
Director - Part Year
 1 X           0 0 0
(12) Frank E Loy
Secretary (Part Year)
 1 X   X       0 0 0
(13) John P Sall
Chair, Audit Committee
 1 X           0 0 0
(14) Muneer A Satter
Treas. & Chair, Finance Comm.
 1 X   X       0 0 0
(15) Shirley Young
Director
 1 X           0 0 0
(16) Stephen Polasky
Director
 1 X           0 0 0
(17) Cristian Samper
Chair Conservation Act. Review Comm. (Part Year)
 1 X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
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) Mark R Tercek
Director and President
 35 X   X       493,332 0 56,003
(19) Jack Ma
Director
 1 X           0 0 0
(20) Thomas J Meredith
Director
 1 X           0 0 0
(21) Mary H Ruckelshaus
Director - Part Year
 1 X           0 0 0
(22) Moses Tsang
Director
 1 X           0 0 0
(23) Stephen C Howell
Chief Fin. and Admin. Officer
 35 X   X       346,286 0 31,678
(24) David Blood
Director (Part Year)
 1 X           0 0 0
(25) Shona L Brown
Director (Part Year)
 1 X           0 0 0
(26) Craig O McCaw
Director (Part Year)
 1 X           0 0 0
(27) Margaret Whitman
Director (Part Year)
 1 X           0 0 0
(28) Philip Tabas
General Counsel
 35       X     276,570 0 19,345
(29) Bruce Runnels
Director of Conservation Risk and Operations
 35       X   X 199,988 0 18,068
(30) Karen Berky
Division Director
 35       X     197,942 0 15,395
(31) Robert Bendick
Director of US Government Relations
 35       X   X 183,747 0 18,356
(32) Michael Andrews
Director of Institutional Gifts
 35       X   X 182,135 0 22,407
(33) Craig Neyman
Vice President and Chief Investment Officer
 35       X     232,756 0 28,505
(34) William Ginn
Chief Conservation Officer
 35       X     325,346 0 26,994
(35) Robert McKim
Division Director
 35       X     203,994 0 28,698
(36) John Cook
Division Director
 35       X     209,052 0 24,133
(37) Michael Sweeney
State Director
 35       X     206,252 0 23,498
(38) Rebecca Girvin-Argon
Chief Philanthropy Officer (Part Year)
 35       X     185,198 0 23,513
(39) Brian McPeek
Regional Director, N. America Conservation Region
 35       X     266,712 0 28,511
(40) Katherine Skinner
State Director
 35       X   X 135,046 0 15,311
(41) Elizabeth D Ward
Acting Chief Marketing Officer (Part Year)
 35       X     170,712 0 24,537
(42) Glenn Prickett
Chief External Affairs Officer
 35       X     312,378 0 10,486
(43) Angela Sosdian
Acting Chief Philanthropy Officer (Part Year)
 35       X     226,936 0 29,068
(44) Peter Kareiva
Chief Scientist
 35       X     218,239 0 11,327
(45) Katherine Imhoff
State Director
 35       X     120,490 0 20,467
(46) R Geoffrey Rochester
Chief Marketing Officer (Part Year)
 35       X     140,379 0 1,554
(47) JeanLouis B Ecochard
Chief Information Officer
 35         X   277,173 0 25,333
(48) Joseph J Keenan
Regional Director
 35         X   382,779 0 31,632
(49) David M Cleary
Director Sustainable Harvest
 35         X   252,993 0 27,622
(50) Charles Bedford
North Asia Region Managing Deputy Director
 35         X   410,532 0 23,053
(51) Xingsheng Zhang
Managing Director, North Asia
 35         X   289,405 0 983
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 6,446,372 0 586,477
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet332
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
Yes
 
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
Cornerstone Partners
1900 Arlington Boulevard
Charlottesville,VA22903 		Investment Management Services 2,002,004
Donor Services Group LLC
11500 Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles,CA90064 		Fundraising Services 1,455,292
Coastal Environments Inc
320 Carleton Avenue
Suite 6000
Central Islip,NY11722 		Environmental Remediation 1,294,376
Pono Pacific Land Management LLC
4211 Waialae Avenue
Suite 1020
Honolulu,HI96816 		Invasive Algae Remediation 1,566,036
Covington & Burling LLP
620 Eighth Avenue
New York,NY10018 		Legal Services 909,359
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet207
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 2,095,831
b Membership dues....1b 0
c Fundraising events....1c 1,741,110
d Related organizations...1d 0
e Government grants (contributions)1e 149,419,718
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		500,194,696
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 116,516,369
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 653,451,355
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a Activity Fees 900,099 27,499,630 27,499,630 0 0
b Contract Fees 541,900 8,474,850 8,474,850 0 0
c Land Sales to Government and Others 531,390 185,108,260 185,108,260 0 0
d Fees and Contracts from Government Agencies 541,700 10,955,610 10,955,610 0 0
e
f All other program service revenue . 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 232,038,350
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 18,730,485 0 0 18,730,485
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 1,644,948 0 0 1,644,948
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 1,188,104 0
b Less: rental expenses 942,713 0
c Rental income or (loss) 245,391 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 245,391 0 215,173 30,218
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 1,871,037,041 23,868,825
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 1,794,243,373 18,788,424
c Gain or (loss) 76,793,668 5,080,401
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 81,874,069 0 1,407 81,872,662
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 1,741,110
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 723,249
b Less: direct expenses ...b 958,473
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -235,224 0 -235,224
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 5,380,395
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 131,639
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 5,248,756 5,248,756 0 0
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a Membership List Rental 511,140 298,144 0 0 298,144
b Cause Related Marketing 900,099 3,741,489 0 23,620 3,717,869
c            
d All other revenue .... 0 0 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 4,039,633
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 997,037,763 237,287,106 240,200 106,059,102
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 10
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 32,409,162 32,409,162
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 0 0
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 34,795,877 34,795,877
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0 0
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 7,032,849 4,699,782 1,452,113 880,954
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0 0 0 0
7 Other salaries and wages 208,562,570 125,302,913 47,167,886 36,091,771
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 13,471,693 8,061,286 3,049,304 2,361,103
9 Other employee benefits ....... 25,744,233 16,457,716 3,803,230 5,483,287
10 Payroll taxes ........... 16,565,997 9,843,866 4,012,879 2,709,252
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0 0 0 0
b Legal ......... 3,170,971 2,415,887 742,034 13,050
c Accounting ........... 1,127,775 184,898 942,877 0
d Lobbying ........... 4,406,088 4,406,088 0 0
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 5,605,856 5,605,856
f Investment management fees ...... 7,046,683 0 7,046,683 0
g Other .......... 62,412,186 55,540,906 6,871,280 0
12 Advertising and promotion .... 0 0 0 0
13 Office expenses ....... 35,897,525 16,045,205 5,148,730 14,703,590
14 Information technology ...... 5,983,169 4,550,061 1,231,870 201,238
15 Royalties .. 0 0 0 0
16 Occupancy ........... 10,250,877 1,507,620 8,660,959 82,298
17 Travel ............ 18,743,603 13,461,633 2,679,660 2,602,310
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 3,722 3,722 0 0
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 8,924,994 6,195,887 1,788,375 940,732
20 Interest ........... 19,877,051 19,876,625 426 0
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0 0 0 0
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 6,878,042 5,081,677 1,642,201 154,164
23 Insurance .............. 3,624,585 2,089,679 1,483,782 51,124
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 Book Value of Conservation Lande Sold or Donated 290,254,857 290,254,857 0 0
b Repairs, Maintenance and Construction 6,783,094 4,166,718 2,361,741 254,635
c Real Estate Taxes 6,016,214 5,213,400 781,014 21,800
d Equipment 4,260,627 3,490,647 657,424 112,556
e Miscellaneous 12,844,908 6,700,528 4,880,985 1,263,395
f All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 852,695,208 672,756,640 106,405,453 73,533,115
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 		       
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 24,374,468 1 32,700,200
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 43,567,880 2 46,397,554
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 172,604,674 3 172,268,638
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 14,904,616 4 2,677,850
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 5 0
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 .......... 0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 11,002,329 7 15,753,071
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 11,384,927 9 13,356,449
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 3,775,931,226
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 47,165,419 3,632,232,233 10c 3,728,765,807
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 1,276,495,038 11 1,397,973,875
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 399,288,597 12 501,055,121
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 1,178,235 13 1,378,936
14 Intangible assets ......... 1,822,357 14 1,683,030
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 60,996,347 15 99,569,107
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 5,649,851,701 16 6,013,579,638
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 13,120,695 17 12,774,862
18 Grants payable .......... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue .......... 37,427,072 19 35,545,925
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 120,571,000 20 112,498,000
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 329,877,067 24 298,799,895
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 269,571,931 25 373,402,230
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 770,567,765 26 833,020,912
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 ..... 4,086,137,971 27 4,304,470,124
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 504,528,701 28 574,995,654
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 288,617,264 29 301,092,948
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 ..... 4,879,283,936 33 5,180,558,726
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 5,649,851,701 34 6,013,579,638
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 12
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
997,037,763
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
852,695,208
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
144,342,555
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
4,879,283,936
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
156,932,235
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
5,180,558,726
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: 10000077
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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
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
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.") .... 572,039,900 868,882,731 637,305,514 649,461,084 653,451,355 3,381,140,584
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... 0 0 0   0 0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. 0 0 0   0 0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. 572,039,900 868,882,731 637,305,514 649,461,084 653,451,355 3,381,140,584
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)..           0
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           3,381,140,584
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.. 572,039,900 868,882,731 637,305,514 649,461,084 653,451,355 3,381,140,584
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 45,231,223 52,196,419 36,389,866 21,695,023 20,703,795 176,216,326
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 3,605,053 1,050,609 1,141,373 354,138 120,751 6,271,924
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets.. 6,064,876 4,215,075 2,788,212 8,290,064 8,886,660 30,244,887
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           3,593,873,721
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
94.081 %
15
15
93.839 %
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
Ohter income includes: Cause Related Marketing Revenue, Sales of Inventory and Net Income from Special Events.
 
 
 
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
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
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
NATURE CONSERVANCY
  		Employer identification number

53-0242652
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
NATURE CONSERVANCY
  		Employer identification number

53-0242652
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
NATURE CONSERVANCY
  		Employer identification number

53-0242652
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
 
 
       
 
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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
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
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) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  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) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -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          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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? .........................................
Yes
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
Yes
 
47,979
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
Yes
 
150,083
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
Yes
 
3,734,456
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
2,673,703
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
 
No
 
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
6,606,221
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
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.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SchC_P2B_S00_L01 Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 The lobbying work of The Nature Conservancy advances the tax exempt purpose of the organization focusing on conservation of land and water. The Nature Conservancy devoted .95% of its exempt purpose expenditures to attempting to influence legislation in Fiscal Year 2011. Continuing the work from the prior year, the Conservancy continued to advocate to preserve or restore funding for critical natural habitat protection and restoration as the economy continues to recover with a particular emphasis on major programs like the U.S. Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund and various state programs. A major initiative was restoration efforts for the Gulf of Mexico responding to both the oil spill in 2011 and the long term degradation of the environment. Increased energy siting activities, such as transmission lines, expanded drilling and new technologies also invited new policy discussions about development with consideration for large scale natural areas and resources, like fresh water. Overall, policy initiatives included adoption of tools that improve decision making about management of natural resources like fresh water, watersheds, marine habitats, and coastal areas and land across the world. Most activities took place in the United States, including the Federal, state and local level. Most activity involved legislatures but the Conservancy was pleased to also support statewide ballot measures in Iowa, Oregon, Maine, Rhode Island and California where voters supported adoption of policy that advances conservation of natural resources. Some local measures were also supported successfully. Examples of policies advanced include conservation through land trust and easement legislation; tax credits for landowners using land sustainably; energy siting policy with criteria for reducing land and water impact; groundwater management; coastal restoration and protection; federal lands and state parks sustainable funding for stewardship to preserve long term value to environment and people of rely and enjoy it; nature-based adaptation strategy for climate change; open space acquisition planning and funding; agricultural practices and support that result in sustainable harvests and long term health of the environment such as water sources; invasive species controls; large ecoregional planning and management such as the Great Lakes; oyster, crab and clam restoration programs as part of large scale efforts to restore stronger coastal shores and lagoons; marine spatial planning and coastal zone management; dam removals or management to improve aquatic health; prescribed fires to imitate natural burns for forest health while reducing opportunities for uncontrolled burns threatening human well being; bat white nose syndrome threatening extinction of natural populations; prairie dog and black footed ferret conservation; subaqueous land management; estuary, vernal pools, and riparian protection; salmon population recovery program, conservation focused timber harvesting; regional greenhouse emission programs; and wetlands restoration. Some places in the U.S. where conservation policy efforts were focused included Sacramento River, Connecticut River, San Luis Valley, Delaware River Basin, Everglades, Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge, Spunky Bottoms in Illinois, Ohio River, Hoosier National Forest, Mississippi River, its tributaries and associated ecosystems like Hatchie River, Boone River, Upper Cedar River, Upper Yazoo River, Cache River and Obion Creek; Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge, Atchafalalaya Basin, Maine's 400,000 acre Moosehead conservation plan, Taunton River, Blackfoot Valley, Rocky Mountain front, Conte Refuge, Long Island Pine Barrens, Carman's River, Hells Canyon, Big Creek in Oregon, San Antonio conservation lands, Puget Sound, South Florida and Hawaii coral reef communities, Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Monongahela National Forest, Door County wetlands of Wisconsin, Sheridan County conservation spaces and Sheep Mountain in Wyoming, and the Chesapeake Bay. The Nature Conservancy does a small amount of its lobbying in countries such as Brazil, Chile, Bahamas, and China where conservation experiences are shared to adopt sustainable land and water use policy with long term funding methods for protection, restoration and management of nature's resources. Some volunteers, but no more than 500 hours, were used by the Conservancy to influence legislation to protect existing government conservation programs and pursue opportunities for increased protections.
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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
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
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 ....... 18 0
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ... 2,065,847 0
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ... 1,073,100 0
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....... 18,930,955 0
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 2,300
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b 2,715,970
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 Bullet15
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet49
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 Bullet19714
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $ 949,170
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
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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 .... 888,573,655 834,076,487 1,073,809,904
b Contributions ........ 17,716,045 7,066,469 12,446,936
c Investment earnings or losses ... 156,803,803 118,021,217 -197,769,838
d Grants or scholarships ..... 0 0 0
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		62,192,583 70,590,518 54,410,515
f Administrative expenses .... 0 0 0
g End of year balance ...... 1,000,900,920 888,573,655 834,076,487
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet76.73 %
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet23.27 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet0 %
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 ................. 0 6,910,285 6,910,285
b Buildings ................ 0 115,477,358 30,779,805 84,697,553
c Leasehold improvements ............ 0 8,246,234 5,422,092 2,824,142
d Equipment ................ 0 19,556,280 10,963,522 8,592,758
e Other ................. 8,748,468 3,616,992,601 0 3,625,741,069
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 3,728,765,807
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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 266,045,448 F
(2)Closely-held equity interests 173,229,662 F
(3)Other
(A) Real Estate Investment Trusts 		22,745,008 F

(B) Interfund & Trust Receivable 		39,035,003 F







Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet 501,055,121
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
(1) STM/TNC, LLC 15,334 C
(2) Fondo Ecoempresas 393,779 C
(3) Putri Naga Komodo JV 805,794 C
(4) Headwaters Ranch Partnershp 164,029 C





Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet 1,378,936
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) Collateral Received Under Securities Lending Agreement 92,812,927
(2) Advances and Other Deposits 4,972,189
(3) Other Assets 1,783,991






Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 99,569,107
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes 0
Planned Giving Liability 139,945,782
Accrued Salary and Vacation Liability 22,774,428
Other Accrued Expenses/Liabilities 47,893,297
Other Liabilities 10,563,094
Refundable Advances 59,412,702
Payable Under Securities Lending Agreement 92,812,927



Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 373,402,230
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) .................... 1 997,037,763
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 852,695,208
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 144,342,555
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 138,932,685
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5 22,810,237
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6 0
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7 0
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8 0
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 161,742,922
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 306,085,477
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 1,172,365,617
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 157,564,968
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 22,810,237
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d -388,692
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 179,986,513
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 992,379,104
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 7,046,683
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b -2,388,024
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 4,658,659
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 997,037,763
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 870,562,829
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 22,810,237
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b 0
c Other losses ................ 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 2,104,067
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 24,914,304
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 845,648,525
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 7,046,683
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 7,046,683
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 852,695,208
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
SchD_P02_S00_L03 Schedule D, Part II, Line 3 During the tax year 7 easements were transferred or sold - all to qualified organizations as defined in IRC Sec. 170(h)(3) and the related regulations and all as required by and consistent with the conservation action plan for the properties. Easements transferred or sold were: (1) Holly Shelter (McLean Family Farms); (2) Bellamy River (Valpey); (3) Crommet & Lubberland Creek (Popov 3); (4) Crommet & Lubberland Creek (Popov 4); (5) Great Bay Megasite (MacIntosh); (6) Adirondack Mountains (Finch Pruyn); and (7) Cheat/Spruce Mountain (Deike). During the tax year 6 easements were modified. All modifications either enhanced or were neutral with respect to the conservation purposes of the easements. Easements modified were: (1) Lassen Mill Creek Seward to subordinate the easement to the National Park Service fee interest in the land; (2) Ordway Swisher Biological Station to redefine types of allowed structures and square footage restrictions in order to better manage the land for conservation values; (3) Michigamme HIghlands (Richert) in order to allow for completion of a cabin within existing building envelope in exchange for extinguishment of development rights in undisturbed area of property; (4) Tallgrass Aspen Parklands (Lenadrich, Ltd. 14 & 15) in order to make a ministerial correction on existing easement; (5) Deep Pond/School House Pond (FWA Heirs, Inc.) in order to correct survey and mapping errors; and (6) St. Helena Estuary (Igleheart) in order to allow for expansion of existing structure in exchange for extinguisment of future development rights elsewhere on the property. During the tax year one easement was terminated as required by the National Park Service in cunjunction with its acceptance of title to the property covered by the easement. Easement terminated was: (1) Croom Conservation Easement.
SchD_P02_S00_L05 Schedule D, Part II, Line 5 The Nature Conservancy's written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds is governed by our Standard Opertaing Procedure, Conservation Easements and Deed Restrictions. Excerpts from the procedure regarding frequency and IRS Reporting follow. A. Monitoring Frequency: Except as provided in Section III herein, all Conservation Interests held by the Operating Unit will be monitored at least once each calendar year (annually), except that the Operating Unit Director, with appropriate Conservancy scientist input, may authorize less frequent monitoring for an individual Conservation Interest based upon a written analysis detailing the scientific and/or other justifications for such reduced frequency of monitoring. In no event, however, will the required monitoring frequency for a Conservation Interest be less then once every three years. B. Information Gathered for IRS Reporting Purposes: The IRS requires that the tax returns of non-profits include a range of information on the conservation easements it holds, or did hold at any time during the reporting tax year ("IRS-Reportable easements"). These requirements include a report of total staff hours and a list of expenses associated with monitoring and enforcing those easements. They also include a number of other questions, some of which are answered by required fields in the monitoring reports, and some of which are answered from Conservation Land System records. Note that that the IRS does not require reporting regarding monitoring of deed restrictions. Therefore monitoring of deed restrictions should not be considered to be "IRS-Reportable". 1. IRS-Reportable easements are those which the Conservancy currently holds or did hold during the current tax reporting year. Since Conservancy tax reporting is on the fiscal year and easement monitoring is on the calendar year, Operating Units must consult with their Conservation Land System staffer to determine when an easement that has been transferred to another organization by the Conservancy ceases to be "IRS-Reportable". 2. Time and Expense Reporting related to easements is required by the IRS. For every IRS-Reportable conservation easement all staff hours spent on "easement monitoring and enforcement" must be appropriately coded in bi-weekly time reports. Further, any funds spent on related costs, including travel expenses, must also be appropriately coded in the General Ledger. A dedicated sub-1 code (-8888) has been established for this purpose. Each perating Unit must ensure that the budget centers utilized by members of each Monitoring Team have that sub-1 code established and available, and that it is utilized. This important information must be captured so that it can be included in our annual tax filing. With respect to Enforcement excerpts from the Standard Operating procedure follow. The holder of a conservation easement ("Easement") or a deed restriction ("Restriction") (collectively the "Conservation Interests") has a responsibility to enforce the terms of the Conservation Interest in perpetuity. The integrity of a Conservation Interest should never be compromised to avoid litigation. The success the Conservancy has in defending its Conservation Interests has a profound impact on both our organizational reputation and the effectiveness of easements generally. A well-articulated enforcement standard operating procedure and consistent application will help to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of the Conservancy's easement program. Prompt compliance with this procedure is required to ensure that the conservation purposes and values reflected in the Easement or Restriction are not lost through the passage of time.
SchD_P02_S00_L09 Schedule D, Part II, Line 9 The Nature Conservancy's reporting of conservation easements can be explained by the text of the following footnote from the audited financial statements. The Conservancy records land and land interests at cost if purchased or at fair value at the date of acquisition, if all or part of the land was received as a donation. Fair value is generally determined by appraisal at the time of acquisition and is not subsequently adjusted. Upon sale or gift, the book value of the land or land interest is reported as a program expense; and the related proceeds, if any, are reported as revenue in the consolidated statement of activities. Conservation land is real property with significant ecological value. These properties are either managed in an effort to protect the natural biological diversity of the property, or transferred to other organizations who will manage the lands in a similar fashion. Conservation easements are comprised of listed rights and/or restrictions over the owned property that are conveyed by a property owner to The Conservancy, almost always in perpetuity, in order to protect the owned property as a significant natural area, as defined in federal tax regulations. These intangible assets may be sold or transferred to others so long as the assignee agrees to carry out, in perpetuity, the conservation purposes intended by the original grantor. Conservation easements, by their very nature, do not generate material amounts of cash inflow annually.
SchD_P05_S00_L04 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 The Endowment includes approximately 770 individual endowment funds. The Endowment provides stable financial support to a wide variety of programs and activities in perpetuity, playing a critical role in enabling The Conservancy to achieve its mission. Programs supported by the Endowment include restoring, monitoring, and managing natural areas owned by The Conservancy and others, as well as many other activities and actions vital to the preservation of natural diversity. The Endowment includes both donor-restricted endowment funds and funds designated by the Board of Directors (Board) to function as endowments. Net assets associated with endowment funds, including Board-designated endowment funds, are classified and reported based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions.
SchD_P10_S00_L02 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Conservancy has been granted an exemption from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Internal Revenue Service has classified The Conservancy as other than a private foundation. The Conservancy pays a nominal amount of tax relating to several unrelated business income activities, primarily rental income from debt-financed property. The Conservancy takes no tax positions that it considers to be uncertain.
SchD_P12_S00_L02d Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d Valuation Loss on Tradelands
SchD_P12_S00_L04b Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4b Costs of Goods Sold, Rental Related Expenses Special Fundraising Event Expenses, Revenue of Conslidated Subsidiaries
SchD_P13_S00_L02d Schedule D, Part XIII, Line 2d Costs of Goods Sold, Rental Related Expenses, Special Fundraising Event Expenses, Expenses of Consolidated Subsidiaries
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SCHEDULE F
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. 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
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the
United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean 11 62 Program Services Preservation of plants, animals and natural communities by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. 36,014,076
East Asia and the Pacific 11 298 Program Services Preservation of plants, animals and natural communities by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. 33,401,269
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 3 8 Program Services Preservation of plants, animals and natural communities by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. 761,081
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 2 34 Program Services Preservation of plants, animals and natural communities by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. 5,524,181
South America 8 196 Program Services Preservation of plants, animals and natural communities by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. 36,109,847
Sub-Saharan Africa 3 5 Program Services Preservation of plants, animals and natural communities by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. 6,561,172
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....      
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 38 603 118,371,626
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
South America Preservation of plants, animals, and natural communities by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive, including grants pursuant to US federal awards, conservation activities, land acquisition and charitable contributions. 6,390,374 EFT, wire transfer, check 0    
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) Preservation of plants, animals, and natural communities by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive, including grants pursuant to US federal awards, conservation activities, land acquisition and charitable contributions. 1,077,610 EFT, wire transfer, check 0    
Central America and the Caribbean Preservation of plants, animals, and natural communities by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive, including grants pursuant to US federal awards, conservation activities, land acquisition and charitable contributions. 22,038,275 EFT, wire transfer, check 0    
East Asia and the Pacific Preservation of plants, animals, and natural communities by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive, including grants pursuant to US federal awards, conservation activities, land acquisition and charitable contributions. 1,191,154 EFT, wire transfer, check 0    
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Preservation of plants, animals, and natural communities by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive, including grants pursuant to US federal awards, conservation activities, land acquisition and charitable contributions. 713,030 EFT, wire transfer, check 0    
Sub-Saharan Africa Preservation of plants, animals, and natural communities by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive, including grants pursuant to US federal awards, conservation activities, land acquisition and charitable contributions. 3,385,434 EFT, wire transfer, check 0    
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
190
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
0
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information (see instructions) required in Part I, line 2, and any additional information.
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
SchF_P01_S00_L02 Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 The Nature Conservancy's procedure for monitoring grants outside the United States is governed by the Government Grants, Cooperative Agreements, Contracts and Other Agreements Negotiation and Administration Standard Operating Procedure which is excerpted as follows: All staff responsible for government grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other agreements will negotiate and administer such awards in an efficient and effective manner. The Conservancy has a Grants Service Network to ensure that this occurs, including assuring compliance with all applicable funder statutes and regulations. The attached table assigns performance responsibilities to the key positions involved in the negotiation and administration of the following types of agreements: 1. agreements to the Conservancy from United States federal, state and local government agencies, multilateral agencies, and other national and local governments; and 2. the Conservancy's grants of funds to other entities, including those funded by a government agency, multilateral organization, other non-profit organization, private foundation, or private donor. Conservancy grants to other entities are also subject to the "Grants by the Nature Conservancy to Grantees" Standard Operating Procedure. In order to effectively manage these agreements and to ensure accountability, the Conservancy employs a team approach during all stages of the process, from pre-proposal discussions with potential funding agencies through final closeout of specific agreements. Working as a team assures that the Conservancy successfully secures government funding for conservation projects and carries out these projects in compliance with both external and internal requirements, negotiating the best possible agreements and ensuring the projects are completed on time and within budget. Essential team members are a Project Manager, a Grants Specialist, and an Attorney. As appropriate, team members at any stage of the process should solicit input from staff in their respective Operating Units, such as finance, philanthropy, external affairs or other conservation staff. Purpose: To ensure compliance with government laws and regulations and to ensure the efficient and effective management of funds provided by U.S. federal, state and local governments, other national and local governments, and multilateral sources by the Conservancy, as well as Conservancy funds provided to other entities.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Additional Data


Software ID: 10000077
Software Version: v1.00



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
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
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
Total .................right arrow      
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.
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
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
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
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

Born to be Wild Gala
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

Mashomack Dinner Dance
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

35
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 220,959 597,560 1,378,149 2,196,668
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		83,992 473,379 1,183,739 1,741,110
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		136,967 124,181 194,410 455,558
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . . 0 0 0 0
5 Non-cash prizes . . 0 0 0 0
6 Rent/facility costs . . 0 0 0 0
7 Food and beverages . . 0 0 0 0
8 Entertainment . . . 0 0 0 0
9 Other direct expenses . 265,311 57,318 635,844 958,473
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 958,473
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow -502,915
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? ...........................
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Page 3
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.)
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data


Software ID: 10000077
Software Version: v1.00
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
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number
53-0242652
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) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT12661 E BROADWAY
TUCSON,AZ85748 		53-0253788 501(c)(3) 4,029,845 0     Federal Award
(2) OREGONIANS FOR WATER PARKS AND WILDLIFE1125 SE MADISON STREET SUITE 102
PORTLAND,OR97214 		24-2393883 501(c)(3) 1,558,500 0     Conservation Activity
(3) RIDEM-RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT235 PROMENADE STREET
PROVIDENCE,RI02903 		21-8954231 501(c)(3) 1,276,500 0     Land Acquisition
(4) RESOURCES LEGACY FUND555 CAPITOL MALL SUITE 675
SACRAMENTO,CA95814 		32-9875922 501(c)(3) 1,000,251 0     Conservation Activity
(5) CENTER FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT215 WEST ASH STREET
FALLBROOK,CA92028 		11-4432967 501(c)(3) 1,000,000 0     Land Acquisition
(6) PENOBSCOT RIVER RESTORATION TRUSTP O BOX 5695
AUGUSTA,ME04332 		42-8811904 501(c)(3) 979,411 0     Conservation Activity
(7) ARIZONA LAND AND WATER TRUST3127 NORTH CHERRY AVENUE
TUCSON,AZ85719 		32-8954788 501(c)(3) 899,416 0     Federal Award
(8) THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND1011 WESTERN AVENUE SUITE 605
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		29-0954871 501(c)(3) 810,762 0     Conservation Activity
(9) WORLD WILDLIFE FUND1250 TWENTY-FOURTH ST N W
WASHINGTON,DC20037 		12-1239543 501(c)(3) 770,550 0     Federal Award
(10) BLACKFOOT CHALLENGEPO BOX 103
OVANDO,MT59854 		51-8955781 501(c)(3) 750,000 0     Land Acquisition
(11) AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION1400 16TH STREET NW SUITE 120
WASHINGTON,DC20037 		27-4569832 501(c)(3) 557,465 0     Conservation Activity
(12) CENTER FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT-SOUTH PUGET SOUND120 UNION AVE SE SUITE 215
OLYMPIA,WA98501 		22-4599671 501(c)(3) 530,000 0     Land Acquisition
(13) TRI-ISLE RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL77 HO OKELE STREET SUITE 202
KAHULUI,HI96732 		10-8456091 501(c)(3) 510,142 0     Conservation Activity
(14) IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LANDS300 NORTH 6TH ST SUITE 103
BOISE,ID83720 		53-4566901 501(c)(3) 500,000 0     Land Acquisition
(15) NO ON 23-CALIFORNIANS TO STOP THE DIRTY ENERGY1100 11TH STREET SUITE 200
SACRAMENTO,CA95814 		48-0933894 501(c)(4) 500,000 0     Conservation Activity
(16) THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTSONE COMMERCE SQUARE
2005 MARKET STREET 1700
PHILADELPHIA,PA19103 		37-4489562 501(c)(3) 495,000 0     Conservation Activity
(17) LOMAKATSI RESTORATION PROJECT90 VAN NESS
ASHLAND,OR97520 		21-8845932 501(c)(3) 408,317 0     Federal Award
(18) CALIFORNIANS FOR STATE PARKS & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION555 CAPITOL MALL SUITE 1425
SACRAMENTO,CA95814 		22-9087432 501(c)(3) 394,935 0     Conservation Activity
(19) TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE1700 NORTH CONGRESS AVE
AUSTIN,TX78711 		32-8945932 501(c)(3) 320,800 0     Conservation Activity
(20) INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LAND ACQUISITION402 WEST WASHINGTON STREET RM W255A
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46204 		21-9845881 501(c)(3) 309,961 0     Land Acquisition
(21) CALIFORNIANS FOR CLEAN AIR AND CLEAN ENERGY & GOOD JOBS COMMITTEE NO ON 23350 FRANK H OGAWA PLAZA SUITE 1100
OAKLAND,CA94612 		22-5689354 501(c)(3) 300,000 0     Conservation Activity
(22) IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LANDS3284 W INDUSTRIAL LOOP
COEUR D ALENE,ID83815 		11-8945921 501(c)(3) 297,088 0     Land Acquisition
(23) TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND1011 WESTERN AVENUE SUITE 605
SEATTLE,WA98104 		50-8945223 501(c)(3) 289,238 0     Land Acquisition
(24) WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE600 CAPITOL WAY NORTH
OLYMPIA,WA98501 		53-4598213 501(c)(3) 288,297 0     Conservation Activity
(25) CORAL RESTORATION FOUNDATION112 GARDEN STREET
TAVERNIER,FL33070 		11-0935884 501(c)(3) 258,766 0     Federal Award
(26) VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCECASHIER P O BOX 1346
GLOUCESTER POINT,VA23062 		10-9087321 501(c)(3) 258,601 0     Land Acquisition
(27) SKAGIT COUNTY SUBDIVISION OF WA STATE111 EAST GEORGE HOPPER ROAD
BURLINGTON,WA99223 		03-4591288 501(c)(3) 250,500 0     Federal Award
(28) STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPT OF FISH & WILDLIFE600 CAPITOL WAY NORTH
MAIL STOP 43200
OLYMPIA,WA98501 		45-8934761 501(c)(3) 240,093 0     Federal Award
(29) REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA1111 FRANKLIN ST 12TH FLOOR
OAKLAND,CA94607 		44-2389675 501(c)(3) 236,336 0     Conservation Activity
(30) DUCKS UNLIMITED1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW SUITE 402
WASHINGTON,DC20004 		22-4539881 501(c)(3) 225,115 0     Land Acquisition
(31) WALLOWA LAND TRUSTPO BOX A
JOSEPH,OR97846 		21-4563778 501(c)(3) 224,816 0     Land Acquisition
(32) DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR-USGS (US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY)BOX 70934
CHARLOTTE,NC28272 		51-0043899 501(c)(3) 212,927 0     Federal Award
(33) ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION5705 GANT CREEK ROAD
MISSOULA,MT59808 		32-4567332 501(c)(3) 212,056 0     Land Acquisition
(34) THE CONSERVATION FUND1655 NORTH FORT MYER DRIVE
SUITE 1300
ARLINGTON,VA22209 		02-4563991 501(c)(3) 200,000 0     Land Acquisition
(35) CONSERVATION ACTION FUND555 CAPITOL MALL SUITE 1425
SACRAMENTO,CA95814 		43-8845991 501(c)(3) 200,000 0     Conservation Activity
(36) COLUMBIA LAND TRUST1351 OFFICERS ROW
VANCOUVER,WA98661 		42-8955332 501(c)(3) 185,000 0     Land Acquisition
(37) UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMAACCOUNTING AD 362
MOBILE,AL36688 		49-0045991 501(c)(3) 183,902 0     Federal Award
(38) SMALL WOODLAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF MAINEP O BOX 836
AUGUSTA,ME04322 		03-8878312 501(c)(3) 182,042 0     Land Acquisition
(39) TEJON RANCH CONSERVANCYPO BOX 216
FRAZIER PARK,CA93225 		74-6062241 501(c)(3) 175,000 0     Land Acquisition
(40) TIVERTON LAND TRUSTP O BOX 167
TIVERTON,RI02878 		91-3341890 501(c)(3) 175,000 0     Land Acquisition
(41) THE BIG SUR LAND TRUSTPO BOX 4071
MONTEREY,CA93942 		01-4599321 501(c)(3) 166,050 0     Land Acquisition
(42) THREE RIVERS LAND TRUSTP O BOX 906
ACTION ME,ME04001 		54-1549667 501(c)(3) 162,800 0     Land Acquisition
(43) RAINFOREST ALLIANCE665 BROADWAY SUITE 500
NEW YORK,NY10012 		31-4588932 501(c)(3) 159,722 0     Federal Award
(44) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY800 WATERFRONT DRIVE
PITTSBURGH,PA15222 		22-2499831 501(c)(3) 158,944 0     Land Acquisition
(45) MCKENZIE RIVER TRUST124 PEARL STREET
EUGENE,OR97401 		74-0955891 501(c)(3) 157,620 0     Land Acquisition
(46) DAUPHIN ISLAND SEA LAB101 BIENVILLE BLVD
DAUPHIN ISLAND,AL36528 		03-9945901 501(c)(3) 157,148 0     Conservation Activity
(47) UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS405 GOODELL BLDG 140 HICKS WAY
AMHERST,MA01003 		54-9932568 501(c)(3) 151,967 0     Conservation Activity
(48) TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUSTP O BOX 247
DRIGGS,ID83422 		42-1235995 501(c)(3) 150,000 0     Land Acquisition
(49) THE VITAL GROUND FOUNDATIONTHE VITAL GROUND FOUNDATION
T-2 FORT MISSULA ROAD
MISSOULA,MT59804 		72-5689432 501(c)(3) 139,185 0     Land Acquisition
(50) IOWA'S WATER AND LAND LEGACY- A PROJECT OF THE CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN505 5TH AVENUE STE 444
DES MOINES,IA50309 		53-9056891 501(c)(4) 135,000 0     Conservation Activity
(51) WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITYP O BOX 641027
PULLMAN,WA99164 		04-9943891 501(c)(3) 133,624 0     Federal Award
(52) VIRGINIA MARINE RESOURCES COMMISSION2600 WASHINGTON AVE 3RD FLOOR
NEWPORT NEWS,VA23607 		32-1265897 501(c)(3) 128,157 0     Federal Award
(53) HARPSWELL HERITAGE LAND TRUST153 HARPSWELL NECK ROAD
HARPSWELL,ME04079 		22-9856002 501(c)(3) 125,747 0     Land Acquisition
(54) ALLIANCE FOR WATER STEWARDSHIP4245 NORTH FAIRFAX DRIVE SUITE 100
ARLINGTON,VA22203 		37-7894332 501(c)(3) 125,000 0     Conservation Activity
(55) THE CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN3 SHIPMAN PLACE
BOSTON,MA02108 		21-1985632 501(c)(4) 120,000 0     Conservation Activity
(56) RIVANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION706 FOREST STREET SUITE G
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22903 		46-3329889 501(c)(3) 114,784 0     Land Acquisition
(57) GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL LAND CONSERVANCY3860 N LONG LAKE ROAD SUITE D
TRAVERSE CITY,MI49684 		39-5671993 501(c)(3) 114,745 0     Land Acquisition
(58) SHIRLEY HEINZE LAND TRUST444 BAKER ROAD
MICHIGAN CITY,IN46360 		40-8931335 501(c)(3) 112,500 0     Land Acquisition
(59) MOTE MARINE LABORATORY1600 KEN THOMPSON PARKWAY
SARASOTA,FL34236 		02-8978781 501(c)(3) 111,944 0     Federal Award
(60) NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION149 STATE STREET SUITE 1
MONTPELIER,VT05602 		22-9171756 501(c)(3) 108,462 0     Federal Award
(61) GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL LAND CONSERVANCY3860 N LONG LAKE ROAD SUITE D
TRAVERSE CITY,MI49684 		27-8894321 501(c)(3) 103,657 0     Land Acquisition
(62) STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIESPO BOX 112500
JUNEAU,AK99811 		21-5633892 501(c)(3) 102,385 0     Federal Award
(63) OTSEGO LAND TRUSTPO BOX 173
COOPERSTOWN,NY13326 		53-9844798 501(c)(3) 101,185 0     Land Acquisition
(64) UTAH DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES-UTAH NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM1594 WEST NORTH TEMPLE SUITE 2110
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84114 		51-3322654 501(c)(3) 101,038 0     Conservation Activity
(65) THE WETLANDS CONSERVANCYP O BOX 1195
TUALATIN,OR97062 		04-3399561 501(c)(3) 100,000 0     Land Acquisition
(66) NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY1145 17TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		22-0045991 501(c)(3) 100,000 0     Conservation Activity
(67) STATE OF UTAH DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY288 NORTH 1460 WEST
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84114 		32-5399542 501(c)(3) 100,000 0     Conservation Activity
(68) YES ON 21 CALIFORNIANS FOR STATE PARKS & WILDLIFE555 CAPITOL MALL SUITE 1425
SACRAMENTO,CA95814 		22-4955321 501(c)(4) 100,000 0     Conservation Activity
(69) NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY INC3301 COLLEGE AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE,FL33314 		27-9911398 501(c)(3) 98,055 0     Federal Award
(70) INDIANA STATE DEPT OF AGRICULTURE101 W OHIO STREET STE 1200
ATTN PAUL HOFFMAN
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46204 		40-3321945 501(c)(3) 96,120 0     Land Acquisition
(71) UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SPONSORED PROGRAMSPOST OFFICE BOX 025405
MIAMI FL,FL33102 		39-8954911 501(c)(3) 92,558 0     Federal Award
(72) LEELANAU CONSERVANCYPO BOX 1007
LELAND,MI49654 		02-3354981 501(c)(3) 89,213 0     Land Acquisition
(73) PAPIO MISSOURI RIVER NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT8901 SOUTH 154TH STREET
OMAHA,NE68138 		21-4632990 501(c)(3) 86,622 0     Conservation Activity
(74) DANE COUNTY LAND & WATER RESOURCES1 FEN OAK CT RM 208
MADISON,WI53718 		53-3319788 501(c)(3) 84,232 0     Land Acquisition
(75) UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON12455 COLLECTIONS DRIVE
CHICAGO,IL60693 		22-4691001 501(c)(3) 76,914 0     Conservation Activity
(76) USDA FOREST SERVICECITIBANK PO BOX 301550
LOS ANGELES,CA90030 		32-1299538 501(c)(3) 75,625 0     Conservation Activity
(77) PRESERVATION LAND TRUST5 RICHMOND TOWNHOUSE ROAD
WYOMING,RI02898 		22-9945811 501(c)(3) 75,000 0     Land Acquisition
(78) TOWN OF GLOCESTER1145 PUTNAM PIKE P O BOX B
CHEPACHET,RI02814 		01-8943887 501(c)(3) 72,258 0     Land Acquisition
(79) VAN BUREN CONSERVATION DISTRICT1035 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE
PAW PAW,MI49079 		02-9001156 501(c)(3) 71,835 0     Conservation Activity
(80) SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT88 BROADWAY
TAUNTON,MA02780 		40-1398667 501(c)(3) 71,686 0     Federal Award
(81) WESTERLY LAND TRUST10 HIGH STREET
WESTERLY,RI02891 		22-1093488 501(c)(3) 67,500 0     Land Acquisition
(82) ISLAND CONSERVATION100 SHAFFER RD LONG MARINE LAB UCSC
SANTA CRUZ,CA95060 		27-9105839 501(c)(3) 66,657 0     Conservation Activity
(83) GREAT WORKS REGIONAL LAND TRUSTPO BOX 151
SOUTH BERWICK,ME03908 		21-8935028 501(c)(3) 66,300 0     Land Acquisition
(84) APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB5 JOY STREET
BOSTON,MA02108 		53-0193857 501(c)(3) 62,500 0     Land Acquisition
(85) FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION100 EIGHTH AVE SE
ST PETERSBURG,FL33701 		51-9105849 501(c)(3) 61,303 0     Federal Award
(86) ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT5000 WEST CAREFREE HIGHWAY
PHOENIX,AZ85086 		04-1039482 501(c)(3) 60,000 0     Land Acquisition
(87) TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON159 PANTIGO ROAD
EAST HAMPTON,NY11937 		22-0034859 501(c)(3) 60,000 0     Land Acquisition
(88) OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE3406 CHERRY AVENUE NE
SALEM,OR97303 		32-8395788 501(c)(3) 59,999 0     Federal Award
(89) UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN21 N PARK ST STE 6401
DRAWER 538
MADISON,WI53715 		27-1019483 501(c)(3) 57,000 0     Conservation Activity
(90) TROUT UNLIMITED1300 N0RTH 17TH STREET SUITE 500
ARLINGTON,VA22209 		40-3914998 501(c)(3) 55,000 0     Conservation Activity
(91) UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIAPO BOX 400195
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22904 		39-1019499 501(c)(3) 55,000 0     Conservation Activity
(92) STANFORD UNIVERSITYP O BOX 44253
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94144 		02-1194033 501(c)(3) 54,252 0     Conservation Activity
(93) WASHINGTON DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCESPO BOX 47041
OLYMPIA,WA98504 		21-8392344 501(c)(3) 54,209 0     Federal Award
(94) MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH350 EAST DAHLIA AVENUE
DEPT OF FINANCE
PALMER,AK99645 		53-0011934 501(c)(3) 53,375 0     Federal Award
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SUITE 1300
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(96) WATERSHED RESTORATION AND TRAINING CENTERP O BOX 356
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(97) USFS-United States Forest Service1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW
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(99) US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE-MOUNTAIN PRAIRIE REGION3425 MIRIAM AVENUE
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(100) CHEWONKI FOUNDATION485 CHEWONKI NECK ROAD
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(101) TEXAS LAND CONSERVANCYP O BOX 162481
AUSTIN,TX78216 		02-9103944 501(c)(3) 50,000 0     Land Acquisition
(102) STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTP O BOX 1856
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(103) WESTERN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION1536 WYNKOOP STREET SUITE 510
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(104) ICCF-INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION CAUCUS FOUNDATION25786 GEORGETOWN STATION
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(106) NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATIONBLDG 27 SUITE 3 FT MISSOULA ROAD
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(107) MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION13000 ZOO BOULEVARD
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(108) CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL2011 CRYSTAL DR SUITE 500
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(110) VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY700 WEST GRACE STREET SUITE 3200
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(111) GREENBELT LAND TRUSTPO BOX 1721
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(112) LAND CONSERVANCY OF WESTERN MICHIGAN1345 MONROE AVENUE NW SUITE 324
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(113) IOWA NATURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION505 FIFTH AVE SUITE 444
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(115) WASHINGTON WILDLIFE & RECREATION COALITION1402 THIRD AVE SUITE 507
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(116) TOWN OF EAST HADDAMTOWN OFFICE BUILDING 7 MAIN STREET
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(117) INTERSTATE SHELLFISH SANITATION CONFERENCE209 2 DAWSON ROAD
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(118) DOWNEAST LAKES LAND TRUSTPO BOX 75 4 WATER STREET
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(119) UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME RESEARCH & SPONSORED PROGRAMS836A GRACE HALL
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(121) WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY2300 SOUTHERN BLVD
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(123) SAN JUAN CITIZENS ALLIANCE1022 HALF MAIN STREET
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(124) MAINE COASTAL HABITAT FOUNDATION172 CLARK ISLAND ROAD
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(125) DOWNEAST COASTAL CONSERVANCYPO BOX 760
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(126) ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND2334 NORTH BROADWAY
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(129) NORTHEAST WISCONSIN LAND TRUST INC14 TRI-PARK WAY SUITE 1
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(130) U S ARMY ENGINEER RESEARCH &DEVELPMENT CENTER3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD
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(131) FIVE VALLEYS LAND TRUSTPO BOX 8953
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(132) CANAAN VALLEY INSTITUTE494 RIVERSTONE ROAD
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(139) WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
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(143) ISLAND INSTITUTEPO BOX 648 386 MAIN STREET
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(144) PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITYOFFICE P O BOX 6364
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(147) NORTHCOAST REGIONAL LAND TRUSTP O BOX 398
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(148) GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES COASTAL RESOURCES DIVISIONONE CONSERVATION WAY
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(149) WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE10 G STREET NE SUITE 800
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(150) CITY OF LINCOLN NEBRASKA PARKS AND RECREATIONDEPT 2740 A STREET
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(151) AQUIDNECK ISLAND LAND TRUST790 AQUIDNECK AVENUE
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(152) CCALT-COLORADO CATTLEMEN'S AGRICULTURAL LAND TRUST8833 RALSTON ROAD
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(153) CHEWONKI FOUNDATION485 CHEWONKI NECK ROAD
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(154) COLORADO OPEN LANDS274 UNION BLVD SUITE 320
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(155) HAWAIIAN ISLANDS LAND TRUSTP O BOX 965
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(156) MIANUS RIVER GORGE PRESERVEGIBB HOUSE 167 MIANUS RIVER ROAD
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(157) ATLANTIC SALMON FEDERATION MAINE COUNCIL14 MAINE STREET STE 308
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(158) CITIZENS TO SAVE MAINE'S HERITAGE1 BOWDOIN MILL ISLAND SUITE 201
TOPSHAM,ME04086 		53-9934511 501(c)(3) 25,000 0     Conservation Activity
(159) CLEAN WATER SERVICES2550 SW HILLSBORO HWY
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(160) FLORIDA AUDUBON SOCIETY1101 AUDUBON WAY
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(161) MAINE NATURAL AREAS PROGRAMSTATE HOUSE STATION 93
AUGUSTA,ME04333 		22-7784511 501(c)(3) 25,000 0     Conservation Activity
(162) MAINE TREE FOUNDATIONP O BOX 5470
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(163) MERIDIAN INSTITUTEPO BOX 1829
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(164) MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCESBOX 10
500 LAFAYETTE ROAD
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(166) OYSTER RECOVERY PARTNERSHIP INC1805 A VIRGINIA STREET
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(167) SHEEPSCOT RIVER WATERSHED COUNCILPO BOX 145
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(168) SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE9922 FRONT STREET
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(170) SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITYMAILCODE 6812 RESEARCH AND
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(171) SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT NATURAL RESOURCESPO BOX 167
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(172) UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINAACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
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(174) UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONAPO BOX 3520
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(175) UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA12201 RESEARCH PKWY STE 501
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(176) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE691 SCENIC VIEW DRIVE PO BOX 1507
PAGE,AZ86040 		40-1134399 501(c)(3) 21,710 0     Federal Award
(177) NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITYPO BOX 4070
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(178) MONTANA ASSOCIATION OF LAND TRUSTSP O BOX 675
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(179) RIO GRANDE HEADWATERS LAND TRUSTPO BOX 444
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(180) SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT406 EAST MAIN
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(181) WASHAKIE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT208 SHILOH ROAD
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(182) FOSTER CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICTPO BOX 428
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(184) THE OPEN SPACE COUNCILPO BOX 1468
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(185) LAKE GEORGE LAND CONSERVANCYPO BOX 1250 LAKE SHORE DRIVE
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(186) BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITYA285 ASB
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(187) ANDROSCOGGIN LAND TRUSTPO BOX 3145
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(188) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO SPONSORED PROGRAMSACCTG DEPT 220
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(189) SKAGIT RIVER SYSTEM COOPERATIVEP O BOX 368
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(190) VERMONT CENTER FOR ECOSTUDIESP O BOX 420
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(191) CASCADE PACIFIC RC&D33630 MCFARLAND ROAD
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(192) KENNEBEC ESTUARY LAND TRUST92 FRONT STREET PO BOX 1128
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(193) POLLUTION CONTROL INDUSTRIES-ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY4343 KENNEDY AVENUE
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(194) CITY OF MORRO BAY - HARBOR595 HARBOR STREET
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(195) PENOBSCOT INDIAN NATION12 WABANAKI WAY
ATTN DANIEL KUSNIERZ
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(196) PAUL SMITH'S COLLEGEPO BOX 265
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(198) RAQUETTE LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATIONPO BOX 210
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(199) SACO RIVER CORRIDOR COMMISSIONP O BOX 283 TRAFTON STREET
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(200) ILLINOIS VALLEY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION-WATERSHED COUNCILP O BOX 352
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(201) MEDOMAK VALLEY LAND TRUSTPO BOX 180 25 FRIENDSHIP ST SUITE 2
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(202) CALIFORNIA STATE PROTOCOL FOUNDATION1215 K STREET 14TH FLOOR
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(203) COLORADO CONSERVATION TRUSTATTN LAUREN SWAN CARPENTER
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(205) HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP113 WEST WASHINGTON
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(206) IDAHO CONSERVATION LEAGUEP O BOX 844
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(207) SOUTHWEST BADGER RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT150 WEST ALONA LANE
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(208) ST MARYS COLLEGE OF MARYLAND18952 E FISHER ROAD
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(209) TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY DEPT OF RANGE & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTBOX 40011
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(210) WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF LAND TRUSTSPO BOX 218
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(211) MURRAY COUNTY BOARD ASSESSORS121 NORTH 4TH AVENUE
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(212) SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITYBURSARS OFFICES FSU
1600 HOLLOWAY AVE
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(213) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES3911 FISH HATCHERY
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(214) MCKENZIE RIVER TRUST1245 PEARL STREET
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(216) US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEPO BOX 48
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(217) FRIENDS OF BUFORD PARK AND MOUNT PISGAHPO BOX 5266
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(218) WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYVU PLAZA
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(219) BRANSON-TRINCHERA CONSERVATION DISTRICT3590 EAST MAIN STREET
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(220) WELLS ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE100 LAUDHOLM FARM ROAD
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(221) MIDDLE ROGUE WATERSHED COUNCIL576 NE E STREET
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(222) AUSBON SARGENT LAND PRESERVATION TRUSTP O BOX 2040
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(223) STATE OF MAINE INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE284 STATE STREET
41 STATE HOUSE STREET
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(224) UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING FOUNDATION1200 EAST IVINSON STREET
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(225) SOUTH COAST WATERSHEDSPO BOX 1614
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(226) PENOBSCOT EAST RESCOURCE CENTER43 SCHOOL STREET ROOM 1E
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(227) SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN LAND CONSERVANCY6851 SPRINKLE ROAD
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(228) ROOT RIVER SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION
DISTRICT304 S MARSHALL STREET
805 STATE HWY 44/76
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(230) MAINE DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES
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(231) ACCESS FUND207 CANYON BLVD SUITE 201S
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(232) COLUMBIA LAND TRUST1351 OFFICERS ROW
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(233) BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY312 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
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(234) LOWRY PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY1101 WEST SLIGH AVE
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(235) SOUTHERN UTAH WILDERNESS ALLIANCE425 EAST 100 SOUTH
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(236) THE COMMUNITY SCHOOLPO BOX 555
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(238) CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY2707 K STREET SUITE 1
SACRAMENTO,CA95816 		51-8945377 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Charitable Contribution
(239) TEXAS AGRILIFE RESEARCH113 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
2142 TAMU
COLLEGE STATION,TX77843 		04-2044932 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Charitable Contribution
(240) UTAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORYUNIVERSITY OF UTAH
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84112 		32-5968922 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Charitable Contribution
(241) WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES101 SOUTH WEBSTER STREET
PO BOX 7921
MADISON WI,WI53705 		22-3039425 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Charitable Contribution
(242) TOWN OF INLET160 STATE RT 28
PO BOX 179
INLET,NY13360 		27-5968293 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Land Acquisition
(243) CAPITOL LAND TRUST209 4TH AVE E SUITE 205
OLYMPIA,WA98501 		45-3304055 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(244) CITIZENS FOR THE WATER DISTRICTPO BOX 244
HEREFORD,AZ85615 		40-3959677 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(245) CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY1 WADE OVAL DRIVE UNIV CIRCLE
CLEVELAND,OH44106 		29-3934955 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(246) COCONINO COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT2500 N FORT VALLEY ROAD BLDG 1
FLAGSTAFF,AZ86001 		02-8693944 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(247) LITTLE BUTTE CREEK WATERSHED COUNCILPO BOX 89
EAGLE POINT,OR97524 		53-2348299 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(248) MONTANA NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAMPO BOX 201800 ATTN BRYCE MAXELL
HELENA,MT59620 		52-7765673 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(249) NORTHWEST CONNECTIONSPO BOX 1309
CONDON,MT59826 		18-4939223 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(250) OKANOGAN VALLEY LAND COUNCILPO BOX 293 416 SOUTH WHITCOMB AVE
SUITE 3
TONASKET,WA98855 		23-7865764 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(251) PECONIC BAYKEEPER10 OLD COUNTRY ROAD P O BOX 893
QUOGUE,NY11949 		32-3849577 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(252) RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE110 EIGHTH STREET
TROY,NY12180 		03-2323496 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(253) SHASTA VALLEY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT215 EXECUTIVE COURT SUITE A
YREKA,CA96097 		02-3959326 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(254) SOLV5193 NE ELAM YOUNG PKWY STE B
HILLSBORO,OR97124 		40-9849351 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(255) THE PRAIRIE ENTHUSIASTSPO BOX 1148
MADISON,WI53701 		02-3424096 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(256) GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE350 COMMERICAL STREET
PORTLAND,ME04101 		53-0253788 501(c)(3) 9,985 0     Conservation Activity
(257) MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYINSTITUTE OF WATER RESEARCH
1405 S HARRISON ROAD SUITE 115
EAST LANSING,MI48823 		24-2393883 501(c)(3) 9,976 0     Conservation Activity
(258) SAGINAW CONSERVATION DISTRICT178 N GRAHAM RD
SAGINAW,MI48609 		21-8954231 501(c)(3) 9,814 0     Federal Award
(259) MISSOULA COUNTY WEED DISTRICT2825 SANTA FE COURT
MISSOULA,MT59808 		32-9875922 501(c)(3) 9,400 0     Conservation Activity
(260) VERMONT LAND TRUST8 BAILEY AVENUE
MONTPELIER,VT05602 		11-4432967 501(c)(3) 9,128 0     Federal Award
(261) MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT503 NORTH EUCLID AVE SUITE 1
BAY CITY,MI48706 		42-8811904 501(c)(3) 9,013 0     Land Acquisition
(262) ALBANY PINE BUSH PRESERVE COMMISSION195 NEW KARNER ROAD
ALBANY,NY12205 		32-8954788 501(c)(3) 9,006 0     Federal Award
(263) THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SPONSORED PROGRAMSP O BOX 025405
MIAMI,FL33102 		12-1239543 501(c)(3) 8,908 0     Federal Award
(264) ALABAMA COASTAL FOUNDATION INCPO BOX 1073
MOBILE,AL36633 		51-8955781 501(c)(3) 8,750 0     Conservation Activity
(265) SEBASTICOOK REGIONAL LAND TRUSTPO BOX 184
UNITY,ME04988 		27-4569832 501(c)(3) 8,750 0     Conservation Activity
(266) THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF WEST MICHIGAN1345 MONROE AVENUE NW STE 324
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49505 		22-4599671 501(c)(3) 8,742 0     Federal Award
(267) THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY227 W BEAVER AVENUE STE 401
STATE COLLEGE,PA16801 		10-8456091 501(c)(3) 8,015 0     Federal Award
(268) FREEDOM SERVICE DOGSP O BOX 150217
LAKEWOOD,CO80215 		53-4566901 501(c)(3) 8,000 0     DAF Distribution
(269) COCHISE COUNTY1415 MELODY LANE
BUILDING G FINANCE DEPARTMENT
BISBEE,AZ85603 		37-4489562 501(c)(3) 7,900 0     Conservation Activity
(270) WINOUS POINT MARSH CONSERVANCY3500 SOUTH LATTIMORE ROAD
PORT CLINTON,OH43452 		21-8845932 501(c)(3) 7,647 0     Federal Award
(271) UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE350 COMMERCIAL STREET
PORTLAND,ME04101 		22-9087432 501(c)(3) 7,516 0     Conservation Activity
(272) UNIVERSITY OF UTAH JOHN A MORAN EYE CENTER DIVISION OF OPTHALMOLOGY65 MARIO CAPECCHI DRIVE
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84132 		32-8945932 501(c)(3) 7,500 0     DAF Distribution
(273) NY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND30 BROAD STREET 30TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10004 		21-9845881 501(c)(4) 7,500 0     Charitable Contribution
(274) KITTITAS CONSERVATION TRUSTPO BOX 428
ROSLYN,WA98941 		22-5689354 501(c)(3) 7,500 0     Federal Award
(275) COLBY COLLEGE4140 MAYFLOWER HILL
WATERVILLE,ME04901 		11-8945921 501(c)(3) 7,500 0     Conservation Activity
(276) DOLORES WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICTPO BOX 1150
CORTEZ,CO81321 		50-8945223 501(c)(3) 7,500 0     Conservation Activity
(277) STREAMWATCH INCPO BOX 681
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22902 		53-4598213 501(c)(3) 7,500 0     Conservation Activity
(278) TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND NORTHWEST REGIONAL OFFICEWATERFRONT PLACE BLDG STE 605
1011 WESTERN AVENUE
SEATTLE,WA98104 		11-0935884 501(c)(3) 7,443 0     Conservation Activity
(279) SHAWNEE RESOURCE CONSERVATION &DEVLOPMENT AREA502 COMFORT DRIVE SUITE E
MARION,IL62959 		10-9087321 501(c)(3) 7,432 0     Conservation Activity
(280) YORK PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT186 YORK STREET
YORK,ME03909 		03-4591288 501(c)(3) 7,250 0     Conservation Activity
(281) THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE5710 NORMAN SMITH HALL
ORONO,ME04469 		45-8934761 501(c)(3) 7,000 0     Conservation Activity
(282) UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES2530 DOLE STREET
HONOLULU,HI96822 		44-2389675 501(c)(3) 6,548 0     Federal Award
(283) CONNECTICUT FOREST AND PARK ASSOCIATION16 MERIDEN ROAD
ROCKFALL,CT06481 		52-9809789 501(c)(3) 6,500 0     Conservation Activity
(284) NORTH COAST LAND CONSERVANCYP O BOX 67
SEASIDE,OR97138 		22-4539881 501(c)(3) 6,374 0     Conservation Activity
(285) SALISBURY STATE UNIVERSITYOFFICE OF GRANTS AND SPONRESEARCH
RICHARD A HENSON SCHOOL
SALISBURY,MD21801 		21-4563778 501(c)(3) 6,250 0     Conservation Activity
(286) SUPERIOR WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP2 PETER WHITE DRIVE
MARQUETTE,MI49855 		51-0043899 501(c)(3) 6,096 0     Federal Award
(287) ARKANSAS NATURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION1500 TOWER BUILDING
323 CENTER STREET
LITTLE ROCK,AR72201 		32-4567332 501(c)(3) 6,017 0     Federal Award
(288) RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT 2140PO BOX 9759
CHICO,CA95927 		02-4563991 501(c)(3) 6,000 0     Land Acquisition
(289) HEART OF THE LAKES CENTER FOR LANDCONSERVATION POLICY
300 NORTH BRIDGE STREET
GRAND LEDGE,MI48837 		43-8845991 501(c)(3) 6,000 0     Land Acquisition
(290) US FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE2524 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD
VICKSBURG,MS39180 		42-8955332 501(c)(3) 6,000 0     Federal Award
(291) UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICE OF SPONSORED RESEARCHSERVICE BLDG ROOM 109
DURHAM,NH03824 		03-8878312 501(c)(3) 5,500 0     Conservation Activity
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
288
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
4
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2010

Schedule I (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
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,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SchI_P01_S00_L02 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The Nature Conservancy's procedure for monitoring grants within the United States is governed by the Government Grants, Cooperative Agreements, Contracts and Other Agreements Negotiation and Administration Standard Operating Procedure which is excerpted as follows: All staff responsible for government grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other agreements will negotiate and administer such awards in an efficient and effective manner. The Conservancy has a Grants Service Network to ensure that this occurs, including assuring compliance with all applicable funder statutes and regulations. The attached table assigns performance responsibilities to the key positions involved in the negotiation and administration of the following types of agreements: 1. agreements to the Conservancy from United States federal, state and local government agencies, multilateral agencies, and other national and local governments; and 2. the Conservancy's grants of funds to other entities, including those funded by a government agency, multilateral organization, other non-profit organization, private foundation, or private donor. Conservancy grants to other entities are also subject to the "Grants by the Nature Conservancy to Grantees" Standard Operating Procedure. In order to effectively manage these agreements and to ensure accountability, the Conservancy employs a team approach during all stages of the process, from pre-proposal discussions with potential funding agencies through final closeout of specific agreements. Working as a team assures that the Conservancy successfully secures government funding for conservation projects and carries out these projects in compliance with both external and internal requirements, negotiating the best possible agreements and ensuring the projects are completed on time and within budget. Essential team members are a Project Manager, a Grants Specialist, and an Attorney. As appropriate, team members at any stage of the process should solicit input from staff in their respective Operating Units, such as finance, philanthropy, external affairs or other conservation staff. Purpose: To ensure compliance with government laws and regulations and to ensure the efficient and effective management of funds provided by U.S. federal, state and local governments, other national and local governments, and multilateral sources by the Conservancy, as well as Conservancy funds provided to other entities.
Schedule I (Form 990) 2010


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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
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
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
Yes
 
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
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
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) Mark R Tercek (i)
(ii)		 423,562
0 		25,000
0 		44,770
0 		18,000
0 		38,003
0 		549,335
0 		0
0
(2) Joseph J Keenan (i)
(ii)		 207,884
0 		4,893
0 		170,001
0 		10,793
0 		20,840
0 		414,411
0 		0
0
(3) Charles Bedford (i)
(ii)		 151,634
0 		30,000
0 		228,898
0 		11,151
0 		11,902
0 		433,585
0 		0
0
(4) Stephen C Howell (i)
(ii)		 289,216
0 		15,000
0 		42,070
0 		19,649
0 		12,030
0 		377,965
0 		0
0
(5) William Ginn (i)
(ii)		 267,556
0 		15,000
0 		42,790
0 		19,600
0 		7,394
0 		352,340
0 		0
0
(6) Glenn Prickett (i)
(ii)		 277,036
0 		15,000
0 		20,343
0 		0
0 		10,486
0 		322,865
0 		0
0
(7) JeanLouis B Ecochard (i)
(ii)		 242,857
0 		0
0 		34,316
0 		16,500
0 		8,833
0 		302,506
0 		0
0
(8) Brian McPeek (i)
(ii)		 215,469
0 		15,000
0 		36,242
0 		16,500
0 		12,011
0 		295,222
0 		0
0
(9) Philip Tabas (i)
(ii)		 233,866
0 		15,000
0 		27,704
0 		14,870
0 		4,475
0 		295,915
0 		0
0
(10) David M Cleary (i)
(ii)		 155,024
0 		4,588
0 		93,381
0 		9,901
0 		17,720
0 		280,614
0 		0
0
(11) Craig Neyman (i)
(ii)		 197,052
0 		0
0 		35,704
0 		16,500
0 		12,005
0 		261,261
0 		0
0
(12) Xingsheng Zhang (i)
(ii)		 255,134
0 		34,272
0 		0
0 		0
0 		983
0 		290,389
0 		0
0
(13) Angela Sosdian (i)
(ii)		 198,672
0 		3,942
0 		24,321
0 		17,734
0 		11,334
0 		256,003
0 		0
0
(14) Michael Andrews (i)
(ii)		 147,504
0 		0
0 		34,630
0 		14,558
0 		7,849
0 		204,541
0 		0
0
(15) Robert McKim (i)
(ii)		 181,800
0 		0
0 		22,194
0 		16,701
0 		11,997
0 		232,692
0 		0
0
(16) John Cook (i)
(ii)		 185,896
0 		0
0 		23,155
0 		16,772
0 		7,361
0 		233,184
0 		0
0
(17) Michael Sweeney (i)
(ii)		 186,439
0 		0
0 		19,813
0 		13,281
0 		10,217
0 		229,750
0 		0
0
(18) Peter Kareiva (i)
(ii)		 199,469
0 		15,000
0 		3,770
0 		0
0 		11,327
0 		229,566
0 		0
0
(19) Bruce Runnels (i)
(ii)		 174,284
0 		0
0 		25,704
0 		13,614
0 		4,453
0 		218,055
0 		0
0
(20) Rebecca Girvin-Argon (i)
(ii)		 155,118
0 		0
0 		30,080
0 		14,362
0 		9,151
0 		208,711
0 		0
0
(21) Karen Berky (i)
(ii)		 173,631
0 		0
0 		24,310
0 		14,754
0 		641
0 		213,336
0 		0
0
(22) Robert Bendick (i)
(ii)		 167,554
0 		0
0 		16,193
0 		11,004
0 		7,352
0 		202,103
0 		0
0
(23) Elizabeth D Ward (i)
(ii)		 141,400
0 		11,539
0 		17,773
0 		13,225
0 		11,312
0 		195,249
0 		0
0
(24) Katherine Skinner (i)
(ii)		 118,844
0 		0
0 		16,202
0 		10,880
0 		4,431
0 		150,357
0 		0
0
(25) Katherine Imhoff (i)
(ii)		 98,968
0 		0
0 		21,522
0 		9,436
0 		11,032
0 		140,958
0 		0
0
(26) R Geoffrey Rochester (i)
(ii)		 102,011
0 		4,200
0 		34,168
0 		0
0 		1,554
0 		141,933
0 		0
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part III
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.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SchJ_P01_S00_L03 Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 The President and Chief Executive Officer's compensation is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. In order to establish the reasonableness of his overall compensation, the Nature Conservancy engages an independent compensation consultant who utilizes Forms 990 from other organizations, as well as, compensation surveys and studies.
SchJ_P01_S00_L04 Schedule J, Part I, Line 4 Pursuant to IRC Sec. 457(b), the Nature Conservancy maintains a supplemental deferred compensation plan in which certain officers and key employees are eligible to participate.
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Additional Data


Software ID: 10000077
Software Version: v1.00
Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Schedule O (Form 990).
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchKMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number
53-0242652
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer Name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date Issued (e) Issue Price (f) Description of Purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
Behalf of
Issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority
  		84-0896726 19645RFLC 05-05-2008 102,400,000 Confert Series 2003A-1TE and A-2TE   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired. . . . . 6,000,000      
2 Amount of bonds defeased . . . . 0      
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . 102,400,000      
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . 0      
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds. 0      
6 Proceeds in refunding escrow. . . . . 0      
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . 473,753      
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds. 0      
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . 0      
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . 101,926,247      
11 Other spent proceeds . . 0      
12 Other unspent proceeds. . . 0      
13 Year of substantial completion . . . 2008
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? X              
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue?   X            
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . X              
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . X              
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . .   X            
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . .   X            
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50193E
Schedule K (Form 990) 2010
Schedule K (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use?   X            
b Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . .   X            
c Does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts or research agreements relating to the financed property? . X              
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . . . . . . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet 0 %      
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . SchKMediumBullet 0 %      
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . .. . . . . . 0 %      
7 Has the organization adopted management practices and procedures to ensure the post-issuance compliance of its tax-exempt bond liabilities? X              
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has a Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate, been filed with respect to the bond issue? . . .   X            
2 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? X              
3a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a hedge with respect to the bond issue? X              
b Name of provider . Morgan Stanley
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . 2033      
d Was the hedge superintegrated? .   X            
e Was a hedge terminated? .   X            
4a Were gross proceeds invested in a GIC? .   X            
b Name of provider .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC . .        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? .                
5 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? .   X            
6 Did the bond issue qualify for an exception to rebate? . . .   X            
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
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2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Page 2
Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) Helen Hooper Spouse of Philip Tabas 67,678 Ms. Hooper is an employee whose employment with the Nature Conservancy predates Mr. Tabas' appointment as a Key Employee.   No
(2) Katherine Runnels Spouse of Bruce Runnels 111,822 Ms. Runnels is an employee whose employment with the Nature Conservancy predates Mr. Runnels' appointment as a Key employee.   No
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
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 ....... 		X 3,435,797 Comp. Sales
6 Cars and other vehicles .. X 8 28,250 Comp. Sales
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 1,165 33,368,976 Avg. Sales Price
10 Securities—Closely held stock . X 6 2,427,685 Appraised Value
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		X 73 69,467,066 Appraised Value
15 Real estate—Residential . X 24 4,431,456 Appraised Value
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
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 ( Computer Software and Hardware ) X 13 3,363,139 Comparable Sales
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
137
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.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) 2010
Schedule M (Form 990) 2010
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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
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
F990_P03_S00_L04a Form 990, Part III, Line 4a Background information on The Nature Conservancy: Our Mission: The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Why We're Successful: we work to conserve the Earth's ecologically important lands and waters in local places in more than 30 other countries around the world and across all 50 U.S. states; we develop, analyze and use the best available science to prioritize our global conservation work and to ensure we implement the right strategies in the right places; we achieve tangible, lasting and measurable conservation results at scales that matter and in ways that will endure; we create innovative conservation solutions that benefit nature and enhance the well-being of people who depend on vital natural resources for their lives and livelihoods; we use our creativity, diplomacy, global reach and proven experience to tackle some of the world's most complex conservation challenges; we work respectfully and collaboratively with all sectors of society to achieve meaningful conservation results; and by showing that tangible, large-scale conservation results can be delivered, we provide hope that the Earth's special places can be restored and preserved for future generations. Accountability The Nature Conservancy is highly rated by charity watchdog organizations: the Nature Conservancy meets all of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability; The American Institute of Philanthropy has awarded The Nature Conservancy a "Top-rated Charity" rating and the Nature Conservancy holds high charity ratings with Charity Navigator. Values: Integrity Beyond Reproach: We will meet the highest ethical and professional standards in all of our organizational endeavors and, in doing so, we hold ourselves accountable to our mission and to the public; Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures: Enduring conservation success depends on the active involvement of people and partners whose lives and livelihoods are linked to the natural systems we seek to conserve. We respect the needs, values and traditions of local communities and cultures, and we forge relationships based on mutual benefit and trust; Commitment to Diversity: We recognize that biological diversity conservation is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. We will recruit and mentor staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character; One Conservancy: Our strength and vitality lie in being one organization working together in local places and across borders to achieve our global mission. We value the collective and collaborative efforts that are so essential to our success; and Tangible, Lasting Results: Our mission of preserving biological diversity guides everything we do. We use the best available science, a creative spirit, and a non-confrontational approach to craft innovative solutions to complex conservation problems at scales that matter and in ways that will endure
F990_P06_S0B_L11b Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Review Process for Form 990: The Form 990 is prepared, based on financial statements audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers, and other internally generated information by the Nature Conserancy's Director of Tax services. The Form is further reviewed by the Conservancy's Internal Audit Department (which provides independent verification of certain information), and members of Senior Management. As outlined in its charter, the Audit Committee then reviews any issues or judgments relating to disclosures in the Conservancy's Forms 990. Finally, copies are provided to the full Board of Directors for their comment prior to filing with the IRS.
F990_P06_S0B_L12c Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Nature Conservancy's monitoring and enforcement of its compliance policy is governed by its Conflict of Interest Standard Operating Procedure ("SOP") which is excerpted as follows: a conflict of interest exists when an individual who is responsible for acting in the best interests of The Nature Conservancy has another interest or loyalty that could influence or impair, or may appear to influence or impair, the individual's ability to act in the best interests of The Nature Conservancy. The term "conflict of interest" includes actual conflicts of interest potential conflicts of interest (situations that could become an actual conflict in the future based upon foreseeable events or the passage of time); and perceived conflicts of interest (situations that others could reasonably perceive to be, or have the appearance of a conflict of interest) Guiding principles: All Conservancy staff, Board Members and Trustees are responsible for identifying conflicts of interest, and disclosing them to the appropriate Conservancy manager or attorney. Conservancy employees must determine whether the conflict can or should be avoided to protect the best interests of the Conservancy. If it is not reasonably possible to avoid a particular conflict of interest or it is not in the Conservancy's best interest to avoid it, all staff, Board members and Trustees are responsible for fashioning appropriate strategies to mitigate and manage the potential adverse consequences of the conflict of interest, and obtaining approval as described in this Standard Operating Procedure before proceeding with the affected activity. Identifying Conflicts of Interest Before engaging in any activity on behalf of the Conservancy, Conservancy staff, Board Members and Trustees must identify and disclose any situations that could give rise to a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict. The Disclosure Form should be completed as early as possible by parties with whom the Conservancy plans to enter into a transaction. The Disclosure Form is not the only way that the Conservancy may become aware of a conflict. Thus, even if the Disclosure Form does not reveal a conflict, but you are aware of one, you must proceed in accordance with this SOP. Conflicts of interest are not always clear-cut and easy to define. They require case by case analysis. The Conservancy is concerned with the disclosure and management of conflicts of interests involving "covered persons." However, not all activities or transactions with a covered person generate conflicts of interest. Conversely, a particular factual situation may generate a conflict of interest even when no covered person is involved. Early consultation with a senior manager or Conservancy attorney can assist in analyzing the conflict of interest and strategies for avoidance or mitigation. This SOP sets forth specific guidance for some areas of potential conflicts (see Types of Conflicts below). These are only examples, and it is the responsibility of each individual to be sensitive to any situation that creates or appears to create a conflict of interest. Reporting, Review and Approval Process: If a conflict is identified, the Conservancy staff member who is responsible for initiating and/or overseeing the proposed activity must report the conflict to his or her supervisor and the appropriate Conservancy attorney. Before proceeding with the proposed activity, review and approval to proceed must be obtained as described in this section. While a request for approval of a proposed course of action is pending or being considered, the individual involved in the conflict must refrain from participating in the activity and/or withdraw from any discussion of or decision on the matter. 1. Conflicts Committee Review: The Conflicts Committee reviews and makes determinations about all conflicts of interest involving the Conservancy. All conflicts of interests reviewed by the Conflicts Committee involving a Substantial Contributor shall be reported by the General Counsel or the Chief Compliance Officer to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, disclosing the nature of the conflict, parties involved, and the disposition of the conflict by the Conflicts Committee. 2. Review by Audit Committee: All conflicts of interest involving a member of the Board of Directors, a Director's family members, and a Director's Controlled Entities shall be submitted to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors for review and disposition. Referral to the Audit Committee is made by the General Counsel on behalf of the Conflicts Committee along with the recommendation for disposition made by the Conflicts Committee. 3. Guiding Principles: In evaluating conflict situations in order to determine an appropriate course of action, the Conservancy will be guided by the following criteria and considerations: Availability of other alternatives that would avoid the conflict of interest; Compliance with the letter and the spirit of all applicable laws relevant to all parties to the transaction; Compliance with Conservancy Policies and Standard Operating Procedures; Adherence to the Conservancy's values, such as "Integrity Beyond Reproach;" Avoidance of private benefit and inurement; Transparency; Conservation benefits likely to be achieved; Consequences to the Conservancy from declining to participate; Financial or other benefits to the Conservancy; Financial or other benefits to the other party; Nature and extent of risk to the Conservancy's reputation; and Ability to mitigate reputational risks. 4. Forms: Responsibility for Recommended Action. Employees are required to complete and submit the Request for Conflicts Committee Approval form when seeking review and approval of a course of action involving an actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest. The completed form should recommend a course of action that is designed to minimize the conflict's potential adverse consequences. The appropriate Conservancy attorney will review this form to ensure a thorough disclosure of the relevant information and analysis of the conflict. Other staff who approve the content of these forms and submission for approval are, by approving the forms, indicating that they support and are responsible for the recommended course of action.
F990_P06_S0B_L15 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Review Process for Officer and Key Employee Compensation: The President and Chief Executive Officer's, as well as, members of the Executive Team's performances and compensation are reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. The performance and compensation of all other Key Employees is reviewed annually by their direct supervisor. All compensation amounts are based on information provided by an independent compensation consultant who utilizes comparable date from Form 990's from other organizations and compensation survey's and studies to ensure reasonableness.
F990_P06_S0C_L19 Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Nature Conservancy's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public via our website: nature.org.
F990_P11_S00_L05 Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 Unrealized Gain on Investments and Tradelands, Net Assets of Consolidated Subsidiaries
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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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
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
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







(1) Woodland Development Company LLC
c/o The Nature Conservancy
100 Federal Street
Boston,MA02110
55-0807256 		Holds Title to Conservation Real Estate in Chile CI 0 1,763,773 N/A
(2) TNC China LLC
4245 N Fairfax Drive
Arlington,VA22203
26-4484383 		Environmental Services, Consulting, Research and Conservation DE 3,966 31,946 N/A
(3) The Nature Conservancy in Europe
Charitestr 3
D10117
Berlin    
GM
53-0242652 		Conservation Activities in the European Union GM 9,173 12,361 N/A
(4) TNC Boreas LLC
195 New Karner Road
Albany,NY12205
53-0242652 		Conservation activities in the Adirondacks NY 0 0 N/A




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) The Nature Conservancy do Brasil

SRTVS QD 701 Conjunto D Bloco A
Loka 246 Asa Sul
Brasila,Brazil  
BR
Conservation activities in Brazil BR 501(c)(3)   N/A
 
 
(2) The Nature Conservancy of California

201 Mission Street
4th Floor
San Francisco,CA94105
20-5797732 		Applicant for public funding for conservation in California CA 501(c)(3) 509(a)(1) N/A
 
 
(3) Adirondack Land Trust

PO Box 65

Keene Valley,NY12943
22-2559576 		Conservation of the environment, natural resources and economy of the Adirondack area of New York NY 501(c)(3) 509(a)(1) N/A
 
 
(4) The Nature Conservancy Limited (Australia)

51 Edmonstone Street
South Brisbane,Queensland4101
AS
Conservation Activities in Australia AS 501(c)(3)   N/A
 
 
(5) The Nature Conservancy of Venezuela

Ave Francisco de Miranda
C/Calle Arturo Ulsar Pietro
Caracas,Chacao Mzz 2-A  
VE
Conservation activities in Venezuela VE 501(c)(3)   N/A
 
 
(6) Conservation Farms & Ranches

201 Mission Street
4th Floor
San Francisco,CA94105
27-0038237 		Manages agricultural properties with wildlife habitat values CA 501(c)(3) 509(a)(1) Type I N/A
 
 
(7) Ecological Trust Fund of Panama

4245 N Fairfax Drive

Arlington,VA22203
31-1656561 		Financing conservation of natural resources and environmental protection in Panama VA 501(c)(4)   N/A
 
 
(8) Fundacion The Nature Conservancy of Panama

Clayton Ciudad del Saber
Calle Principal Casa 352 A/B
Panama City,Republic of Panama  
PM
Conservation activities in Panama PM 501(c)(3)   N/A
 
 
(9) The Nature Conservancy of Japan

2-5-1 Kita-Aoyama
Minato-Ku
Tokyo   107-8077
JA
Conservation activities in Japan JA 501(c)(3)   N/A
 
 
(10) The Nature Conservancy Action Fund

4201 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 110624
Arlington,VA22203
54-1549668 		Advocating for public policies which guarantee the protection of the earth's environment VA 501(c)(4)   N/A
 
 
(11) TNC Conservacion de la Naturaleza

Rio San Angel 9 Colonia Guadalupe
Inn
Mexico City,Distrito Federal01020
MX
Conservation activities in Mexico MX 501(c)(3)   N/A
 
 
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
(1) PT Putri Naga Komodo LLC

J1 Pengembak No 2
Bali,Sanur80228
ID
Collaborative Management of Komodo National Park ID N/A
 Related 637,702 1,285,033   No   Yes   60 %












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
(1) Montark Inc
c/o RSM McGladrey Inc
1185 Avenue of the Americas
New York,NY10036
13-3386301 		Holds title to conservation restrictions over mineral rights NY N/A
 C 0 0 100 %
(2) The Nature Conservancy of Montana
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington,VA22203
51-0228311 		Conservation activities in Montana MT N/A
 C 0 0 100 %
(3) The Nature Conservancy of New Mexico
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington,VA22203
91-1841899 		Conservation activities in New Mexico NM N/A
 C 0 0 100 %
(4) The Nature Conservancy of Connecticut
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington,VA22203
06-6070036 		Conservation activities in Connecticut CT N/A
 C 0 0 100 %
(5) Charitable Remainder Trusts (388)
c/o The Nature Conservancy
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington,VA22203
 Charitable Trust VA N/A
 T      




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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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 Nature Conservancy Action Fund

 b 3,325  
(2) The Nature Conservancy Action Fund

 m 3,325 Fair Market Value
(3) The Nature Conservancy Action Fund

 n 3,325 Fair Market Value
(4) Adirondack Land Trust

 a-i 1,411 Fair Market Value
(5) Adirondack Land Trust

 d 1,095,571 Fair Market Value
(6) Adirondack Land Trust

 e 1,215,423 Fair Market Value
(7) Adirondack Land Trust

 m 0 Fair Market Value
(8) Adirondack Land Trust

 n 112,907 Fair Market Value
(9) Adirondack Land Trust

 p 112,907 Fair Market Value
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Additional Data


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