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 private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 04-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 03-31-2014
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
101 MONTGOMERY STREET NO 900
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SAN FRANCISCO, CA94104
D Employer identification number

23-7222333
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 225,404,604
F Name and address of principal officer:
WILLIAM B ROGERS
101 MONTGOMERY STREET NO 900
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.TPL.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet2659
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1972
M State of legal domicile: CA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: CREATES PARKS AND PROTECTS LAND FOR PEOPLE, ENSURING HEALTHY, LIVABLE COMMUNITIES.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 16
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 15
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 385
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 290
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 101,906,077 119,434,191
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 25,579,169 15,977,027
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,431,720 8,978,727
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -236,426 -255,575
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 130,680,540 144,134,370
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 53,078,546 79,024,963
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) 33,507,773 34,896,956
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 669,199 732,760
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet9,612,930    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 32,336,716 27,073,643
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 119,592,234 141,728,322
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 11,088,306 2,406,048
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 304,029,677 286,714,491
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 111,226,815 90,390,572
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 192,802,862 196,323,919
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND AND AFFILIATES (THE TRUST) ARE CHARITABLE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS WHICH WERE CREATED TO SERVE THE PUBLIC'S NEED FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION IN METROPOLITAN, RURAL AND NATURAL AREAS. THE TRUST'S PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE IS TO FACILITATE THE TRANSFER OF PRIVATELY HELD LAND INTO PROTECTIVE PUBLIC AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT OWNERSHIP.
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 organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations 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 $ 90,112,157 including grants of $ 75,027,934 ) (Revenue $ 9,055,846 )
CONSERVATION TRANSACTIONS:THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND CREATES PARKS AND PROTECTS LAND FOR PEOPLE TO ENJOY, ENSURING HEALTHY, LIVABLE COMMUNITIES FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2014, WE HELPED STRUCTURE, NEGOTIATE, AND COMPLETE 96 CONSERVATION TRANSACTIONS, PROTECTING 75,916 ACRES IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY-INCLUDING GEORGIA'S HISTORIC AND SCENIC LOST MOUNTAIN, THE ICONIC TABERNACLE DOME IN ZION, UTAH, AND STATEN ISLAND'S POUCH CAMP, WHICH CONNECTS TENS OF THOUSANDS OF CITY KIDS TO NATURE EACH SUMMER.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 15,324,134 including grants of $ 3,460,463 ) (Revenue $ 5,352,896 )
PARKS FOR PEOPLE:THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND WORKS IN CITIES AND SUBURBS ACROSS AMERICA TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE ENJOYS CLOSE-TO-HOME ACCESS TO A PARK OR NATURAL AREA. WE COMPLETED 11 PROJECTS IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2014, INCLUDING 3 NEW PLAYGROUNDS AND 8 FITNESS ZONE EXERCISE AREAS. WE ALSO RELEASED OUR 2014 PARKSCORE INDEX-THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE RATING SYSTEM EVER DEVELOPED TO MEASURE HOW WELL THE LARGEST U.S. CITIES ARE MEETING THE NEED FOR PARKS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,402,614 including grants of $ 504,710 ) (Revenue $ 896,031 )
CONSERVATION SERVICES:THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND APPLIES OUR NATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND EXPERTISE TO LOCAL CHALLENGES THROUGH OUR CONTINUUM OF CONSERVATION SERVICES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2014, THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND'S CONSERVATION VISION SERVICE COMPLETED 30 PROJECTS TO HELP AGENCIES AND COMMUNITIES DEFINE CONSERVATION PRIORITIES, IDENTIFY LANDS TO BE PROTECTED, AND PLAN AND DESIGN PARKS AND NATURAL SPACES. OUR CONSERVATION FINANCE SERVICES HELPED PASS 7 STATE AND LOCAL BALLOT MEASURES - A 64 PERCENT SUCCESS RATE - GENERATING $80 MILLION IN PUBLIC FUNDS FOR CONSERVATION.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 10,111,149 including grants of $ 31,856 ) (Revenue $ 672,254 )
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE MISCELLANEOUS TECHNICAL SERVICES, REIMBURSEMENTS, AND ROYALTIES ON CONSERVATION PUBLICATIONS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 10,111,149 including grants of $ 31,856 ) (Revenue $ 672,254 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet118,950,054
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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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 (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
Yes
 
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, 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, line 10?
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 VIIClick 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 VIIIClick 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 IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick 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 XClick 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 and XII 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 and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
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 I (see instructions).... Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government 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 or other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 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 lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, 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 employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect 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 M..Click 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...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
Yes
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
344
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
385
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the 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 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
 
 
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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 or note to any line 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
16
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
15
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
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
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
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete 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 this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did 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
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, 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," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , FL , GA , IL , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MS , NC , ND , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI , HI , MO , TX , DC
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 made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletCINDY SCHERER101 MONTGOMERY STREET STE 900SAN FRANCISCOCA94104 (415) 495-4014
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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. 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 organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) STEPHEN BAIRD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(2) BRIAN M BEITNER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(3) GEORGE BELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(4) PAGE KNUDSEN COWLES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................2.00 		X           0 0 0
(5) WILLIAM J CRONON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(6) GEORGE P DENNY........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 10/2013)
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) DOUGLAS DURST........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) F WHITNEY HATCH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) CAROLINE NIEMCZYK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(10) MICHAEL E PATTERSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) TOM REEVE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) ROY RICHARDS JR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(13) ALEXIS G SANT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) RON SIMS........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 10/2013)
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) SHERYL TISHMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) F JEROME TONE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(17) SUSAN D WHITING........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) WILLIAM B ROGERS........................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
 40.00
.......................3.00 		X   X       431,541 0 137,102
(19) CYNTHIA SCHERER........................................................................
CFO & TREASURER
 40.00
.......................3.00 		    X       198,809 0 27,094
(20) HOLLY HAUGH........................................................................
SECRETARY & GENERAL COUNSEL
 40.00
.......................1.00 		    X       177,090 0 25,072
(21) ADRIAN BENEPE........................................................................
SENIOR VP
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     224,233 0 27,033
(22) MARGIE BERMEO........................................................................
CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     225,236 0 27,797
(23) RAY CHRISTMAN........................................................................
SENIOR VP
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     186,181 0 34,644
(24) SEAN CONNOLLY........................................................................
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     194,557 0 31,273
(25) ERNEST COOK........................................................................
SENIOR VP
 40.00
.......................2.00 		      X     188,340 0 32,888
(26) JEFF DANTER........................................................................
SENIOR VP
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     178,114 0 34,484
(27) KATHY DECOSTER........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF FEDERAL AFFAIRS
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     151,852 0 24,279
(28) ROGER HOESTEREY........................................................................
SENIOR VP
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     186,881 0 32,823
(29) BRENDA SCHICK........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     155,354 0 4,884
(30) TILY SHUE........................................................................
LEGAL COUNSEL
 40.00
.......................1.00 		        X   148,084 0 24,256
(31) BARBARA SMITH........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   145,507 0 24,057
(32) JOHN DAVIS........................................................................
CONTROLLER
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   144,550 0 25,400
(33) DON MORROW........................................................................
TRANSACTION DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   143,415 0 24,078
(34) MAGGIE MADDEN........................................................................
DIVISION LEGAL DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   141,871 0 14,708
(35) CHRISTOPHER KAY........................................................................
COO (THRU 2/1/2013)
 40.00
.......................0.00 		          X 163,862 0 3,268
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 3,385,477 0 555,140
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet84
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. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
TOMCO INC212 ROUTE 15 SOUTHWHORTONNJ07885 CONSTRUCTION 2,935,695
FREDANTE CONSTRUCTION CORP18 WOODLEE RDCOLD SPRING HARBORNY11724 CONSTRUCTION 1,979,770
MSM EMPIRE CONSTRUCTION CORP128 ROSELLE STMINEOLANY11501 CONSTRUCTION 1,289,879
CHAPMAN CUBINE ADAMS HUSSEY1600 WILSON BLVD STE 300ARLINGTONVA22209 FUNDRAISING 387,405
PAUL BORG CONSTRUCTION CO2007 SOUTH MARSHALL BLVDCHICAGOIL60623 CONSTRUCTION 380,080
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet23
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 1,200,204
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 31,551,598
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		86,682,389
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		30,146,791
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 119,434,191
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a GOVT COST REIMBURSEMENTS 900099 6,304,173 6,304,173    
b LANDOWNER FEE 531190 4,910,927 4,910,927    
c GOVT CONTRACT FEES 900099 2,205,060 2,205,060    
d TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 541900 944,808 944,808    
e PROJECT REIMBURSEMENTS 900099 466,537 466,537    
f All other program service revenue . 1,145,522 1,145,522    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 15,977,027
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 1,306,617     1,306,617
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 76,318,468 12,183,975
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 76,141,034 4,689,299
c Gain or (loss) 177,434 7,494,676
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 7,672,110     7,672,110
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 1,200,204
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 182,396
b Less: direct expenses ...b 437,844
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -255,448   -255,448
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 1,930
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 2,057
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet -127     -127
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 144,134,370 15,977,027 0 8,723,152
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
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 United States. See Part IV, line 21 79,024,963 79,024,963
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,971,268 1,492,618 809,701 668,949
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 25,591,689 14,870,422 5,833,605 4,887,662
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 625,775 364,795 141,973 119,007
9 Other employee benefits ....... 3,526,974 2,041,401 807,059 678,514
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,181,250 1,251,399 506,203 423,648
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 154,685 105,882 48,803  
c Accounting ........... 216,476   216,476  
d Lobbying ........... 294,886 294,886    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 732,760 732,760
f Investment management fees ...... 48,308   48,308  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 3,875,223 2,232,080 1,556,461 86,682
12 Advertising and promotion .... 25,587 4,440 16,953 4,194
13 Office expenses ....... 1,482,994 823,831 397,361 261,802
14 Information technology ...... 652,323 81,706 440,013 130,604
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 3,456,263 2,152,662 711,640 591,961
17 Travel ............ 2,012,283 1,096,714 440,061 475,508
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 351,647 172,103 89,220 90,324
20 Interest ........... 770,902 729,476 41,426  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 188,584 79,848 88,278 20,458
23 Insurance .............. 654,763 375,642 151,951 127,170
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION 8,510,742 8,510,742    
b APPRAISAL SERVICES 1,171,701 1,171,701    
c PRINTING/REPRODUCTION 1,057,451 606,667 245,403 205,381
d ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEN 935,344 935,344    
e All other expenses 1,213,481 530,732 574,443 108,306
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 141,728,322 118,950,054 13,165,338 9,612,930
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 91,523 1 576,753
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,115,088 2 4,179,275
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 18,391,361 3 17,993,201
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 14,096,792 4 8,384,368
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 2,077,274 7 246,685
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 83,451 9 89,886
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 5,204,687
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 4,220,701 1,028,761 10c 983,986
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 6,246,010 11 19,722,953
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 78,412,178 12 73,161,757
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 182,487,239 15 161,375,627
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 304,029,677 16 286,714,491
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 17,404,410 17 13,193,405
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 8,676,669 19 5,000,084
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 772,641 23 663,662
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 39,357,229 24 25,681,355
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 45,015,866 25 45,852,066
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 111,226,815 26 90,390,572
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 38,853,595 27 33,956,193
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 140,802,354 28 149,184,023
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 13,146,913 29 13,183,703
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 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 ........... 192,802,862 33 196,323,919
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 304,029,677 34 286,714,491
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
144,134,370
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
141,728,322
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
2,406,048
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
192,802,862
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
479,230
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
635,779
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
196,323,919
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
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
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
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.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Employer identification number

23-7222333
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the 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
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(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 monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 104,927,533 101,631,086 96,398,195 101,906,077 119,434,191 524,297,082
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 104,927,533 101,631,086 96,398,195 101,906,077 119,434,191 524,297,082
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 4,798,295
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 519,498,787
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 104,927,533 101,631,086 96,398,195 101,906,077 119,434,191 524,297,082
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 2,266,622 1,391,931 1,389,990 1,224,095 1,306,617 7,579,255
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 25,149 55,741 60,187 133,512 184,326 458,915
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 532,335,252
12
12
89,864,272
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
97.590 %
15
15
96.460 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (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) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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(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.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Employer identification number

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





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Name of organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
  		Employer identification number

23-7222333
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

   
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
  		Employer identification number

23-7222333
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
  		Employer identification number

23-7222333
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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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.SchCMd Bullet Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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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 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Employer identification number

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

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities 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 function 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-.










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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 SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
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) ...... 42,785  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 841,291  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 884,076  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 140,063,178  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 140,947,254  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 989,990 769,927 974,719 884,076 3,618,712
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 216,969 101,247 60,952 42,785 421,953
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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)).
For each "Yes" response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over 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) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible 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
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
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Name of the organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Employer identification number

23-7222333
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can 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 through 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 12
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b 1,487.00
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c 1
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d 0
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet2
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet6
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 Bullet104.00
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $ 7,613
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 958), 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 XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), 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 (ASC 958) 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 $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, 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 XIII.
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 XIII 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 XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 2,979,729 20,006 20,006 20,006 20,006
b Contributions ........ 160,299 2,959,723      
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 3,140,028 2,979,729 20,006 20,006 20,006
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
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 XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................   2,729,041 2,097,172 631,869
c Leasehold improvements ............   360,730 164,595 196,135
d Equipment ................   1,875,382 1,775,510 99,872
e Other .................   239,534 183,424 56,110
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 983,986
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) DEBT SECURITIES 		73,161,757 F








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 73,161,757
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) DEPOSITS ON LAND TRANSACTIONS 780,870
(2) INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATES 36,780,022
(3) OTHER DEPOSITS 380,964
(4) OPEN SPACE HOLDINGS 60,187,194
(5) ASSETS HELD IN CHARITABLE TRUSTS 63,068,990
(6) INTEREST RECEIVABLE 10,137
(7) ESCROW CLEARING 167,450


Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 161,375,627
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
LIAB TO BENEFICIARIES OF CHARITABLE TRUSTS 42,682,867
MITIGATION ADVANCES 2,942,141
OPTION PAYMENTS 226,969
GARNISHMENTS 89





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 45,852,066
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 146,232,745
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 479,230
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 543,465
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 635,779
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 1,658,474
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 144,574,271
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -439,901
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -439,901
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 144,134,370
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 142,711,688
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 543,465
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 439,901
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 983,366
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 141,728,322
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 141,728,322
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART II, LINE 9: EASEMENTS ACQUIRED BY THE TRUST ARE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND REPRESENT NUMEROUS RESTRICTIONS OVER THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND NOT OWNED BY THE TRUST. THESE EASEMENTS GENERALLY PROVIDE THAT THE LAND WILL BE MAINTAINED UNIMPAIRED IN ITS CURRENT NATURAL, AGRICULTURAL, SCENIC OR RECREATIONAL STATE. DURING THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2014, EASEMENTS VALUED AT $52,358,000 WERE ACQUIRED AND $55,294,000 CONVEYED. DURING THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2013, EASEMENTS VALUED AT $41,655,000 WERE ACQUIRED AND $50,730,000 CONVEYED.
PART X, LINE 2: THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS CLASSIFIED THE TRUST AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED, TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE TRUST ARE DEDUCTIBLE AS ALLOWED UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) OF THE CODE. ALL AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS OF THE TRUST ARE ALSO QUALIFIED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS CODE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN, WHICH IS CLASSIFIED AS A 501(C)(4) ORGANIZATION. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE TRUST'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE TRUST HAD MAINTAINED ITS TAX EXEMPT STATUS AND HAD NOT TAKEN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRED ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THEREFORE, NO PROVISION OR LIABILITY FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE TRUST IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR TAX YEARS BEFORE 2010.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST TRUSTS 3,213,942. CHANGE IN VALUE OF LAND HOLDINGS -260,581. INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATES -1,967,892. UNCOLLECTIBLE GRANTS -349,690.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECT EXPENSES -437,844. COST OF GOODS SOLD -2,057.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECT EXPENSES 437,844. COST OF GOODS SOLD 2,057.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Employer identification number

23-7222333
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
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.
(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
 
SIMONCINI STRATEGIES
94 LEONARD WOOD SOUTH STE 201
 
HIGHLAND PARK, IL60035 		PROJECT FUNDRAISING   No 6,092,200 5,239 6,086,961
SUSAN MONSERRAT
83 BEEKMAN RD
 
SUMMIT, NJ07901 		GRANT WRITING   No 3,525,000 14,138 3,510,863
PHYLLIS SHAPIRO
25 CHAMBERLAIN RD
 
FLEMINGTON, NJ08822 		GRANT WRITING   No 2,696,642 78,000 2,618,642
 
CHAPMAN CUBINE ADAMS HUSSEY
1600 WILSON BLVD STE 300
 
ARLINGTON, VA22209 		ANNUAL FUND   No 2,653,700 387,405 2,266,295
 
CAMPBELL & COMPANY
1 E WACKER DR STE 2100
 
CHICAGO, IL60601 		PROJECT FUNDRAISING   No 2,150,000 28,244 2,121,756
 
DALZELL PRODUCTIONS
1115 BROADWAY 12TH FLOOR
 
NEW YORK CITY, NY10010 		EVENT PRODUCTION   No 736,100 98,219 637,881
 
COXE CURRY & ASSOCIATES
191 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 450
 
ATLANTA, GA30303 		EVENT PRODUCTION   No 231,200 85,657 145,543
 
MARTS & LUNDY INC
1200 WALL ST WEST
 
LYNDHURST, NJ07071 		FEASIBILITY & RESEARCH   No 0 40,518 -40,518
 
WEALTHENGINECOM
4330 EAST WEST HIGHWAY
 
BETHESDA, MD20814 		PHILANTHROPY RESEARCH   No 0 15,150 -15,150
             
Total .................right arrow 18,084,842 752,570 17,332,273
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

NYC 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

ATLANTA ON THE ROCKS
(event type) 		(c) Other events

14
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 1,037,033 181,393 164,174 1,382,600
2 Less: Contributions . . 908,234 150,458 141,512 1,200,204
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		128,799 30,935 22,662 182,396
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .   1,575   1,575
6 Rent/facility costs . . 103,118 31,003 8,687 142,808
7 Food and beverages .   14,189 25,165 39,354
8 Entertainment . . .   1,750 5,983 7,733
9 Other direct expenses . 219,846 16,897 9,631 246,374
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 437,844
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow -255,448
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. Subtract line 7 from line 1, 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:
 
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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? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
%
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
%
14
Enter 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 of the third party:
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
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Employer identification number
23-7222333
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(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) BRIDAL VEIL HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY
POB 1 466 HISTORIC COLUMBIA RIVER
BRIDAL VEIL,OR97010 		01-0815770 501(C)(3)   11,651 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 1.84 ACRES OF LAND IN OR LAND CONSERVATION
(2) C&C READING FARM LLC
25 HIGH ST EAST POB 74
BRYANTVILLE,MA02327 		46-3060624     350,000 APPRAISAL PRIVATE CONSERVATION BUYER LAND CONSERVATION
(3) CA DEPT OF FISH & WILDLIFE AND US AIR FORCE
1701 NIMBUS ROAD
RANCHO CORDOVA,CA95670 		STATE OF CA; U.S. AI   770,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 1277 ACRES OF LAND IN CA LAND CONSERVATION
(4) CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
541 NORTH FAIRBANKS 6TH FLOOR
CHICAGO,IL60611 		CITY OF CHICAGO 2,500,000       BLOOMINGDALE TRAIL GRANT
(5) CITY OF BELLEFONTAINE
135 N DETROIT ST
BELLEFONTAINE,OH43311 		CITY OF BELEFONTAINE   461,750 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 449 ACRES OF LAND IN OH LAND CONSERVATION
(6) CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA
501 POLI ST
SAN BUENAVENTURA,CA93001 		CITY OF BUENAVENTURA 135,000       KELLOGG PARK ACQUISITION
(7) CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS
30 S NEVADA STE 500
COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80903 		CITY OF COLORADO SPR   670,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 93.327 ACRES OF LAND IN CO LAND CONSERVATION
(8) CITY OF DURHAM
101 CITY HALL PLAZA
DURHAM,NC27701 		CITY OF DURHAM   1,538,425 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 137.04 ACRES OF LAND IN NC LAND CONSERVATION
(9) CITY OF JACKSONVILLE - PARKS & REC
214 N HOGAN ST STE 3102
JACKSONVILLE,FL32202 		CITY OF JACKSONVILLE 100,000       TIMUCUAN/MONTGOMERY
(10) CITY OF LITTLE ROCK
500 W MARKHAM ST
LITTLE ROCK,AR72201 		CIYT OF LITTLE ROCK 19,975       UNION PACIFIC-LITTLE ROCK
(11) CITY OF NOVATO
922 MACHIN AVE
NOVATO,CA94945 		CITY OF NOVATO   6,100,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 92.12 ACRES OF LAND IN CA LAND CONSERVATION
(12) CITY OF PORTLAND PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION
1120 SW 5TH AVE ROOM 1302
PORTLAND,OR97204 		CITY OF PORTLAND   5,534,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 85.89 ACRES OF LAND IN OR LAND CONSERVATION
(13) CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA
501 POLI ST
SAN BUENAVENTURA,CA93001 		CITY OF SAN BUENAVEN   125,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 1.69 ACRES OF LAND IN CA LAND CONSERVATION
(14) CITY OF ST PAUL
25 W 4TH ST 400 CHA
ST PAUL,MN55102 		CITY OF ST. PAUL 770,000       FROGTOWN PARK & FARM
(15) CITY PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
1 PALM DRIVE
NEW ORLEANS,LA70124 		CITY OF NEW ORLEANS 40,000       FITNESS ZONES
(16) CITY PARKS ALLIANCE
2121 WARD COURT NW FIFTH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20037 		80-0015566 501(C)(3) 10,000       SPONSORSHIP OF 2015 INTERNATIONAL URBAN PARKS CONFERENCE IN SAN FRANCISCO
(17) COLORADO CATTLEMAN'S AGRICULTURAL LAND TRUST
8833 RALSTON ROAD
ARVADA,CO80002 		84-1317592 501(C)(3) 28,975       HUTCHINSON RANCH & IN MEMORY OF DON ROBOTHAM
(18) COLORADO CATTLEMEN'S AGRICULTURAL LAND TRUST
8833 RALSTON ROAD
ARVADA,CO80002 		84-1317592 501(C)(3)   2,645,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 246.3 ACRES OF LAND IN CO LAND CONSERVATION
(19) COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO DEPT OF NATURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
POB 366147
SAN JUAN,PR00936 		CITY OF SAN JUAN   545,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 87.38 ACRES OF LAND IN PR LAND CONSERVATION
(20) CROW WING COUNTY
322 LAUREL ST STE 12
BRAINERD,MN56401 		CROW WING COUNTY   610,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 119.56 ACRES OF LAND IN MN LAND CONSERVATION
(21) CROW WING COUNTY
322 LAUREL ST STE 12
BRAINERD,MN56401 		CROW WING COUNTY   495,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 24.21 ACRES OF LAND IN MN LAND CONVERVATION
(22) DENISON PEQUOTESPOS NATURE CENTER
109 PEQUOTESPOS RD
MYSTIC,CT06355 		06-0884024 501(C)(3)   1,127,056 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 34.14 ACRES OF LAND IN CT LAND CONSERVATION
(23) DENVER URBAN GARDENS
3377 BLAKE ST STE 113
DENVER,CO80205 		74-2374848 501(C)(3) 6,596       STEWARDSHIP GRANT WESTERLY CREEK
(24) DOUGLAS COUNTY FOREST DEPT
9182 E HUGHES AVE POB 211
SOLON SPRINGS,WI54873 		DOUGLAS COUNTY   130,500 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 210 ACRES OF LAND IN WI LAND CONSERVATION
(25) ECOTRUST
721 NW 9TH AVE STE 200
PORTLAND,OR97209 		93-1050144 501(C)(3)   15,000 APPRAISAL PRIVATE CONSERVATION BUYER LAND CONSERVATION
(26) FLORIDA DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION OF STATE LANDS
3900 COMMONWEALTH BLVD
TALLAHASSEE,FL32399 		STATE OF FLORIDA   7,000,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 20800 ACRES OF LAND IN FL LAND CONSERVATION
(27) FLORIDA'S WATER AND LAND LEGACY
316 WILLIAMS ST
TALLAHASSEE,FL32303 		46-0560492 501(C)(4) 100,000       CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION
(28) FROGTOWN PARKS AND FARM
702 GOODRICH AVE
SAINT PAUL,MN55105 		32-0376628 501(C)(3) 100,000       CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION
(29) GREEN MOUNTAIN CLUB
4711 WATERBURY STOWE ROAD
WATERBURY CENTER,VT05677 		03-0162865 501(C)(3) 18,750       LANDSCAPE SCALE PROGRAM
(30) LAKE METROPARKS
11211 SPEAR ROAD
CONCORD TOWNSHIP,OH44077 		CITY OF CONCORD TOWN   402,500 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 72 ACRES OF LAND IN OH LAND CONSERVATION
(31) LAND TRUST ALLIANCE
P O BOX 33355
RALEIGH,NC27636 		04-2751357 501(C)(3) 45,000       LAND TRUST RALLY
(32) LAND TRUST OF THE UPPER ARKANSAS
128 EAST FIRST ST
SALIDA,CO81201 		84-1594923 501(C)(3)   1,200,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 200.14 ACRES OF LAND IN CO LAND CONSERVATION
(33) LAND TRUST OF THE UPPER ARKANSAS
128 EAST FIRST ST
SALIDA,CO81201 		84-1594923 501(C)(3)   1,423,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 659.97 ACRES OF LAND IN CO LAND CONSERVATION
(34) LAND TRUST OF THE UPPER ARKANSAS
128 EAST FIRST ST
SALIDA,CO81201 		84-1594923 501(C)(3) 60,000       CAMPBELL & HEADWATERS RANCHES
(35) LIVABLE HAWAII KAI HUI
POB 25493
HONOLULU,HI96825 		26-0090676 501(C)(3)   10,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 5 ACRES OF LAND IN HI LAND CONSERVATION
(36) LOWER SHORE LAND TRUST
9931 OLD OCEAN CITY BLVD
BERLIN,MD21811 		52-1701152 501(C)(3) 10,000       EASEMENT MONITORING
(37) MILDRED HELMS PARK RESURRECTION COMMITTEE
13 MULFORD PL
NEWARK,NJ07112 		01-0619649 501(C)(3) 32,825       SUMMER ENRICHMENT PARK PROGRAM
(38) MN DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
500 LAFAYETTE ROAD
ST PAUL,MN55155 		STATE OF MINNESOTA   400,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 128.65 ACRES OF LAND IN MN LAND CONSERVATION
(39) MN DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
500 LAFAYETTE ROAD
ST PAUL,MN55155 		STATE OF MINNESOTA   1,685,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 460 ACRES OF LAND IN MN LAND CONSERVATION
(40) MN DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
500 LAFAYETTE ROAD
ST PAUL,MN55155 		STATE OF MINNESOTA   712,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 227.32 ACRES OF LAND IN MN LAND CONSERVATION
(41) MOUNTAINS RECREATION & CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
570 WEST AVE 26 STE 100
LOS ANGELES,CA90065 		CITY OF LOS ANGELES   1,000,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 56.02 ACRES OF LAND IN CA LAND CONSERVATION
(42) NEIGHBORSPACE
445 N SACRAMENTO BLVD
CHICAGO,IL60612 		36-4105593 501(C)(3)   86,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 0.21 ACRES OF LAND IN IL LAND CONSERVATION
(43) NY STATE DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
625 BROADWAY
ALBANY,NY12233 		STATE OF NEW YORK   1,565,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 355.03 ACRES OF LAND IN NY LAND CONSERVATION
(44) OCEAN COUNTY
129 HOOPER AVE 1ST FL
TOMS RIVER,NJ08754 		OCEAN COUNTY   296,292 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 197.61 ACRES OF LAND IN NJ LAND CONSERVATION
(45) PALMER LAND TRUST
PO BOX 1281
COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80901 		84-0763346 501(C)(3) 30,000       STEWARDSHIP ENDOWMENT
(46) PLACER LAND TRUST
11661 BLOCKER DRIVE STE 110
AUBURN,CA95603 		68-0223143 501(C)(3)   1,356,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 452 ACRES OF LAND IN CA LAND CONSERVATION
(47) PLACER LAND TRUST
11661 BLOCKER DR STE 110
AUBURN,CA95603 		68-0223143 501(C)(3) 100,545       BIG BEND
(48) PORTLAND TRAILS
305 COMMERCIAL ST
PORTLAND,ME04101 		01-0463028 501(C)(3) 9,000       CANCO WOODS STEWARDSHIP
(49) REGENTS OF UCSB REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP
1111 FRANKILN ST 6TH FL
OAKLAND,CA94607 		STATE OF CALIFORNIA   7,000,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 63 ACRES OF LAND IN CA LAND CONSERVATION
(50) SEATTLE PARKS FOUNDATION
105 SOUTH MAIN STREET SUITE 235
SEATTLE,WA98104 		91-1998597 501(C)(3) 7,083       BITTER LAKE FITNESS ZONES
(51) STATE OF MAINE DEPT OF AGRICULTURE CONSERVATION & FORESTRY DIVISION OF P
22 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA,ME04333 		STATE OF MAINE   1,184,787 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 12046.28 ACRES OF LAND IN ME LAND CONSERVATION
(52) STATE OF MINNESOTA - MN DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
500 LAFAYETTE ROAD
ST PAUL,MN55155 		STATE OF MINNESOTA   347,500 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 11 ACRES OF LAND IN MN LAND CONSERVATION
(53) STATE OF NJ DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
401 EAST STATE ST
TRENTON,NJ08625 		STATE OF NEW JERSEY   1,148,215 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 222.05 ACRES OF LAND IN NJ LAND CONSERVATION
(54) STATE OF UTAH DEPT OF AGRICULTURE & FOOD
350 N REDWOOD ROAD
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84114 		STATE OF UTAH   1,545,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 257.83 ACRES OF LAND IN UT LAND CONSERVATION
(55) TENNESSEE RIVER GORGE TRUST
535 CHESTNUT STREET SUITE 214
CHATTANOOGA,TN37402 		62-1278612 501(C)(3) 16,991       STRINGER'S RIDGE
(56) THE BOROUGH OF ANDOVER
MUNICIPAL BLDG 137 MAIN ST
ANDOVER,NJ07821 		BOROUGH OF ANDOVER   14,523 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 11.4 ACRES OF LAND IN NJ LAND CONSERVATION
(57) THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL
1000 CITY HALL ANNEX 25 WEST
KELLOGG BLVD
ST PAUL,MN55102 		CITY OF SAINT PAUL   4,078,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 12.38 ACRES OF LAND IN MN LAND CONSERVATION
(58) THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
1 WADE OVAL DRIVE
CLEVELAND,OH44106 		34-0714338 501(C)(3)   115,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 194.96 ACRES OF LAND IN OH LAND CONSERVATION
(59) THE CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN
10 MILK ST STE 810
BOSTON,MA02108 		04-3515341 501(C)(4) 370,710       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - LOBBYING
(60) THE COUNTY OF SUSSEX
ONE SPRING ST
NEWTON,NJ07860 		SUSSEX COUNTY   122,413 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 4.96 ACRES OF LAND IN NJ LAND CONSERVATION
(61) THE FLORIDA TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
906 E PARK AVE
TALLAHASSEE,FL32301 		59-1834416 501(C)(3) 8,000       SOUTH RIVER DRIVE HISTORIC DISTRICT
(62) THE GEORGIA PIEDMONT LAND TRUST
3280 WESTBROOK RD
SUWANEE,GA30024 		58-2384485 501(C)(3) 125,500       LOST MOUNTAIN
(63) TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
POB 69
CRESTED BUTTE,CO81224 		TOWN/CRESTED BUTTE   626,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 39.2 ACRES OF LAND IN CO LAND CONSERVATION
(64) TOWN OF MORRISTOWN
200 SOUTH ST
MORRISTOWN,NJ07960 		TOWN OF MORRISTOWN   457,500 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 0.9 ACRES OF LAND IN NJ LAND CONSERVATION
(65) TRUCKEE DONNER LAND TRUST
POB 8816
TRUCKEE,CA96162 		68-0245327 501(C)(3)   3,883,350 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 2517.41 ACRES OF LAND IN CA LAND CONSERVATION
(66) US BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
POB 45155
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84145 		US BUR OF LAND MGMT   500,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 3.13 ACRES OF LAND IN UT LAND CONSERVATION
(67) US BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
2800 COTTAGE WAY STE 1928W
SACRAMENTO,CA95825 		US BUR OF LAND MGMT   800,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 409.39 ACRES OF LAND IN NM LAND CONSERVATION
(68) US BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
440 WEST 200 SOUTH
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84101 		US BUR OF LAND MGMT   1,500,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 11.2 ACRES OF LAND IN UT LAND CONSERVATION
(69) US DEPT OF NAVY
1220 PACIFIC HWY BLD 1 FL 3
SAN DIEGO,CA92132 		US DEPT OF NAVY   92,500 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 635.26 ACRES OF LAND IN CA LAND CONSERVATION
(70) US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
24518 E FM 1431 BOX 1
MARBLE FALLS,TX78654 		US FISH AND WILDLIFE   40,635 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 1441.26 ACRES OF LAND IN TX LAND CONSERVATION
(71) US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
2547 CR 316
BRAZORIA,TX77515 		US FISH AND WILDLIFE   110,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 14.3 ACRES OF LAND IN TX LAND CONSERVATION
(72) US FOREST SERVICE
1755 CLEVELAND HWY
GAINESVILLE,FL30501 		US FOREST SERVICE   210,100 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 19.87 ACRES OF LAND IN GA LAND CONSERVATION
(73) US NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
333 BUSH ST STE 350
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		US NATIONAL PARK SER   25,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 6.16 ACRES OF LAND IN CA LAND CONSERVATION
(74) US NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
12759 W ALAMEDA PARKWAY
DENVER,CO80255 		US NATIONAL PARK SER   875,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 30 ACRES OF LAND IN UT LAND CONSERVATION
(75) US NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
POB 710
ST JOHN,VI00831 		US NATIONAL PARK SER   1,070,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 73.7 ACRES OF LAND IN VI LAND CONSERVATION
(76) WA STATE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
1111 ISRAEL ROAD SW POB 42650
OLYMPIA,WA98504 		STATE OF WASHINGTON   50,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 50 ACRES OF LAND IN WA LAND CONSERVATION
(77) WILDLIFE HERITAGE FOUNDATION
563 SECOND ST STE 120
LINCOLN,CA95648 		94-3352965 501(C)(3)   8,900,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 2962 ACRES OF LAND IN CA LAND CONSERVATION
(78) WILDLIFE HERITAGE FOUNDATION
563 2ND ST SUITE 120
LINCOLN,CA95648 		94-3352965 501(C)(3) 183,468       ELKHORN BASIN - RIVER RANCH
(79) WILLAMALANE PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT
250 S 32ND ST
SPRINGFIELD,OR97478 		LANE COUNTY   190,000 APPRAISAL BARGAIN SALE OF 151.39 ACRES OF LAND IN OR LAND CONSERVATION
(80) YAMHILL SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
2200 SW 2ND ST
MCMINNVILLE,OR97128 		YAMHILL COUNTY 137,849       KOELLING
(81) YAMHILL SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
2200 SW 2ND ST
MCMINNVILLE,OR97128 		YAMHILL COUNTY   845,000 APPRAISAL DONATION OF 284.66 ACRES OF LAND IN OR LAND CONSERVATION
2
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79
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
2
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2013
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.
Part III can be duplicated 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. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: GRANTEES ADHERE TO MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH GRANTS FROM THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND.
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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, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Employer identification number

23-7222333
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of 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
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
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
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is 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) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (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 as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)WILLIAM B ROGERSPRESIDENT & CEO (i)
(ii)		 331,541
0 		100,000
0 		0
0 		110,069
0 		27,033
0 		568,643
0 		0
0
(2)CYNTHIA SCHERERCFO & TREASURER (i)
(ii)		 198,809
0 		0
0 		0
0 		6,128
0 		20,966
0 		225,903
0 		0
0
(3)HOLLY HAUGHSECRETARY & GENERAL COUNSEL (i)
(ii)		 177,090
0 		0
0 		0
0 		5,460
0 		19,612
0 		202,162
0 		0
0
(4)ADRIAN BENEPESENIOR VP (i)
(ii)		 224,233
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		27,033
0 		251,266
0 		0
0
(5)MARGIE BERMEOCHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 225,236
0 		0
0 		0
0 		6,913
0 		20,884
0 		253,033
0 		0
0
(6)RAY CHRISTMANSENIOR VP (i)
(ii)		 186,181
0 		0
0 		0
0 		5,687
0 		28,957
0 		220,825
0 		0
0
(7)SEAN CONNOLLYCHIEF MARKETING OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 194,557
0 		0
0 		0
0 		4,158
0 		27,115
0 		225,830
0 		0
0
(8)ERNEST COOKSENIOR VP (i)
(ii)		 188,340
0 		0
0 		0
0 		5,773
0 		27,115
0 		221,228
0 		0
0
(9)JEFF DANTERSENIOR VP (i)
(ii)		 178,114
0 		0
0 		0
0 		5,527
0 		28,957
0 		212,598
0 		0
0
(10)KATHY DECOSTERDIRECTOR OF FEDERAL AFFAIRS (i)
(ii)		 151,852
0 		0
0 		0
0 		4,667
0 		19,612
0 		176,131
0 		0
0
(11)ROGER HOESTEREYSENIOR VP (i)
(ii)		 186,881
0 		0
0 		0
0 		5,708
0 		27,115
0 		219,704
0 		0
0
(12)BRENDA SCHICKVICE PRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 155,354
0 		0
0 		0
0 		4,661
0 		223
0 		160,238
0 		0
0
(13)TILY SHUELEGAL COUNSEL (i)
(ii)		 148,084
0 		0
0 		0
0 		4,644
0 		19,612
0 		172,340
0 		0
0
(14)BARBARA SMITHVICE PRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 145,507
0 		0
0 		0
0 		4,445
0 		19,612
0 		169,564
0 		0
0
(15)JOHN DAVISCONTROLLER (i)
(ii)		 144,550
0 		0
0 		0
0 		4,434
0 		20,966
0 		169,950
0 		0
0
(16)DON MORROWTRANSACTION DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 143,415
0 		0
0 		0
0 		4,466
0 		19,612
0 		167,493
0 		0
0
(17)MAGGIE MADDENDIVISION LEGAL DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 141,871
0 		0
0 		0
0 		4,349
0 		10,359
0 		156,579
0 		0
0
(18)CHRISTOPHER KAYCOO (THRU 2/1/2013) (i)
(ii)		 73,362
0 		0
0 		90,500
0 		0
0 		3,268
0 		167,130
0 		0
0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 4A CHRISTOPHER KAY, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF TPL, RECEIVED SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,500 IN MARCH 2013. MR. KAY'S LAST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT WAS 2/1/2013 AND HE WILL NO LONGER BE RECEIVING ANY COMPENSATION FORM THE ORGANIZATION.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Employer identification number

23-7222333
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 78 2,151,300 FAIR MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ... X 36 27,995,491 APPRAISAL
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
18
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 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 noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, COLUMN (B): THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS RELECTS THE NUMBER OF DONORS, NOT THE NUMBER OF ITEMS DONATED.
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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.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Inspection
Name of the organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Employer identification number

23-7222333
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS INITIALLY REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CFO AND TREASURER, CONTROLLER AND GENERAL COUNSEL. AFTER ANY CLARIFICATIONS OR QUESTIONS ARE RESOLVED THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS FORWARDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND A MEETING IS SCHEDULED WITH TPL'S ACCOUNTING FIRM, CFO & TREASURER AND CONTROLLER. ANY QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIT COMMITTEE ARE ANSWERED AND CHANGES INCORPORATED. THE FINAL DOCUMENT IS APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND FORWARDED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMPREHENSIVE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY (POLICY) THAT REQUIRES POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL. IF THE GENERAL COUNSEL DETERMINES THAT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE MATTER IS REVIEWED BY THE CONFLICT REVIEW COMMITTEE, A COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF DESIGNATED SENIOR STAFF, OR, IF THE MATTER INVOLVES A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR THEIR FAMILY OR AFFILIATED ENTITY, IT IS REVIEWED BY THE FULL BOARD. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS INVOLVING THE PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES WITH A VALUE THAT DOES NOT EXCEED $5,000 MAY BE REVIEWED BY THE GENERAL COUNSEL. THE POLICY APPLIES TO EMPLOYEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS, MAJOR DONORS, AND CERTAIN FORMER EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS, AS WELL AS THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES. THE POLICY IS PROVIDED TO ALL STAFF AS WELL AS THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS, IS CONTAINED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANUAL, AND REMINDERS OF THE POLICY ARE ISSUED PERIODICALLY. THE POLICY IS DISCUSSED IN ORIENTATION MEETINGS WITH NEW STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS, AND IN MEETINGS OF LEGAL AND PROJECT STAFF, THE TWO GROUPS MOST LIKELY TO ENCOUNTER POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ADDITIONALLY, POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE ON THE CHECKLIST OF MATTERS TO BE DISCLOSED IN FACT SHEETS SUBMITTED TO THE PROJECT REVIEW COMMITTEE OR TO THE TRANSACTION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE APPROVAL OF CONSERVATION REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS. ONCE A YEAR, ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE POLLED ABOUT TRANSACTIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE ORGANIZATION. AWARENESS OF THE POLICY IS HIGH, AS EVIDENCED BY QUESTIONS PRESENTED TO THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL. IF A MATTER IS BROUGHT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW, THE BOARD MEMBER WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF THE REVIEW IS REQUIRED TO BE ABSENT FROM THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON THE MATTER, AND WITH RESPECT TO ALL CONFLICT REVIEWS, THE INTERESTED PARTY MUST BE FOUND TO HAVE HAD NO ROLE IN OR INFLUENCE OVER THE DECISION. IF A TRANSACTION IS FOUND TO PRESENT AN UNACCEPTABLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE TRANSACTION IS PROHIBITED OR ITS TERMS MUST BE REVISED SUCH THAT IT CAN MEET THE STANDARDS REQUIRED UNDER THE POLICY, NAMELY (A) ALL MATERIAL INTERESTS HAVE BEEN DISCLOSED; (B) THE TRANSACTION IS DEEMED TO BE FAIR AND REASONABLE TO TPL AND IN TPL'S BEST INTERESTS; (C) THE TRANSACTION DOES NOT CONFER ANY SPECIAL BENEFIT ON THE INTERESTED PARTY; AND (D) THE INTERESTED PARTY DOES NOT HAVE ANY ROLE IN THE DECISION AND HAS NOT INFLUENCED THE DECISION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND CONTRACTED WITH AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, WHO PROVIDED COMPARABILITY DATA AND ANALYSIS FOR THE CEO. THIS INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO APPROVED THE CEO COMPENSATION, WHICH DECISION IS REFLECTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE POSTED ON THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND'S WEBSITE (WWW.TPL.ORG). ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE ON THE CALIFORNIA SECRETARY OF STATE WEBSITE. FORM 990, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND DETERMINATION LETTER ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS NOT MADE AVAILABLE.
FORM 990, PART VII: TPL OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES CYNTHIA SCHERER, ERNEST COOK, M. HOLLY HAUGH, AND WILLIAM B. ROGERS SERVED IN VARIOUS CAPACITIES FOR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AS DID SEVERAL BOARD MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST TRUSTS 3,213,942. CHANGE IN VALUE OF LAND HOLDINGS -260,581. UNCOLLECTIBLE GRANTS -349,690. INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATES -1,967,892.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Employer identification number

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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) COAST DAIRIES & LAND COMPANY

101 MONTGOMERY STREET STE 900

SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104
94-0392095 		TO SUPPORT THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND CA 501(C)(3) 11A, TYPE I THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
Yes
 
(2) THE CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN

101 MONTGOMERY STREET STE 900

SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104
04-3515341 		TO SUPPORT FUNDING MEASURES FOR PARKS AND CONSERVATION CA 501(C)(4)   THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
 
 
No
(3) THE STENNING ON LAKE GENEVA CONSERVANCY SOCIETY

300 N LASALLE STREET STE 4000

CHICAGO,IL60654
36-4245203 		TO SUPPORT THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND IL 501(C)(3) 11A, TYPE III N/A
 
No








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Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS (27)

 
 
INVESTMENTS CA THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
  		T       Yes  
(2) POOLED INCOME FUND (6)

 
 
INVESTMENTS CA THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
  		T       Yes  










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Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
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 or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
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 related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) THE CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN

 B 370,710 CASH GRANTS
(2) THE STENNING ON LAKE GENEVA CONSERVANCY SOCIETY

 C 150,000 CASH GRANTS
(3) THE CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN

 O 171,327 EMPLOYEE TIMESHEETS
(4) COAST DAIRIES & LAND COMPANY

 O 70,253 EMPLOYEE TIMESHEETS


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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(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 Yes No






























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