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 01-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 12-31-2013
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
P O BOX 444
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
TWINSBURG, OH44087
D Employer identification number

20-5465233
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 214,099
F Name and address of principal officer:
JUSTIN CZEKAJ
P O BOX 444
TWINSBURG,OH44087
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TINKERSCREEKWATERSHED.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)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 2006
M State of legal domicile: OH
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROTECT AND RESTORE WATER QUALITY AND HABITATS OF THE TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. THE TINKER'S CREEK WATERSHED DRAINS 96.4 SQUARE MILES AND IS THE LARGEST TRIBUTARY TO THE CUYAHOGA RIVER. THE WATERSHED AREA SPANS 24 COMMUNITIES IN CUYAHOGA, SUMMIT, PORTAGE, AND GEAUGA COUNTIES. TCWP IS GOVERNED BY 15 DEDICATED VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS WHO BRING A VARIETY OF EXPERTISE IN THE FIELDS OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, ENGINEERING, NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION, PLANNING, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THE DAILY ACTIVITIES OF TCWP ARE CARRIED OUT BY THE WATERSHED COORDINATOR WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE BOARD. THE STATE-ENDORSED TINKER'S CREEK WATERSHED ACTION PLAN (WAP) GUIDES TCWP IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE WATERSHED AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC. THE WAP ALONG WITH THE GROUP'S MISSION SHAPES THE GOALS OF TCWP. TINKER'S CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS GOALS ARE TO: - INCREASE UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE NATURAL AND MONETARY VALUE OF PROTECTING WATER RE
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 12
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 11
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 1
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 12
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  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 69,752 70,662
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........   143,039
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....   0
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 64,797 398
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 134,549 214,099
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 5,000 1,000
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 33,819 41,550
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 55,753 200,647
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 94,572 243,197
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 39,977 -29,098
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 78,375 49,277
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............   0
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 78,375 49,277
Part II
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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: TO PROTECT AND RESTORE WATER QUALITY AND HABITATS OF THE TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. THE TINKER'S CREEK WATERSHED DRAINS 96.4 SQUARE MILES AND IS THE LARGEST TRIBUTARY TO THE CUYAHOGA RIVER. THE WATERSHED AREA SPANS 24 COMMUNITIES IN CUYAHOGA, SUMMIT, PORTAGE, AND GEAUGA COUNTIES. TCWP IS GOVERNED BY 15 DEDICATED VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS WHO BRING A VARIETY OF EXPERTISE IN THE FIELDS OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, ENGINEERING, NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION, PLANNING, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THE DAILY ACTIVITIES OF TCWP ARE CARRIED OUT BY THE WATERSHED COORDINATOR WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE BOARD. THE STATE-ENDORSED TINKER'S CREEK WATERSHED ACTION PLAN (WAP) GUIDES TCWP IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE WATERSHED AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC. THE WAP ALONG WITH THE GROUP'S MISSION SHAPES THE GOALS OF TCWP. TINKER'S CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS GOALS ARE TO: - INCREASE UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE NATURAL AND MONETARY VALUE OF PROTECTING WATER RE
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 $ 239,654 including grants of $ 1,000 ) (Revenue $   )
2013 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED: SEE SCHEDULE O - SEVENTH ANNUAL OHIO STORMWATER CONFERENCE THE ANNUAL STORMWATER CONFERENCE IS HOSTED BY TCWP TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR SHARING TECHNICAL AND POLICY INFORMATION ON THE MANAGEMENT OF STORMWATER. TCWP HAS BEEN THE HOST OF THE CONFERENCE SINCE 2008 AND HAS RECEIVED SUPPORT FROM THE OHIO STORMWATER ASSOCIATION TO HELP BRING THE EVENT TO A LARGER AUDIENCE. THE CONFERENCE IS HELD IN DIFFERENT CITIES AROUND THE STATE AND HAS GROWN EACH YEAR. THE 2013 CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN CINCINNATI, OHIO ON MAY 8-10. THE CONFERENCE HAD A RECORD-SETTING 620 ATTENDEES, 87 EXHIBITORS, AND OVER 60 SPEAKERS. MS. OESTEICHER WAS SELECTED AS ONE OF THE SPEAKERS AT THE EVENT AND PRESENTED ON THE SUCCESS OF SUSTAINABLE LAWN AND GROUND CARE PROGRAM. THE 2014 CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD IN AKRON, OHIO FROM JUNE 4-6. - EIGHTH ANNUAL WATERSHED FESTIVAL THE EIGHTH ANNUAL TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED FESTIVAL WAS HELD IN BEDFORD, OHIO, AT THE BEDFORD COMMONS, ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013. EACH YEAR THIS EVENT IS HELD AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION WITHIN THE WATERSHED AND IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC. EVEN BAD WEATHER COULD NOT STOP PEOPLE FROM ATTENDING THE EVENT TO LEARN ABOUT THE WATERSHED AND THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THE EVENT INCORPORATED A VARIETY OF HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN, AND FEATURED LIVE ANIMALS AND A WALKING TOUR OF THE GREAT FALLS OF TINKERS CREEK. A GENEROUS GRANT FROM SAIC HELPED TO PROVIDE THIS OPPORTUNITY FREE TO THE PUBLIC AND ALLOWED TCWP TO OFFER FREE BOOTHS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE CITY OF BEDFORD FOR ALL OF THEIR ASSISTANCE IN MAKING THE FESTIVAL A SUCCESS THE 2014 WATERSHED FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD IN HUDSON IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY OF HUDSON ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS COMMITTEE. - THE MAYORS LUNCHEON AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS THE MAYORS LUNCHEON TOOK PLACE ON JANUARY 25, 2013 AT FREDRICK'S RESTAURANT IN WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS. AT THE LUNCHEON, COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF TCWP IN 2012 AND GOALS FOR 2013. MAYOR BRADLEY SELLERS WELCOMED GUESTS WITH REPRESENTATIVE MARLENE ANIELSKI SPEAKING AS THE GUEST OF HONOR. REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE WATERSHED COMMUNITIES OF BEACHWOOD, BEDFORD, BEDFORD HEIGHTS, HIGHLAND HILLS, NORTH RANDALL, TWINSBURG, AND WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS WERE PRESENT. DISCUSSION AMONGST THE ATTENDEES FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOPING NEW RELATIONSHIPS THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED. FOLLOWING THE LUNCHEON, TCWP HELD INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS WITH THE COMMUNITY LEADERS TO HELP IDENTIFY SPECIFIC NEEDS WITHIN THE WATERSHED. - SUSTAINABLE LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING WORKSHOP TCWP PROVIDED SEVERAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO THE WATERSHED COMMUNITIES. ONE SUCH TRAINING WAS THE SUSTAINABLE LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING WORKSHOP FOR MUNICIPAL WORKERS AND THE PUBLIC. THIS WORKSHOP PROVIDED PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CEUS ON CORRECT PESTICIDE APPLICATION, EFFECTIVE USE OF NATIVE PLANTS AND GRASS, AND INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT. PRESENTERS INCLUDED BARB HOLTZ FROM THE CLEVELAND METROPARKS, GREG MAZUR FROM DAVEY INSTITUTE, LESLIE MARCUSE FROM GOOD NATURE ORGANIC LAWN CARE, AND ANDREW PRATT FROM CUYAHOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE. - MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE (MCM) 6, POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TRAINING TCWP PROVIDED TRAININGS TO MUNICIPAL WORKERS ON MCM 6, POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING AS REQUIRED BY THE OHIO EPAS STORMWATER PERMITS FOR MUNICIPALITIES. THE TRAINING FOCUSED ON BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPS) THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS SUCH AS GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, SPILL RESPONSE, MATERIALS STORAGE AND HANDLING, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, AND STREET MAINTENANCE. EMPLOYEES WORKING IN FLEET MAINTENANCE, GARAGES, PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES, STREET MAINTENANCE, AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS ALL BENEFITED FROM THIS TRAINING. THE COMMUNITIES OF REMINDERVILLE, TWINSBURG, AND VALLEY VIEW PARTICIPATED IN THE TRAININGS. - MACEDONIA RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP TCWP PROVIDED A RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP FOR MACEDONIA RESIDENTS AS REQUESTED BY THE CITY. THE CITY OF MACEDONIA RECEIVED NUMEROUS CALLS REQUESTING INFORMATION ON RAIN BARRELS AND THE CITY CONTACTED TCWP TO HELP PROVIDE A WORKSHOP FOR RESIDENTS. ATTENDEES WERE ABLE TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AT A DISCOUNTED RATE AND ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED ON THE PROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE RAIN BARREL SYSTEMS. ATTENDEES WERE ALSO EDUCATED ON THE WATERSHED AND METHODS OF REDUCING STORMWATER POLLUTION TO PROTECT LOCAL STREAMS. - NEWSLETTERS, ARTICLES, AND SOCIAL MEDIA THE TCWP NEWSLETTER WAS PRODUCED QUARTERLY AND DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 350 INDIVIDUALS. ARTICLES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS IN WATERSHED PROTECTION WERE SHARED WITH COMMUNITIES FOR PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION TO THEIR RESIDENTS. SOME OF THE TOPICS COVERED IN 2013 INCLUDED SUSTAINABLE LAWN CARE PRACTICES AND INFORMATION ON PROJECTS IN THE WATERSHED. THE TCWP WEBSITE CONTAINS TECHNICAL REPORTS, MAPS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND LINKS TO WATERSHED PARTNERS. TCWP ALSO COMMUNICATED WITH THE PUBLIC THROUGH FACEBOOK AND TWITTER, UPDATING OUR FOLLOWERS ABOUT EVENTS AND INFORMATION OCCURRING THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED AND BEYOND. TCWP PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED - OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FUND (OEEF) MINI-GRANT TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS WAS AWARDED AN OEEF GRANT OF 4,000 TO IMPLEMENT AN EDUCATION WATERSHED SIGNAGE CAMPAIGN. THESE SIGNS IDENTIFY THE LOCATION OF TINKERS CREEK AND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE WATERSHED. THE GOAL OF THE SIGNAGE CAMPAIGN IS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND CREATE A SENSE OF LOCATION OF THE WATERSHED. THE FIRST STAGE OF THE PROJECT WAS COMPLETED IN 2013 AND INCLUDES AN ONLINE INTERACTIVE MAP AND A FACT SHEET WITH THE LOCATION OF THE SIGNAGE. DURING THE FIRST STAGE OF THIS PROJECT 61 SIGNS WERE PLACED THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED IN THE COMMUNITIES OF BEACHWOOD, BEDFORD, GLENWILLOW, MACEDONIA, OAKWOOD, WALTON HILLS, TWINSBURG, AND STREETSBORO. TCWP WILL CONTINUE TO WORK WITH ADDITIONAL COMMUNITIES TO INSTALL MORE SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED. LAUREL CREEK REPLANTING - IN 2011, A PORTION OF LAUREL CREEK UNDERWENT A STREAM RESTORATION. WETLANDS WERE REESTABLISHED TO HELP MANAGE STORMWATER FROM A NEARBY PARKING LOT AND FLOOD WATER FROM LAUREL CREEK. OVER 300 WETLAND PLANTS WERE PLANTED IN THE SUMMER OF 2011. THE WETLANDS WERE INSPECTED DURING THE SPRING OF 2013 AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ABOUT 90% OF THE PLANTS DID NOT SURVIVE. IN 2013, TCWP PROVIDED FUNDING TO CCBH TO HELP REPLANT THE AREA TO MAKE SURE THAT THE RESTORATION PROJECT WOULD FUNCTION AS INTENDED. THE CUYAHOGA RIVER COMMUNITY PLANNING ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDED TREES TO HELP REPLANT AREAS WHERE TREES HAD NOT SURVIVED, WITH LABOR PROVIDED BY CITY OF TWINSBURG, CCBH, AND TCWP. ABOUT 0.3 ACRE WAS REPLANTED WITH 40 TREES AND SHRUBS (MAPLES, SWAMP OAK, PIN OAK, WHITE OAK, SYCAMORE, RED BUD, AND RIVER BIRCH). - STREETSBORO RAIN GARDEN REPLANTING DUE TO A MULTITUDE OF FACTORS, THE PLANTS WITHIN THE STREETSBORO RAIN GARDEN AT THE CITY PARK DID NOT SURVIVE AND THE RAIN GARDEN WAS NOT FUNCTIONING AS INTENDED. IN 2013, TCWP PROVIDED FUNDING TO THE CITY OF STREETSBORO FOR PLANTS AND MATERIALS, AND THE CITY PROVIDED ADDITIONAL MATERIALS AND LABOR TO HELP CORRECT THE PROBLEMS WITH THE RAIN GARDEN. THE STREETSBORO RAIN GARDEN WAS IMPROVED BY ADDING 41 NATIVE PLANTS, 2 TONS OF SAND, 6 YARDS OF MULCH, 3 TONS OF GRAVEL, 6.8 TONS OF RIVER ROCK, AND 24 YARDS OF MOSS. THESE ADDITIONS WILL HELP ENSURE THAT THE RAIN GARDEN WILL DRAIN CORRECTLY AND HELP FILTER POLLUTANTS COMING FROM A NEARBY PARKING LOT. OTHER PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH CLEVELAND METROPARKS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES, TCWP PARTICIPATED IN THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: - VILLAGE OF GLENWILLOW SURFACE WATER IMPROVEMENT FUND (SWIF) PROJECT IN AUGUST 2013, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF A 53,358 GRANT FROM THE OHIO EPA SURFACE WATER IMPROVEMENT FUND (SWIF), THE VILLAGE OF GLENWILLOW INSTALLED A NEW PARKING AREA CONSTRUCTED OF 2,800-SQUARE-FEET OF POROUS CONCRETE. THE NEW PARKING AREA IS DESIGNED TO CAPTURE STORMWATER RUNOFF FROM 7,600- SQUARE-FEET OF EXISTING IMPERVIOUS SURFACES BEFORE IT ENTERS THE STORM SEWER AND EMPTIES INTO TINKER'S CREEK. THE PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES A SPECIALLY DESIGNED TURF SWALE THAT WILL TREAT RUNOFF FROM THE PARKING LOT DURING SIGNIFICANT RAIN EVENTS AND WILL SERVE TO REMOVE POLLUTANTS FROM SNOW MELT. THE PROJECT IS LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING WITHIN AND WAS DESIGNED BY CHAGRIN VALLEY ENGINEERING, INC., THE VILLAGE'S CONSULTING ENGINEER. THIS PROJECT SERVES TO DEMONSTRATE TO THE PUBLIC THAT INNOVATIVE STORMWATER RETROFITS CAN BE EFFECTIVELY INCORPORATED INTO EXISTING PARKING AREAS TO IMPROVE REDUCE STORMWATER RUNOFF ENTERING TINKERS CREEK WHICH HELPS TO MINIMIZE LOCAL FLOODING AND IMPROVE WATER QUALITY. THIS PROJECT WAS COMPLETED THE SUMMER OF 2013 AND TCWP HELPED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH ABOUT THE PROJECT. - CLEVELAND METORPARKS WALTON HILLS LAND ACQUISITION CLEVELAND METROPARKS WAS AWARDED A CLEAN OHIO CONSERVATION GRANT IN 2013 TO ACQUIRE 15.9 ACRES OF LAND
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet239,654
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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 I..........
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 II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts 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 I........................
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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 II...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III ....................
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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 IV..............
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 V......
10
 
No
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....................
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No
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
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Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
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No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X.........................
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII .................
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
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
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No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
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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.........
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No
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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
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No
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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...
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No
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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)....
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No
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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............
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No
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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...................
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No
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Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
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If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
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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...
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No
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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........
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No
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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.......................
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No
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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?......................
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d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
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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........
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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..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
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........
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........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
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...
35b
 
 
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.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 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
1
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
 
 
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
1
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
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
12
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
11
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
 
No
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
 
 
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
 
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
 
No
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
 
No
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
 
No
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
OH
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:
MediumBulletCHAD GRABERP O BOX 444TWINSBURGOH44087 (330) 562-9681
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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) CHAD GRABER........................................................................
TREASURER
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       250 0 0
(2) JUSTIN CZEKAJ........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) JOSHUA HERCHL........................................................................
VICE PRES
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) ANA BURNS........................................................................
SECRETARY
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) SANDY BARBIC........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) PETAR BOJOVIC........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) LESLIE MARCUSE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) CHRISTOPHER MILLER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) JEFF PRITCHARD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) CARLA REGENER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) JAMES RODSTROM........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) AMANDA KEITH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0










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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (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;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 250    
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet  
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
 
No
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
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet  
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 70,042
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		620
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 70,662
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a STORMWATER CONFERENCE 900099 141,176 141,176    
b WATERSHED FESTIVAL 900099 1,363 1,363    
c PROGRAMS 900099 500 500    
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 143,039
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet        
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    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
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  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS 900099 398     398
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 398
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 214,099 143,039   398
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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 1,000 1,000
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 ....        
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 33,500 33,500    
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits ....... 5,244 5,244    
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,806 2,806    
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 9,000 9,000    
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 2,449   2,449  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 4,000 4,000    
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 1,687 1,687    
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ...........        
17 Travel ............ 106 106    
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 652 652    
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....        
23 Insurance .............. 1,094   1,094  
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 STORMWATER CONFERENCE 168,105 168,105    
b MISCELLANEOUS 8,968 8,968    
c WATERSHED FESTIVAL 2,121 2,121    
d SUPPLIES 1,235 1,235    
e All other expenses 1,230 1,230    
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 243,197 239,654 3,543 0
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 ............. 78,375 1 49,277
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
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 .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a  
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b     10c  
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 78,375 16 49,277
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........   17  
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................   19  
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 ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
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....................   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 0 26 0
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 .............. 78,375 27 49,277
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
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 ........... 78,375 33 49,277
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 78,375 34 49,277
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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
214,099
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
243,197
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-29,098
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
78,375
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
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
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
49,277
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
 
No
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
 
 
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
 
No
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
 
 
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS
 
Employer identification number

20-5465233
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.)
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2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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7
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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.)
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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  

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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.") ....            
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            
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)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
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..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
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.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).  
12
12
 
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
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17a
b
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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
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.") . 15,075 17,615 40,630 69,752 70,662 213,734
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......     130,646 199,936 143,039 473,621
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. 15,075 17,615 171,276 269,688 213,701 687,355
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.) 687,355
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... 15,075 17,615 171,276 269,688 213,701 687,355
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.).. 15,075 17,615 171,276 269,688 213,701 687,355
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Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
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100.000 %
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100.000 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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0 %
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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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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
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Name of the organization
TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS
 
Employer identification number

20-5465233
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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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
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Name of organization
TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS
  		Employer identification number

20-5465233
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.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
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Name of organization
TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS
  		Employer identification number

20-5465233
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
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Name of organization
TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS
  		Employer identification number

20-5465233
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS
 
Employer identification number

20-5465233
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROTECT AND RESTORE WATER QUALITY AND HABITATS OF THE TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. THE TINKER'S CREEK WATERSHED DRAINS 96.4 SQUARE MILES AND IS THE LARGEST TRIBUTARY TO THE CUYAHOGA RIVER. THE WATERSHED AREA SPANS 24 COMMUNITIES IN CUYAHOGA, SUMMIT, PORTAGE, AND GEAUGA COUNTIES. TCWP IS GOVERNED BY 15 DEDICATED VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS WHO BRING A VARIETY OF EXPERTISE IN THE FIELDS OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, ENGINEERING, NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION, PLANNING, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THE DAILY ACTIVITIES OF TCWP ARE CARRIED OUT BY THE WATERSHED COORDINATOR WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE BOARD. THE STATE-ENDORSED TINKER'S CREEK WATERSHED ACTION PLAN (WAP) GUIDES TCWP IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE WATERSHED AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC. THE WAP ALONG WITH THE GROUP'S MISSION SHAPES THE GOALS OF TCWP. TINKER'S CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS GOALS ARE TO: - INCREASE UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE NATURAL AND MONETARY VALUE OF PROTECTING WATER RESOURCES TO COMMUNITY OFFICIALS AND THE PUBLIC. - PROMOTE LOW-IMPACT AND CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES THAT BALANCE ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY WITH HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. - EDUCATE WATERSHED COMMUNITIES ABOUT THEIR DAILY ACTIVITIES AND HABITS THAT NEGATIVELY IMPACT ENVIRONMENTAL SURROUNDINGS AND PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO THOSE PRACTICES. - ENCOURAGE A NO-NET-LOSS WETLAND MITIGATION POLICY WHERE MITIGATION REMAINS LOCALIZED WITHIN THE WATERSHED RATHER THAN OUTSOURCED TO OTHER WATERSHEDS. - LEAD A WATERSHED-BASED APPROACH TO DECISION MAKING THAT ADVANCES THE CONCEPT OF CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT POLITICAL JURISDICTIONS WITHIN THE WATERSHED. - INCREASE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WATERSHED BY CONNECTING GREENWAYS, CORRIDORS, AND BIKE PATHS BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT JURISDICTIONS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A - SEVENTH ANNUAL OHIO STORMWATER CONFERENCE THE ANNUAL STORMWATER CONFERENCE IS HOSTED BY TCWP TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR SHARING TECHNICAL AND POLICY INFORMATION ON THE MANAGEMENT OF STORMWATER. TCWP HAS BEEN THE HOST OF THE CONFERENCE SINCE 2008 AND HAS RECEIVED SUPPORT FROM THE OHIO STORMWATER ASSOCIATION TO HELP BRING THE EVENT TO A LARGER AUDIENCE. THE CONFERENCE IS HELD IN DIFFERENT CITIES AROUND THE STATE AND HAS GROWN EACH YEAR. THE 2013 CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN CINCINNATI, OHIO ON MAY 8-10. THE CONFERENCE HAD A RECORD-SETTING 620 ATTENDEES, 87 EXHIBITORS, AND OVER 60 SPEAKERS. MS. OESTEICHER WAS SELECTED AS ONE OF THE SPEAKERS AT THE EVENT AND PRESENTED ON THE SUCCESS OF SUSTAINABLE LAWN AND GROUND CARE PROGRAM. THE 2014 CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD IN AKRON, OHIO FROM JUNE 4-6. - EIGHTH ANNUAL WATERSHED FESTIVAL THE EIGHTH ANNUAL TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED FESTIVAL WAS HELD IN BEDFORD, OHIO, AT THE BEDFORD COMMONS, ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013. EACH YEAR THIS EVENT IS HELD AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION WITHIN THE WATERSHED AND IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC. EVEN BAD WEATHER COULD NOT STOP PEOPLE FROM ATTENDING THE EVENT TO LEARN ABOUT THE WATERSHED AND THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THE EVENT INCORPORATED A VARIETY OF HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN, AND FEATURED LIVE ANIMALS AND A WALKING TOUR OF THE GREAT FALLS OF TINKERS CREEK. A GENEROUS GRANT FROM SAIC HELPED TO PROVIDE THIS OPPORTUNITY FREE TO THE PUBLIC AND ALLOWED TCWP TO OFFER FREE BOOTHS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE CITY OF BEDFORD FOR ALL OF THEIR ASSISTANCE IN MAKING THE FESTIVAL A SUCCESS THE 2014 WATERSHED FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD IN HUDSON IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY OF HUDSON ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS COMMITTEE. - THE MAYORS LUNCHEON AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS THE MAYORS LUNCHEON TOOK PLACE ON JANUARY 25, 2013 AT FREDRICK'S RESTAURANT IN WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS. AT THE LUNCHEON, COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF TCWP IN 2012 AND GOALS FOR 2013. MAYOR BRADLEY SELLERS WELCOMED GUESTS WITH REPRESENTATIVE MARLENE ANIELSKI SPEAKING AS THE GUEST OF HONOR. REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE WATERSHED COMMUNITIES OF BEACHWOOD, BEDFORD, BEDFORD HEIGHTS, HIGHLAND HILLS, NORTH RANDALL, TWINSBURG, AND WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS WERE PRESENT. DISCUSSION AMONGST THE ATTENDEES FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOPING NEW RELATIONSHIPS THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED. FOLLOWING THE LUNCHEON, TCWP HELD INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS WITH THE COMMUNITY LEADERS TO HELP IDENTIFY SPECIFIC NEEDS WITHIN THE WATERSHED. - SUSTAINABLE LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING WORKSHOP TCWP PROVIDED SEVERAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO THE WATERSHED COMMUNITIES. ONE SUCH TRAINING WAS THE SUSTAINABLE LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING WORKSHOP FOR MUNICIPAL WORKERS AND THE PUBLIC. THIS WORKSHOP PROVIDED PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CEUS ON CORRECT PESTICIDE APPLICATION, EFFECTIVE USE OF NATIVE PLANTS AND GRASS, AND INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT. PRESENTERS INCLUDED BARB HOLTZ FROM THE CLEVELAND METROPARKS, GREG MAZUR FROM DAVEY INSTITUTE, LESLIE MARCUSE FROM GOOD NATURE ORGANIC LAWN CARE, AND ANDREW PRATT FROM CUYAHOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE. - MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE (MCM) 6, POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TRAINING TCWP PROVIDED TRAININGS TO MUNICIPAL WORKERS ON MCM 6, POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING AS REQUIRED BY THE OHIO EPAS STORMWATER PERMITS FOR MUNICIPALITIES. THE TRAINING FOCUSED ON BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPS) THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS SUCH AS GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, SPILL RESPONSE, MATERIALS STORAGE AND HANDLING, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, AND STREET MAINTENANCE. EMPLOYEES WORKING IN FLEET MAINTENANCE, GARAGES, PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES, STREET MAINTENANCE, AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS ALL BENEFITED FROM THIS TRAINING. THE COMMUNITIES OF REMINDERVILLE, TWINSBURG, AND VALLEY VIEW PARTICIPATED IN THE TRAININGS. - MACEDONIA RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP TCWP PROVIDED A RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP FOR MACEDONIA RESIDENTS AS REQUESTED BY THE CITY. THE CITY OF MACEDONIA RECEIVED NUMEROUS CALLS REQUESTING INFORMATION ON RAIN BARRELS AND THE CITY CONTACTED TCWP TO HELP PROVIDE A WORKSHOP FOR RESIDENTS. ATTENDEES WERE ABLE TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AT A DISCOUNTED RATE AND ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED ON THE PROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE RAIN BARREL SYSTEMS. ATTENDEES WERE ALSO EDUCATED ON THE WATERSHED AND METHODS OF REDUCING STORMWATER POLLUTION TO PROTECT LOCAL STREAMS. - NEWSLETTERS, ARTICLES, AND SOCIAL MEDIA THE TCWP NEWSLETTER WAS PRODUCED QUARTERLY AND DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 350 INDIVIDUALS. ARTICLES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS IN WATERSHED PROTECTION WERE SHARED WITH COMMUNITIES FOR PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION TO THEIR RESIDENTS. SOME OF THE TOPICS COVERED IN 2013 INCLUDED SUSTAINABLE LAWN CARE PRACTICES AND INFORMATION ON PROJECTS IN THE WATERSHED. THE TCWP WEBSITE CONTAINS TECHNICAL REPORTS, MAPS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND LINKS TO WATERSHED PARTNERS. TCWP ALSO COMMUNICATED WITH THE PUBLIC THROUGH FACEBOOK AND TWITTER, UPDATING OUR FOLLOWERS ABOUT EVENTS AND INFORMATION OCCURRING THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED AND BEYOND. TCWP PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED - OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FUND (OEEF) MINI-GRANT TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS WAS AWARDED AN OEEF GRANT OF 4,000 TO IMPLEMENT AN EDUCATION WATERSHED SIGNAGE CAMPAIGN. THESE SIGNS IDENTIFY THE LOCATION OF TINKERS CREEK AND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE WATERSHED. THE GOAL OF THE SIGNAGE CAMPAIGN IS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND CREATE A SENSE OF LOCATION OF THE WATERSHED. THE FIRST STAGE OF THE PROJECT WAS COMPLETED IN 2013 AND INCLUDES AN ONLINE INTERACTIVE MAP AND A FACT SHEET WITH THE LOCATION OF THE SIGNAGE. DURING THE FIRST STAGE OF THIS PROJECT 61 SIGNS WERE PLACED THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED IN THE COMMUNITIES OF BEACHWOOD, BEDFORD, GLENWILLOW, MACEDONIA, OAKWOOD, WALTON HILLS, TWINSBURG, AND STREETSBORO. TCWP WILL CONTINUE TO WORK WITH ADDITIONAL COMMUNITIES TO INSTALL MORE SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED. LAUREL CREEK REPLANTING - IN 2011, A PORTION OF LAUREL CREEK UNDERWENT A STREAM RESTORATION. WETLANDS WERE REESTABLISHED TO HELP MANAGE STORMWATER FROM A NEARBY PARKING LOT AND FLOOD WATER FROM LAUREL CREEK. OVER 300 WETLAND PLANTS WERE PLANTED IN THE SUMMER OF 2011. THE WETLANDS WERE INSPECTED DURING THE SPRING OF 2013 AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ABOUT 90% OF THE PLANTS DID NOT SURVIVE. IN 2013, TCWP PROVIDED FUNDING TO CCBH TO HELP REPLANT THE AREA TO MAKE SURE THAT THE RESTORATION PROJECT WOULD FUNCTION AS INTENDED. THE CUYAHOGA RIVER COMMUNITY PLANNING ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDED TREES TO HELP REPLANT AREAS WHERE TREES HAD NOT SURVIVED, WITH LABOR PROVIDED BY CITY OF TWINSBURG, CCBH, AND TCWP. ABOUT 0.3 ACRE WAS REPLANTED WITH 40 TREES AND SHRUBS (MAPLES, SWAMP OAK, PIN OAK, WHITE OAK, SYCAMORE, RED BUD, AND RIVER BIRCH). - STREETSBORO RAIN GARDEN REPLANTING DUE TO A MULTITUDE OF FACTORS, THE PLANTS WITHIN THE STREETSBORO RAIN GARDEN AT THE CITY PARK DID NOT SURVIVE AND THE RAIN GARDEN WAS NOT FUNCTIONING AS INTENDED. IN 2013, TCWP PROVIDED FUNDING TO THE CITY OF STREETSBORO FOR PLANTS AND MATERIALS, AND THE CITY PROVIDED ADDITIONAL MATERIALS AND LABOR TO HELP CORRECT THE PROBLEMS WITH THE RAIN GARDEN. THE STREETSBORO RAIN GARDEN WAS IMPROVED BY ADDING 41 NATIVE PLANTS, 2 TONS OF SAND, 6 YARDS OF MULCH, 3 TONS OF GRAVEL, 6.8 TONS OF RIVER ROCK, AND 24 YARDS OF MOSS. THESE ADDITIONS WILL HELP ENSURE THAT THE RAIN GARDEN WILL DRAIN CORRECTLY AND HELP FILTER POLLUTANTS COMING FROM A NEARBY PARKING LOT. OTHER PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH CLEVELAND METROPARKS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES, TCWP PARTICIPATED IN THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: - VILLAGE OF GLENWILLOW SURFACE WATER IMPROVEMENT FUND (SWIF) PROJECT IN AUGUST 2013, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF A 53,358 GRANT FROM THE OHIO EPA SURFACE WATER IMPROVEMENT FUND (SWIF), THE VILLAGE OF GLENWILLOW INSTALLED A NEW PARKING AREA CONSTRUCTED OF 2,800-SQUARE-FEET OF POROUS CONCRETE. THE NEW PARKING AREA IS DESIGNED TO CAPTURE STORMWATER RUNOFF FROM 7,600- SQUARE-FEET OF EXISTING IMPERVIOUS SURFACES BEFORE IT ENTERS THE STORM SEWER AND EMPTIES INTO TINKER'S CREEK. THE PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES A SPECIALLY DESIGNED TURF SWALE THAT WILL TREAT RUNOFF FROM THE PARKING LOT DURING SIGNIFICANT RAIN EVENTS AND WILL SERVE TO REMOVE POLLUTANTS FROM SNOW MELT. THE PROJECT IS LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING WITHIN AND WAS DESIGNED BY CHAGRIN VALLEY ENGINEERING, INC., THE VILLAGE'S CONSULTING ENGINEER. THIS PROJECT SERVES TO DEMONSTRATE TO THE PUBLIC THAT INNOVATIVE STORMWATER RETROFITS CAN BE EFFECTIVELY INCORPORATED INTO EXISTING PARKING AREAS TO IMPROVE REDUCE STORMWATER RUNOFF ENTERING TINKERS CREEK WHICH HELPS TO MINIMIZE LOCAL FLOODING AND IMPROVE WATER QUALITY. THIS PROJECT WAS COMPLETED THE SUMMER OF 2013 AND TCWP HELPED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH ABOUT THE PROJECT. - CLEVELAND METORPARKS WALTON HILLS LAND ACQUISITION CLEVELAND METROPARKS WAS AWARDED A CLEAN OHIO CONSERVATION GRANT IN 2013 TO ACQUIRE 15.9 ACRES OF LAND NEXT TO THE ASTROHURST GOLF COURSE AND THE CL
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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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