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

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 06-30-2013
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
4245 North Fairfax Drive
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Arlington, VA222031606
D Employer identification number

53-0242652
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 2,065,453,305
F Name and address of principal officer:
Mark Tercek
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington,VA22203
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
www.nature.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1951
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 21
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 20
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 3,712
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 16,000
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 632,312
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -31,641
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 685,668,095 610,766,647
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 151,038,082 183,578,557
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 98,797,014 54,258,421
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 13,629,115 10,530,218
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 949,132,306 859,133,843
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 74,417,283 44,863,350
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) 285,256,034 298,380,218
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 8,663,013 7,924,739
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet87,884,038    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 388,070,484 401,048,657
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 756,406,814 752,216,964
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 192,725,492 106,916,879
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 6,006,480,347 6,168,924,112
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 785,374,442 762,252,116
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 5,221,105,905 5,406,671,996
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
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 $ 542,168,978 including grants of $ 44,863,350 ) (Revenue $ 800,223,367 )
General update on program service accomplishments and sampling of our accomplishments over the past year: Forty-Mile River Corridor: The Conservancy purchased a 6,277-acre tract of land along the Altamaha River in Georgia. The area features an extensive floodplain forest and adjoins more than 106,000 acres of land that is already protected, filling a gap in a more than 40-mile-long corridor that secures habitat along the river. China's First Land Trust Reserve: The Conservancy has launched China's first land trust reserve, which will serve as a prototype for a new land protection model in the country. Located in a former Sichuan Province logging concession, Laohegou is home to some of the most abundant wildlife in China, including giant pandas, golden monkeys, takins and Asian golden cats. Montana Migration Path: The Conservancy placed a 2,013-acre conservation easement on the Steel Creek Ranch in Montana's Big Hole Valley. The ranch preserves a last, critical pathway for movement of pronghorn between their winter and summer ranges and supports numerous other species, including moose, elk and wolves. Aboriginal Protected Areas Expand: Indigenous groups in Australia have established four new Indigenous Protected Areas, growing the natural reserve system by more than 20 million acres. The Conservancy has invested nearly AUD $1 million through innovative financing toward developing management plans with Traditional Owners, who are leading the way in conserving their own country. Maine and California Dams Removed: The Conservancy has been instrumental in dam removal projects that will have enormous benefits to people and nature. This summer, the Conservancy and partners broke ground on removing the San Clemente Dam near Monterey, Calif., and removed the Veazie Dam in Maine, part of the Penobscot River Restoration Project. Shark Sanctuaries Established: The legislature of Kosrae became the first in the Federated States of Micronesia to establish shark protection in its waters, and the Raja Ampat government in Indonesia declared its nearly 11.4 million acres of marine waters a shark sanctuary. The Conservancy supported these efforts, which are part of a growing trend to establish regionwide shark sanctuaries in Asia-Pacific, through awareness-building campaigns and technical advice. Rejoining the Colorado: The Conservancy is collaborating with a binational coalition of environmental organizations to help fulfill an agreement between the U.S. and Mexico to revive the Colorado River delta. The agreement will help define how the countries share the river's resources in the face of increasing demands for water while restoring water to the environment. The Colorado River provides drinking water for more than 33 million people, yet since 1960 the river has rarely reached the sea. Rare African Antelope Recovers: Northern Kenya's community-run sanctuary for the critically endangered hirola - launched with support from the Conservancy, the Northern Rangelands Trust and an international coalition of partners, including the China Global Conservation Fund - is showing quick results with the birth of 12 calves. With fewer than 500 hirola remaining, these births provide hope that under the right care their numbers could eventually rebound. Oregon Oyster Recovery: Native Olympia oyster populations are making a comeback in Oregon's Netarts Bay. In 2005, the Conservancy began partnering with Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery to reintroduce young oysters in a bid to bring the species back from the brink of extinction. After eight years and the reintroduction of more than 1.5 million adult Olympia oysters, young "Olys" have finally begun showing up in the population. Black-Footed Ferret Boost: Efforts to protect the black-footed ferret, one of North America's most endangered animals, received a boost in May when the Conservancy purchased 1,800 acres in South Dakota's Conata Basin. The purchase was funded by the Conservancy's sale of 3,900 nearby acres, on which the Conservancy retains an easement, to a conservation-minded bison ranching company. The transactions have resulted in bison being reintroduced to the landscape and additional protection for prairie dogs, the ferrets' primary food source. Hurricane Sandy Response: The Conservancy has been instrumental in steering the Hurricane Sandy recovery conversation toward natural solutions. Conservancy CEO Mark Tercek was appointed to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2100 Commission, and the Conservancy worked with New York City to identify and implement a mix of natural and "built" infrastructure to better protect the city from future storms. Smarter Development Law: Colombia has enacted a new nationwide law requiring all mining, energy and infrastructure projects to follow smarter development guidelines that consider environmental impacts to entire natural systems. This legislation was largely influenced by the Conservancy's science and government engagement work in five different regions of Colombia. Innovative Science Research: Nine young scientists have been named as inaugural NatureNet Science Fellows, a Nature Conservancy partnership designed to help kick-start conservation toward addressing the challenges facing people and nature in the 21st century. Each fellow will pursue research that promises to deliver crucial answers regarding sustainable food production systems, clean water supplies, energy futures and urban ecology. Safer Drinking Water: After years of declining water quality, the Conservancy, the Environmental Defense Fund and the Water Department for Bloomington, Ill., agreed to protect drinking water for more than 70,000 residents as a replicable model for the region and beyond. The groups are partnering with farmers to construct wetlands that capture nitrogen before it reaches the drinking water supply and to reduce runoff while maintaining farm yields. Indonesia Forest Certification: The total area of Forest Stewardship Council-certified forests has more than doubled in Indonesia - from 2.05 million acres in January 2011 to 4.13 million acres in July 2013. Over the past decade, in collaboration with different institutions, the Conservancy has directly helped timber concessions covering 84 percent of that area achieve FSC certification by providing training in reduced-impact logging and improved harvest planning, and by identifying high conservation value forests. Boosting Federal Forest Restoration: The Conservancy was instrumental in helping the U.S. Forest Service cover a budget shortfall after a long fire season depleted its firefighting budget early. The Conservancy and other conservation organizations pushed Congress to put $400 million back toward programs that invest in forest restoration efforts that reduce the risk and intensity of fires. U.S. Ballot Measures Advance: The Conservancy's state chapters took leading roles in 13 state and local conservation funding ballot measures in the November 2012 election, in many cases providing strategic management, financial support, voter outreach and endorsements. Twelve of the 13 campaigns were successful, generating more than $700 million for land and water conservation and parks.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet542,168,978
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 3
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 IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts 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
Yes
 
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
Yes
 
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III ....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 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 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 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
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
Yes
 
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......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? 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...................
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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Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, 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 25................ Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.......................... Click to see attachment
26
Yes
 
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... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
Yes
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
1,748
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
3,712
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletAR , AS , BF , BH , BL , BP , BR , CA , CH , CI , CO , CS , DR , EC , FM , GM , GQ , GT , HK , HO , ID , JM , KE , MG , MX , NL , NU , NZ , PE , PM , PP , PS , RQ , TZ , UK , VE , VQ , ZA
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible 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
Yes
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
94
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
Yes
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
Yes
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
No
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. 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
 
No
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
21
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
20
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
AK , AL , AR , AS , AZ , CA , CO , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , HI , IA , ID , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , MT , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NV , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , PR , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WY
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:
MediumBulletThe Nature Conservancy4245 N Fairfax DriveArlingtonVA222031606 (703) 841-5300
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. 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; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) Steven A Denning........................................................................
Co-Chairman
 1
.......................0 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) James C Morgan........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(3) Gordon Crawford........................................................................
Director (Part Year)
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(4) Gretchen C Daily........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(5) Roberto Hernandez Ramirez........................................................................
Vice Chair
 1
.......................0 		X   X       0 0 0
(6) Teresa Beck........................................................................
Co-Chairman
 1
.......................0 		X   X       0 0 0
(7) Thomas S Middleton........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(8) Thomas J Tierney........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(9) Frank E Loy........................................................................
Secretary
 1
.......................0 		X   X       0 0 0
(10) Muneer A Satter........................................................................
Treasurer
 1
.......................0 		X   X       0 0 0
(11) Shirley Young........................................................................
Director (Part Year)
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(12) Stephen Polasky........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(13) Mark R Tercek........................................................................
Director, President & CEO
 35
.......................   		X   X       616,146 0 30,674
(14) Jack Ma........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(15) Thomas J Meredith........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(16) Moses Tsang........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(17) David Blood........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2012)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (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; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) Shona L Brown........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(19) Craig O McCaw........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(20) Margaret C Whitman........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(21) Jeremy Grantham........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(22) James E Rogers........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(23) Frances A Ulmer........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(24) Joseph H Gleberman........................................................................
Director (Part Year)
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(25) P Roy Vagelos........................................................................
Director (Part Year)
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(26) Ana M Parma........................................................................
Director
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(27) Stephen C Howell........................................................................
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
 35
.......................0 		    X       360,306 0 33,073
(28) Philip Tabas........................................................................
General Counsel (Part Year)
 35
.......................0 		      X     289,480 0 23,414
(29) Bruce Runnels........................................................................
Conservation Risk Officer
 35
.......................0 		      X   X 210,954 0 25,170
(30) Karen Berky........................................................................
Division Director
 35
.......................0 		      X     214,496 0 17,094
(31) Robert Bendick........................................................................
Gulf of Mexico Program Director
 35
.......................0 		      X   X 190,257 0 19,485
(32) William Ginn........................................................................
Chief Conservation Officer
 35
.......................0 		      X     367,484 0 28,192
(33) Robert McKim........................................................................
Division Director
 35
.......................0 		      X     218,136 0 30,809
(34) John Cook........................................................................
Division Director
 35
.......................0 		      X     224,179 0 26,100
(35) Michael Sweeney........................................................................
State Director
 35
.......................0 		      X     212,258 0 29,420
(36) Brian McPeek........................................................................
Chief Operations Officer
 35
.......................0 		      X     397,817 0 30,073
(37) Katherine Skinner........................................................................
State Director
 35
.......................0 		      X   X 149,972 0 17,017
(38) Elizabeth D Ward........................................................................
Director Editorial and Strategic Development
 35
.......................0 		      X   X 181,422 0 27,745
(39) Glenn Prickett........................................................................
Chief External Affairs Officer
 35
.......................0 		      X     326,854 0 29,616
(40) Angela Sosdian........................................................................
Director Development & Gift Planning
 35
.......................0 		      X     263,709 0 32,605
(41) Peter Kareiva........................................................................
Chief Scientist
 35
.......................0 		      X     276,585 0 13,431
(42) Katherine Imhoff........................................................................
State Director
 35
.......................0 		      X   X 124,520 0 17,859
(43) R Geoffrey Rochester........................................................................
Chief Marketing Officer
 35
.......................0 		      X     303,001 0 15,008
(44) Rebecca Bowen........................................................................
Principal Development Officer
 35
.......................0 		      X     231,997 0 17,080
(45) Mark Burget........................................................................
Executive VP and Regional Director
 35
.......................0 		      X     431,745 0 30,557
(46) Catherine Nardone........................................................................
Vice President & Chief Development Officer
 35
.......................0 		      X     268,782 0 22,142
(47) Karen Poiani........................................................................
Chief Conservation Strategy Officer (Part Year)
 35
.......................0 		      X     208,960 0 21,504
(48) Addison Dana........................................................................
Vice President & Director of Investments
 35
.......................0 		      X     238,348 0 9,534
(49) Janine Wilkin........................................................................
Chief of Staff
 35
.......................0 		      X     229,575 0 29,588
(50) Wisla Heneghan........................................................................
General Counsel (Part Year)
 35
.......................0 		      X     0 0 0
(51) Audrey Im........................................................................
Director of Philanthropy
 35
.......................0 		        X   311,362 0 14,947
(52) JeanLouis B Ecochard........................................................................
Chief Information Officer
 35
.......................0 		        X   364,366 0 0
(53) Joseph J Keenan........................................................................
Regional Director
 35
.......................0 		        X   440,247 0 34,961
(54) Charles Bedford........................................................................
Regional Director
 35
.......................0 		        X   398,168 0 31,746
(55) Xingsheng Zhang........................................................................
Managing Director, North Asia
 35
.......................0 		        X   321,415 0 2,379
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 8,372,541 0 661,223
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet457
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
Cornerstone Partners1900 Arlington BoulevardCharlottesvilleVA22903 Investment Management Services 2,116,157
Donor Services Group LLC11500 Olympic BoulevardLos AngelesCA90064 Fundraising Services 906,229
Grassroots Campaigns Inc59 Temple PlaceSuite 402BostonMA02111 Canvassing 1,197,794
Portal Solutions LLC201 Reserach BoulevardSuite 105RockvilleMD20850 Software Services 1,199,424
Blackbaud Inc2000 Daniel Island DriveCharlestonSC29492 Software Services 712,394
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet250
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 1,791,599
b Membership dues....1b 0
c Fundraising events....1c 1,580,668
d Related organizations...1d 0
e Government grants (contributions)1e 110,757,915
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		496,636,465
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		79,289,862
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 610,766,647
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a Activity Fees 900099 46,415,790 46,415,790 0 0
b Contract Fees 541900 18,576,471 18,576,471 0 0
c Land Sales to Government & Others 531390 108,627,687 108,627,687 0 0
d Fees & Contracts from Government Agencies 541700 9,958,609 9,958,609 0 0
e
f All other program service revenue . 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 183,578,557
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 28,940,474 0 0 28,940,474
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 37,458 0 0 37,458
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 1,198,740 0
b Less: rental expenses 657,583 0
c Rental income or (loss) 541,157 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 541,157 0 533,053 8,104
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 1,217,599,168 12,710,382
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 1,186,901,715 18,089,888
c Gain or (loss) 30,697,453 -5,379,506
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 25,317,947 0 15,395 25,302,552
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 1,580,668
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 642,216
b Less: direct expenses ...b 523,537
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 118,679 0 118,679
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 6,024,902
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 146,739
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 5,878,163 5,878,163 0 0
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a Membership List Rental 511140 113 0 0 113
b Cause Related marketing 900099 3,872,648 0 1,864 3,870,784
c Magazine Advertising 541800 82,000 0 82,000 0
d All other revenue .... 0 0 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 3,954,761
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 859,133,843 189,456,720 632,312 58,278,164
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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 to any question 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 44,863,350 44,863,350
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0 0
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0 0
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0 0
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 9,078,094 6,066,540 1,874,407 1,137,147
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0 0 0 0
7 Other salaries and wages 231,777,026 134,688,970 54,289,388 42,798,668
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 15,494,892 8,914,877 3,711,230 2,868,785
9 Other employee benefits ....... 23,475,519 13,294,384 5,547,381 4,633,754
10 Payroll taxes ........... 18,554,687 10,746,778 4,567,688 3,240,221
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0 0 0 0
b Legal ......... 1,452,933 1,019,987 344,630 88,316
c Accounting ........... 1,347,729 145,203 1,202,318 208
d Lobbying ........... 1,508,044 1,508,044 0 0
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 7,924,739 7,924,739
f Investment management fees ...... 11,242,691 0 11,242,691 0
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 66,575,781 58,796,547 7,779,234 0
12 Advertising and promotion .... 0 0 0 0
13 Office expenses ....... 35,776,390 15,103,955 5,748,988 14,923,447
14 Information technology ...... 5,965,451 4,496,893 1,261,517 207,041
15 Royalties .. 0 0 0 0
16 Occupancy ........... 11,481,680 1,762,404 9,507,911 211,365
17 Travel ............ 20,836,146 14,885,667 3,000,907 2,949,572
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 11,317 11,317 0 0
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 10,276,134 7,101,721 1,842,707 1,331,706
20 Interest ........... 19,002,878 18,999,072 3,806 0
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0 0 0 0
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 8,170,490 5,930,355 1,785,000 455,135
23 Insurance .............. 3,963,612 2,334,549 1,556,748 72,315
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 Book Value of Conservation Land Sold 161,309,513 161,309,513 0 0
b Repairs, Maintenance and Construction 6,900,159 4,443,785 2,045,040 411,334
c Real Estate Taxes 5,429,219 4,414,255 989,297 25,667
d Other 29,798,490 21,330,812 3,863,060 4,604,618
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 752,216,964 542,168,978 122,163,948 87,884,038
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 to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 25,630,865 1 18,201,902
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 47,418,632 2 119,136,474
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 204,778,510 3 202,623,984
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 2,274,155 4 1,681,727
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
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
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 2,257,594 7 2,486,961
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 9,457,142 9 11,429,572
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 3,903,526,032
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 59,868,198 3,812,798,397 10c 3,843,657,834
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 1,400,106,386 11 1,487,888,626
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 449,992,510 12 437,277,147
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 1,290,766 13 1,196,934
14 Intangible assets ............... 2,443,387 14 2,262,096
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 48,032,003 15 41,080,855
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 6,006,480,347 16 6,168,924,112
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 13,740,081 17 15,873,877
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 36,707,343 19 37,454,142
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 159,627,000 20 154,732,000
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
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.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 229,413,238 24 221,613,621
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.................... 345,886,780 25 332,578,476
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 785,374,442 26 762,252,116
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 .............. 4,323,977,370 27 4,455,623,122
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 588,550,348 28 634,915,799
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 308,578,187 29 316,133,075
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 ........... 5,221,105,905 33 5,406,671,996
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 6,006,480,347 34 6,168,924,112
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
859,133,843
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
752,216,964
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
106,916,879
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
5,221,105,905
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
68,329,316
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
22,339,997
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
-11,242,691
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
-777,410
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
5,406,671,996
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
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
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID: 12000197
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
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Name of the organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the 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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 637,305,514 649,461,084 653,451,355 685,668,095 610,766,647 3,236,652,695
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... 0   0 0 0 0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. 0   0 0 0 0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 637,305,514 649,461,084 653,451,355 685,668,095 610,766,647 3,236,652,695
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..           0
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           3,236,652,695
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 637,305,514 649,461,084 653,451,355 685,668,095 610,766,647 3,236,652,695
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 36,389,866 21,695,023 20,703,795 30,844,104 29,519,201 139,151,989
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 1,141,373 354,138 120,751 321,016 632,312 2,569,590
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 2,788,212 8,290,064 8,886,660 12,871,021 9,859,490 42,695,447
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           3,421,069,721
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
14
14
94.609 %
15
15
94.539 %
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
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) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (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) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to 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
Other income includes: Cause Related Marketing Revenue, Sales of Inventory and Net Income from Special Events.
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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Software ID: 12000197
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Name of the organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Page 2
Name of organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
  		Employer identification number

53-0242652
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


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

     
 
   

$  


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

     
 
   

$  


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

     
 
   

$  


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

     
 
   

$  


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

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Page 3
Name of organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
  		Employer identification number

53-0242652
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) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Page 4
Name of organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
  		Employer identification number

53-0242652
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
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) (2012)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities 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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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check 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) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
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? .........................................
Yes
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
Yes
 
19,678
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
Yes
 
52,674
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
Yes
 
463,725
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
2,701,329
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
3,237,406
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to 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
Complete this part to 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.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SchC_P2B_S00_L01 Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 The lobbying work of The Nature Conservancy advances the tax exempt purpose of the organization focusing on conservation of land and water. The Nature Conservancy devoted .58% of its exempt purpose expenditures to attempting to influence legislation in Fiscal Year 2013. Continuing the work from the prior year, the Conservancy continued to advocate for the preservation or restoration of funding for critical natural habitat protection and restoration as U.S. federal and state governments reduce overall spending with a particular emphasis on strengthening major programs like the U.S. Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund and various state programs. Preservation or improvement of state trusts and similar long-term funding mechanisms was a priority in places like Colorado, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Iowa, New Jersey, and West Virginia. Ballot measures were supported for such long term funding in Rhode Island and Alabama. Defending existing environmental protections by opposing legislation that weakens the law, such as conservation easements and state forestry programs, took place in states like Oregon, Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota, and Utah. Habitat-wide preservation in the form of shorelines and forests are common legislative priorities in the states. Recovery and health of specific species, like the sage grouse, salmon, and the black-footed ferret, are part of larger conservation habitat protection efforts. The reauthorization of the US Farm bill is another strategic legislative priority for habitat protection because it creates opportunities for working farms and ranches to operate sustainability and conservative critical natural resources. A major focus continues to be significant investment in restoration efforts for the Gulf of Mexico responding to both the oil spill in 2011 and the long term degradation of the environment. Hurricane Sandy that occurred in the Eastern U.S. in 2012 enhanced both federal and states' government interests in effectively restoring natural infrastructure, like wetlands and oyster reefs, to minimize the impact of major weather systems. Legislation was introduced in several states to incorporate conservation and restoration efforts of natural places into long term planning. Many state policies were considered that study or restrict environmental impacts of aggressive energy development, including Oregon's oceans legislation, energy siting legislation in Pennsylvania, Maryland's bill to study Marcellus shale, New Mexico's woody biomass certification program, Wisconsin's mining laws, and New Hampshire's comprehensive energy plan legislation. The onslaught of invasive species has continued to be addressed in legislation across many states. Water and marine habitats across the world are a major focus of public policy around the world for The Nature Conservancy. Legislative solutions are primarily presented in the United States at the Federal, state and local level. Examples include coastal marine spatial planning, stormwater management, dam design and removals to restore local watershed health, local bonding measures in Texas to protect critical freshwater sources, Connecticut River watershed study, shoreline protections for habitats and people, funding to support places like the Colorado River and Yampa River, creation of wetlands mitigation banks, multiple approaches to protect the Great Lakes, the Pacific Coast salmon recovery fund, oyster restoration along the east coast and Gulf of Mexico, and the Texas-wide water plan. The Nature Conservancy does a small amount of its lobbying in countries such as Canada, Brazil, Chile, and China where conservation experiences are shared to adopt sustainable land and water use policy with long term funding methods for protection, restoration and management of nature's resources. Some volunteers, but no more 500 hours, were used by the Conservancy to influence legislation to protect existing government conservation programs and pursue opportunities for increased protections.
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2012

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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
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ......... 25 0
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ... 2,261,152 0
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ..... 1,646,982 0
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........ 19,897,505 0
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds 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 2,432
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b 2,957,420
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 Bullet12
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet49
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet22225
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $ 1,064,187
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 .... 950,970,554 1,000,900,920 888,573,655 834,076,487 1,073,809,904
b Contributions ........ 9,587,337 5,610,934 17,716,045 7,066,469 12,446,936
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 76,907,948 -10,789,886 156,803,803 118,021,217 -197,769,838
d Grants or scholarships ..... 0 0 0 0 0
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		44,283,305 44,751,414 62,192,583 70,590,518 54,410,515
f Administrative expenses .... 0 0 0 0 0
g End of year balance ...... 993,182,534 950,970,554 1,000,900,920 888,573,655 834,076,487
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet75.48 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet15.66 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet8.86 %
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. 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 ................. 0 6,960,285 6,960,285
b Buildings ................ 0 118,263,532 37,460,894 80,802,638
c Leasehold improvements ............ 0 14,607,633 6,987,689 7,619,944
d Equipment ................ 0 21,916,062 15,419,615 6,496,447
e Other ................. 10,547,384 3,731,231,136 0 3,741,778,520
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 3,843,657,834
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives 180,089,858 F
(2)Closely-held equity interests 189,863,215 F
(3)Other
(A) Real Estate Investment Trusts 		30,536,266 F

(B) Interfund & Trust Receivable 		36,787,808 F







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 437,277,147
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
Planned Giving Liability 143,873,848
Accrued Salary and Vacation Liability 22,417,861
Other Accrued Expenses/Liabilities 52,112,579
Other Liabilities 10,383,113
Refundable Advances 54,622,075
Payable Under Securities Lending Agreement 49,169,000



Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 332,578,476
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. 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
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 949,169,924
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 68,329,316
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 22,339,997
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -944,453
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 89,724,860
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 859,445,064
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 11,242,691
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -11,553,912
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -311,221
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 859,133,843
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 764,660,345
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 22,339,997
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b 0
c Other losses ................ 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,346,075
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 23,686,072
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 740,974,273
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 11,242,691
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 11,242,691
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 752,216,964
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SchD_P02_S00_L03 Schedule D, Part II, Line 3 During the tax year 8 easements were transferred or sold- all to qualified organizations as defined in IRC Sec. 170(h)(3) and the related regulations and all as required by and consistent with the conservation action plan for the properties. Easements transferred or sold were: (1) Struve Pond TNC CE; (2) Mill Brook (Woods 2&3) 11/22/1991; (3) Pocomoke River Swamp (Burns) Conservation Easement; (4) Alligator River (M. C. Davis 2006 Trust) 10/4/2012 NC CWMTF easement; (5) Alligator River (M. C. Davis 2006 Trust) US Air Force easement; (6) Arcola Creed (County Commissioners Conservation Easement) 6/21/1982; (7) Stay CE TNC; and (8) Double A Ranch, Inc./RMEF (7/3/2012). During the tax year no easements were modified. During the tax year 4 easements were partially or fully terminated. Easements fully or partially terminated were: (1) two small parcels, totaling .23 acres out of 340.76 acres of the Flat Shoal Creek (Johnson) Conservation Easement 12/28/2007 were terminated in lieu of condemnation bythe Georgia Department of Transportation; (2) one small parcel totaling .27 acres out of 80 acres on the Edwards Woods (Heitlinger/Pringle/Johnson) CE 12/31/1987 were terminated in lieu of condemnation by Filmore County, WI; (3) a non-charitable easement purchased by TNC over approximately 37 acres of the 65,990 acre Devils River (Nix 5) Historic easement was terminated when TNC acquired fee title to the underlying land; and (4) easement over 3 acres in Weld County, Colorado (2 Timm) were terminated in lieu of comdemnation by Bear Tracker Energy.
SchD_P02_S00_L05 Schedule D, Part II, Line 5 The Nature Conservancy's written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds is governed by our Standard Operating Procedure, Conservation Easements and Deed Restrictions. Excerpts from the procedure regarding frequency and IRS Reporting follow. A. Monitoring Frequency: Except as provided in Part II, Section III.A herein, all Conservation Interests held by the OU will be monitored at least once each calendar year (annually). B. Information Gathered for IRS Reporting Purposes: The IRS requires that the tax returns of non-profits include a range of information on the conservation easements it holds, or did hold at any time during the reporting tax year ("IRS-Reportable" easements). These requirements include a report of total staff hours and a list of expenses associated with monitoring and enforcing those easements. They also include a number of other questions, some of which are answered by required fields in the monitoring reports, and some of which are answered from Conservation Land System ("CLS") records. Note that that the IRS does not require reporting regarding monitoring of deed restrictions. Therefore monitoring of deed restrictions should not be considered to be "IRS-Reportable." 1. IRS-Reportable easements are those which TNC currently holds or did hold during the current tax reporting year. Since TNC tax reporting is on the fiscal year and easement monitoring is on the calendar year, OUs must consult with their CLS staffer to determine when an easement that has been transferred to another organization by TNC ceases to be "IRS-Reportable." 2. Time and Expense Reporting related to easements is required by the IRS. For every IRS-Reportable easement all staff hours spent on "easement monitoring and enforcement" must be appropriately coded in bi-weekly time reports. Further, any funds spent on related costs, including travel expenses, must also be appropriately coded in the General Ledger. A dedicated sub-1 code (-8888) has been established for this purpose. Each OU must ensure that the budget centers utilized by members of each Monitoring Team (as defined below) have that sub-1 code established and available, and that it is utilized. This important information must be captured so that it can be included in our annual tax filing. With respect to Enforcement excerpts from the Standard Operating procedure follow. The holder of a conservation easement ("Easement") or a deed restriction ("Restriction") (collectively the "Conservation Interests") has a responsibility to enforce the terms of the Conservation Interest in perpetuity. The integrity of a Conservation Interest should never be compromised to avoid litigation. The success the Conservancy has in defending its Conservation Interests has a profound impact on both our organizational reputation and the effectiveness of easements generally. A well-articulated enforcement standard operating procedure and consistent application will help to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of the Conservancy's easement program. Prompt compliance with this procedure is required to ensure that the conservation purposes and values reflected in the Easement or Restriction are not lost through the passage of time.
SchD_P02_S00_L09 Schedule D, Part II, Line 9 The Conservancy records land and land interests at cost if purchased or at fair value at the date of acquisition, if all or part of the land was received as a donation. Fair value is generally determined by appraisal at the time of acquisition and is not subsequently adjusted. Upon sale or gift, the book value of the land or land interest is reported as a program expense and the related proceeds, if any, are reported as revenue in the consolidated statement of activities. Conservation land is real property with significant ecological value. These properties are either managed in an effort to protect the natural biological diversity of the property, or transferred to other organizations who will manage the lands in a similar fashion. Conservation easements are comprised of listed rights and/or restrictions over the owned property that are conveyed by a property owner to The Conservancy, almost always in perpetuity, in order to protect the owned property as a significant natural area, as defined in federal tax regulations. These intangible assets may be sold or transferred to others so long as the assignee agrees to carry out, in perpetuity, the conservation purposes intended by the original grantor. Conservation easements, by their very nature, do not generate material amounts of cash inflow annually.
SchD_P05_S00_L04 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 The Endowment includes approximately 770 individual endowment funds. The Endowment provides stable financial support to a wide variety of programs and activities in perpetuity, playing a critical role in enabling the Conservancy to achieve its mission. Programs supported by the Endowment include restoring, monitoring, and managing natural areas owned by the Conservancy and others, as well as, many other activities and actions vital to the preservation of natural diversity. The Endowment includes both donor-restricted endowment funds and funds designated by the Board of Directors (Board) to function as endowments. Net assets associated with endowment funds, including Board-designated endowment funds, are classified and reported based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions.
SchD_P10_S00_L02 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Conservancy has been granted an exemption from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Internal Revenue Service has classified The Conservancy as other than a private foundation. The Conservancy pays a nominal amount of tax relating to several unrelated business income activities, primarily rental income from debt-financed property. The Conservancy takes no tax positions that it considers to be uncertain.
SchD_P11_S00_L02d Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d Valuation Loss on Tradelands and Other Assets
SchD_P11_S00_L04b Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4b Costs of Goods Sold, Rental Related Expenses, Special Fundraising Event Expenses, Revenue of Consolidated Subsidiaries
SchD_P12_S00_L02d Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d Costs of Goods Sold, Rental RElated Expenses, Special Fundraising Event Expenses, Expenses of Consolidated Subsidiaries
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside
the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean 10 61 Program Services Conservation of the lands and waters on which all life depends. 16,699,031
East Asia and the Pacific 11 271 Program Services Conservation of the lands and waters on which all life depends. 30,278,859
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 3 9 Program Services Conservation of the lands and waters on which all life depends. 604,330
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 2 45 Program Services Conservation of the lands and waters on which all life depends. 13,065,421
South America 8 303 Program Services Conservation of the lands and waters on which all life depends. 31,708,094
Sub-Saharan Africa 3 22 Program Services Conservation of the lands and waters on which all life depends. 14,623,260
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....      
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 37 711 106,978,995
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Central America and the Caribbean Conservation of the lands and waters on which all life depends. 4,723,902 EFT, Wire Transfer, Check 0    
East Asia and the Pacific Conservation of the lands and waters on which all life depends. 2,872,963 EFT, Wire Transfer, Check 0    
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Conservation of the lands and waters on which all life depends. 237,525 EFT, Wire Transfer, Check 0    
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) Conservation of the lands and waters on which all life depends. 3,084,188 EFT, Wire Transfer, Check 0    
South America Conservation of the lands and waters on which all life depends. 4,582,744 EFT, Wire Transfer, Check 0    
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation of the lands and waters on which all life depends. 2,130,790 EFT, Wire Transfer, Check 0    
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
169
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If “Yes,”the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organizationmay be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
SchF_P01_S00_L02 Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 The Nature Conservancy's procedure for monitoring grants outside the United States is governed by the Government Grants, Cooperative Agreements, Contracts and Other Agreements Negotiation and Administration Standard Operating Procedure which is excerpted as follows: All staff responsible for government grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other agreements will negotiate and administer such awards in an efficient and effective manner. The Conservancy has a Grants Service Network to ensure that this occurs, including assuring compliance with all applicable funder statutes and regulations. The attached table assigns performance responsibilities to the key positions involved in the negotiation and administration of the following types of agreements: 1. agreements to the Conservancy from United States federal, state and local government agencies, multilateral agencies, and other national and local governments; and 2. the Conservancy's grants of funds to other entities, including those funded by a government agency, multilateral organization, other non-profit organization, private foundation, or private donor. Conservancy grants to other entities are also subject to the "Grants by the Nature Conservancy to Grantees" Standard Operating Procedure. In order to effectively manage these agreements and to ensure accountability, the Conservancy employs a team approach during all stages of the process, from pre-proposal discussions with potential funding agencies through final closeout of specific agreements. Working as a team assures that the Conservancy successfully secures government funding for conservation projects and carries out these projects in compliance with both external and internal requirements, negotiating the best possible agreements and ensuring the projects are completed on time and within budget. Essential team members are a Project Manager, a Grants Specialist, and an Attorney. As appropriate, team members at any stage of the process should solicit input from staff in their respective Operating Units, such as finance, philanthropy, external affairs or other conservation staff. Purpose: To ensure compliance with government laws and regulations and to ensure the efficient and effective management of funds provided by U.S. federal, state and local governments, other national and local governments, and multilateral sources by the Conservancy, as well as Conservancy funds provided to other entities.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Additional Data


Software ID: 12000197
Software Version: v1.00



SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(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
 
Grassroots Campaigns Inc
59 Temple Place
Suite 402
Boston, MA02111 		Professional Fundraiser: Canvassing/Citizen outreach campaign. Yes   579,237 1,197,794 -618,557
 
Donor Services Group
11500 West Olympic Blvd
Suite 540
Los Angeles, CA90064 		Professional fundraiser: Telemarketing and cultivation programs. Yes   1,051,185 906,229 144,956
 
Blue State Digital
406 7th Street NW
 
Washington, DC20004 		Professional Fundraising Counsel: Digital marketing for member acquisition.   No 0 733,374 -733,374
 
The Russ Reid Company Inc
2 North Lake Avenue
Suite 600
Pasadena, CA91101 		Professional Fundraising Counsel: Develop, produce and launch ads to support DRTV program.   No 0 370,548 -370,548
 
OMP Inc
1133 19th Street NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC20036 		Professional Fundraising Counsel: Provide creative strategy, design, and art production services for the Conservancy's solicitation and cultivation efforts.   No 0 283,591 -283,591
 
Strategic Fundraising Inc
7591 9th Street N
 
Saint Paul, MN55128 		Professional Fundraiser: Telemarketing program of cultivation, stewardship and solicitations. Yes   151,598 182,967 -31,369
Tina A Levy
21 Amethyst Way
 
Falmouth, ME04105 		Professional Fundraising Counsel: Heart of the Adirondacks campaign.   No 0 150,000 -150,000
 
Donald Campbell & Co
One East Wacker Drive
Suite 3350
Chicago, IL60601 		Professional Fundraising Counsel: Analysis of development program, external interviews and recommendations to the Pennsylvania Chapter's Trustees.   No 0 101,979 -101,979
 
Gift Strategies LLC
1539 Fall River Avenue
Suite 3
Seekonk, MA02771 		Professional Fundraising Counsel: Provide Strategic Training Reinforcement sessions.   No 0 79,749 -79,749
 
Stroman & Associates
PO Box 4012
 
Bartlesville, OK74006 		Professional Fundraising Counsel: Provide campaign planning, coordination strategy, major gift prospect identification and fundraising training.   No 0 76,827 -76,827
Total .................right arrow 1,782,020 4,083,058 -2,301,038
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
All States
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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

Mashomack Dinner Dance
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

Earth DAy
(event type) 		(c) Other events

46
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 607,347 153,528 1,172,631 1,933,506
2 Less: Contributions . . 482,393 85,420 1,012,855 1,580,668
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		124,954 68,108 159,776 352,838
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . . 0 0 0 0
5 Noncash prizes . . 0 0 0 0
6 Rent/facility costs . . 0 0 0 0
7 Food and beverages . 0 0 0 0
8 Entertainment . . . 0 0 0 0
9 Other direct expenses . 92,165 94,327 337,045 523,537
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 523,537
11 Net income summary. Combine line 3, column (d), and line 10. .......... right arrow -170,699
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
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. Complete this part to 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).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SchG_P01_S00_L02b Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b For all professional fundraising contracts, contractor may receive checks, cash or credit card information only for direct deposit into The Nature Conservancy's bank accounts.
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data


Software ID: 12000197
Software Version: v1.00
Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number
53-0242652
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. 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) TOWN OF SULLIVAN
1888 US HIGHWAY 1
SULLIVAN,ME04664 		53-7396044 501(c)(3) 50,000 0     Conservation Activity
(2) TOWN OF FALMOUTH
271 FALMOUTH RD
FALMOUTH,ME04105 		40-3235064 501(c)(3) 10,300 0     Conservation Activity
(3) THOMAS JEFFERSON SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
706 FOREST STREET SUITE G
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22903 		51-7385066 501(c)(3) 107,034 0     Conservation Activity
(4) STILLAGUAMISH FLOOD CONTROL DISTRIC
PO BOX 2512
STANWOOD,WA98292 		31-8854651 501(c)(3) 7,117 0     Conservation Activity
(5) VIRGINIA DEPT OF CONSERV & RECREATION
203 GOVENOR STREET
RICHMOND,VA23219 		98-1265499 501(c)(3) 150,000 0     Conservation Activity
(6) NYE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
2101 EAST CALVADA BLVD SUITE 100
MIDGE CARVER CHAIR GOVERNING BD
PAHRUMP,NV89048 		40-3234955 501(c)(3) 25,000 0     Conservation Activity
(7) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
P O BOX 100000
HERNDON,VA20171 		40-1134399 501(c)(3) 183,213 0     Conservation Activity
(8) RI AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION
235 PROMENADE STREET
PROVIDENCE,RI02908 		34-1900372 501(c)(3) 215,000 0     Conservation Activity
(9) TOWN OF WELLS
208 SANFORD RD
WELLS,ME04090 		25-1053496 501(c)(3) 114,250 0     Conservation Activity
(10) MARIN COUNTY OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
3501 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE ROOM 260
SAN RAFAEL,CA94903 		53-0201684 501(c)(3) 80,000 0     Conservation Activity
(11) MAINE NATURAL AREAS PROGRAM
STATE HOUSE STATION 93
AUGUSTA,ME04333 		95-7806144 501(c)(3) 31,000 0     Conservation Activity
(12) LUCE COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
423 WEST MCMILLAN AVE PO BOX 401
NEWBERRY,MI49855 		05-6025351 501(c)(3) 79,756 0     Conservation Activity
(13) LOWER PLATTE SOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT
3125 PORTIA ST
BOX 83581
LINCOLN,NE68501 		34-0623441 501(c)(3) 7,500 0     Conservation Activity
(14) WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
3403 10TH STREET SUITE 320
RIVERSIDE,CA92501 		78-5672659 501(c)(3) 192,000 0     Conservation Activity
(15) LAND TITLE INSURANCE AND ESCROW CORP
1080 NE 7th AVENUE
OAK HARBOR,WA98277 		52-3251867   50,000 0     Conservation Activity
(16) LAKE COUNTY PARK AND REC BOARD
8411 E LINCOLN HIGHWAY
CROWN POINT,IN46307 		34-1262985 501(c)(3) 32,000 0     Conservation Activity
(17) JEFFERSON COUNTY FARMLAND PROTECTION BOARD
PO BOX 731
CHARLES TOWN,WV25414 		20-9828471 501(c)(3) 125,000 0     Conservation Activity
(18) HOWARD COUNTY DRAINAGE BOARD
220 N MAIN STREET
SUITE 332
KOKOMO,IN46901 		37-3292581 501(c)(3) 20,000 0     Conservation Activity
(19) GB2 ASSOCIATES LLC
1450 ANNUNCIATION ST STE 2320
NEW ORLEANS,LA70130 		79-8856418   10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(20) GALT JOINT UNION SCHOOL DIST
1018 C STREET
Suite 210
GALT,CA95632 		44-2258961 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(21) FRIENDS OF MARIN PARKS OPEN SPACE & YES ON A
25 WENDY COURT
NOVATO,CA94945 		91-8249457 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(22) FLINT RIVER SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
4344 ALBANY HWY
DAWSON,GA39842 		51-4562985 501(c)(3) 47,250 0     Conservation Activity
(23) COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE
6060 BROADWAY
DENVER,CO80216 		94-3591468 501(c)(3) 54,758 0     Conservation Activity
(24) VA DEPT OF FORESTRY
900 NATURAL RESOURCES DRIVE STE 800
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22903 		39-6529512 501(c)(3) 13,000 0     Conservation Activity
(25) EAGLE HARBOR TOWNSHIP
ANN JOHNSON TREASURER HC 1
Box 263
EAGLE HARBOR,MI49950 		26-7851669 501(c)(3) 8,853 0     Conservation Activity
(26) DOUGLAS COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PO BOX 218
MINDEN,NV89423 		38-1126895 501(c)(3) 100,000 0     Conservation Activity
(27) DOI-NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
CHANNEL ISLAND NATIONAL PARK
1901 SPINNAKER DRIVE
VENTURA,CA93001 		14-8534682 501(c)(3) 44,179 0     Conservation Activity
(28) DANE COUNTY LAND & WATER RESOURCES
1 FEN OAK CT
RM 208
MADISON,WI53718 		53-3319788 501(c)(3) 38,000 0     Conservation Activity
(29) HOUGHTON KEWEENAW CONS DISTRICT
600 E LAKESHORE DRIVE SUITE 204
HOUGHTON,MI49931 		91-5629856 501(c)(3) 25,000 0     Conservation Activity
(30) COPPER RANGE ABSTRACT & TITLE COMPANY
707 SHELDEN AVE
HOUGHTON,MI49931 		63-6599854   70,850 0     Conservation Activity
(31) CITY OF SIERRA VISTA
1011 NORTH CORONADO DRIVE
SIERRA VISTA,AZ85635 		39-4629582 501(c)(3) 50,000 0     Conservation Activity
(32) CITY OF MORRO BAY - HARBOR
595 HARBOR STREET
MORRO BAY,CA93442 		04-1039583 501(c)(3) 42,500 0     Conservation Activity
(33) CITY OF ASHLAND
UTILITY DIVISION FINANCE DEPT
20 EAST MAIN STREET
ASHLAND,OR97520 		44-2389675 501(c)(3) 1,662,295 0     Conservation Activity
(34) ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION
1266 LOCK and DAM ROAD
RUSSELLVILLE,AR72802 		56-1065985 501(c)(3) 99,803 0     Conservation Activity
(35) ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCE
3550 N CENTRAL AVENUE SUITE 200
PHOENIX,AZ85012 		25-1055678 501(c)(3) 116,611 0     Conservation Activity
(36) WYPR 88 1 FM
UNDERWRITING DEPARTMENT
2216 N CHARLES ST
BALTIMORE,MD21218 		56-6041400   10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(37) WATER RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTER
PO BOX 356
HAYFORK,CA96041 		91-0690372 501(c)(3) 110,648 0     Conservation Activity
(38) THE WORLD BANK
1818 H STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20433 		52-1449137 501(c)(3) 114,242 0     Conservation Activity
(39) WWRC ACTION FUND
1402 THIRD AVE SUITE 507
SEATTLE,WA98101 		91-1445276 501(c)(4) 7,500 0     Conservation Activity
(40) WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE
10 G STREET NE SUITE 800
WASHINGTON,DC20002 		52-1257057 501(c)(3) 123,880 0     Conservation Activity
(41) WINOUS POINT MARSH CONSERVANCY
3500 SOUTH LATTIMORE ROAD
PORT CLINTON,OH43452 		34-1900372 501(c)(3) 106,258 0     Conservation Activity
(42) WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
2300 SOUTHERN BLVD
BRONX,NY10460 		13-1740011 501(c)(3) 8,252 0     Conservation Activity
(43) WILDAID INC
744 MONTGOMERY ST SUITE 300
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111 		20-3644441 501(c)(3) 6,752 0     Conservation Activity
(44) WESTERN WASHINGTON AGRICULTURAL ASS
2017 CONTINENTAL PLACE SUITE 6
MOUNT VERNON,WA98273 		91-0699137 501(c)(3) 72,629 0     Conservation Activity
(45) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY
800 WATERFRONT DRIVE
PITTSBURGH,PA15222 		25-1053485 501(c)(3) 67,950 0     Conservation Activity
(46) WESTERN FOOTHILLS LAND TRUST
PO BOX 107
NORWAY,ME04268 		01-6083123 501(c)(3) 63,466 0     Conservation Activity
(47) WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION
110 CORDELIA CAMP BLDG
CULLOWHEE,NC28723 		56-6001440 501(c)(3) 39,999 0     Conservation Activity
(48) WELLS NATIONAL ESTUARINE
RESEARCH RESERVE 342
LAUDHOLM FARM ROAD
WELLS,ME04090 		01-0459976 501(c)(3) 6,000 0     Conservation Activity
(49) WATERSHED RES AND TRAINING CTR
P O BOX 356
HAYFORK C,CA96041 		94-3116339 501(c)(3) 6,992 0     Conservation Activity
(50) WASHINGTON WILDLIFE & RECREATION CO
1402 THIRD AVE SUITE 507
SEATTLE,WA98101 		91-1190821 501(c)(3) 12,500 0     Conservation Activity
(51) WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
SKAGIT COUNTY EXTENSION
306 SOUTH 1ST STREET
MOUNT VERNON,WA98273 		91-6001108 501(c)(3) 19,466 0     Conservation Activity
(52) VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCE
CO CASHIER P O BOX 1346
GLOUCESTER POINT,VA23062 		54-2027915 501(c)(3) 73,364 0     Conservation Activity
(53) VINEYARD CONSERVATION SOCIETY INC
57 DAVID AVENUE PO BOX 2189
VINEYARD HAVEN,MA02568 		04-2439882 501(c)(3) 15,000 0     Conservation Activity
(54) VERMONT LAND TRUST
8 BAILEY AVENUE
MONTPELIER,VT05602 		03-0264836 501(c)(3) 72,507 0     Conservation Activity
(55) VERMONT CENTER FOR ECOSTUDIES
P O BOX 420
NORWICH,VT05055 		51-0639429 501(c)(3) 24,049 0     Conservation Activity
(56) VAN BUREN CONSERVATION DISTRICT
1035 E MICHIGAN AVENUE
PAW PAW,MI49079 		38-2986937 501(c)(3) 29,171 0     Conservation Activity
(57) UTAH OPEN LANDS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
2188 SOUTH HIGHLAND DRIVE SUITE 203
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84106 		87-0480542 501(c)(3) 11,000 0     Conservation Activity
(58) UTAH DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
WASHINGTON COUNTY FIELD OFFICE
451 NORTH SR 318
HURRICANE,UT84737 		87-0403151 501(c)(3) 14,265 0     Conservation Activity
(59) DEPT OF INTERIOR - USGS
271 NATIONAL CENTER
RESTON V,VA20192 		51-0043899 501(c)(3) 50,765 0     Conservation Activity
(60) USDA FOREST SERVICE
C/O CITIBANK PO BOX 301550
LOS ANGELES,CA90030 		72-0564834 501(c)(3) 127,676 0     Conservation Activity
(61) US FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE
2524 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD
VICKSBURG,MS39180 		53-0201504 501(c)(3) 23,839 0     Conservation Activity
(62) URI FOUNDATION
79 UPPER COLLEGE ROAD
KINGSTON,RI02881 		53-7396044 501(c)(3) 24,000 0     Conservation Activity
(63) URBAN GREENSPACES INSTITUTE
PO BOX 6903
PORTLAND,OR97228 		93-1251573 501(c)(3) 5,028 0     Conservation Activity
(64) UPPER SACO VALLEY LAND TRUST
PO BOX 424
NORTH CONWAY,NH03860 		02-0521030 501(c)(3) 39,950 0     Conservation Activity
(65) UPPER DESCHUTES WATERSHED COUNCIL
P O BOX 1812
BEND,OR97709 		91-1757262 501(c)(3) 5,108 0     Conservation Activity
(66) UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
1 UNIVERSITY PLAZA
PLATTEVILLE,WI53818 		39-6006492 501(c)(3) 13,027 0     Conservation Activity
(67) UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS
4333 BROOKLYN AVE NE
SEATTLE WA,WA98195 		91-6001537 501(c)(3) 83,058 0     Conservation Activity
(68) UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS ACCOUNTINGA
AD 362
MOBILE,AL36688 		63-0477348 501(c)(3) 23,862 0     Conservation Activity
(69) UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
SPONSORED PROGRAMS
ADMIN SERVICE BLDG RM 109
DURHAM,NH03824 		26-0009371 501(c)(3) 15,800 0     Conservation Activity
(70) UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION
PO BOX 405803
ATLANTA GA,GA30384 		59-0624458 501(c)(3) 151,049 0     Conservation Activity
(71) UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
CONTROLLERS OFFICE 405 GOODELL BLDG
140 HICKS WAY
AMHERST,MA01033 		04-3167352 501(c)(3) 168,286 0     Conservation Activity
(72) UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS P O BOX 4610
SPRINGFIELD,IL62708 		37-6000511 501(c)(3) 85,745 0     Conservation Activity
(73) UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
12201 RESEARCH PARKWAY SUITE 501
ORLANDO,FL32826 		59-2924021 501(c)(3) 28,900 0     Conservation Activity
(74) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY
EXTRAMURAL FUNDS ACCOUNTING
2195 HEARST AVE
BERKELEY,CA94720 		94-6002123 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(75) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
CENTRAL CASHIER OFFICE
MC 0009 9500 GILMAN DRIVE
LA JOLLA,CA92093 		95-6006144 501(c)(3) 8,000 0     Conservation Activity
(76) UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
PO BOX 3520
TUCSON,AZ85722 		74-2652689 501(c)(3) 147,444 0     Conservation Activity
(77) UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES INC
6000 J STREET
SACRAMENTO,CA95319 		94-1337638 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(78) UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
MS271 NATIONAL CENTER
RESTON,VA20192 		53-0196958 501(c)(3) 405,865 0     Conservation Activity
(79) UC REGENTS
UCSC CASHIER OFFICE
1156 HIGH STREET
SANTA CRUZ,CA95064 		95-6006145 501(c)(3) 185,302 0     Conservation Activity
(80) TULSA AUDUBON SOCIETY
PO BOX 330140
TULSA,OK74133 		73-1069723 501(c)(3) 7,000 0     Conservation Activity
(81) TROUT UNLIMITED INC
1300 N0RTH 17TH STREET SUITE 500
ARLINGTON,VA22209 		38-1612715 501(c)(3) 95,491 0     Conservation Activity
(82) TRI-ISLE RESOURCE CONSERVATION
PO BOX 338
KAHULUI,HI96733 		99-0278397 501(c)(3) 267,264 0     Conservation Activity
(83) TREASURER STATE OF MAINE
35 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA,ME04333 		01-6000001 501(c)(3) 18,000 0     Conservation Activity
(84) TOWN OF INLET
160 STATE RT 28 PO BOX 179
INLET,NY13360 		14-6002253 501(c)(3) 20,000 0     Conservation Activity
(85) TOWER FOUNDATION OF SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
ONE WASHINGTON SQUARE
SAN JOSE,CA95192 		83-0403915 501(c)(3) 36,020 0     Conservation Activity
(86) TOLEDO AREA METROPARKS
5100 WEST CENTRAL AVENUE
TOLEDO,OH43615 		23-7222333 501(c)(3) 146,307 0     Conservation Activity
(87) THREE RIVERS ALLIANCE
8487 COUNTY ROAD K
JOES,CO80822 		26-3070018 501(c)(3) 27,557 0     Conservation Activity
(88) THE WOODS HOLE RESEARCH CENTER
149 WOODS HOLE ROAD
FALMOUTH,MA02540 		04-3005094 501(c)(3) 702,909 0     Conservation Activity
(89) THE WILDLANDS TRUST
PO BOX 2282
DUXBURY,MA02331 		04-2973205 501(c)(3) 215,000 0     Conservation Activity
(90) THE WETLANDS CONSERVANCY
P O BOX 1195
TUALATIN,OR97062 		93-0797197 501(c)(3) 10,055 0     Conservation Activity
(91) THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
101 MONTGOMERY ST SUITE 900
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		23-7222333 501(c)(3) 30,000 0     Conservation Activity
(92) THE SALISBURY ASSOCIATION INC
24 MAIN STREET
SALISBURY CT,CT06068 		06-6054763 501(c)(3) 151,648 0     Conservation Activity
(93) THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MI
3003 S STATE STREET
ANN ARBOR MI,MI48109 		38-6006309 501(c)(3) 57,222 0     Conservation Activity
(94) THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CA
SPONSORED PROJECTS OFFICE
1156 HIGH STREET
SANTA CRUZ,CA95064 		95-6006144 501(c)(3) 22,563 0     Conservation Activity
(95) THE PRAIRIE ENTHUSIASTS
PO BOX 1148
MADISON,WI53701 		39-1601574 501(c)(3) 10,458 0     Conservation Activity
(96) THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS
ONE COMMERCE SQUARE
2005 MARKET STREET
PHILADELPHIA PA,PA19103 		56-2307147 501(c)(3) 65,000 0     Conservation Activity
(97) THE KEYSTONE CENTER
1628 STS JOHN ROAD
KEYSTONE,CO80435 		84-0688506 501(c)(3) 30,000 0     Conservation Activity
(98) THE KESTREL LAND TRUST
PO BOX 1016
AMHERST,MA01004 		04-6243236 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(99) THE JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE
4245 N FAIRFAX DR STE 600
ARLINGTON,VA22203 		94-2474731 501(c)(3) 128,814 0     Conservation Activity
(100) THE GREENWAY FOUNDATION
5299 DTC BOULEVARD SUITE 710
GREENWOOD VILLAGE,CO80111 		51-0193575 501(c)(3) 17,280 0     Conservation Activity
(101) THE FUND FOR LAKE GEORGE INC
2199A STATE ROUTE 9 PO BOX 652
LAKE GEORGE,NY12845 		22-2565313 501(c)(3) 25,000 0     Conservation Activity
(102) THE FRESHWATER TRUST
65 SW YAMHILL STREET SUITE 200
PORTLAND,OR97204 		93-0843521 501(c)(3) 8,694 0     Conservation Activity
(103) THE CONSERVATION FUND
1655 N FORTH MEYER DRIIVE
SUITE 1300
ARLINGTON,VA22209 		52-1388917 501(c)(3) 11,499 0     Conservation Activity
(104) THE CONSERVANTION ALLIANCE
PO BOX 1275
BEND,OR97709 		94-3100867 501(c)(3) 25,000 0     Conservation Activity
(105) THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC
PO BOX 555
CAMDEN,ME04843 		01-0326419 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(106) THE CHAPARRAL LANDS CONSERVANCY
PO BOX 141
MOUNT LAGUNA,CA91948 		27-0722038 501(c)(3) 50,000 0     Conservation Activity
(107) THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERS OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM
UW MADISON GAR ACCOUNT
DRAWER 538 RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION
MILWAUKEE,WI53278 		39-6006492 501(c)(3) 44,449 0     Conservation Activity
(108) THE AMERICAN ALPINE CLUB INC
710 10TH STREET
GOLDEN,CO80401 		13-1611981 501(c)(3) 51,000 0     Conservation Activity
(109) TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE
PO BOX 12873
MAIL CODE 151
AUSTIN,TX78711 		32-8945932 501(c)(3) 36,802 0     Conservation Activity
(110) TEXAS AGRILIFE RESEARCH
400 HARVEY MITCHELL PARKWAY S
COLLEGE STATION,TX77845 		74-6000541 501(c)(3) 15,000 0     Conservation Activity
(111) TEJON RANCH CONSERVANCY
PO BOX 216
FRAZIER PARK,CA93225 		26-2839563 501(c)(3) 175,000 0     Conservation Activity
(112) TAMARISK COALITION
P O BOX 1907
GRAND JUNCTION,CO81502 		27-0007315 501(c)(3) 9,000 0     Conservation Activity
(113) SYCAMORE LAND TRUST INC
PO BOX 7801
BLOOMINGTON,IN47407 		35-1830637 501(c)(3) 29,600 0     Conservation Activity
(114) SUPERIOR WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP
2 PETER WHITE DR
MARQUETTE,MI49855 		38-3492677 501(c)(3) 19,619 0     Conservation Activity
(115) GEORGES RIVER LAND TRUST
8 NORTH MAIN STREET
ROCKLAND,ME04841 		01-0424837 501(c)(3) 142,900 0     Conservation Activity
(116) STREAMWATCH INC
PO BOX 681
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22902 		27-2462092 501(c)(3) 7,500 0     Conservation Activity
(117) STILLAGUAMISH TRIBE OF INDIANS
NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
P O BOX 277
ARLINGTON,WA98223 		91-0920666 501(c)(3) 41,625 0     Conservation Activity
(118) STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
600 CAPITOL WAY NORTH
MAIL STOP 43200
OLYMPIA,WA98501 		45-8934761 501(c)(3) 12,419 0     Conservation Activity
(119) STATE OF MICHIGAN
PO BOX 30446 DNR
FISHERIES DIVISION
LANSING,MI48909 		38-6000134 501(c)(3) 43,307 0     Conservation Activity
(120) STANFORD UNIVERSITY
P O BOX 44253
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94144 		94-1156365 501(c)(3) 234,674 0     Conservation Activity
(121) ST MARYS COLLEGE OF MARYLAND
18952 E FISHER ROAD
ST MARYS CITY,MD20686 		52-0936189 501(c)(3) 7,500 0     Conservation Activity
(122) SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN LAND CONSERVANCY
6851 SPRINKLE ROAD
PORTAGE,MI49002 		38-3038708 501(c)(3) 31,172 0     Conservation Activity
(123) SOUTHWEST BADGER RESOURCE CONSERVATORY
PO BOX 753 1370 N WATER STREET
PLATTEVILLE,WI53818 		39-1759169 501(c)(3) 15,000 0     Conservation Activity
(124) SOUTHERN UTAH WILDERNESS ALLIANCE
425 EAST 100 SOUTH
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84111 		94-2936961 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(125) SOLVE
2000 SW 1ST AVE SUITE 400
PORTLAND,OR97201 		93-0579286 501(c)(3) 20,000 0     Conservation Activity
(126) SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION GIS
1726 SE MILLER STREET
PORTLAND,OR97202 		84-1424973 501(c)(3) 9,000 0     Conservation Activity
(127) SKAGIT RIVER SYSTEM COOPERATIVE
P O BOX 368
LA CONNER,WA98257 		91-0969916 501(c)(3) 129,836 0     Conservation Activity
(128) SHAWNEE RCD AREA INC
354 State Highway 145 N
Simpson,IL62985 		37-1368038 501(c)(3) 9,326 0     Conservation Activity
(129) SEQUOIA RIVERLANDS TRUST
427 SOUTH GARDEN STREET
VISALIA,CA93277 		77-0347417 501(c)(3) 16,000 0     Conservation Activity
(130) SEBASTICOOK REGIONAL LAND TRUST
PO BOX 184
UNITY,ME04988 		20-2644192 501(c)(3) 7,500 0     Conservation Activity
(131) SCENIC HUDSON LAND TRUST INC
ONE CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SUITE 200
POUGHKEEPSIE,NY12601 		23-7148333 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(132) SCARBOROUGH LAND CONSERVATION TRUST
PO BOX 1237
SCARBOROUGH,ME04070 		01-0352474 501(c)(3) 50,150 0     Conservation Activity
(133) SC DNR
MARINE RESOURCES DIVISION
P O BOX 12559
CHARLESTON,SC29422 		57-6000286 501(c)(3) 20,429 0     Conservation Activity
(134) SAVORY INSTITUTE ORG INC
637B SOUTH BROADWAY STREET
SUITE 124
BOULDER,CO80305 		45-4134319 501(c)(3) 27,500 0     Conservation Activity
(135) SAVE THE DUNES CONSERVATION FUND
444 BARKER ROAD
MICHIGAN CITY,IN46360 		35-1915468 501(c)(3) 9,000 0     Conservation Activity
(136) SAVE OUR CANYONS
PO BOX 112017
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84147 		74-2443535 501(c)(3) 15,000 0     Conservation Activity
(137) SANTA CLARA PUEBLO
PO BOX 580
ESPANOLA,NM87532 		85-0232968 501(c)(3) 27,000 0     Conservation Activity
(138) SANDY RIVER BASIN WATERSHED COUNCIL
PO BOX 869
SANDY,OR97055 		93-1294148 501(c)(3) 49,800 0     Conservation Activity
(139) RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW
65 DAVIDSON RD
PISCATAWAY,NJ08854 		22-6001086 501(c)(3) 10,840 0     Conservation Activity
(140) ROOT RIVER SOIL & WATER CONSERVATIO
805 N HWY 4476 SUITE 1
AGRICULTURAL SERVICE CENTER
CALEDONIA,MN55485 		41-6005804 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(141) RIVANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION
801 W MAIN STREET SUITE 202
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22903 		46-3329889 501(c)(3) 70,000 0     Conservation Activity
(142) RIO GRANDE HEADWATERS LAND TRUST
PO BOX 444
DEL NORTE,CO81132 		84-1495770 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(143) RESOURCES LEGACY FUND
555 CAPITOL MALL SUITE 675
SACRAMENTO,CA95814 		95-4703838 501(c)(3) 505,151 0     Conservation Activity
(144) REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
NW 5957 PO BOX 1450
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55485 		41-6007513 501(c)(3) 103,625 0     Conservation Activity
(145) RAINFOREST ALLIANCE INC
CO SMARTWOOD PROGRAM 665 BROADWAY
SUITE 500
NEW YORK,NY10012 		13-3377893 501(c)(3) 826,189 0     Conservation Activity
(146) QUINAULT INDIAN NATION
PO BOX 189
TAHOLAH,WA98587 		91-0760952 501(c)(3) 287,805 0     Conservation Activity
(147) PUGET SOUND RESTORATION FUND
590 MADISON AVENUE NORTH
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND,WA98110 		91-1773965 501(c)(3) 26,962 0     Conservation Activity
(148) PLEASANT RIVER WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
PO BOX 154
ADDISON,ME04606 		31-1631801 501(c)(3) 32,980 0     Conservation Activity
(149) TRUCKEE DONNER LAND TRUST
10069 WEST RIVER ST SUITE C1
TRUCKEE,CA96161 		68-0245327 501(c)(3) 50,000 0     Conservation Activity
(150) PENOBSCOT RIVER RESTORATION TRUST
P O BOX 5695
AUGUSTA,ME04332 		20-1437259 501(c)(3) 522,821 0     Conservation Activity
(151) PARK PRIDE ATLANTA INC
233 PEACHTREE STREET NE SUITE 1600
ATLANTA,GA30303 		58-1883895 501(c)(3) 15,000 0     Conservation Activity
(152) PACIFIC MARINE STATES FISHERIES COMMISSION
205 SE SPOKANE STREET SUITE 100
PORTLAND,OR97202 		93-6002376 501(c)(3) 48,242 0     Conservation Activity
(153) OSWEGO COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVA
3105 New York 3
FULTON,NY13069 		15-6002510 501(c)(3) 20,000 0     Conservation Activity
(154) OREGON WILDLIFE HERITAGE FOUNDATION
1122 NE 122ND AVE SUITE 114B
PORTLAND,OR97230 		93-0797904 501(c)(3) 25,000 0     Conservation Activity
(155) OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING
7140 SW MACADAM AVENUE
PORTLAND,OR97219 		93-0814638 501(c)(3) 10,055 0     Conservation Activity
(156) OREGON FOOD BANK INC
PO BOX 55370
PORTLAND,OR97238 		93-0785786 501(c)(3) 5,028 0     Conservation Activity
(157) OKLAHOMA PRESCRIBED BURN ASSOCIATION
CO M D DOMINICK
6223 N SANGRE RD
STILLWATER,OK74075 		46-0663267 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(158) OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCE
2045 MORSE RD H1
COLUMBUS,OH43229 		31-1334820 501(c)(3) 72,227 0     Conservation Activity
(159) OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS
DUKE UNIVERSITY
2200 WEST MAIN STREET STE 300
DURHAM,NC27705 		56-0532129 501(c)(3) 25,000 0     Conservation Activity
(160) NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY INC
3301 COLLEGE AVENUE
FT LAUDERDALE,FL33314 		59-1083502 501(c)(3) 33,977 0     Conservation Activity
(161) NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
GRANTS FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
LOWDEN HALL 201
DEKALB,IL60115 		36-6008480 501(c)(3) 26,211 0     Conservation Activity
(162) NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 4070
FLAGSTAFF,AZ86011 		74-2579628 501(c)(3) 5,071 0     Conservation Activity
(163) NORTHEAST WISCONSIN LAND TRUST INC
14 TRI PARK WAY SUITE 1
APPLETON,WI54130 		39-1867891 501(c)(3) 20,000 0     Conservation Activity
(164) NORTH SHORE LAND ALLIANCE INC
151 POST ROAD
OLD WESTBURY,NY11568 		56-2368769 501(c)(3) 20,000 0     Conservation Activity
(165) NORTH HERON LAKE GAME PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
P O BOX 43
WINDOM,MN56101 		41-6057565 501(c)(6) 20,000 0     Conservation Activity
(166) NORTH DAKOTA CONSERVATION FUND
1605 E CAPITAL AVENUE SUITE 101
BISMARCK ND,ND58501 		45-0460767 501(c)(3) 230,000 0     Conservation Activity
(167) NEW VENTURE FUND
734 15TH STREET NW SUITE 600
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		20-5806345 501(c)(3) 197,500 0     Conservation Activity
(168) NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES
3441 ARENDELL ST
MOREHEAD CITY,NC28557 		56-1611588 501(c)(3) 300,000 0     Conservation Activity
(169) NATUREBRIDGE
28 GEARY STREET SUITE 650
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94108 		94-2145930 501(c)(3) 12,000 0     Conservation Activity
(170) NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC
40 W 20TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10011 		13-2654926 501(c)(3) 177,500 0     Conservation Activity
(171) NATURAL HERITAGE TRUST FUND
NYS DEC 625 BROADWAY
ALBANY,NY12233 		16-1019635 501(c)(3) 175,000 0     Conservation Activity
(172) NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
11100 WILDLIFE CENTER DRIVE
RESTON,VA20190 		53-0204616 501(c)(3) 55,855 0     Conservation Activity
(173) NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION
BUILDING 27 SUITE 3
FORT MISSOULA ROAD
MISSOULA,MT59804 		52-1786332 501(c)(3) 60,000 0     Conservation Activity
(174) NATIONAL FISH & WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
1133 15TH STREET NW SUITE 100
ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		52-1384139 501(c)(3) 66,000 0     Conservation Activity
(175) NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY
225 VARICK STREET 7TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10014 		13-1624102 501(c)(3) 18,676 0     Conservation Activity
(176) MOWER SOIL AND WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
1408 21ST AVE NW STE 2
AUSTIN,MN55912 		41-6008652 501(c)(3) 25,206 0     Conservation Activity
(177) MOUNT GRACE LAND CONSERVATION TRUST
1461 OLD KEENE ROAD
ATHOL,MA01331 		04-2938967 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(178) MOTE MARINE LABORATORY
1600 KEN THOMPSON PARKWAY
SARASOTA,FL34236 		59-0756643 501(c)(3) 17,075 0     Conservation Activity
(179) STATE OF MAINE BUREAU OF PARKS & LAND
22 STATE HOUSE STN 18 ELKINS LANE
AUGUSTA ME,ME04333 		01-6000001 501(c)(3) 200,000 0     Conservation Activity
(180) MONTANA ASSOC OF LAND TRUSTS
PO BOX 892
HELENA,MT59624 		81-0506868 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(181) MINNESOTA LAND TRUST
2356 UNIVERSITY AVE WEST SUITE 240
ST PAUL,MN55114 		41-1713652 501(c)(3) 15,000 0     Conservation Activity
(182) MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
426 AUDITORIUM ROAD ROOM 301
CONTRACT AND GRANT ADMINISTRATION
EAST LANSING,MI48824 		38-6005984 501(c)(3) 159,334 0     Conservation Activity
(183) PLEASANT RIVER WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
P O BOX 154
ADDISON,ME04606 		31-1631801 501(c)(3) 82,500 0     Conservation Activity
(184) NJ DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
401 E STATE STREET
TRENTON,NJ08625 		21-6000928 501(c)(3) 3,155,738 0     Conservation Activity
(185) MIANUS RIVER GORGE PRESERVE INC
GIBB HOUSE 167 MIANUS RIVER ROAD
BEDFORD,NY10506 		13-3523329 501(c)(3) 658,552 0     Conservation Activity
(186) MESC DAUPHIN ISLAND SEA LAB
101 BIENVILLE BLVD
DAUPHIN ISLAND,AL36528 		63-0779657 501(c)(3) 42,292 0     Conservation Activity
(187) MERIDIAN INSTITUTE
PO BOX 1829
DILLON,CO80435 		84-1435420 501(c)(3) 8,600 0     Conservation Activity
(188) MENDOCINO COUNTY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
206 MASON STREET SUITE F
UKIAH,CA95482 		84-1435420 501(c)(3) 8,000 0     Conservation Activity
(189) MEDICINE BOW CONSERVATION DISTRICT
CO TODD G HEWARD P O BOX 6
MEDICINE BOW,WY82329 		83-0251468 501(c)(3) 20,000 0     Conservation Activity
(190) MCKENZIE RIVER TRUST
1245 PEARL STREET
EUGENE,OR97401 		93-1029808 501(c)(3) 25,000 0     Conservation Activity
(191) MARIPOSA COUNTY RESOURCE CONSERVATION
P O BOX 746
MARIPOSA,CA95338 		77-0438850 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(192) MAHOOSUC LAND TRUST
CO JAMES MITCHELL
EXEC DIRECTOR P O BOX 981
BETHEL,ME04217 		01-0447619 501(c)(3) 25,000 0     Conservation Activity
(193) LOMAKATSI RESTORATION PROJECT
PO BOX 3084
ASHLAND,OR97520 		93-1163452 501(c)(3) 1,500,429 0     Conservation Activity
(194) LEELANAU CONSERVANCY
PO BOX 1007
LELAND,MI49654 		38-2710855 501(c)(3) 94,319 0     Conservation Activity
(195) GREAT WORKS REGIONAL LAND TRUST
610 MAIN STREET
OGUNQUIT,ME03907 		22-2736228 501(c)(3) 40,799 0     Conservation Activity
(196) LAND TRUST FOR THE MISSISSIPPI COAST
P O BOX 245
BILOXI,MS39533 		64-0936130 501(c)(3) 15,000 0     Conservation Activity
(197) LAND TRUST ALLIANCE
1660 L STREET NW SUITE 1100
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		04-2751357 501(c)(3) 57,500 0     Conservation Activity
(198) LAND CONSERVANCY OF W MICHIGAN
1345 MONROE AVENUE NW
SUITE 324
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49505 		38-2363129 501(c)(3) 61,650 0     Conservation Activity
(199) LAKE GEORGE LAND CONSERVANCY INC
PO BOX 1250 LAKE SHORE DRIVE
BOLTON LANDING,NY12814 		22-2902944 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(200) LAKE COUNTY LAND TRUST
PO BOX 711
LOWER LAKE,CA95457 		68-0332712 501(c)(3) 6,000 0     Conservation Activity
(201) KENNEBEC LAND TRUST
134 MAIN STREET
WINTHROP,ME04364 		01-0440729 501(c)(3) 145,000 0     Conservation Activity
(202) KOSCIUSKO COUNTY SOIL & WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
217 E BELL DRIVE
WARSAW,IN46585 		35-1172663 501(c)(3) 30,000 0     Conservation Activity
(203) KENNEBEC LAND TRUST
PO BOX 261
WINTHROP,ME04364 		01-0440729 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(204) KENNEBEC ESTUARY LAND TRUST
92 FRONT STREET PO BOX 1128
BATH,ME04531 		01-0446468 501(c)(3) 15,000 0     Conservation Activity
(205) KEEP IT GREEN CO THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
20 COMMUNITY PLACE 2ND FLOOR
MORRISTOWN,NJ07960 		23-7222333 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(206) BLOCK ISLAND CONSERVANCY INC
PO BOX 84
BLOCK ISLAND,RI02807 		23-7226378 501(c)(3) 86,316 0     Conservation Activity
(207) IUCN
WORLD CONSERVATION UNION
1630 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 3RD FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		52-1443147 501(c)(3) 50,000 0     Conservation Activity
(208) IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
3606 ADMIN SVCS BUILDING
AMES,IA50011 		42-6004224 501(c)(3) 10,240 0     Conservation Activity
(209) IOWA NATURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION
505 FIFTH AVE SUITE 444
DES MOINES,IA50309 		42-1127544 501(c)(3) 35,000 0     Conservation Activity
(210) INTL CONSERVATION CAUCUS FDN
ICCF 25786 GEORGETOWN STATION
WASHINGTON,DC20007 		83-0449176 501(c)(3) 40,000 0     Conservation Activity
(211) HYDABURG COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 349
HYDABURG,AK99922 		91-0485847 501(c)(3) 5,080 0     Conservation Activity
(212) NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL LAND TRUST
1108 W MAIN STREET
ELIZABETH CITY,NC27909 		56-1791849 501(c)(3) 490,000 0     Conservation Activity
(213) STATE OF MAINE
IFW 41 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA,ME04333 		01-6000001 501(c)(3) 167,851 0     Conservation Activity
(214) BELGRADE REGIONAL CONSERVATION ALLIANCE
P O BOX 250
BELGRADE LAKE,ME04918 		04-3047156 501(c)(3) 115,000 0     Conservation Activity
(215) HELENA ABSTRACT AND TITLE CO
P O BOX 853 MONTAN CLUB BLDG
6TH AND FULLER
HELENA,MT59624 		81-0145920   250,000 0     Conservation Activity
(216) BANGOR LAND TRUST
8 HARLOW STREET
BANGOR,ME04402 		33-0997433 501(c)(3) 276,000 0     Conservation Activity
(217) GREEN MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
1 BRENNAN CIRCLE
POULTNEY,VT05764 		03-0179299 501(c)(3) 10,500 0     Conservation Activity
(218) GREATER YELLOWSTONE COALITION
PO BOX 1874
BOZEMAN,MT59771 		81-0414042 501(c)(3) 5,500 0     Conservation Activity
(219) GREATER OREGON CITY WATERSHED COUNCIL
PO BOX 927
OREGON CITY,OR97045 		27-2507688 501(c)(3) 11,019 0     Conservation Activity
(220) GREATER LOVELL LAND TRUST
P O BOX 181
CENTER LOVELL,ME04016 		22-2724055 501(c)(3) 95,000 0     Conservation Activity
(221) GREAT WORKS REGIONAL LAND TRUST
P O BOX 151
SOUTH BERWICK,ME03908 		22-2736228 501(c)(3) 95,091 0     Conservation Activity
(222) GREAT LAKES COMMISSION
2805 S INDUSTRIAL HWY SUITE 100
ANN ARBOR,MI48104 		38-6027814 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(223) GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL LAND CONSERVANCY
3860 N LONG LAKE ROAD SUITE D
TRAVERSE CITY,MI49684 		38-2994229 501(c)(3) 114,268 0     Conservation Activity
(224) GOLD RIDGE RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
PO BOX 1064 ATTN BRITANY HECK
OCCIDENTAL,CA95465 		94-2466509 501(c)(3) 31,937 0     Conservation Activity
(225) GLEN HELEN ECOLOGY INSTITUTE
ONE MORGAN PLACE
YELLOW SPRINGS,OH45387 		26-1672457 501(c)(3) 35,468 0     Conservation Activity
(226) FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
FWC FWRI 100 EIGHTH AVE SE
ST PETERSBURG,FL33701 		51-9105849 501(c)(3) 47,817 0     Conservation Activity
(227) FIVE VALLEYS LAND TRUST
P O BOX 8953
MISSOULA,MT59807 		23-7182055 501(c)(3) 5,500 0     Conservation Activity
(228) FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
60 WEST MARKET SUITE 140
SALINAS,CA93901 		95-2566122   731,730 0     Conservation Activity
(229) SEQUOIA RIVERLANDS TRUST
427 SOUTH GARDEN STREET
VISALIA,CA93277 		77-0347417 501(c)(3) 50,000 0     Conservation Activity
(230) FILLMORE SOIL AND WATER CONS DISTRICT
900 WASHINGTON STREET NW BOX A
PRESTON,MN55965 		80-0121638 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Conservation Activity
(231) FOREST SOCIETY OF MAINE
115 FRANKLIN STREET
BANGOR,ME04401 		02-0413555 501(c)(3) 42,000 0     Conservation Activity
(232) ELEPHANT HUMAN RELATIONS AID USA INC
19 THE REGISTRY
EAST QUOGUE,NY11942 		27-2792389 501(c)(3) 5,200 0     Conservation Activity
(233) ECOTRUST
721 NW NINTH AVE SUITE 200
PORTLAND,OR97209 		93-1050144 501(c)(3) 131,912 0     Conservation Activity
(234) EATON PEABODY
P O BOX 4
ORONO,ME03908 		01-0373027   197,200 0     Conservation Activity
(235) EARTHWATCH INSTITUTE
114 WESTERN AVE
BOSTON,MA02134 		23-7168440 501(c)(3) 6,000 0     Conservation Activity
(236) DUKE UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF RESEARCH SUPPORT
2200 W MAIN ST
DURHAM,NC27705 		56-0532129 501(c)(3) 43,500 0     Conservation Activity
(237) DUCKS UNLIMITED INC
GREAT LAKES ATLANTIC REG OFFICE
1220 EISENHOWER PLACE
ANN ARBOR,MI48108 		13-5643799 501(c)(3) 1,178,469 0     Conservation Activity
(238) DOWNEAST SALMON FEDERATION
PO BOX 201
COLUMBIA FALLS,ME04623 		01-0532938 501(c)(3) 22,000 0     Conservation Activity
(239) CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
OF SUFFOLK COUNTY
423 GRIFFING AVENUE
RIVERHEAD,NY11901 		16-6072889 501(c)(3) 11,468 0     Conservation Activity
(240) CORAL RESTORATION FOUNDATION INC
112 GARDEN STREET
TAVERNIER,FL33070 		65-1054647 501(c)(3) 7,455 0     Conservation Activity
(241) CONSERVATION STRATEGY FUND
1160 G STREET SUITE A 1
ARCATA,CA95521 		94-3294843 501(c)(3) 40,175 0     Conservation Activity
(242) CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL
2011 CRYSTAL DRIVE SUITE 500
ARLINGTON,VA22202 		52-1497470 501(c)(3) 179,485 0     Conservation Activity
(243) COLUMBIA LAND TRUST
1351 OFFICERS ROW
VANCOUVER,WA98661 		94-3140861 501(c)(3) 7,438 0     Conservation Activity
(244) COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
PO BOX 1103 MC 929
COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80901 		84-6000574 501(c)(3) 28,798 0     Conservation Activity
(245) COLORADO COLLEGE
14 EAST CACHE LA POUDRE ST
CONFERENCE OFFICE
COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80903 		84-0402510 501(c)(3) 8,774 0     Conservation Activity
(246) COLORADO CATTLEMENS ASSOCIATION
8833 RALSTON RD
ARVADA,CO80002 		84-0174480 501(c)(6) 65,500 0     Conservation Activity
(247) COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
P O BOX 261954
CONWAY,SC29528 		57-0977955 501(c)(3) 10,355 0     Conservation Activity
(248) COALITION TO RESTORE COASTAL LOUISIANA
6160 PERKINS ROAD SUITE 225
BATON ROUGE,LA70808 		72-1115589 501(c)(3) 5,405 0     Conservation Activity
(249) COALITION FOR THE UPPER SOUTH PLATTE
P O BOX 726
LAKE GEORGE,CO80827 		84-1469785 501(c)(3) 48,429 0     Conservation Activity
(250) CLCV EDUCATION FUND
350 FRANK H OGAWA PLAZA SUITE 1100
OAKLAND,CA94612 		94-3232552 501(c)(3) 10,500 0     Conservation Activity
(251) CLACKAMAS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER
221 MOLALLA AVENUE SUITE 102
OREGON CITY,OR97045 		93-0960499 501(c)(3) 21,300 0     Conservation Activity
(252) TECUMSEH LAND TRUST
TECUMSEH LAND TRUST P O BOX 417
YELLOW SPRINGS,OH45387 		31-1313236 501(c)(3) 98,937 0     Conservation Activity
(253) CITIZENS TO SAVE MAINES HERITAGE
1 BOWDOIN MILL ISLAND SUITE 201
TOPSHAM,ME04086 		90-0592814 501(c)(3) 15,000 0     Conservation Activity
(254) CHESTER RIVER ASSOCIATION INC
400 S CROSS STREET SUITE 2
CHESTERTOWN,MD21620 		52-2147118 501(c)(3) 7,800 0     Conservation Activity
(255) CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY LAND TRUST INC
PO BOX 175
COLUMBUS,GA31902 		58-2498676 501(c)(3) 54,170 0     Conservation Activity
(256) CHANNEL ISLANDS MARINE RESOURCE INS
PO BOX 1627
PORT HUENEME,CA93044 		77-0451614 501(c)(3) 8,469 0     Conservation Activity
(257) CENTRAL OREGON FOREST STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION
334 NE HAWTHORNE AVE
BEND,OR97701 		27-2703426 501(c)(3) 5,050 0     Conservation Activity
(258) CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
GRANT ACCOUNTING WA 304
MT PLEASANT,MI48859 		38-6004447 501(c)(3) 70,377 0     Conservation Activity
(259) CENTRAL CALIFORNIA SEAFOOD MARKETING ASSOCIATION INC
1321 14TH ST
LOS OSOS,CA93402 		46-1988665 501(c)(6) 35,000 0     Conservation Activity
(260) CENTER FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT
27258 VIA INDUSTRIA SUITE B
TEMECULA,CA92590 		68-0233573 501(c)(3) 605,589 0     Conservation Activity
(261) SOUTHEAST LAND TRUST OF NH
12 CENTER STREET
EXTER,NH03833 		02-0355374 501(c)(3) 152,327 0     Conservation Activity
(262) CAPE COD COMMERCIAL HOOK FISHERMENS ASSOC
1566 MAIN STREET
CHATHAM,MA02633 		04-3138784 501(c)(6) 54,464 0     Conservation Activity
(263) CANAAN VALLEY INSTITUTE
494 RIVERSTONE ROAD
DAVIS,WV26260 		55-0747132 501(c)(3) 130,114 0     Conservation Activity
(264) CALAPOOIA WATERSHED COUNCIL
PO BOX 844
BROWNSVILLE,OR97327 		26-4228349 501(c)(3) 47,898 0     Conservation Activity
(265) BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
CONTROLLERS OFFICE
907 ADMINISTRATION BLDG
BOWLING GREEN,OH43403 		34-6402018 501(c)(3) 25,983 0     Conservation Activity
(266) BOARD OF REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM
UW MADISON GAR ACCOUNT RESEARCH
ADMIN FINANCIALDRAWER 538
MILWAUKEE,WI53278 		39-6006492 501(c)(3) 66,588 0     Conservation Activity
(267) BETTER WORLD FUND INC
1800 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW SUITE 400
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		58-2366765 501(c)(3) 30,312 0     Conservation Activity
(268) BLUE HILL HERITAGE TRUST
258 MOUNTAIN ROAD
BLUE HILL,ME04614 		22-2655830 501(c)(3) 150,000 0     Conservation Activity
(269) BARR UNGER AND MCINTOSH LLC
806 OYSTER PARK SUITE B
EDISTO ISLAND,SC29438 		57-1065846   59,312 0     Conservation Activity
(270) AUDUBON SOCIETY
5151 NW CORNELL ROAD
PORTLAND,OR97210 		93-6026088 501(c)(3) 20,115 0     Conservation Activity
(271) ATLANTIC SALMON FEDERATION
14 MAINE STREET STE 406
BRUNSWICK,ME04011 		13-2618801 501(c)(3) 40,000 0     Conservation Activity
(272) AMERICAN CHESTNUT LAND TRUST
P O BOX 2363
PRINCE FREDERICK,MD20678 		52-1489614 501(c)(3) 20,000 0     Conservation Activity
(273) AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY
P O BOX 249
THE PLAINS,VA20198 		52-1501259 501(c)(3) 10,055 0     Conservation Activity
(274) ALLIANCE FOR WATER STEWARDSHIP
CO KARIN KRCHNAK
4245 NORTH FAIRFAX DRIVE
ARLINGTON,VA22203 		27-1243253 501(c)(3) 125,000 0     Conservation Activity
(275) ALABAMA COASTAL FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 1073
MOBILE,AL36633 		58-2050101 501(c)(3) 21,978 0     Conservation Activity
(276) AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
1400 16TH STREET NW SUITE 120
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		52-0781390 501(c)(3) 123,772 0     Conservation Activity
(277) ACCESS FUND
207 CANYON BLVD SUITE 201S
BOULDER,CO80302 		94-3131165 501(c)(3) 15,500 0     Conservation Activity
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
266
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
13
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2012

Schedule I (Form 990) 2012
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.
Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SchI_P01_S00_L02 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The Nature Conservancy's procedure for monitoring grants within the United States is governed by the Government Grants, Cooperative Agreements, Contracts and Other Agreements Negotiation and Administration Standard Operating Procedure which is excerpted as follows: All staff responsible for government grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other agreements will negotiate and administer such awards in an efficient and effective manner. The Conservancy has a Grants Service Network to ensure that this occurs, including assuring compliance with all applicable funder statutes and regulations. The attached table assigns performance responsibilities to the key positions involved in the negotiation and administration of the following types of agreements: 1. agreements to the Conservancy from United States federal, state and local government agencies, multilateral agencies, and other national and local governments; and 2. the Conservancy's grants of funds to other entities, including those funded by a government agency, multilateral organization, other non-profit organization, private foundation, or private donor. Conservancy grants to other entities are also subject to the "Grants by the Nature Conservancy to Grantees" Standard Operating Procedure. In order to effectively manage these agreements and to ensure accountability, the Conservancy employs a team approach during all stages of the process, from pre-proposal discussions with potential funding agencies through final closeout of specific agreements. Working as a team assures that the Conservancy successfully secures government funding for conservation projects and carries out these projects in compliance with both external and internal requirements, negotiating the best possible agreements and ensuring the projects are completed on time and within budget. Essential team members are a Project Manager, a Grants Specialist, and an Attorney. As appropriate, team members at any stage of the process should solicit input from staff in their respective Operating Units, such as finance, philanthropy, external affairs or other conservation staff. Purpose: To ensure compliance with government laws and regulations and to ensure the efficient and effective management of funds provided by U.S. federal, state and local governments, other national and local governments, and multilateral sources by the Conservancy, as well as Conservancy funds provided to other entities.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......
2
Yes
 
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
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in 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
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
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)Mark R TercekDirector, President & CEO (i)
(ii)		 520,249
0 		80,000
0 		15,898
0 		18,058
0 		12,616
0 		646,821
0 		0
0
(2)Stephen C HowellChief Financial and Administrative Officer (i)
(ii)		 338,333
0 		10,100
0 		11,874
0 		20,000
0 		13,073
0 		393,380
0 		0
0
(3)Joseph J KeenanRegional Director (i)
(ii)		 261,601
0 		0
0 		178,646
0 		20,000
0 		14,961
0 		475,208
0 		0
0
(4)Charles BedfordRegional Director (i)
(ii)		 242,059
0 		11,204
0 		144,905
0 		16,197
0 		15,549
0 		429,914
0 		0
0
(5)Mark BurgetExecutive VP and Regional Director (i)
(ii)		 387,363
0 		40,000
0 		4,383
0 		18,277
0 		12,280
0 		462,303
0 		0
0
(6)Brian McPeekChief Operations Officer (i)
(ii)		 343,380
0 		42,925
0 		11,512
0 		17,000
0 		13,073
0 		427,890
0 		0
0
(7)William GinnChief Conservation Officer (i)
(ii)		 337,943
0 		13,100
0 		16,441
0 		20,000
0 		8,192
0 		395,676
0 		0
0
(8)Glenn PrickettChief External Affairs Officer (i)
(ii)		 312,864
0 		10,000
0 		3,990
0 		17,000
0 		12,616
0 		356,470
0 		0
0
(9)Audrey ImDirector of Philanthropy (i)
(ii)		 127,321
0 		0
0 		184,042
0 		10,278
0 		4,669
0 		326,310
0 		0
0
(10)JeanLouis B EcochardChief Information Officer (i)
(ii)		 364,366
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		364,366
0 		0
0
(11)Philip TabasGeneral Counsel (Part Year) (i)
(ii)		 268,239
0 		10,000
0 		11,240
0 		15,231
0 		8,183
0 		312,893
0 		0
0
(12)R Geoffrey RochesterChief Marketing Officer (i)
(ii)		 280,158
0 		20,200
0 		2,642
0 		10,030
0 		4,978
0 		318,008
0 		0
0
(13)Angela SosdianDirector Development & Gift Planning (i)
(ii)		 258,961
0 		788
0 		3,960
0 		20,000
0 		12,605
0 		296,314
0 		0
0
(14)Xingsheng ZhangManaging Director, North Asia (i)
(ii)		 321,415
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		2,379
0 		323,794
0 		0
0
(15)Catherine NardoneVice President & Chief Development Officer (i)
(ii)		 260,349
0 		5,900
0 		2,533
0 		17,000
0 		5,142
0 		290,924
0 		0
0
(16)Peter KareivaChief Scientist (i)
(ii)		 255,314
0 		15,900
0 		5,371
0 		828
0 		12,603
0 		290,016
0 		0
0
(17)Janine WilkinChief of Staff (i)
(ii)		 214,534
0 		12,713
0 		2,327
0 		17,000
0 		12,588
0 		259,162
0 		0
0
(18)Robert McKimDivision Director (i)
(ii)		 214,181
0 		0
0 		3,956
0 		17,764
0 		13,045
0 		248,946
0 		0
0
(19)John CookDivision Director (i)
(ii)		 218,919
0 		0
0 		5,259
0 		17,934
0 		8,165
0 		250,277
0 		0
0
(20)Michael SweeneyState Director (i)
(ii)		 209,804
0 		0
0 		2,454
0 		16,831
0 		12,589
0 		241,678
0 		0
0
(21)Rebecca BowenPrincipal Development Officer (i)
(ii)		 222,820
0 		7,000
0 		2,177
0 		17,000
0 		80
0 		249,077
0 		0
0
(22)Bruce RunnelsConservation Risk Officer (i)
(ii)		 204,366
0 		3,000
0 		3,589
0 		17,010
0 		8,160
0 		236,125
0 		0
0
(23)Addison DanaVice President & Director of Investments (i)
(ii)		 186,825
0 		50,000
0 		1,523
0 		0
0 		9,534
0 		247,882
0 		0
0
(24)Karen PoianiChief Conservation Strategy Officer (i)
(ii)		 198,904
0 		8,000
0 		2,056
0 		15,060
0 		6,444
0 		230,464
0 		0
0
(25)Karen BerkyDivision Director (i)
(ii)		 210,949
0 		0
0 		3,548
0 		16,404
0 		690
0 		231,591
0 		0
0
(26)Elizabeth D WardDirector Editorial and Strategic Development (i)
(ii)		 168,887
0 		10,627
0 		1,908
0 		15,172
0 		12,573
0 		209,167
0 		0
0
(27)Robert BendickGulf of Mexico Program Director (i)
(ii)		 178,142
0 		5,502
0 		6,613
0 		11,334
0 		8,150
0 		209,741
0 		0
0
(28)Katherine SkinnerState Director (i)
(ii)		 147,590
0 		0
0 		2,383
0 		12,086
0 		4,931
0 		166,990
0 		0
0
(29)Katherine ImhoffState Director (i)
(ii)		 121,375
0 		0
0 		3,145
0 		9,983
0 		7,875
0 		142,378
0 		0
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to 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.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SchJ_P01_S00_L01a Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Consistent with the Conservancy's Standard Operating Procedure for Travel and Expense Reporting, and in very limited circumstances, Key Employees have purchased 1st Class airfare. The circumstances included: 1) when no economy fares were available and the employee's business schedule required them to take the flight; and 2) when the employee's changing business schedule required them to book a refundable ticker and there was no difference in price between first class and economy.
SchJ_P01_S00_L03 Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 The President and Chief Executive Officer's compensation is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. In order to establish the reasonableness of his overall compensation, the Conservancy engages an independent compensation consultant who utilizes Forms 990 from other organizations, as well as, compensation surveys and studies.
SchJ_P01_S00_L04 Schedule J, Part I, Line 4 Pursuant to IRC Sec. 457(b), the Conservancy maintains a supplemental deferred compensation plan in which certain officers and key employees are eligible to participate.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchKMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number
53-0242652
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority
  		84-0896726 19645RPA3 02-01-2012 144,435,000 Convert 2008 TE Bonds   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144,435,000      
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . 915,000      
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . 0      
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 143,520,000      
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
13 Year of substantial completion . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? . . . . . X              
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . . .   X            
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . . . . X              
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X              
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . .   X            
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . X              
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50193E
Schedule K (Form 990) 2012
Schedule K (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property? .                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . SchKMediumBullet 0%   %   %   %
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet 0%   %   %   %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0%   %   %   %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? . . . . . X              
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
b If “Yes” to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of.   %   %   %   %
c If “Yes” to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? . . . . . . . . . . . . .                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2?
X              
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T? . . . . .   X            
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? . . . .
a Rebate not due yet? . . . . . . . .   X            
b Exception to rebate? . . . . . . . .   X            
c No rebate due? . . . . . . . . . .
  X            
If you checked "No rebate due" in line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate computation was performed
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? . . . . X              
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X            
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? . . . . . .                
e Was a hedge terminated? . . . . . . .                
Schedule K (Form 990) 2012
Schedule K (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? . . . . . . . . .   X            
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . .                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . . . .   X            
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . . X              
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X              
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

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





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

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
(1) Wilmington Trust Company
Trustee of the Amanda Fund 		Roger Miliken, a former Director, is a related party to the Trust Conservation Notes (offered on the same terms as the general public) X   100,000 100,000   No   No Yes  
Total ......Small Bullet $ 100,000
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) John Sall Former Board Member 125,900 SAS, a company for which Mr. Sall serves as an Officer, donated software valued at $212,000 to TNC; TNC contraced with SAS to host the applications for a period of six months to a year.   No
(2) James E Rogers Board Member 139,949 Purchase of Life, AD&D and L-T Disability insurance in an arm's length transaction from CIGNA on whose Board Mr. Rogers also serves.   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
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 .. X 5 13,420 Comparable Sales
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 1,101 23,778,146 Avg. Sales Price
10 Securities—Closely held stock . X 2 75,103 Appraised Value
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		X 71 73,385,539 Appraised Value
15 Real estate—Residential . X 9 2,079,780 Appraised Value
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Computer Software ) X 13 5,168,162 Comparable Sales
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Miscellaneious ) X 143 736,161 Comparable Sales
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
96
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell 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.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2012)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2012)
Page 2
Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to 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.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
F990_P03_S00_L04a Form 990, Part III, Line 4a Dow Chemical Collaboration: The breakthrough collaboration between the Conservancy and The Dow Chemical Company continues to help Dow and the business community recognize, value and incorporate nature in their global business goals, decisions and strategies. The collaboration was awarded the 2013 Roy Family Award for Environmental Partnership, which is presented by the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University every two years to celebrate an outstanding public-private partnership project that enhances environmental quality through novel and creative approaches. Sage Grouse Protection: A research study led by the Conservancy indicates that Wyoming's core area strategy, which was implemented in 2008 and limits infrastructure development within areas of high sage grouse population densities, is likely to be critical in reducing future declines of sage grouse. The report also notes that additional federal investments of $250,000 in conservation easements could help reduce projected long-term grouse population declines by 62 percent within the core areas. Science for Nature and People: SNAP (Science for Nature and People) is an unprecedented collaboration among the Conservancy, the Wildlife Conservation Society and the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis to find practical ways in which the conservation of nature can help provide food, water, energy and security to Earth's fast-growing population. SNAP will harness the expertise of many organizations, scientists, policymakers and practitioners, breaking down the traditional walls between disciplines, institutions and sectors. Volunteers Protect Gulf Coast: More than 800 volunteers, including 373 airmen and women from Keesler Air Force Base, came together at Pelican Point, Ala., to build a 224-foot living shoreline. Volunteers moved more than 13,000 "oyster castles" - interlocking concrete blocks - to form the foundation of four oyster reefs that will ultimately protect 329 feet of natural shoreline, helping to minimize erosion, protect coastal dunes and enhance natural habitat. Musical Artists Reach Out: A stellar array of musical artists - ranging from alt-country rocker Ryan Bingham to desert-blues band Tinariwen - joined the Conservancy's All Hands on Earth campaign, an online effort featuring original videos with music to engage new audiences and encourage them to take environmental actions. The video featuring hip-hop duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis quickly became the Conservancy's most viewed video after being viewed more than half a million times in just two weeks. Membership Launched in Australia: The Conservancy launched its first non-U.S. membership program in Australia in late 2012. The Conservancy works in more than 35 countries around the world, and has membership programs in the works for additional markets in the coming year. Malicious but Delicious: The Nature Conservancy in Texas is encouraging residents to help control the state's invasive species by eating them. For Earth Day, Austin chefs Ned and Jodi Elliot developed unique and delicious recipes using some of Texas' most pernicious invasive species, including Himalayan blackberry jam, wild boar rillettes and orecchiette with bastard cabbage. Colombia Cycling Tour: A Conservancy scientist in Colombia and his cycling team pedaled more than 2,000 kilometers over 14 days to educate and motivate children to get to know the ecosystems and cultures that define the natural diversity of their country. Carlos Pedraza, a Geographic Information Systems specialist, joined the Buena Vibra Cycling System for Cycling Colombia to generate awareness in the Magdalena-Cauca River basin, a focal area of the Great Rivers Partnership. Awards and Accolades: The 2013 Harris Poll EquiTrend named The Nature Conservancy the Environmental Non-Profit Brand of the Year. Other honors include a 2013 PR News Nonprofit award in the external publication category and an honorable mention for the media relations campaign "Coral Reefs Saved My Life," and lead scientist Sanjayan was part of a CBS News team that received an Emmy nomination for its reporting on the ivory wars in Africa. Great Lakes TV Series: The Conservancy and Detroit Public TV co-produced a series of two-hour programs called "Great Lakes Now Connect." The series, which feature Conservancy scientists as moderators for expert panels, provides in-depth reporting about critical issues that impact the Great Lakes area and its nearly 34 million residents. The programs have aired on public television stations around the country. ¿De Donde Viene Tu Agua? The Conservancy and the Latin America Conservation Council have launched a public awareness campaign - "Where Does Your Water Come From?" - in Latin America, with the objective of inspiring audiences to conserve water and protect the environment. The first national campaign kicked off in Colombia in partnership with Caracol Television, which is watched by 93 percent of urban adult TV viewers in Colombia each week, and will roll out in other countries in the coming year. Caribbean Summit: In May 2013, the Conservancy convened more than 25 CEOs and government leaders for the Caribbean Summit of Political and Business leaders, co-hosted by the prime minister of Grenada, the premier of the British Virgin Islands and business leader Sir Richard Branson. The summit, held in the British Virgin Islands, resulted in $64 million in conservation commitments from Caribbean governments, global corporations and partners, and launched the Defend Paradise campaign to raise awareness and support among visitors to the Caribbean. A Best-Selling Book: Conservancy President and CEO Mark Tercek, along with conservation biologist Jonathan Adams, published Nature's Fortune: How Business and Society Thrive by Investing in Nature. The book, which argues that saving nature can produce big returns for people, businesses and governments, reached the top spot on The Washington Post hardcover nonfiction bestseller list in April 2013.
F990_P06_S0B_L11b Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Form 990 is prepared, based on financial statements audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers, and other internally generated information by the Conservancy's Director of Tax Services. The Form is further reviewed by the Conservancy's Internal Audit Department (which provides independent verification of certain information) and members of Senior Management. As outlined in its charter, the Audit Committee then reviews any significant issues or judgments relationg to disclosures in the Conservancy's Form 990. Finally, copies are provided to the full Board of Directors for their comment prior to filing with the IRS.
F990_P06_S0B_L12c Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Nature Conservancy's monitoring and enforcement of its compliance policy is governed by its Conflict of Interest Standard Operating Procedure ("SOP") which is excerpted as follows: a conflict of interest exists when an individual who is responsible for acting in the best interests of The Nature Conservancy has another interest or loyalty that could influence or impair, or may appear to influence or impair, the individual's ability to act in the best interests of The Nature Conservancy. The term "conflict of interest" includes actual conflicts of interest potential conflicts of interest (situations that could become an actual conflict in the future based upon foreseeable events or the passage of time); and perceived conflicts of interest (situations that others could reasonably perceive to be, or have the appearance of a conflict of interest) Guiding principles: All Conservancy staff, Board Members and Trustees are responsible for identifying conflicts of interest, and disclosing them to the appropriate Conservancy manager or attorney. Conservancy employees must determine whether the conflict can or should be avoided to protect the best interests of the Conservancy. If it is not reasonably possible to avoid a particular conflict of interest or it is not in the Conservancy's best interest to avoid it, all staff, Board members and Trustees are responsible for fashioning appropriate strategies to mitigate and manage the potential adverse consequences of the conflict of interest, and obtaining approval as described in this Standard Operating Procedure before proceeding with the affected activity. Identifying Conflicts of Interest Before engaging in any activity on behalf of the Conservancy, Conservancy staff, Board Members and Trustees must identify and disclose any situations that could give rise to a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict. The Disclosure Form should be completed as early as possible by parties with whom the Conservancy plans to enter into a transaction. The Disclosure Form is not the only way that the Conservancy may become aware of a conflict. Thus, even if the Disclosure Form does not reveal a conflict, but you are aware of one, you must proceed in accordance with this SOP. Conflicts of interest are not always clear-cut and easy to define. They require case by case analysis. The Conservancy is concerned with the disclosure and management of conflicts of interests involving "covered persons." However, not all activities or transactions with a covered person generate conflicts of interest. Conversely, a particular factual situation may generate a conflict of interest even when no covered person is involved. Early consultation with a senior manager or Conservancy attorney can assist in analyzing the conflict of interest and strategies for avoidance or mitigation. This SOP sets forth specific guidance for some areas of potential conflicts (see Types of Conflicts below). These are only examples, and it is the responsibility of each individual to be sensitive to any situation that creates or appears to create a conflict of interest. Reporting, Review and Approval Process: If a conflict is identified, the Conservancy staff member who is responsible for initiating and/or overseeing the proposed activity must report the conflict to his or her supervisor and the appropriate Conservancy attorney. Before proceeding with the proposed activity, review and approval to proceed must be obtained as described in this section. While a request for approval of a proposed course of action is pending or being considered, the individual involved in the conflict must refrain from participating in the activity and/or withdraw from any discussion of or decision on the matter. 1. Conflicts Committee Review: The Conflicts Committee reviews and makes determinations about all conflicts of interest involving the Conservancy. All conflicts of interests reviewed by the Conflicts Committee involving a Substantial Contributor shall be reported by the General Counsel or the Chief Compliance Officer to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, disclosing the nature of the conflict, parties involved, and the disposition of the conflict by the Conflicts Committee. 2. Review by Audit Committee: All conflicts of interest involving a member of the Board of Directors, a Director's family members, and a Director's Controlled Entities shall be submitted to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors for review and disposition. Referral to the Audit Committee is made by the General Counsel on behalf of the Conflicts Committee along with the recommendation for disposition made by the Conflicts Committee. 3. Guiding Principles: In evaluating conflict situations in order to determine an appropriate course of action, the Conservancy will be guided by the following criteria and considerations: Availability of other alternatives that would avoid the conflict of interest; Compliance with the letter and the spirit of all applicable laws relevant to all parties to the transaction; Compliance with Conservancy Policies and Standard Operating Procedures; Adherence to the Conservancy's values, such as "Integrity Beyond Reproach;" Avoidance of private benefit and inurement; Transparency; Conservation benefits likely to be achieved; Consequences to the Conservancy from declining to participate; Financial or other benefits to the Conservancy; Financial or other benefits to the other party; Nature and extent of risk to the Conservancy's reputation; and Ability to mitigate reputational risks. 4. Forms: Responsibility for Recommended Action. Employees are required to complete and submit the Request for Conflicts Committee Approval form when seeking review and approval of a course of action involving an actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest. The completed form should recommend a course of action that is designed to minimize the conflict's potential adverse consequences. The appropriate Conservancy attorney will review this form to ensure a thorough disclosure of the relevant information and analysis of the conflict. Other staff who approve the content of these forms and submission for approval are, by approving the forms, indicating that they support and are responsible for the recommended course of action.
F990_P06_S0B_L15 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Review Process for Officer and Key Employee Compensation: The President and Chief Executive Officer's, as well as, members of the Executive Team's performances and compensation are reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. The performance and compensation of all other Key Employees is reviewed annually by their direct supervisor. All compensation amounts are based on information provided by an independent compensation consultant who utilizes comparable date from Form 990's from other organizations and compensation survey's and studies to ensure reasonableness.
F990_P06_S0C_L19 Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Nature Conservancy's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public via our website: nature.org.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATURE CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

53-0242652
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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
(1) Woodland Development Company LLC
c/o The Nature Conservancy
100 Federal Street
Boston,MA02110
55-0807256 		Holds Title to Conservation Real Estate in Chile CI 4,139,388 1,389,663 N/A
(2) TNC China LLC
4245 N Fairfax Drive
Arlington,VA22203
26-4484383 		Environmental Services, Consulting, Research and Conservation DE 221,705 -3,526,400 N/A
(3) The Nature Conservancy in Europe
Charitestr 3
D10117
Berlin    
GM
53-0242652 		Conservation Activities in the European Union GM 84,576 -92,140 N/A
(4) TNC Boreas LLC
195 New Karner Road
Albany,NY12205
53-0242652 		Conservation activities in the Adirondacks NY 0 0 N/A
(5) TNC Palmyra Logistics LLC
c/o The Nature Conservancy
923 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu,HI96817
45-4535564 		Transportation to and from Paymyra Atoll HI 0 0 N/A


Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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) The Nature Conservancy do Brasil

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

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

PO Box 65

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

2B/21 Duncan Street
PO Box 5681 West End
South Brisbane,Queensland4101
AS
Conservation Activities in Australia AS 501(c)(3)   N/A
 
 
(5) The Nature Conservancy of Venezuela

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

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

4245 N Fairfax Drive

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

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

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

Ricardo Palmerin 110
Colonia Guadalupe Inn
Mexico City,Distrito Federal01020
MX
Conservation activities in Mexico MX 501(c)(3)   N/A
 
 
(11) TNC Canada

250 City Centre Avenue
Suite 506
Ottawa,ONK1R 6K7
CA
Conservation activities in Canada CA 501(c)(3)   N/A
 
 
(12) TNC of Japan

2-5-1 Kita-Aoyama
Minato-Ku
Tokyo   107-8077
JA
Conservation Activities in Japan JA 501(c)(3)   N/A
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No
(1) PT Putri Naga Komodo LLC

J1 Pengembak No 2
Bali,Sanur80228
ID
Collaborative Management of Komodo National Park ID N/A
 Related 142,683 193,197   No   Yes   60 %












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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) Montark Inc

c/o RSM McGladrey Inc
1185 Avenue of the Americas
New York,NY10036
13-3386301 		Holds title to conservation restrictions over mineral rights NY N/A
 C 0 0 100 %    
(2) The Nature Conservancy of Montana

4245 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington,VA22203
51-0228311 		Conservation activities in Montana MT N/A
 C 0 0 100 %    
(3) The Nature Conservancy of New Mexico

4245 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington,VA22203
91-1841899 		Conservation activities in New Mexico NM N/A
 C 0 0 100 %    
(4) The Nature Conservancy of Connecticut

4245 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington,VA22203
06-6070036 		Conservation activities in Connecticut CT N/A
 C 0 0 100 %    
(5) Charitable Remainder Trusts (389)
c/o The Nature Conservancy
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington,VA22203
 Charitable Trust VA N/A
 T          
(6) TNC Ecological Environment Conservancy
Consultants (Beijing) Limited
Room 8 11 F No 90 Jianguo Road
Chaoyang District
Beijing,China100022
CH
Conservation Activities in China CH N/A
 C 92,558 482,832 100 %    


Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
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 other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) The Nature Conservancy Action Fund

 b 719 Cost
(2) The Nature Conservancy Action Fund

 m 719 Cost
(3) Adirondack Land Trust

 a-i 489 Cost
(4) Adirondack Land Trust

 e 1,204,959 Contract
(5) Adirondack Land Trust

 m 0 Cost
(6) Adirondack Land Trust

 n 1,565 Cost
(7) Adirondack Land Trust

 p 1,565 Cost
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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 section 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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation

Additional Data


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