Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 06-30-2014
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
VERMONT LAND TRUST INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
8 BAILEY AVENUE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MONTPELIER, VT05602
D Employer identification number

03-0264836
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 21,798,169
F Name and address of principal officer:
GILBERT LIVINGSTON
8 BAILEY AVENUE
MONTPELIER,VT05602
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
VLT.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1977
M State of legal domicile: VT
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO CONSERVE LAND FOR THE FUTURE OF VERMONT.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 13
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 13
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 51
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 15
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 12,666,658 14,323,174
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 751,303 664,384
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 629,671 1,845,944
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 57,790 82,868
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 14,105,422 16,916,370
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
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) 3,361,853 3,428,559
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet495,535    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 10,958,036 15,065,170
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 14,319,889 18,493,729
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -214,467 -1,577,359
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 38,045,441 36,414,419
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 6,621,845 5,135,251
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 31,423,596 31,279,168
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE VERMONT LAND TRUST WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES TO CONSERVE LAND FOR THE FUTURE OF VERMONT. SINCE 1977, VLT HAS PERMANENTLY CONSERVED MORE THAN 544,000 ACRES. THIS LAND INCLUDES MORE THAN 790 WORKING FARMS, HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF ACRES OF PRODUCTIVE FORESTLAND, AND NUMEROUS PARCELS OF COMMUNITY LANDS. THIS CONSERVATION WORK CHANGES THE LIVES OF FAMILIES, INVIGORATES FARMS, LAUNCHES NEW BUSINESSES, MAINTAINS SCENIC VISTAS, ENCOURAGES RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND FOSTERS A RENEWED SENSE OF COMMUNITY.
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 $ 15,993,647 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 250,792 )
CONSERVATION WORKTO PROTECT FARMS AND FORESTS FROM THE PRESSURES OF DEVELOPMENT, THE VERMONT LAND TRUST USES CONSERVATION EASEMENTS - A LEGAL TOOL THAT LIMITS DEVELOPMENT ON PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND AND FORESTLAND, AND OTHER MEANINGFUL NATURAL AND COMMUNITY PLACES. WHILE SOME LANDOWNERS CHOOSE TO DONATE THEIR DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS, MANY OTHERS SELL THEM FOR FULL OR PARTIAL VALUE. LANDOWNERS CONTINUE TO OWN, MANAGE, AND PAY TAXES ON THE LAND AND CAN SELL THEIR LAND; HOWEVER, THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT PERMANENTLY REMAINS ON THE PROPERTY.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 699,027 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 64,876 )
STEWARDSHIP WORKWHEN THE VERMONT LAND TRUST CONSERVES LAND, IT PROMISES TO LOOK AFTER IT FOREVER. THE MORE SUCCESSFUL WE ARE AT CONSERVING LAND, THE GREATER OUR STEWARDSHIP RESPONSIBILITY. PARTNERSHIP IS AT THE CORE OF OUR STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM. IN AN AVERAGE YEAR, OUR STEWARDSHIP STAFF WILL VISIT 100% OF CONSERVED PARCELS AND MEET WITH NEARLY 90 PERCENT OF THE 1,300-PLUS OWNERS OF LAND CONSERVED WITH VLT. DURING THESE VISITS WITH LANDOWNERS, STAFF WILL OFTEN WALK THE LAND AND DISCUSS ISSUES SUCH AS WHETHER ANY SIGNIFICANT LAND-USE CHANGES ARE PLANNED. BY BUILDING THESE RELATIONSHIPS, WE BELIEVE WE REDUCE THE NUMBER OF VIOLATIONS OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT TERMS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 294,952 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 382,629 )
ATLAS TIMBERLANDS PROJECTTHE ATLAS TIMBERLANDS PROJECT IS A JOINT UNDERTAKING OF THE VERMONT LAND TRUST AND THE NATURE CONSERVANCY. TOGETHER, THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS OWN AND MANAGE APPROXIMATELY 23,000 ACRES OF TIMBERLAND IN THE NORTHERN GREEN MOUNTAINS. THE MANAGEMENT OF THIS LAND PROVIDES DIRECT EXPERIENCE WITH THE CHALLENGES OF OWNING AND MANAGING TIMBERLAND FOR ECONOMIC AND BIODIVERSITY VALUES. THIS EXPERIENCE HAS A DIRECT IMPACT ON OUR ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND ADDRESS CONCERNS OF OWNERS OF CONSERVED TIMBERLAND. ALL OF THE LAND IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR HIKING, HUNTING, AND OTHER NON-MOTORIZED RECREATION.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 169,785 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 204,966 )
THE BREWSTER UPLANDS CONSERVATION TRUST IS A PROJECT TO MANAGE 1,000+ ACRES FOR PUBLIC ACCESS RECREATION AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 169,785 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 204,966 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet17,157,411
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
Yes
 
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
Yes
 
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
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
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
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............
18
 
No
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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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II...
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
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.......................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II....................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
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
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
122
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
51
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletCJ
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
13
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
13
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
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
VT , MA , CT , PA , VA , NH , FL , NY , CA , NJ , MD
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:
MediumBulletRICK PROVOST8 BAILEY AVENUEMONTPELIERVT05602 (802) 223-5234
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) PETER HAYDEN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(2) MOLLY LANGAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) SARAH MUYSKENS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) MARC MIHALY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) CHARLIE SINCERBEAUX........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) DEB BRIGHTON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) WALTER POLEMAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) JOHN ROBERTS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) HEATHER DARBY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) PETE LAND........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) CHARLIE TIPPER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) SUSAN ABBOTT........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) HEIDI CHAMBERLAIN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) GILBERT LIVINGSTON........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................   		    X       144,411 0 396
(15) ELISE ANNES........................................................................
VP COMMUNITY RELATIONS
 40.00
.......................   		    X       112,348 0 1,555
(16) DENNIS SHAFFER........................................................................
VP FOR STEWARDSHIP
 40.00
.......................   		    X       90,909 0 23,358
(17) REBECCA ELDER........................................................................
SECRETARY
 40.00
.......................   		    X       58,589 0 5,016
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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) NICK RICHARDSON........................................................................
VP FOR ENTERPRISE
 40.00
.......................   		    X       79,617 0 20,403
(19) SIOBHAN SMITH........................................................................
VP FOR CONSERVATION
 40.00
.......................   		    X       96,239 0 3,788






















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 582,113 0 54,516
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet2
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 9,026
b Membership dues....1b 1,093,184
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 7,552,716
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		5,668,248
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		3,181,851
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 14,323,174
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PROJECT INCOME 515100 652,157 652,157    
b CONSERVED PROPERTY LOGGING INCOME 110000 12,227 12,227    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 664,384
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 427,019     427,019
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 82,868  
b Less: rental expenses 0  
c Rental income or (loss) 82,868  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 82,868     82,868
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 4,294,917 2,005,807
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 3,114,871 1,766,928
c Gain or (loss) 1,180,046 238,879
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 1,418,925 238,879   1,180,046
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 16,916,370 903,263 0 1,689,933
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 894,222 447,111 302,822 144,289
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 1,627,304 1,339,231 115,506 172,567
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits ....... 687,217 532,752 82,781 71,684
10 Payroll taxes ........... 219,816 152,753 32,532 34,531
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 83,622 83,622    
c Accounting ........... 29,590 17,469 11,241 880
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 197,141 121,899 56,073 19,169
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........        
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 48,955 30,270 13,924 4,761
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 150,893 123,484 27,409  
17 Travel ............ 119,824 100,267 10,357 9,200
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 35,918 22,209 10,216 3,493
20 Interest ........... 88,131 88,131    
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 75,140 65,403 8,850 887
23 Insurance .............. 33,225 17,927 14,511 787
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 DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS EXPE 12,305,413 12,305,413 0 0
b CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY 565,000 565,000 0 0
c MISCELLANEOUS 365,009 358,764 6,245 0
d PROJECT FEASIBILITY AND 176,556 176,556 0 0
e All other expenses 790,753 609,150 148,316 33,287
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 18,493,729 17,157,411 840,783 495,535
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 348,444 1 340,980
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 2,080,893 2 1,691,320
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 548,807 3 492,635
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 370,290 7 757,213
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 10,608 8 10,608
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 7,997,289
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 1,233,612 9,886,324 10c 6,763,677
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 7,581,847 11 7,324,682
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 2,700,868 12 3,006,828
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 3,092,997 13 3,067,207
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 11,424,363 15 12,959,269
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 38,045,441 16 36,414,419
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 334,195 17 375,268
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 4,323,375 23 2,842,395
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 1,964,275 25 1,917,588
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 6,621,845 26 5,135,251
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 .............. 10,437,403 27 9,429,147
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 12,091,428 28 12,480,471
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 8,894,765 29 9,369,550
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 ........... 31,423,596 33 31,279,168
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 38,045,441 34 36,414,419
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
16,916,370
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
18,493,729
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-1,577,359
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
31,423,596
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
1,432,931
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
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
31,279,168
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


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

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
VERMONT LAND TRUST INC
 
Employer identification number

03-0264836
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 11,229,568 13,702,042 11,304,092 13,414,000 14,987,558 64,637,260
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 11,229,568 13,702,042 11,304,092 13,414,000 14,987,558 64,637,260
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).. 2,689,316
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 61,947,944
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 11,229,568 13,702,042 11,304,092 13,414,000 14,987,558 64,637,260
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 334,340 368,376 431,262 409,560 509,887 2,053,425
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 824         824
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..       3,961   3,961
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 66,695,470
12
12
758,206
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
92.880 %
15
15
92.200 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
VERMONT LAND TRUST INC
 
Employer identification number

03-0264836
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




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

03-0264836
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

   
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization
VERMONT LAND TRUST INC
  		Employer identification number

03-0264836
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
VERMONT LAND TRUST INC
  		Employer identification number

03-0264836
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.SchCMd Bullet Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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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
VERMONT LAND TRUST INC
 
Employer identification number

03-0264836
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-.










For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 81,574  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 81,574  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 18,412,155  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 18,493,729  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 816,004 703,461 865,994 1,000,000 3,385,459
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		5,078,189
c Total lobbying expenditures 31,720 25,208 45,069 81,574 183,571
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 204,001 175,865 216,499 250,000 846,365
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,269,548
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions. SchDMd Bullet Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
VERMONT LAND TRUST INC
 
Employer identification number

03-0264836
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a 1,953
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b 442,062.00
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c 4
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 Bullet9
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet1
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 Bullet5538.00
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $ 215,138
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 .... 20,682,135 19,863,755 19,969,688 15,675,215 15,700,077
b Contributions ........ 3,323,191 2,769,672 2,670,916 5,813,221 1,460,724
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 3,020,999 2,218,807 -245,941 2,761,648 1,564,094
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		5,348,249 4,013,782 2,396,721 4,153,128 2,943,074
f Administrative expenses .... 127,278 156,317 134,187 127,268 106,606
g End of year balance ...... 21,550,798 20,682,135 19,863,755 19,969,688 15,675,215
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet33.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet48.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet19.000 %
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)
Yes
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ................. 5,087,517 833,776 5,921,293
b Buildings ................   1,423,525 688,152 735,373
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   363,532 356,453 7,079
e Other ................. 34,375 254,564 189,007 99,932
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 6,763,677
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) INVESTMENTS - CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT 		627,000 F

(B) INVESTMENTS - ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS 		2,379,828 F







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 3,006,828
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) TIMBERLAND INVESTMENTS, NET OF ACCUMULATED DEPLETION 2,232,207 C
(2) TRANSFERABLE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS 835,000 F







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet 3,067,207
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS 1,195,868
(2) TIMBER 94,040
(3) MISCELLANEOUS RECEIVABLES 73,333
(4) BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN NET ASSETS HELD BY VERMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 11,306,828
(5) BEQUESTS RECEIVABLE 289,200




Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 12,959,269
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
DEFERRED CHARITABLE ANNUITIES 1,792,588
DEFERRED OPTION PAYMENTS 125,000







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 1,917,588
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2013
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 20,116,229
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 1,432,931
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,766,928
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 3,199,859
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 16,916,370
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 16,916,370
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 20,260,657
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,766,928
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 1,766,928
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 18,493,729
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 18,493,729
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART II, LINE 3: LEACH N- THE PURPOSES OF THE LEACH N CONSERVATION EASEMENT ARE PRIMARILY TO PRESERVE OF WORKING FARMLAND AND SECONDARILY TO PROTECT THE PROPERTY'S SCENIC AND NATURAL RESOURCE VALUES, PURSUANT TO STATE AND LOCAL CONSERVATION POLICY. THE MODIFICATION TO THE LEACH N EASEMENT STRENGTHENED THE PROTECTION OF THESE PURPOSES BY ADDING 3.3 ACRES TO THE PROTECTED PROPERTY, MOVING A PRE-EXISTING HOUSE RIGHT FROM A HIGHLY VISIBLE HILLSIDE TO A LESS DESIRABLE ROADSIDE LOCATION, AND ADDING AN OPTION TO PURCHASE AT AGRICULTURAL VALUE ("OPAV") TO THE FARMLAND PORTION OF THE PROPERTY. ALSO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE EASEMENT AND VLT STEWARDSHIP POLICY, THE MODIFICATION INCLUDES A SUBDIVISION APPROVAL. THE MODIFICATION PROTECTS ADDITIONAL LAND ON THE LEACH N FARM AND ENSURES THAT THE FARM'S SCENIC HILLSIDES WILL REMAIN UNDEVELOPED. IN ADDITION, THE OPAV CLEARLY FURTHERS THE AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES OF THE EASEMENT BY KEEPING THE AGRICULTURAL LAND AFFORDABLE TO FARMERS, AS SUPPORTED BY VERMONT LAW AND POLICY, WHICH RESULTS IN THE LAND REMAINING AS OPEN FARMLAND. VLT AND THE LANDOWNER SIGNED AN UPDATED BASELINE DOCUMENTATION REPORT ASSOCIATED WITH THE EASEMENT MODIFICATION. VLT PURCHASED THESE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR LESS THAN THEIR FAIR MARKET VALUE, AS DETERMINED BY AN APPRAISAL CONDUCTED BY AN INDEPENDENT APPRAISER, WITH FUNDING FROM A PRIVATE DONOR. THE EASEMENT IS CO-HELD BY, AND THE AMENDMENT WAS APPROVED BY, THE VERMONT HOUSING AND CONSERVATION BOARD AND THE VERMONT AGENCY OF AGRICULTURE, FARMS AND MARKETS, AS WELL AS THE VERMONT LAND TRUST'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. ALLAN - THE CONSERVATION PURPOSES OF THE ALLAN CONSERVATION EASEMENT INCLUDE THE CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPERTY. THE MODIFICATION FURTHERS THIS PURPOSE BY ADDING RESTRICTIONS TO THE PROPERTY THAT PROTECT THE NATURAL HABITAT OF THE WILDLIFE AND PLANTS ASSOCIATED WITH 13.4 ACRES OF FLOODPLAIN FOREST, A RARE NATURAL COMMUNITY OF STATE-SIGNIFICANCE, FOUND ON THE PROPERTY. IN ADDITION, THE MODIFICATION CORRECTS THE REFERENCES IN THE EASEMENT TO THE TOTAL ACREAGE OF THE PROTECTED PROPERTY BASED ON MORE ACCURATE MAPPING. VLT AND THE LANDOWNER SIGNED AN UPDATED BASELINE DOCUMENTATION REPORT ASSOCIATED WITH THE EASEMENT MODIFICATION. THE LANDOWNER GRANTED THE ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS TO VLT FOR NO CONSIDERATION. THE AMENDMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE VERMONT LAND TRUST'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. SCHAEFER - THE PRIMARY CONSERVATION PURPOSES OF THE SCHAEFER CONSERVATION EASEMENT ARE THE PRESERVATION OF FARMLAND AS OPEN SPACE FOR SCENIC ENJOYMENT OF THE PUBLIC PURSUANT TO STATE AND LOCAL CONSERVATION POLICY AND THE PROTECTION OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING PLANT AND WILDLIFE HABITAT, ON THE PROTECTED PROPERTY. THE MODIFICATION TO THE SHAEFER EASEMENT FURTHERED THE NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION PURPOSE OF THE EASEMENT BY ADDING 2.5 ACRES TO THE CONSERVED AREA. THE ADDITIONAL LAND CONTAINS VALLEY CLAYPLAIN FOREST, A SIGNIFICANT NATURAL COMMUNITY, AND IS SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS TO PROTECT THIS ECOLOGICAL RESOURCE. THE MODIFICATION CORRECTED SEVERAL SCRIVENER'S ERRORS IN THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY. IN ADDITION, THE MODIFICATION RETURNED THE CONSERVED PROPERTY TO ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION BY INCLUDING ALL OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF NEW HAVEN UNDER THE EASEMENT AND EXCLUDING ALL OF THE LAND IN THE TOWN OF WALTHAM PARCEL RESULTING IN NO NET CHANGE IN THE CONSERVED ACREAGE AND HAVING A NEUTRAL IMPACT ON THE CONSERVATION VALUES OF THE PROPERTY. ALSO, THE MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR ACCESS TO THE WALTHAM EXCLUDED LANDS. VLT AND THE LANDOWNER SIGNED AN UPDATED BASELINE DOCUMENTATION REPORT ASSOCIATED WITH THE EASEMENT MODIFICATION. THE EASEMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE VERMONT LAND TRUST BOARD OF TRUSTEES. WHY NOT FARM 3 - THE PRIMARY CONSERVATION PURPOSE OF THE WHY NOT FARM 3 CONSERVATION EASEMENT IS THE PRESERVATION OF WORKING FARMLAND PURSUANT TO STATE AND LOCAL CONSERVATION POLICY. THE MODIFICATION TO THE WHY NOT FARM 3 EASEMENT STRENGTHENED THE PROTECTION OF THIS PURPOSE BY ADDING AN OPTION TO PURCHASE AT AGRICULTURAL VALUE ("OPAV") TO THE PROPERTY. THE OPAV CLEARLY FURTHERS THE AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES OF THE EASEMENT BY KEEPING THE AGRICULTURAL LAND AFFORDABLE TO FARMERS, AS SUPPORTED BY VERMONT LAW AND POLICY, WHICH RESULTS IN THE LAND REMAINING AS OPEN FARMLAND. VLT AND THE LANDOWNER SIGNED AN UPDATED BASELINE DOCUMENTATION REPORT ASSOCIATED WITH THE EASEMENT MODIFICATION. THE MODIFICATION WAS APPROVED BY THE VERMONT LAND TRUST'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. NORMANDEAU - THE PURPOSE OF THE NORMANDEAU CONSERVATION EASEMENT IS TO FURTHER THE POLICIES OF THE STATE OF VERMONT DESIGNED TO FOSTER THE CONSERVATION OF THE STATE'S AGRICULTURAL, FOREST AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCE VALUES. AT THE TIME OF CONSERVATION, THE LANDOWNERS RETAINED THE RIGHT TO BUILD A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME ON THE PROPERTY AND SUBDIVIDE AND RELEASE FROM THE EASEMENT A TWO ACRE PARCEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE HOUSE. THE MODIFICATION TO THE NORMANDEAU CONSERVATION EASEMENT FURTHERED THE CONSERVATION PURPOSES BY TERMINATING THESE RETAINED RIGHTS, THEREBY FURTHER LIMITING FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY. THE LANDOWNERS DONATED THE RIGHTS TO VLT WITHOUT CONSIDERATION. THE MODIFICATION WAS APPROVED BY THE VERMONT LAND TRUST BOARD OF TRUSTEES. WOODLAWN FARM, INC. - THE CONSERVATION PURPOSES OF THE WOODLAWN FARM CONSERVATION EASEMENT ARE THE PRESERVATION OF WORKING FARMLAND AND THE CONSERVATION OF SCENIC AND NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF THE PUBLIC. THE MODIFICATION TO THE WOODLAWN FARM EASEMENT STRENGTHENED THE PROTECTION OF THESE PURPOSES BY ADDING 3.3 ACRES TO THE PROTECTED PROPERTY AND REPLACING A RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL WITH AN OPTION TO PURCHASE AT AGRICULTURAL VALUE ("OPAV"). THE OPAV CLEARLY FURTHERS THE PURPOSES OF THE EASEMENT BY KEEPING THE AGRICULTURAL LAND AFFORDABLE TO FARMERS, AS SUPPORTED BY VERMONT LAW AND POLICY, WHICH RESULTS IN THE LAND REMAINING AS OPEN FARMLAND. VLT AND THE LANDOWNER SIGNED AN UPDATED BASELINE DOCUMENTATION REPORT ASSOCIATED WITH THE EASEMENT MODIFICATION. VLT PURCHASED THESE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR LESS THAN THEIR FAIR MARKET VALUE, AS DETERMINED BY AN APPRAISAL CONDUCTED BY AN INDEPENDENT APPRAISER, WITH FUNDING FROM A PRIVATE DONOR. THE AMENDMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE VERMONT LAND TRUST'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. VAUGHN RIVER RD - THE PRIMARY CONSERVATION PURPOSE OF THE VAUGHN RIVER RD CONSERVATION EASEMENT IS THE PRESERVATION OF WORKING FARMLAND, AS SUPPORTED BY VERMONT LAW AND POLICY. THE VAUGHN RIVER RD FARM CONSISTS OF TWO NON-CONTIGUOUS PARCELS, THE RIVER ROAD PARCEL AND THE SANDGATE ROAD PARCEL. THE EASEMENT MODIFICATION FURTHERS THE PROTECTION OF WORKING FARMLAND BY REPLACING A RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL WITH AN OPTION TO PURCHASE AT AGRICULTURAL VALUE ("OPAV") ON THE SANDGATE ROAD PARCEL. THE OPAV WILL KEEP THE LAND AFFORDABLE TO FARMERS, AS SUPPORTED BY VERMONT LAW AND POLICY, WHICH RESULTS IN THE LAND REMAINING AS OPEN FARMLAND. ALSO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE ORIGINAL EASEMENT AND VLT STEWARDSHIP POLICY, THE MODIFICATION INCLUDES AN APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE AND SEPARATELY CONVEY THE RIVER ROAD AND SANDGATE ROAD PARCELS, RESULTING IN TWO VIABLE AGRICULTURAL UNITS INSTEAD OF ONLY ONE. TO SUPPORT THE INDEPENDENT AGRICULTURAL OPERATION OF THE SANDGATE ROAD PARCEL, THE MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A SIZED CAPPED (2,500 FT2) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING IN ONE OF TWO SPECIFIED LOCATIONS THAT HAVE LITTLE TO NO IMPACT ON TILLABLE SOILS. CONCURRENTLY, THE MODIFICATION ELIMINATES THE RIGHT TO BUILD RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOUSING UNIT ON THE RIVER ROAD PARCEL. FINALLY, THE MODIFICATION ENHANCES THE AGRICULTURAL VIABILITY OF THE PROPERTY BY ADDING THE RIGHT TO PROVIDE FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING ON THE PROPERTY. SUCH HOUSING IS CRITICAL TO FARM OPERATIONS IN RURAL AREAS WITH FEW TO NO AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS. THE HOLDERS HAVE THE SOLE DISCRETION TO APPROVE THE EMPLOYEE HOUSING, IF THE LANDOWNER DEMONSTRATES THAT THE EMPLOYEE HOUSING IS NECESSARY TO THE FARM BUSINESS, IS LOCATED WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING COMPLEX, IS DESIGNED AND SIZED TO BE NO LARGER THAN NECESSARY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE CURRENT AND REASONABLY FORESEEABLE FARM BUSINESS, IS A NON-MONETARY BENEFIT OF EMPLOYMENT AND IS OTHERWISE CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSES OF THE EASEMENT. VLT AND THE LANDOWNER SIGNED AN UPDATED BASELINE DOCUMENTATION REPORT ASSOCIATED WITH THE EASEMENT MODIFICATION. AN APPRAISAL CONDUCTED BY AN INDEPENDENT APPRAISER VERIFIED THAT THE VALUE OF THE ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS EXCEEDED ANY VALUE TO THE LANDOWNER ASSOCIATED WITH THE EASEMENT MODIFICATION. THE EASEMENT IS CO-HELD BY, AND THE AMENDMENT WAS APPROVED BY, THE VERMONT HOUSING AND CONSERVATION BOARD AND THE VERMONT AGENCY OF AGRICULTURE, FARMS AND MARKETS, AS WELL AS THE VERMONT LAND TRUST'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.
PART II, LINE 9: EASEMENTS ACQUIRED BY THE TRUST ARE PERPETUAL CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, EACH OF WHICH CONTAINS NUMEROUS RESTRICTIONS OVER THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND NOT OWNED BY THE TRUST. SINCE THESE EASEMENTS HAVE NO MARKETABLE VALUE AND BECAUSE THE OBLIGATION TO MONITOR AND ENFORCE EASEMENTS CONSTITUTE PERMANENT ORGANIZATIONAL LIABILITIES, THEY ARE NOT RECORDED AS ASSETS ON THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION. ALL EASEMENTS ACQUIRED BY PURCHASE ARE EXPENSED AS DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS IN THE STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES.
PART V, LINE 4: VERMONT LAND TRUST'S ENDOWMENTS SUPPORT A VARIETY OF USES INCLUDING: - FUNDING THE LAND AND CONSERVATION EASEMENT STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM - ENFORCING CONSERVATION EASEMENT VIOLATIONS - PROVIDING CONSERVATION PROJECT SUPPORT - PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR GENERAL LAND CONSERVATION OPERATIONS
PART X, LINE 2: THE TRUST ADOPTED THE ACCOUNTING METHODS UNDER FASB ASC SECTION 740-10 FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS (UTP) ON JULY 1, 2009. THE UTP RULES PRESCRIBE A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTE FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF A TAX POSITION TAKEN IN AN ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURN. THE TRUST BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AND, AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT MIGHT RESULT IN A MATERIAL IMPACT ON THE TRUST'S STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION, ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AND CASH FLOWS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF TIMBER HARVEST EXPENSE AND DEPLETION $243,641 COST OF LAND SOLD $1,523,287 TOTAL $1,766,928
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF TIMBER HARVEST EXPENSE AND DEPLETION $243,641 COST OF LAND SOLD $1,523,287 TOTAL $1,766,928
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
VERMONT LAND TRUST INC
 
Employer identification number

03-0264836
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 26 122,851 FAIR MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		X 21 0 ZERO VALUE
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ... X 2 3,059,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
22
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 32B: VERMONT LAND TRUST USES A BROKERAGE FIRM TO SELL STOCK GIFTS AND REALTORS TO SELL REAL ESTATE.
PART I, LINE 33: VERMONT LAND TRUST DOES NOT RECORD AS REVENUE DONATIONS OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS BECAUSE THEY HAVE NO MARKETABLE VALUE.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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

03-0264836
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE VERMONT LAND TRUST IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE VERMONT LAND TRUST IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS HAVE THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS: TO RECEIVE NOTICE OF AND PARTICIPATE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL MEETING, TO NOMINATE CANDIDATES TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO ELECT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO PETITION FOR SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE MEMBERSHIP, AND TO APPROVE ANY CHANGES TO THE CORPORATE BY-LAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD'S FINANCE AND INVESTMENTS COMMITTEE REVIEW THE 990 BEFORE FILING. AFTER THIS REVIEW THE DRAFT 990 IS CIRCULATED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD FOR A FINAL REVIEW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH YEAR STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE REMINDED OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. A STAFF SYSTEM IDENTIFIES IN ADVANCE ALL POTENTIAL TRANSACTIONS THAT COULD INVOLVE A CONFLICT, AND THE BOARD REVIEWS ALL SUCH CONFLICTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 SALARY SURVEYS FOR THE REGION FROM VARIOUS SOURCES ARE REVIEWED AND COMPARED TO CURRENT PAY SCALES BY A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. FROM TIME TO TIME AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT IS EMPLOYED TO REVIEW COMPENSATION LEVELS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 COPIES OF THE COMPLETE, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. A SUMMARY OF OUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS PUBLISHED ANNUALLY IN OUR ANNUAL REPORT, AND DISTRIBUTED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION. THIS REPORT IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. COPIES OF THE 990 AND THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE, VLT.ORG. OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
SCHEDULE D, PART II, LINE 3 PIGEON N&J - THE PURPOSE OF THE PIGEON N&J CONSERVATION EASEMENT IS TO PROTECT WORKING FARMLAND, AS WELL AS THE NATURAL RESOURCE AND SCENIC VALUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPERTY. THE EASEMENT MODIFICATION FURTHERS THE PROTECTION OF WORKING FARMLAND BY REPLACING A RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL WITH AN OPTION TO PURCHASE AT AGRICULTURAL VALUE ("OPAV"). THE OPAV WILL KEEP THE LAND AFFORDABLE TO FARMERS, AS SUPPORTED BY VERMONT LAW AND POLICY, WHICH RESULTS IN THE LAND REMAINING AS OPEN FARMLAND. IN ADDITION, THE MODIFICATION PROVIDES THAT THE LANDOWNER MAY SEEK THE EASEMENT HOLDERS' APPROVAL OF A NEW LOCATION FOR AN EXISTING FARM LABOR HOUSING UNIT RIGHT. CONSISTENT WITH THE AGRICULTURAL VIABILITY PURPOSE OF THE EASEMENT, THE MODIFICATION CLARIFIES THE LANDOWNER'S RIGHTS TO CONDUCT RURAL ENTERPRISES ON THE PROPERTY THAT ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE AGRICULTURAL AND OTHER VALUES OF THE PROPERTY. THE MODIFICATION CONFORMED THE BOUNDARY LINES OF TWO ONE-ACRE LOTS EXCLUDED FROM THE EASEMENT WITH LOCAL ZONING REQUIREMENTS, THEREBY MAINTAINING THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE EASEMENT. FINALLY, THE MODIFICATION ALLOWS THE FIVE-ACRE FARMSTEAD COMPLEX, WHICH INCLUDES A HOME AND AGING INFRASTRUCTURE NO LONGER CONTRIBUTING TO THE AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS OF THE PROPERTY, TO BE HELD IN SEPARATE OWNERSHIP, WHILE REMAINING SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS AGAINST FURTHER DEVELOPMENT. VLT AND THE LANDOWNER SIGNED AN UPDATED BASELINE DOCUMENTATION REPORT ASSOCIATED WITH THE EASEMENT MODIFICATION. AN APPRAISAL CONDUCTED BY AN INDEPENDENT APPRAISER VERIFIED THAT THE VALUE OF THE ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS EXCEEDED ANY VALUE TO THE LANDOWNER ASSOCIATED WITH THE EASEMENT MODIFICATION. THE EASEMENT IS CO-HELD BY, AND THE AMENDMENT WAS APPROVED BY, THE VERMONT HOUSING AND CONSERVATION BOARD AND THE VERMONT AGENCY OF AGRICULTURE, FARMS AND MARKETS, AS WELL AS THE VERMONT LAND TRUST'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. RIVER VIEW FARM - THE CONSERVATION PURPOSE OF THE RIVER VIEW FARM CONSERVATION EASEMENT IS THE PRESERVATION OF AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY, OPEN SPACE, RECREATIONAL, SCENIC AND NATURAL RESOURCE VALUES OF THE PROPERTY. THE MODIFICATION TO THE RIVER VIEW FARM EASEMENT STRENGTHENED THE PROTECTION OF THE AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY AND OPEN SPACE VALUES OF THE PROPERTY BY ADDING AN OPTION TO PURCHASE AT AGRICULTURAL VALUE ("OPAV") TO THE PROPERTY. THE OPAV CLEARLY FURTHERS THE AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES OF THE EASEMENT BY KEEPING THE AGRICULTURAL LAND AFFORDABLE TO FARMERS, AS SUPPORTED BY VERMONT LAW AND POLICY, WHICH RESULTS IN THE LAND REMAINING AS OPEN FARMLAND. ALSO, THE MODIFICATION ADDS RESTRICTIONS TO THE PROPERTY PROTECTING THE 17-ACRES OF THE SILVER MAPLE-OSTRICH FERN RIVERINE FLOODPLAIN FOREST NATURAL COMMUNITY AS WELL AS THE VEGETATION ALONG THE BANKS OF THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AND A TRIBUTARY THERETO LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY. IN ADDITION, THE MODIFICATION CODIFIED THE PUBLIC'S RECREATIONAL ACCESS TO THE CONNECTICUT RIVER ACROSS THE PROPERTY. VLT AND THE LANDOWNER SIGNED AN UPDATED BASELINE DOCUMENTATION REPORT ASSOCIATED WITH THE EASEMENT MODIFICATION. VLT PURCHASED THESE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR LESS THAN THEIR FAIR MARKET VALUE, AS DETERMINED BY AN APPRAISAL CONDUCTED BY AN INDEPENDENT APPRAISER. THE STATE OF VERMONT PROVIDED FUNDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THESE RIGHTS. THE AMENDMENT ADDED THE VERMONT HOUSING & CONSERVATION BOARD AND THE VERMONT AGENCY OF AGRICULTURE FOOD AND MARKETS AS CO-HOLDER OF THE EASEMENT. THE AMENDMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE VERMONT LAND TRUST'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
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SCHEDULE R
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
VERMONT LAND TRUST INC
 
Employer identification number

03-0264836
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) BREWSTER UPLANDS CONSERVATION TRUST LLC
8 BAILEY AVENUE
MONTPELIER,VT05602
27-3840843 		MANAGE A 1,000+ ACRES FOR PUBLIC ACCESS RECREATION AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES VT 204,966 1,441,668 VERMONT LAND TRUST INC
 










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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


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

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












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












Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
 
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
 
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
 
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
 
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V?UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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