Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2014
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20
Name of foundation
BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND INC
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)60 CUTTER MILL ROAD SUITE 212   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
GREAT NECK, NY11021
A Employer identification number

04-3032409
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(212) 303-0214
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$162,062,415J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach
schedule).............. 750,000
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 2,515,078 2,515,078  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 5,355,971
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 5,355,971
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 190,885 190,885  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 8,811,934 8,061,934  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 23,525 0   23,525
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 132,653 66,327   66,326
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 84,244 42,122   42,122
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 2,310,956 2,175,875   135,081
17 Interest............... 90,546 90,546   0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 707,033 31,901   2,737
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 47,444 11,861   35,583
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 312,064 0   312,064
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 639,698 17,426   622,272
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 4,348,163 2,436,058   1,239,710
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 6,325,915 6,325,915
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 10,674,078 2,436,058   7,565,625
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -1,862,144
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 5,625,876
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............... 26,630,774 53,096,987 53,096,987
2 Savings and temporary cash investments..........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges........... 32,914 32,914 32,914
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 104,277,563 Click to see attachment78,839,962 78,839,962
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 26,541,843 Click to see attachment28,827,986 28,827,986
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet1,104,230
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet   350,328 1,104,230 1,104,230
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment57,675 Click to see attachment160,336 Click to see attachment160,336
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 157,891,097 162,062,415 162,062,415
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 12,009 16,172
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 12,009 16,172
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted................... 157,879,088 162,046,243
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 157,879,088 162,046,243
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 157,891,097 162,062,415
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 157,879,088
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -1,862,144
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 6,029,299
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 162,046,243
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5 0
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 162,046,243
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a REALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) P    
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a       5,355,971
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       5,355,971
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 5,355,971
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2013 6,868,286 150,824,435 0.045538
2012 5,681,994 137,674,650 0.041271
2011 4,682,757 131,165,212 0.035701
2010 4,276,567 100,942,582 0.042366
2009 3,351,646 84,150,093 0.039829
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.204705
3 Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years. . . 		3 0.040941
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 162,961,394
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 6,671,802
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 56,259
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 6,728,061
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 7,565,625
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 56,259
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 56,259
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 56,259
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 88,975
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 88,975
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 32,716
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet32,716 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletBLACK RIVER MANAGEMENT CO Telephone no.bullet (212) 303-0214
    Located atbullet60 CUTTER MILL RD STE 214GREAT NECKNY ZIP+4bullet11021
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2014, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16Yes  
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bulletCA
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?........................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2014 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2014.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.......................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    GILBERT BUTLER PRES./CHAIRMAN/TREAS./DIR.
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND 60
    CUTTER MILL ROAD STE 212
    GREAT NECK,NY11021
    CHRISTOPHER ELLIMAN VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    C/O BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND 60
    CUTTER MILL ROAD STE 212
    GREAT NECK,NY11021
    ANTHONY P GRASSI VICE CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    C/O BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND 60
    CUTTER MILL ROAD STE 212
    GREAT NECK,NY11021
    PETER LEHNER DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    C/O BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND 60
    CUTTER MILL ROAD STE 212
    GREAT NECK,NY11021
    DANA BEACH DIRECTOR
    3.00     		23,525 0 0
    C/O BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND 60
    CUTTER MILL ROAD STE 212
    GREAT NECK,NY11021
    KRISTINE TOMPKINS DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    C/O BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND 60
    CUTTER MILL ROAD STE 212
    GREAT NECK,NY11021
    TOMER INBAR SECRETARY
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND 60
    CUTTER MILL ROAD STE 212
    GREAT NECK,NY11021
    DHRUVIKA PATEL AMIN VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND 60
    CUTTER MILL ROAD STE 212
    GREAT NECK,NY11021
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    BLACK RIVER MANAGEMENT CO ADVISORY SERVICES/ADMINISTRATIVE 1,594,258
    60 CUTTER MILL ROAD STE 214
    GREAT NECK,NY11021
    BAROMETER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC ADVISORY SERVICES 191,866
    1 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SUITE 1910
    TORONTO,ONTARIO  
    CA
    PATTERSON BELKNAP WEBB & TYLER LEGAL 129,504
    1133 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
    NEW YORK,NY10036
    GRASSI & CO ACCOUNTING FEES 43,447
    488 MADISON AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10022
    DANA BEACH CONSULTING FEES 23,525
    60 CUTTER MILL ROAD STE 212
    GREAT NECK,NY11021
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    165,259,854
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    183,186
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    165,443,040
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    165,443,040
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    2,481,646
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    162,961,394
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    8,148,070
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    8,148,070
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    56,259
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
    629,871
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    686,130
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    7,461,940
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    7,461,940
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    7,461,940
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    7,565,625
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    7,565,625
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    56,259
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    7,509,366
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2013     		(c)
    2013     		(d)
    2014
    1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7 7,461,940
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 6,132,945
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009.......  
    b From 2010.......  
    c From 2011.......  
    d From 2012.......  
    e From 2013.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 7,565,625
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a 6,132,945
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		0
    d Applied to 2014 distributable amount..... 1,432,680
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		6,029,260
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010....  
    b Excess from 2011....  
    c Excess from 2012....  
    d Excess from 2013....  
    e Excess from 2014....  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2014, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used
    directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    GILBERT BUTLER
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    ADIRONDACK EXPLORER - GET THE WORD OUT
    36 CHURCH STREET
    SARANAC LAKE,NY12983     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 2,000
    ALASKA CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
    991 WEST 8TH STREET
    ANCHORAGE,AK99501     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 5,000
    ALTAMAHA RIVERKEEPER INC
    PO BOX 2642
    DARIEN,GA31305     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 10,000
    AMERICAN RIVERS
    1101 14TH STREET NW SUITE 1400
    WASHINGTON DC,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 132,460
    AUDUBON - SOUTH CAROLINA
    336 SANCTUARY ROAD
    HARLEYVILLE,SC29448     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 4,000
    BANCO DE BOSQUES
    LA PAMPA 3285 PISO 5
    BUENOS AIRES    
    AR     		NONE FOREIGN CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 100,000
    BUTLER OUTDOOR EDUCATION FUND
    60 CUTTER MILL ROAD SUITE 214
    GREAT NECK,NY11021     		NONE PRIVATE FOUNDATION ENVIRONMENTAL 1,510,000
    CENTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY SOLUTIONS
    2101 WILSON BLVD SUITE 550
    ARLINGTON,VA22201     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 25,000
    COASTAL CONSERVATION LEAGUE
    328 EAST BAY STREET
    CHARLESTON,SC29402     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 30,000
    CONSERVACION PATAGONICA
    BLDG 1062 FORT CRONKHITE
    SAUSALITO,CA94965     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 338,334
    CONSERVATION LAND TRUST ARGENTINA
    1606 UNION STREET
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94123     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 73,988
    CONSERVATION LAW FOUNDATION
    62 SUMMER STREET
    BOSTON,MA02110     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 5,000
    CONSERVATION VOTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA
    PO BOX 50632
    COLUMBIA,SC29250     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 10,000
    DOWNEAST SALMON FEDERATION
    PO BOX 201
    COLUMBIA FALL,ME04623     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 50,000
    DUCKS UNLIMITED
    ONE WATERFOWL WAY
    MEMPHIS,TN38120     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 5,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE
    257 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 45,000
    FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY -US
    3810 ARGYLE TERRACE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20011     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 20,000
    FRIENDS OF ACADIA
    PO BOX 45
    BAR HARBOR,ME04069     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 5,000
    GREENPEACE FUND INC
    702 H STREET NW SUITE 300
    WASHINGTON DC,DC20001     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 101,000
    GROWNYC
    51 CHAMBERS STREET 228
    NEW YORK,NY10007     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 5,000
    LAND TRUST ALLIANCE
    1660 L STREET NW SUITE 1100
    WASHINGTON DC,DC20036     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 20,000
    LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY USA
    495 MILLER AVENUE SUITE 301
    MILL VALLEY,CA94941     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 3,605
    LIGHTHAWK
    PO BOX 2710
    TELLURIDE,CO81435     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 5,000
    LOW COUNTRY OPEN LAND TRUST
    80 ALEXANDER STREET
    CHARLESTON,SC29403     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 10,000
    MAINE COAST HERITAGE TRUST
    1 BOWDOIN MILLS ISLAND SUITE 201
    TOPSHAM,ME04086     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 60,000
    NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOC
    777 6TH STREET NW SUITE 700
    WASHINGTON DC,DC20001     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 5,000
    NATIONAL PARKS OF NEW YORK HARBOR CONSERVANCY
    26 WALL STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10005     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 5,000
    NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
    2600 VIRGINIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20037     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 10,000
    NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL OF MAINE
    3 WADE STREET
    AUGUSTA,ME04330     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 10,000
    NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL
    40 WEST 20TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10068     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 200,000
    NATURE CONSERVANCY
    PO BOX 65
    KEENE VALLEY,NY12943     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 696,308
    OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE
    1350 BROADWAY SUITE 201
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 1,755,692
    PARTNERSHIP FOR RESPONSIBLE GROWTH
    1054 31ST STREET
    WASHINGTON,DC20007     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 10,000
    PEE DEE LAND TRUST
    PO BOX 2134
    FLORENCE,SC29503     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 200,605
    SHEEPSCOT WELLSPRING LAND ALLIANCE
    PO BOX 371
    LIBERTY,ME04949     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 25,000
    SOUTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL LAW PROJECT
    902 NORTH ST
    BEAUFORT,SC29902     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 10,000
    SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER
    201 WEST MAIN STREET SUITE 14
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22902     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 120,000
    SOUTHERN UTAH WILDERNESS ALLIANCE (SUWA)
    425 EAST 100
    S SALT LAKE CITY,UT84111     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 5,000
    STRIVE (EAST HARLEM EMPLOYMENT SERVICE)
    240 EAST 123TH STREET THIRD FL
    NEW YORK,NY10035     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL PROGRAM 10,000
    TUG HILL TOMORROW LAND TRUST
    PO BOX 6063
    WATERTOWN,NY13601     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 5,000
    WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE
    50 S BUCKHOUT STREET SUITE 302
    IRVINGTON,NY10533     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 60,000
    WEST HIGHLAND COASTAL TRUST
    50 LOTHIAN ROAD FESTIVAL SQUARE
    EDINBURH   EH39WJ
    UK     		NONE FOREIGN CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 130,938
    WILDERNESS SOCIETY
    1615 M STREET NW
    WASHINGTON DC,DC20036     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 10,000
    WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
    2300 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD
    BRONX,NY10460     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 344,365
    WORLD MONUMENTS FUND
    350 FIFTH AVENUE STE 2412
    NEW YORK,NY10118     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 137,620
    Total .................................bullet 3a 6,325,915
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 2,515,078  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property .............     		         
    7 Other investment income.....     15 190,885  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............     		    18 5,355,971  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 8,061,934 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    138,061,934
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political
    Yes
    No
    organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    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.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2014
    Name of the organization
    BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND INC
     
    Employer identification number

    04-3032409
    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.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 2
    Name of organization
    BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND INC
          		Employer identification number

    04-3032409
    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
    1
     
     

    GILBERT BUTLER  
    1040 FIFTH AVENUE 11-12C
     
    NEW YORK, NY10028

    		$750,000


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND INC
          		Employer identification number

    04-3032409
    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
    1
    		 REAL PROPERTY: LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS AT #10 BUTLER ROAD, HANCOCK COUNTY, MAINE $ 750,000 2014-09-17
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND INC
          		Employer identification number

    04-3032409
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
    that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND INC
    EIN: 04-3032409
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 84,244 42,122   42,122

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    TY 2014 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
    Name:
    BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND INC
    EIN: 04-3032409
    Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
     
          		60 CUTTER MILL ROAD SUITE 214
    GREAT NECK,NY11021     		2014-12-31 1,510,000 TO FUND OUTDOOR EDUCATION FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN IN MAINE, UPSTATE NEW YORK, AND SOUTH CAROLINA 1,510,000 TO THE FOUNDATION'S KNOWLEDGE, THE GRANTEE HAS NOT DIVERTED ANY PORTION 05/15/2015 2015-05-15 ON MAY 15, 2015, THE GRANTEE PROVIDED THE FOUNDATION WITH A FINAL REPORT WITH RESPECT TO ALL EXPENDITURES MADE FROM THE GRANT FUNDS AND INDICATING THE PROGRESS MADE TOWARD THE GOALS OF THE GRANT.
     
          		50 LOTHIAN ROAD FESTIVAL SQUARE
    EDINBURGH   EH39WJ
    UK     		2014-12-31 130,938 TO FUND CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN SCOTLAND 130,938 TO THE FOUNDATION'S KNOWLEDGE, THE GRANTEE HAS NOT DIVERTED ANY PORTION 05/15/2015 2015-05-15 ON MAY 15, 2015, THE GRANTEE PROVIDED THE FOUNDATION WITH A FINAL REPORT WITH RESPECT TO ALL EXPENDITURES MADE FROM THE GRANT FUNDS AND INDICATING THE PROGRESS MADE TOWARD THE GOALS OF THE GRANT.
     
          		LA PAMPA 3285 PISO 5
    BUENOS AIRES    
    AR     		2014-05-08 100,000 TO FUND CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN ARGENTINA. 100,000 TO THE FOUNDATION'S KNOWLEDGE, THE GRANTEE HAS NOT DIVERTED ANY PORTION 05/15/15 2015-05-15 ON MAY 15, 2015, THE GRANTEE PROVIDED THE FOUNDATION WITH A FINAL REPORT WITH RESPECT TO ALL EXPENDITURES MADE FROM THE GRANT FUNDS AND INDICATING THE PROGRESS MADE TOWARD THE GOALS OF THE GRANT.

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND INC
    EIN: 04-3032409
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CANADIAN SECURITIES 19,286,296 19,286,296
    MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS 55,479,497 55,479,497
    OTHER INVESTMENTS 2,591,694 2,591,694
    GLOBAL HIGH YIELD SECURITIES/ETF 1,482,475 1,482,475

    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND INC
    EIN: 04-3032409
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENTS & MONEY MANAGERS FMV 28,827,986 28,827,986

    TY 2014 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND INC
    EIN: 04-3032409
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 132,653 66,327   66,326


    TY 2014 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND INC
    EIN: 04-3032409
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    SECURITY DEPOSIT - GREAT NECK 7,308 7,308 7,308
    RECEIVABLE FROM BROKERS 20,224 90,747 90,747
    INTEREST RECEIVABLE 28,727 5,159 5,159
    OTHER RECEIVABLES 1,416 57,122 57,122


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND INC
    EIN: 04-3032409
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OFFICE EXPENSES 31,200 15,600   15,600
    BANK FEES 1,826 1,826   0
    CHARITABLE PROGRAM EXPENSES 606,672 0   606,672


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND INC
    EIN: 04-3032409
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    INCOME FROM PASSTHROUGH ENTITIES 189,330 189,330 189,330
    ROYALTY FROM PASSTHROUGH ENTITIES 1,555 1,555 1,555


    TY 2014 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND INC
    EIN: 04-3032409
    Description Amount
       


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND INC
    EIN: 04-3032409
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT FEES 2,155,006 2,155,006   0
    EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT-BRM CHARITY RELATED 18,391 0   18,391
    OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES 137,559 20,869   116,690


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    BUTLER CONSERVATION FUND INC
    EIN: 04-3032409
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 31,901 31,901   0
    PROPERTY TAX 2,737 0   2,737
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAXES 672,395 0   0