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
Alaska Conservation Foundation
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
911 West 8th Avenue
Suite 300
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Anchorage, AK99501
D Employer identification number

92-0061466
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 5,921,996
F Name and address of principal officer:
RUTH WOOD
911 WEST 8TH AVE SUITE 300
ANCHORAGE,AK99501
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.alaskaconservation.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: AK
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: PRESERVE ALASKA'S ENVIRONMENT
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 19
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 19
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 25
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 30
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 1,200
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 928
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 5,740,367 4,503,370
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 3,890 6,565
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 486,095 402,682
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,255 1,200
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 6,231,607 4,913,817
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 3,670,970 2,763,694
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) 1,371,604 1,332,423
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet445,608    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 1,288,888 962,461
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 6,331,462 5,058,578
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -99,855 -144,761
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 9,482,091 9,797,800
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 425,167 268,680
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 9,056,924 9,529,120
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
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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: SEE SCHEDULE O
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 $ 1,801,911 including grants of $ 1,466,872 ) (Revenue $ 390 )
Over five trillion tons of coal resources lie under Alaskas wild lands, and a dozen coal-related projects have been proposed to access and export it to foreign markets. The Alaskans for Energy Freedom Fund a diverse coalition of conservation, tribal, and citizen organizations - is working to prevent the impacts that developing this coal will have on the Earths climate, as well as on Alaskas lands, waters, and people.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 849,933 including grants of $ 654,050 ) (Revenue $   )
More than half of the Tongass National Forest - the worlds largest remaining old-growth coastal temperate rainforest - has been compromised from decades of clear-cutting. ACF provides leadership and financial support to the Tongass Fish People Place Campaign a diverse alliance working to protect critical watersheds, promote forest management policies that engage local communities in forest planning, and support sustainable economic activities that depend on living resources.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 338,618 including grants of $ 164,942 ) (Revenue $   )
Alaska Natives maintain their rich culture and traditions in close connection with the land, and because of this, they are among the first to feel the negative impacts of changes in the environment. Through the Alaska Native Fund, ACF supports Alaska Native individuals and organizations working to address critical conservation issues affecting their cultures, communities, and economic opportunities.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 821,927 including grants of $ 477,830 ) (Revenue $ 2,035 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet3,812,389
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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
Yes
 
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
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
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
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... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
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
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
36
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
25
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
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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
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
No
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
No
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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
19
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
19
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
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
AL , AK , AR , CA , CO , CT , DC , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MO , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI
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:
MediumBulletANN ROTHE911 WEST 8TH AVENUE STE 300ANCHORAGEAK99501 (907) 276-1917
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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) ANDREA GRANT........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X                
(2) ANNE M WILKAS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X                
(3) BONITA HOWARD........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X                
(4) CAROL KASZA........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X                
(5) CLIFTON EAMES........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X                
(6) DAVID HARDENBERGH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X                
(7) DORENE SCHIRO........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X                
(8) DREW CASON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X                
(9) JAMES DEWITT........................................................................
ALASKA VICE CHAIR & TREASURER
 7.0
.......................   		X   X            
(10) KERRY K ANDERSON........................................................................
SECRETARY
 6.0
.......................   		X   X            
(11) LEONARD STEINBERG........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X                
(12) MARCIA LAMB........................................................................
NATIONAL VICE CHAIR
 6.0
.......................   		X   X            
(13) MARILYN SIGMAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X                
(14) NANCY LORD........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X                
(15) RHONDA L BENNON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X                
(16) RUTH WOOD........................................................................
CHAIR
 15.0
.......................   		X   X            
(17) STACY STUDEBAKER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X                
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) VERNOR STOR WILSON III........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X                
(19) DAVID ROBERTSON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X                
(20) ANN ROTHE........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.0
.......................   		    X       106,455 0 9,288
(21) CYNTHIA TISHER........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
 40.0
.......................   		    X       82,413   7,319


















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 188,868 0 16,607
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet1
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 $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 26,485
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		4,476,885
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		146,241
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 4,503,370
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a ADMISSION FEES 900099 2,425 2,425    
b T-SHIRT SALES 448000 4,140     4,140
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 6,565
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 146,264     146,264
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 1,264,597  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 1,008,179  
c Gain or (loss) 256,418  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 256,418     256,418
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 0    
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 0      
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 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a INVESTMENT REVENUE LTD 531390 1,200   1,200  
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,200
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 4,913,817 2,425 1,200 406,822
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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 2,745,194 2,745,194
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 18,500 18,500
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 99,878 45,744 31,062 23,072
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 987,337 452,200 307,062 228,075
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 71,257 32,636 22,161 16,460
9 Other employee benefits ....... 82,774 37,910 25,743 19,121
10 Payroll taxes ........... 91,177 41,267 28,647 21,263
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 30,541 9,263 10,568 10,710
b Legal ......... 32,307   32,232 75
c Accounting ........... 84,601   84,601  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 51,445   51,445  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 154,836 116,537 10,313 27,986
12 Advertising and promotion .... 31,494 13,208   18,286
13 Office expenses ....... 42,507 22,074 5,334 15,099
14 Information technology ...... 139,068 111,288 27,780  
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 133,011 18,173 113,130 1,708
17 Travel ............ 134,917 85,110 24,806 25,001
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 65,837 41,175 14,919 9,743
20 Interest ........... 874 100 774  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 22,475   2,635 19,840
23 Insurance .............. 6,226 400 5,576 250
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 ANNUITY PAYOUT 9,086 9,086    
b LOBBYING EXPENSES 5,833 5,833    
c PROPERTY TAXES 2,138 2,138    
d MERCHANT BANK FEES 8,683   573 8,110
e All other expenses 6,582 4,553 1,220 809
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 5,058,578 3,812,389 800,581 445,608
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 ............. 621,954 1 453,967
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,729,785 2 1,370,961
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 314,371 3 150,562
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 104,004 4 0
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 12,284 9 30,429
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 242,322
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 65,604 68,423 10c 176,718
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 6,493,867 11 7,476,199
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 59,218 12 62,674
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 78,185 15 76,290
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 9,482,091 16 9,797,800
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 308,331 17 173,946
18 Grants payable ................. 46,000 18 27,500
19 Deferred revenue ................ 0 19 0
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
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.................... 70,836 25 67,234
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 425,167 26 268,680
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 .............. 1,647,297 27 2,086,908
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 2,368,823 28 2,094,538
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 5,040,804 29 5,347,674
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 ........... 9,056,924 33 9,529,120
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 9,482,091 34 9,797,800
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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
4,913,817
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
5,058,578
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-144,761
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
9,056,924
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
616,957
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
9,529,120
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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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
Alaska Conservation Foundation
 
Employer identification number

92-0061466
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.") .... 6,426,994 6,684,624 4,000,815 5,756,407 4,503,370 27,372,210
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 6,426,994 6,684,624 4,000,815 5,756,407 4,503,370 27,372,210
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).. 13,645,280
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 13,726,930
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.. 6,426,994 6,684,624 4,000,815 5,756,407 4,503,370 27,372,210
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 166,830 159,029 139,389 471,241 402,682 1,339,171
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..     1,639 1,255 1,200 4,094
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 6,413 2,680 3,897 3,890 6,565 23,445
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 28,738,920
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
47.764 %
15
15
39.530 %
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
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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
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
Alaska Conservation Foundation
 
Employer identification number

92-0061466
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
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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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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
Page 2
Name of organization
Alaska Conservation Foundation
  		Employer identification number

92-0061466
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

   
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
Page 3
Name of organization
Alaska Conservation Foundation
  		Employer identification number

92-0061466
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
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Name of organization
Alaska Conservation Foundation
  		Employer identification number

92-0061466
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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
Alaska Conservation Foundation
 
Employer identification number

92-0061466
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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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...... 16,434  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 340  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 16,774  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 5,041,804  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 5,058,578  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 402,929  
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) ................. 100,732  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 434,696 421,565 469,540 402,929 1,728,730
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		2,593,095
c Total lobbying expenditures 7,568 20,346 26,535 16,774 71,223
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 108,674 105,391 117,385 100,732 432,182
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 648,273
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 5,976 17,903 24,705 16,434 65,018
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013


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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Alaska Conservation Foundation
 
Employer identification number

92-0061466
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 ......... 5 16
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ... 2,502 304,368
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ..... 24,967 215,446
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........ 682,268 6,656,986
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  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
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  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
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 Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
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 $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2013
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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 .... 6,355,566 5,644,188 5,764,447 4,929,251 4,423,518
b Contributions ........ 306,870 252,520 14,606 157,127 41,060
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 946,371 737,366 131,812 1,079,268 548,347
d Grants or scholarships ..... 240,413 250,291 237,375 374,869 72,300
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses .... 29,140 28,217 29,302 26,330 11,374
g End of year balance ...... 7,339,254 6,355,566 5,644,188 5,764,447 4,929,251
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet6.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet94.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ................. 154,000   154,000
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   88,322 65,604 22,718
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 176,718
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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    
Other








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








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
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 0
Gift Annuity Liability 67,234








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 67,234
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 ..................................................
Schedule D (Form 990) 2013

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 5,530,774
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 616,957
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 616,957
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 4,913,817
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  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 4,913,817
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 5,058,578
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  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 5,058,578
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  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 5,058,578
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.
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PART V, LINE 4: ACF'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S OVERALL MISSION TO ADVANCE ALASKA CONSERVATION. ACF HAS MORE THAN 20 ENDOWED FUNDS THAT ARE RESTRICTED TO A VARIETY OF ALASKA CONSERVATION PURPOSES, RANGING FROM REGIONAL PRIORITIES TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION APPLIES A MORE-LIKELY THAN-NOT RECOGNITION THRESHOLD FOR ALL TAX UNCERTAINTIES. MANAGEMENT HAS CONCLUDED THAT THERE ARE NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING RECOGNITION IN ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR ALL PERIODS PRESENTED.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Alaska Conservation Foundation
 
Employer identification number
92-0061466
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ALASKA CENTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
921 W 6TH AVENUE SUITE 200
ANCHORAGE,AK99501 		23-7380045 501 C 3 804,533       COAL SWAT TEAM AND MAT VALLEY ORGANIZING; SUPPORT FOR AEF CAMPAIGN AND CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP; ACE REBRANDING SUPPORT; ACE STATEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS, DATA, ADVOCACY SUPPORT; COORDINATION OF THE CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAM; CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP SUPPORT; MARTHA LEVENSALER LEADERSHIP FUND; AYEA GENERAL SUPPORT; ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY GRANT; PUBLIC OPPOSITION TO HB77; HB77 EDUCATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY CAMPAIGN; SUPPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES.
(2) ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION ON TOXICS
505 W NORTHERN LIGHTS BLVD
ANCHORAGE,AK99503 		92-0177082 501 C 3 28,040       CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP SUPPORT; ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY GRANT
(3) ALASKA CONSERVATION VOTERS
921 W 6TH AVE SUITE 200
ANCHORAGE,AK99501 		92-0090065 501 C 4 23,000       ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY GRANT
(4) ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
1255 W 8TH STREET
JUNEAU,AK998115526 		92-6001185 STATE GVNMT 11,400       MCNEIL RIVER TRAIL WORK
(5) ALASKA MARINE CONSERVATION COUNCIL
PO BOX 101145
ANCHORAGE,AK995151145 		92-0155875 501 C 3 27,540       CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP SUPPORT; BERING SEA ELDERS GROUP
(6) ALASKA WILDERNESS LEAGUE
122 C ST NW STE 240
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		52-1814742 501 C 3 45,000       ORGANIZING ON ALASKA COAL; TONGAS SUPPORT
(7) CASTLE MOUNTAIN COALITION
13588 E SYBARITE RD
PALMER,AK99645 		20-8348228 501 C 3 64,000       ORGANIZING LOCAL OPPOSITION TO COAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE MATANUSKA VALLEY; GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING IN OPPOSITION TO COAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE MATANUSKA VALLEY
(8) CENTER FOR ALASKA COASTAL STUDIES INC
708 SMOKEY BAYT WAY
HOMER,AK99603 		92-0086250 501 C 3 7,968       CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP SUPPORT; SUPPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES
(9) CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
224 N CHURCH AVENUE
BOZEMAN,MT59715 		81-0512321 501 C 3 95,000       TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE AEF CAMPAIGN; SCIENCE SUPPORT FOR THE BRISTOL BAY CAMPAIGN
(10) CHICKALOON VILLAGE TRADITIONAL COUNCIL
PO BOX 1105
CHICKALOON,AK99674 		92-0120907 7871 FEDERALLY 19,984       INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE POLICY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
(11) COOK INLETKEEPER
PO BOX 3269
HOMER,AK99603 		92-0156450 501 C 3 248,500       BUILDING POWER TO STOP THE PROPOSED CHUITNA MINE; RECOMMENDE4D BY ROBERTA HIGHLAND, 2013 HUNTER AWARD RECIPIENT; ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY GRANT
(12) DISCOVERY SOUTHEAST
PO BOX 21867
JUNEAU,AK99802 		92-0128839 501 C 3 8,968       CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP SUPPORT; GENERAL SUPPORT; SUPPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES
(13) EARTHJUSTICE (NATIONAL OFFICE)
50 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 500
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111 		94-1730465 501 C 3 30,000       LEGAL SUPPORT FOR AEF CAMPAIGN
(14) HAA AANI' COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND INC
ONE SEALASKA PLAZA SUITE 400
JUNEAU,AK99801 		45-4295940 501 C 3 28,644       SUPPORT FOR RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEMS IN THE TONGASS
(15) IGIUGIG TRIBAL VILLAGE COUNCIL
PO BOX 4008
IGIUGIG,AK99613 		92-0072200 7871 (FEDERALLY 10,000       AIRPORT/TOURISM SUPPORT FACILITY HANGAR LIGHTNING UPGRADE
(16) INUIT CIRCUMPOLAR COUNCIL OF ALASKA
3003 MINNESOTA DR
ANCHORAGE,AK99503 		92-0091959 501 C 3 10,000       FOOD SECURITY WORKSHOP
(17) KAWERAK INC
PO BOX 948
NOME,AK99762 		92-0047009 501 C 3 15,000       KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUPERNATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN THE BERING STRAIGHT REGION
(18) KENAI WATERSHED FORUM
PO BOX 948
NOME,AK99762 		91-1829284 501 C 3 5,040       CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP SUPPORT
(19) KOAHNIC BROADCAST CORPORATION
8420 E 10TH AVENUE
ANCHORAGE,AK99504 		92-0139738 501 C 3 10,000       THE ARCTIC SERIES
(20) NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND
401 B STREET SUITE 401
ANCHORAGE,AK99501 		84-0611876 501 C 3 60,000       LEGAL SUPPORT FOR THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF TYONEK
(21) NATIVE VILLAGE OF PORT GRAHAM
PO BOX 5510
PORT GRAHAM,AK99603 		92-0064336 7871 (FEDERALLY 10,000       PORT GRAHAM ETHNOBOTANY WEB PAGE PROJECT/TRADITIONAL
(22) NORTHERN ALASKA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
830 COLLEGE RD
FAIRBANKS,AK99701 		23-7438038 501 C 3 5,040       CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP SUPPORT
(23) NUNAMTA AULUKESTAI
PO BOX 735
DILLINGHAM,AK99576 		26-1203644 501 C 3 12,000       SAYAK: MARY OLYMPIC'S STORY
(24) ORGANIZED VILLAGE OF KASAAN
PO BOX 26
KETCHIKAN,AK99950 		92-0119632 7871 (FEDERALLY 39,420       PRINCE OF WALES TRIBAL SEA OTTER COMMISSION; SUSTAINABLE SOUTHEAST PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT
(25) RENEWABLE ENERGY ALASKA PROJECT
308 G STREET SUITE 225
ANCHORAGE,AK99501 		26-0484527 501 C 3 45,000       SUPPORT FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS IN SOUTHEAST; ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY GRANT
(26) RESISTING ENVIRONMENTAL DESTRUCTION ON INDIGENOUS
PO BOX 74667
FAIRBANKS,AK99707 		26-2650809 501 C 3 6,000       REDOIL CAMP
(27) SEALASKA HERITAGE INSTITUTE
ONE SEALASKA PLAZA SUITE 301
JUNEAU,AK99801 		92-0081844 501 C 3 15,000       DEVELOPMENT OF A PILOT HERRING RESTORATION PLAN USING LOCAL AND TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE
(28) SELDOVIA VILLAGE TRIBE
PO DRAWER L
SELDOVIA,AK99663 		92-0134463 7871 (FEDERALLY 10,000       SVT SEA OTTER SKIN SEWING PROJECT
(29) SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION
85 2ND STREET SUITE 750
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105 		94-6069890 501 C 3 60,000       ORGANIZING OPPOSITION TO ARCTIC COAL DEVELOPMENT
(30) SITKA CONSERVATION SOCIETY
PO BOX 653
SITKA,AK99835 		92-0096633 501 C 3 150,480       TONGASS TRANSITION SUPPORT; SUSTAINABLE SOUTHEAST PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT; FISH TO SCHOOLS SUPPORT; CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP SUPPORT; ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY GRANT
(31) SOUTHEAST ALASKA CONSERVATION COUNCIL
419 6TH ST STE 200
JUNEAU,AK99801 		92-0062992 501 C 3 23,290       TRANSBOUNDARY TONGASS PROJECT; CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP SUPPORT; GENERAL SUPPORT; JUNEAU ROAD TO NOWHERE PROJECT
(32) SOUTHEAST ALASKA WATERSHED COALITION
PO BOX 283
HAINES,AK99827 		37-1651525 501 C 3 262,575       SOUTHEAST ALASKA MITIGATION FUND; SUSTAINABLE SOUTHEAST PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT
(33) SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE
612 W WILLOUGHBY AVE SUITE B
JUNEAU,AK99801 		92-0089028 501 C 6 30,470       SUSTAINABLE SOUTHEAST PROJECT SUPPORT
(34) TROUT UNLIMITED ALASKA PROGRAM
419 SIXTH STREET STE 200
JUNEAU,AK99801 		38-1612715 501 C 3 93,000       TONGASS SUPPORT
(35) TRUSTEES FOR ALASKA
1026 W 4TH AVENUE SUITE 201
ANCHORAGE,AK99501 		92-6010379 501 C 3 375,500       LEGAL SUPPORT FOR AEF; LEGAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR AEF CAMPAIGN; LEGAL SUPPORT
(36) TYONEK TRIBAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
1689 C STREET STE 219
ANCHORAGE,AK99501 		27-0671847 501 C 3 8,000       TYONEK'S OUTDOOR SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAM
(37) UNITED TRIBES OF BRISTOL BAY
PO BOX 1252
DILLINGHAM,AK99576 		30-0785358 7871 (FEDERALLY 10,000       UTBB STRATEGIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT
(38) YUKON RIVER DRAINAGE FISHERIES ASSOCIATION
725 CHRISTENSEN DR STE 3B
ANCHORAGE,AK99501 		92-0135445 501 C 3 10,000       PROMOTING FOOD SECURITY BY REDUCING SALMON BYCATCH
(39) YUKON RIVER INTER-TRIBAL WATERSHED COUNCIL
323 2ND STREET
FAIRBANKS,AK99701 		92-0166976 501 C 3 5,040       CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP SUPPORT
2
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3
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8
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2013
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) ALASKA NATIVE ARTS 3 10,500      
(2) ALASKA NATURAL ENVIRONMENT 1 8,000      










Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART II, LINE 1, COLUMN (H): NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: ALASKA CENTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: COAL SWAT TEAM AND MAT VALLEY ORGANIZING; SUPPORT FOR AEF CAMPAIGN; SPONSORING AEF CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP; ACE REBRANDING SUPPORT; ACE STATEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS, DATA, ADVOCACY SUPPORT; COORDINATION OF THE CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAM; CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP SUPPORT; MARTHA LEVENSALER LEADERSHIP FUND; AYEA GENERAL SUPPORT; ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY GRANT; HB77 EDUCATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY CAMPAIGN; SUPPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION ON TOXICS (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP SUPPORT; ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY GRANT NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: ALASKA MARINE CONSERVATION COUNCIL (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP SUPPORT; BERING SEA ELDERS GROUP NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: CASTLE MOUNTAIN COALITION (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: ORGANIZING LOCAL OPPOSITION TO COAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE MATANUSKA VALLEY; GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING IN OPPOSITION TO COAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE MATANUSKA VALLEY NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: CENTER FOR ALASKA COASTAL STUDIES, INC. (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP SUPPORT; SUPPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE AEF CAMPAIGN; SCIENCE SUPPORT FOR THE BRISTOL BAY CAMPAIGN NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: CHICKALOON VILLAGE TRADITIONAL COUNCIL (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE POLICY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: COOK INLETKEEPER (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: BUILDING POWER TO STOP THE PROPOSED CHUITNA MINE; RECOMMENDED BY ROBERTA HIGHLAND, 2013 HUNTER AWARD RECIPIENT; ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY GRANT NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: DISCOVERY SOUTHEAST (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP SUPPORT; GENERAL SUPPORT; SUPPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: HAA AANI' COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND INC. (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: SUPPORT FOR RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEMS IN THE TONGASS NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: IGIUGIG TRIBAL VILLAGE COUNCIL (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: AIRPORT/TOURISM SUPPORT FACILITY HANGAR LIGHTNING UPGRADE NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: KAWERAK, INC. (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUPERNATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN THE BERING STRAIGHT REGION NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: LEGAL SUPPORT FOR THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF TYONEK NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: NATIVE VILLAGE OF PORT GRAHAM (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: PORT GRAHAM ETHNOBOTANY WEB PAGE PROJECT/TRADITIONAL NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: ORGANIZED VILLAGE OF KASAAN (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: PRINCE OF WALES TRIBAL SEA OTTER COMMISSION; SUSTAINABLE SOUTHEAST PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: RENEWABLE ENERGY ALASKA PROJECT (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: SUPPORT FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS IN SOUTHEAST; ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY GRANT NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: SEALASKA HERITAGE INSTITUTE (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: DEVELOPMENT OF A PILOT HERRING RESTORATION PLAN USING LOCAL AND TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: ORGANIZING OPPOSITION TO ARCTIC COAL DEVELOPMENT NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: SITKA CONSERVATION SOCIETY (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: TONGASS TRANSITION SUPPORT; SUSTAINABLE SOUTHEAST PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT; FISH TO SCHOOLS SUPPORT; CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP SUPPORT; ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY GRANT NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: SOUTHEAST ALASKA CONSERVATION COUNCIL (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: TRANSBOUNDARY TONGASS PROJECT; CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP SUPPORT; GENERAL SUPPORT; JUNEAU ROAD TO NOWHERE PROJECT NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: SOUTHEAST ALASKA WATERSHED COALITION (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: SOUTHEAST ALASKA MITIGATION FUND; SUSTAINABLE SOUTHEAST PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: SUSTAINABLE SOUTHEAST PROJECT SUPPORT NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: TRUSTEES FOR ALASKA (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: LEGAL SUPPORT FOR AEF; LEGAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR AEF CAMPAIGN; LEGAL SUPPORT NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: TYONEK TRIBAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: TYONEK'S OUTDOOR SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAM NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: YUKON RIVER DRAINAGE FISHERIES ASSOCIATION (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: PROMOTING FOOD SECURITY BY REDUCING SALMON BYCATCH
PART I, LINE 2: DESCRIBE THE ORGANIZATION'S PRECEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANTS SUCCESFUL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: IF IT IS NECESSARY TO SIGNIFICANTLY ALTER THE SCOPE OR METHODS OF YOUR WORK PLANS, PLEASE REQUEST REALLOCATION OF YOUR GRANT IN WRITING. PLEASE ADDRESS YOUR REQUEST TO THE PROGRAM STAFF WITH WHOM YOU ARE WORKING. THIS GRANT IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: GRANTEE(S) WILL NOT USE THIS GRANT TO INTERVENE IN ANY ELECTION, SUPPORT OR OPPOSE ANY POLITICAL PARTY OR CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE, OR ENGAGE IN ANY LOBBYING NOT PERMITTED UNDER IRS CODE 501(H). MOREOVER, GRANTEE(S) WILL INFORM ACF IMMEDIATELY OF ANY CHANGE IN ITS IRS 501(C)(3) TAX STATUS INCLUDING IRS PROPOSED OR ACTUAL REVOCATION (WHETHER OR NOT APPEALED). ALL SUCCESSFUL GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN EVALUATION AT THE END OF THE GRANT TERM. THIS FINAL REPORT ASSISTS ACF IN LEARNING ABOUT THE GRANT'S OUTCOMES.
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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
Alaska Conservation Foundation
 
Employer identification number

92-0061466
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 6 24,241 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ... X 1 122,000 FMV
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
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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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.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (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
Alaska Conservation Foundation
 
Employer identification number

92-0061466
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: ALASKA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION IS A PUBLIC FOUNDATION FOR CONSERVATION IN THE STATE OF ALASKA. WE BUILD STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT FOR ALASKAN EFFORTS TO TAKE CARE OF WILDLANDS, WATER, AND WILDLIFE WHICH SUSTAIN DIVERSE CULTURES, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, AND PROSPEROUS ECONOMIES. TOGETHER WITH AN EXPANDING ARRAY OF DIVERSE PARTNERS, ACF GIVES HIGHEST PRIORITY TO MAINTAINING AN ACTIVE AND LASTING MAJORITY THAT EMBRACES CONSERVATION VALUES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: OTHER GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS INCLUDING GRANTS AND COLLABORATIONS TO STRENGTHEN THE ALASKA CONSERVATION MOVEMENT BY CREATING GREATER EFFICIENCIES AND MOVEMENT DIVERSITY TO ACHIEVE COMMON GOALS, AND GRANTS TO ADVANCE ALASKA NATIVE PRIORITIES FOR PROTECTING LAND AND SUSTAINING A WAY OF LIFE ESSENTIAL FOR CULTURAL SURVIVAL. EXPENSES $821,927. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $477,830. REVENUE $2,035. STRENGTHEN THE ALASKA CONSERVATION MOVEMENT BY CREATING GREATER EFFICIENCIES AND MOVEMENT DIVERSITY TO ACHIEVE COMMON GOALS, AND GRANTS TO ADVANCE ALASKA NATIVE PRIORITIES FOR PROTECTING LAND AND SUSTAINING A WAY OF LIFE ESSENTIAL FOR CULTURAL SURVIVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11: FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL TRUSTEES ON ACF'S SHAREPOINT SITE FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING THE TAX RETURN WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: ACF'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ANY EMPLOYEE, TRUSTEE, OR PERSON WITH SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE OVER THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDING KEY EMPLOYEES("INSIDER"), OR BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND A PERSON AFFILIATED WITH ANY EMPLOYEE, INSIDER, OR CURRENT OR POTENTIAL GRANTEE ORGANIZATION. EACH TRUSTEE OR INSIDER IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE TO THE BOARD OR RELEVANT BOARD COMMITTEE ALL MATERIAL FACTS REGARDING HIS OR HER INTEREST (INCLUDING RELEVANT AFFILIATIONS) IN A DECISION OR TRANSACTION BEING CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD OR BOARD COMMITTEE. THE INSIDER IS REQUIRED TO MAKE THAT DISCLOSURE PROMPTLY UPON LEARNING OF THE PROPOSED DECISION OR TRANSACTION. EACH EMPLOYEE WHO IS NOT AN INSIDER IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ALL MATERIAL FACTS REGARDING HIS OR HER INTEREST (INCLUDING RELEVANT AFFILIATIONS) IN ANY DECISION OR TRANSACTION BEING CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD. THE EMPLOYEE MUST MAKE THAT DISCLOSURE PROMPTLY UPON LEARNING OF THE PROPOSED DECISION OR TRANSACTION. WITH REGARD TO AN INSIDER, THE BOARD OR BOARD COMMITTEE DETERMINED RELEVANT BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF THE INSIDER IS A TRUSTEE, HE OR SHE SHALL NOT BE PRESENT DURING THE BOARD OR BOARD COMMITTEE'S DISCUSSION OR DETERMINATION OF WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. WITH REGARD TO AN EMPLOYEE WHO IS NOT AN INSIDER, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. WITH REGARD TO AN INSIDER, THE BOARD OR BOARD COMMITTEE INVESTIGATES THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT IN ORDER TO DECIDE WHETHER TO MAKE THE RELEVANT DECISION OR TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION. IF IT DOES SO, IT MUST ENSURE THAT THE BASIS FOR THE DECISION IS PRUDENT AND SOUND OR THE TERMS OF THE TRANSACTION ARE REASONABLE. IN THE CASE OF AN INSIDER WHO IS A TRUSTEE, THE TRUSTEE WILL NOT VOTE ON ANY DECISION OR TRANSACTION IN WHICH THE TRUSTEE HAS AN INTEREST AND WILL NOT BE PRESENT DURING THE BOARD OR BOARD COMMITTEE'S DISCUSSIONS. WITH REGARD TO AN EMPLOYEE WHO IS NOT AN INSIDER, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL DECIDE THE APPROPRIATE RESPONSE BY THE ORGANIZATION ONCE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO EXIST. THE BOARD OVERSEES AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, THE CONTINUING SUITABILITY OF THE POLICY, AND WHETHER THE POLICY SHOULD BE MODIFIED AND IMPROVED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AT THE TIME OF DIRECTOR RECRUITMENT BY REVIEWING COMPARABLE SALARY DATA COMPILATIONS FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS IN NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS, NATIONAL FOUNDATIONS, AND ALASKA'S NONPROFIT SECTOR. INITIAL REVIEW IS PERFORMED BY AN AD HOC COMMITTEE OR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WITH A DETERMINATION OF SALARY RANGE THEN DISCUSSED AND PASSED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY BY BOARD RESOLUTION AT A CONVENING OF THE BOARD. THE REVIEW PROCESS CAN BE REINITIATED AT OTHER TIMES BY DETERMINATION OF THE BOARD CHAIR. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2011. FORM 990, PART VI SECTION B, LINE 15B: FOR THESE EMPLOYEES, SALARY RANGE IS DETERMINED AT THE TIME OF POSITION RECRUITMENT BY REVIEWING COMPARABLE SALARY DATA COMPILATIONS FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS IN BOTH NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS AND ALASKA'S NONPROFIT SECTOR. SALARY REVIEW IS PERFORMED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AND RECORDED WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE REVIEW PROCESS CAN BE REINITIATED AT OTHER TIMES BY DETERMINATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE CURRENTLY IS IN THE PROCESS OF REVIEWING COMPENSATION AND HAVE ENGAGED A CONTRACTOR TO ANALYZE ACF'S COMPENSATION AS COMPARED TO OTHER CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS IN THE US AND NON-PROFITS IN ALASKA. WE EXPECT THAT THE REVIEW WILL BE COMPLETED BY MARCH 2015.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C LINE 19: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE INCLUDED ON FORM 990 AND IN THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL REPORT, AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE. GOVERNING AND POLICY DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE MOST CURRENT THREE FORM 990S ARE DISPLAYED ON THE ALASKA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION WEBSITE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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