Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
bullet Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bullet Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2014, and ending 12-31-2014
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 2088
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Purcelville, VA201342088
D Employer identification number

54-1762533
E Telephone number

(703) 229-7871
F Group Exemption
Numberbullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletwww.loudounwildlife.orgJ Tax-exempt status(check only one) - Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . bullet $ 139,144
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I..................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 112,850
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2 25,841
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3  
4 Investment income........................... 4 453
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 139,144
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10 4,980
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 25,512
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 10,167
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14 1,200
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 19,547
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 35,048
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 96,454
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 42,690
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 138,147
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20 0
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 180,837
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
133,147
22
178,760
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
5,000
24
4,000
25Total assets......................
138,147
25
182,760
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
0
26
1,923
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
138,147
27
180,837
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? The mission of Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is to promote the preservation and proliferation of healthy wildlife habitats throughout Loudoun County by fostering an understanding of the value of nature and providing opportunities for applying that knowledge to the betterment of the natural environment.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 Habitat Restoration - See Schedule O
(Grants $ 2,300) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 29,398
29 Environmental Education - See Schedule O
(Grants $ 2,680) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a 28,948
30 Citizen Science - See Schedule O
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a 9,702
See Schedule O
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 603
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 68,651
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
Nicole Hamilton  
President (1/1/14-10/31/14) 		40.00 0 0 0
Nicole Hamilton - Executive Directo  
(11/01/14-12/31/14) 		40.00 2,917 0 0
Joseph Coleman- President  
(11/01/14-12/31/14) 		10.00 0 0 0
Linda Sieh  
Treasurer 		10.00 0 0 0
Sharon Moffett  
Treasurer 		10.00 0 0 0
Janet Locklear  
Vice President 		10.00 0 0 0
Katherine Benbow Daniels  
Vice President 		10.00 0 0 0
Lynn Webster  
Secretary 		10.00 0 0 0
Rhonda Chocha  
Secretary 		10.00 0 0 0
Alysoun Mahoney  
Director 		10.00 0 0 0
Paul Miller  
Director 		10.00 0 0 0
Jim McWalters  
Director 		10.00 0 0 0
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
0
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
 
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet0 ; section 4912 bullet0 ; section 4955 bullet0
b
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958bullet0
d
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........bullet0
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletSharon Moffett Telephone no. bullet (703) 229-7871
Located at bulletPO Box 2088Purcelville,VA ZIP + 4bullet201342088
b
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)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.? . . .
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
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," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
 
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE. All Section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
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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 Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
 
Employer identification number

54-1762533
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
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations .............................  
g
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 listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
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) 2014
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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) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 70,127 61,400 73,603 85,190 112,850 403,170
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 70,127 61,400 73,603 85,190 112,850 403,170
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).. 174,544
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 228,626
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 70,127 61,400 73,603 85,190 112,850 403,170
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 788 622 512 495 453 2,870
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support Add lines 7 through 10. 406,040
12
12
62,853
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
56.310 %
15
15
51.300 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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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) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (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) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (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 VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations....
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (a) its supported organizations; (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations; or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part V – Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

1.   Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7   Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2014 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2014
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
a From 2009.......X
b From 2010.......X
c From 2011.......X
d From 2012.......X
e From 2013.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2009 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a From 2010.......X
b From 2011.......X
c From 2012.......X
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Name of the organization
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
 
Employer identification number

54-1762533
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.  
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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,
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Name of organization
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
  		Employer identification number

54-1762533
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
 
 

   
 
 
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$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) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
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Name of organization
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
  		Employer identification number

54-1762533
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) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
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Name of organization
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
  		Employer identification number

54-1762533
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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Name of the organization
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
 
Employer identification number

54-1762533
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Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 4 - Other Investment Income Description: Interest income. Amount: 453.
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses Description: Bank fees. Amount: 816. Description: Supplies. Amount: 27,694. Description: IT. Amount: 919. Description: Conferences and meetings. Amount: 2,064. Description: Insurance. Amount: 1,325. Description: Membership and dues. Amount: 345. Description: Travel. Amount: 640. Description: Business registration fees. Amount: 931. Description: Telephone. Amount: 314. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 35,048.
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets Description: Loan Receivable- BRCES. Beg. of Year Amount: 5,000. End of Year Amount: 4,000.
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities Description: Payroll tax liabilities. Beg. of Year Amount: 0. End of Year Amount: 1,870. Description: Sales tax payable. Beg. of Year Amount: 0. End of Year Amount: 53.
Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 28, Habitat Restoration: Audubon at Home : The Audubon at Home program is designed to conserve and expand healthy habitat needed to sustain native plants and wildlife in Loudoun County. In the spring, Sally Snidow and Ann Garvey did the first visit of the year to the Ed Felker property. Ed's property was certified and he was inspired to tell the story of his first experience with native plants and monarchs on his blog. In May, an orientation was held for eight new Ambassadors. By November 30, 29 properties were certified for a total of 621.3 acres. The two-year total of 77 certified properties is now 1,580.1 acres. In 2014, 101 people signed up for visits. For logistical reasons, not all requests were met. By the end of 2014 we had 12 active Ambassadors. We are assisting Audubon to map the certified properties in Northern Virginia using GIS and hope to show the emergence of wildlife corridors. Habitat Restoration: Our habitat restoration projects centered on establishing two major Monarch waystations and revisiting a tree planting project to ensure the trees and plants would continue to thrive. The Monarch waystation projects were conducted at Morven Park and at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship. We welcomed the support of numerous Girl Scout troops who between the two sites planted 3,285 milkweed and nectar plants. These waystations were completed on May 24 and by mid-summer, Monarch butterflies had found them. We found numerous caterpillars and eggs amongst the milkweed leaves and enjoyed watching Monarchs and other butterflies nectar on the plants. Another major project was maintenance at the Town Branch riparian tree buffer. In 2009 and 2010, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy partnered with the Piedmont Environmental Council and the Town of Leesburg to plant over 500 native trees, shrubs, and perennials along Town Branch, next to the bowling alley on Catoctin Circle. It was a successful and purposeful collaboration between the Town of Leesburg and its volunteer citizens. In February, Charlie Mumaw, Deputy Director of Leesburg's Dept. of Public Works, reached out to Loudoun Wildlife to see if we would work with Public Works to take care of some issues at the same Town Branch site. We found that beavers had damaged several trees and shrubs, and many of the mesh protectors around the trees had been loosened by flooding and deer. On April 21, a dozen volunteers spent several hours making sure most of the trees and shrubs will survive and thrive. The Town of Leesburg thanked the volunteers with a free pass for the Ida Lee Recreation Center. Landscape for Life: Landscape for Life was offered for the first time this September. The course consists of five 2.5-hour classes and provides participants with knowledge resources to enable them to undertake sustainable gardening. It was developed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the US Botanic Garden based on the Sustainable Sites initiative. Thirty-six people attended the classes. Nan McCarry was the lead teacher, having completed the webinar training for the course. Highlights of the classes included the sharing atmosphere, field trips and loads of great information provided through online media, lectures and resource books. Loudoun Wildlife Native Plant Sales: The native plant sales held in the spring and fall continue to grow. In addition to our two outstanding native plant nurseries offering plants, the sale now includes numerous educational exhibits and information for experienced and novice gardeners. People are delighted with the new Morven Park location. Attendance and gross sales increased, with an all-time record set in 2014. Our delightful team of about 40 volunteers makes the day fun for everyone. Monarch Campaign: In 2013, we launched our Monarch Campaign, Bringing Back the Monarch, Keeping the Magic Alive. In 2014, we built upon the progress made during the first year. The campaign had four goals: 1) Raise awareness for the plight of the Monarch through speaker programs and outreach events; 2) help restore Monarch habitat by making native, pesticide-free milkweed and nectar plans available locally and growing the number of Monarch waystations registered with Monarch Watch; 3) engage people in raising and releasing at least 2,014 Monarchs found in our gardens and local habitats; and 4) connect people in the United States with those in Mexico. By the end of 2014, we had conducted 36 speaker and outreach events, which included talks to garden clubs, scouts, Audubon and other nature groups, and the general public and had reached 1,960 people. Through restoration projects and plant sales, 5,700 milkweed plants were planted across our community in 2014 and the number of waystations registered in Loudoun grew from 89 to 140. As a community, we raised and released 2.399 Monarch butterflies found as caterpillars. We continued our work with local schools and now 40 of 85 schools have Monarch waystations. We hope to be the first school system in the country with a Monarch waystation in every school. _
Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 29, Environmental Education: Programs & Field Trips: One of the most important services Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy provides is its series of educational programs and field trips. These events provide a rich source of information on everything from environmental issues to education about local wildlife and habitat sustainability. The quality of our programs and field trips is enhanced through community partnerships that provide access to properties for our trips and occasionally speakers for our programs. In return, Loudoun Wildlife provides valuable services to these organizations by assisting with educational programs, nature walks, and resources, all of which are offered free of charge. Throughout 2014, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy offered numerous walks and field trips ranging from discussions on trees, local fauna, birds and insects. This year's programs began with Paul Engman's riveting Owl discussion which attracted over 150 people! In addition, several new events were offered including Dr. Sylvia Vitazkova's program on "Conservation, Sustainability & Spirituality"; a photography program by professional photographer Jeff Mauritzen; a nighttime program on moths with Dr. David Adamski; a Beetle program by entomology expert Dr. David Furth; a Hummingbird program by Bruce Peterjohn and a December program on the "Plight of Migrating Birds" by Greg Butcher. With support from Morven Park, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy established new trails at the Park along with monthly nature walks. Annual events such as the amphibian and bluebird monitoring, spring wildflowers walk, dragonfly field trip, and the butterfly count and bird walks continue to gain in popularity. Our Monarch Butterfly Campaign continued to attract new people with many educational programs and milkweed plantings throughout the year. The numbers back up the increasing popularity of these events. During 2014 we offered 52 field trips and 19 programs, with an attendance of over 1,800 people throughout the year. Youth Environmental Education: In 2014 Loudoun Wildlife continued its dedication to educating and involving our youngest citizens in conservation and nature. This year, the committee organized and participated in numerous youth-orientated programs from beginning birding classes to nature hikes and numerous children's day activities. One- on-one activities reached over 70 Loudoun County youth, not including participants in our major program events. Activities to reach children take place at schools, in the field, and at local facilities such as Morven Park. The following is a list of some of the Youth Environment Educational highlights in 2014: * Held two beginning birding classes for youth and families * Conducted a summer program, "Birding Experience for Children" at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship * Conducted six after-school nature club programs at Lincoln Elementary School * Judged in the Loudoun County Public Schools Regional Science Fair * Selected two students for scholarships for Nature Camp, Inc. * Sponsored a "Night Sounds" program presented by Kevin Dodge-Garret County College professor * Conducted a wildflower walk for children and families at Ball's Bluff Regional Park * Conducted Children's Adventure Day at Banshee Reeks for ages 8-12, including stream ecology, tree identification, invasive plants, and cane pole fishing * Conducted nature program and walk for Gum Springs Library * Provided programs for Morven Park Adventure Camps (KaMP) * Planned and implemented a series of four after-school programs at Emerick Elementary School as part of the Earth Savers Club. _
Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 30, Citizen Science: Amphibian Monitoring: Our amphibian monitoring program focused on education. We kicked off the year in February with a classroom session that provided an introduction to all the frogs, toads, salamanders and newt species found in Loudoun and an overview of our monitoring protocol. In March, 31 people participated in the Vanishing Vernal Pools workshop. During the field session, we visited a variety of sites that included both suburban and unaltered habitats. A highlight was visiting the vernal pools at Morven Park that were created through the 2012 and 2013 construction workshops. These pools were not only holding water but also were also supporting wood frogs and Jefferson Salamanders. This is the first year in 10 years of monitoring that we have seen recruitment of new individuals back into the population. Our team also visited Gum Farm, the globally rare upland depression swamp with sink hole vernal pools. Here, participants had close-up views of marbled salamander tadpoles, fairy shrimp, wood frogs egg masses and Jefferson Salamander egg masses. Bird Atlas: The unusually cold start to 2014 provided an exciting finish to the data collection phase of the Loudoun County Bird Atlas. This tremendous five year undertaking was a big success, thanks to the dedication of 85 enthusiastic atlasers who volunteered almost 6,000 hours in the field and reported over 64,500 sightings. The result was 263 species documented between April 2009 and March 2014, with 104 of these species confirmed as breeding in Loudoun County. Products from the Bird Atlas will include an updated Birds of Loudoun Checklist, an atlas summary article, species accounts with distribution maps, comparisons with the 1985-1989 Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas, and identification of important bird areas throughout the county. Identifying important bird areas will allow Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and other local conservation groups to design strategies to protect the birds and other wildlife within these areas. Our thanks continue to Spring Ligi who serves as coordinator of this project. Birdathon 2014: As one of Loudoun Wildlife's annual fundraising events, a Birdathon is conducted every spring. Community teams are created to compete in the counting of species over a 24-hour period. In 2014, eight teams raised $8,500 during the Birdathon (May 3 - May 10) and had a lot of fun finding over 120 species of birds all over the county! Bird Counts: The highly successful Eighteenth Central Loudoun Christmas Bird Count (CBC) was held on December 27. The 100 people participating found 96 species and 29,979 individuals with the most unusual sightings being a first-ever Blue Grosbeak, a count week dark phase (blue) Snow Goose and 37 Bald Eagles. The 55 Red-headed Woodpeckers found were not only a new high for the count, they were an incredible jump from last year's three when there were virtually no acorns to be found in the area. One of the most interesting aspects of a CBC is how much it varies from year to year; even more interesting is trying to figure out why the differences occur. While some of the reasons such as the lack of acorns one year as compared to another year, or a heavy rain keeping both birders and birds hunkered down an entire day are obvious, other changes are harder to determine. What is clear is that the value of Christmas Bird Counts comes from the long-term trends they document. There is little doubt that Bald Eagles and Common Ravens are doing much better than they did when this count started 18 years ago, while Northern Bobwhites have virtually disappeared. What's especially interesting is that when one compares the results of all the Christmas Bird Counts in our area, these trends are seen to be occurring all over the mid-Atlantic. The more than 2,000 counts and more than 20,000 people participating, along with the oversight from the scientists, make this citizen science at its best. And, at the end of an almost perfect winter day, 58 of us gathered at the inviting and beautiful Oatlands Plantation Carriage House for a Tally Rally where we shared a hearty meal and lots of birding tales. Loudoun Wildlife thanks the many landowners, private and public, who let us visit their properties. Without that access, this count would not be nearly as successful. We also want to thank all the birders, experienced and beginner, and especially the 20 or so sector leaders who spent hours in the field and made this a very successful count. Bluebird Nest Monitoring: During the 2014 Bluebird nesting season, 1,269 bluebirds fledged from boxes Loudoun Wildlife monitors. These boxes are part of 36 public and private trails located throughout Loudoun County. Dedicated volunteers install and maintain these bluebird trails by monitoring the nesting activities on a weekly basis during the breeding season and transmitting the results to Loudoun Wildlife. Their work is part of critical conservation efforts conducted throughout the county. In addition to bluebirds, other native bird species also use these nesting boxes. Volunteers counted 967 tree swallows, 52 chickadees, and 184 house wrens fledged from these boxes in 2014. This brought the total number of protected species fledglings to 2,473. Butterfly Count: Heading into our butterfly count this year, many people were asking, "Where are all the butterflies?" Across our area, other butterfly counts had already taken place and numbers were very low. We believe this was due to the extreme cold caused by the polar vortex and the ensuing cooler spring. Most of our butterflies overwinter as chrysalides or caterpillars. Some overwinter in the egg stage and a few, like the Question Mark and Comma, overwinter as adults. The harsh temperatures may have been too much for many of them and the cooler spring delayed some of our plants. Our count took place on August 2 with eight teams and 76 people. How did we do? With the exception of last year and its downpour, our count has averaged about 3,500 butterflies. We were a little below that with 3,063 individual butterflies. In terms of species diversity, however, our average is approximately 50 and this year we found 55 species! This is only the second time that we have found that many species. What were the standouts this year? There was a Giant Swallowtail at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship that got everyone's attention! We spotted 63 Monarchs, giving us an indicator that Monarchs may see a modest recovery this year. Silver-spotted Skippers and Eastern-tailed Blues were out in force and our teams found 424 and 487 respectively! We also had the highest number of Zebra Swallowtails (58) ever spotted on our count but other swallowtail numbers were down. We also saw very few hairstreaks although we did have 5 Juniper Hairstreaks at one location. Fritillaries were also lower. _
Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 31, Conservation Advocacy : In 2014 Conservation Advocacy made major strides in our community. Highlights from the year are presented as follows: Promoting a Fresh Approach to Lyme Disease Prevention: In February, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy released a position paper titled "Rebalancing Loudoun County's Approach to Lyme Disease Mitigation." We called on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and Lyme Disease Commission to dedicate Lyme prevention resources to public information on personal protective measures that have shown the highest effectiveness in reducing Lyme disease incidence, instead of pesticides that present risks to people and non-target animal species. In July, the Lyme Commission announced its recommendation for 2014, with which the Board of Supervisors agreed, not to spray pesticides in county parks. In November, the Board of Supervisors directed the Lyme Commission to develop a 2015 tick-borne disease prevention plan focusing exclusively on education. These outcomes were consistent with Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy recommendations. Raising Awareness of Vultures' Important Ecosystem Role: Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy met with the Town of Leesburg decision makers to outline concerns about hanging dead vultures and other dispersal techniques that have been used by USDA Wildlife Services under a contract with the Town. After research including interviews with USDA Wildlife Services biologists, we presented the Town with information about the critical ecosystem services performed by vultures, together with recommendations for humane and effective management. Promoting Limits on Light Pollution: During the lead-up to a Board of Supervisors vote on expanding Franklin Park field lighting, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy issued a public letter outlining the adverse impact of artificial lighting on wildlife. Working with the Loudoun County Preservation and Conservation Coalition: Throughout 2014, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy was an active member of the Loudoun County Preservation and Conservation Coalition. We joined the Coalition in supporting a bill, now signed into law, providing for maintenance of Loudoun County's 330-mile rural road network, including maintenance of roadside trees that provide shelter and food to many wildlife species. Supporting Regional and National Conservation Coalitions: As a member of the Choose Clean Water Coalition, which advocates for restoring the thousands of streams and rivers flowing to the Chesapeake Bay, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy co-signed several petitions to federal lawmakers and executive agencies calling for clearer protection of seasonal streams and wetlands via the Waters of the United States Rule. Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy also signed on to a petition led by the Center for Biological Diversity, Center for Food Safety, and Xerces Society to support listing the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the US Endangered Species Act.
Form 990-EZ, Part V, Line 34: In April of 2014 the organization changed its legal structure from an unicorporated association to a corporation. The organization filed a new exemption application Form 1023 with the IRS that included the articles of incorporation and bylaws. The IRS issued a new determination letter for the organization that the organization qualifies for exemption under 501(c)(3).
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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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