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.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. 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
NATURAL LANDS TRUST INC
Employer identification number
23-6272818
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
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
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)
(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.") ....
20,454,275
40,556,747
17,006,572
19,647,616
13,166,650
110,831,860
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
20,454,275
40,556,747
17,006,572
19,647,616
13,166,650
110,831,860
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)..
3,876,467
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
106,955,393
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
20,454,275
40,556,747
17,006,572
19,647,616
13,166,650
110,831,860
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
628,632
588,363
691,161
773,537
1,897,198
4,578,891
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 IV.)..
968,313
1,439,273
966,687
980,910
874,156
5,229,339
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
120,640,090
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
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.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
88.660 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
86.470 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(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)
(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
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.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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
NATURAL LANDS TRUST INC
Employer identification number
23-6272818
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 8:
56.95% OF THE TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY NATURAL LANDS TRUST ARE RESTRICTED TO LAND ACQUISITION AND OTHER CAPITAL RELATED PROJECTS. ONLY THE REMAINING 43.05% ($5,651,925) IS AVAILABLE TO HELP UNDERWRITE ANNUAL CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
PETER O. HAUSMANN (TRUSTEE) IS THE UNCLE OF ANN C. HAUSMANN (VP OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS)
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE BOARD'S PROCESS FOR REVIEWING COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS HAS CHANGED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND REVIEWED BY OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT FIRM. BEFORE BEING FILED, THE RETURN IS THEN SUBSEQUENTLY REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATIONS FINANCE COMMITTEE (BOARD COMMITTEE). ONCE ACCEPTED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FORM IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ONCE APPROVED BY THE BOARD, THE DOCUMENT IS SIGNED BY THE CEO AND FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
OFFICERS, TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A STATEMENT ANNUALLY ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THEY WILL COMPLY WITH NATURAL LANDS TRUST'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE STATEMENT AFFIRMS THAT AN INTERESTED PERSON HAS A DUTY TO DISCLOSE THE POSSIBLE EXISTENCE OF A FINANCIAL INTEREST TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. AFTER FULL DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND AFTER DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY EXIST: A. A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE SHALL INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS OR ARRANGEMENTS. B. IT SHALL BE DETERMINED IF WITH REASONABLE EFFORT A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT WILL NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. C. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN NATURAL LANDS TRUST'S BEST INTEREST AND FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO NATURAL LANDS TRUST. THE COMMITTEE SHALL THEN MAKE A DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH SUCH OTHER NATURAL LANDS TRUST REQUIREMENTS OR BOARD APPROVAL AS MAY BE APPROPRIATE. VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY A. IF ANY TRUSTEE, OFFICER, MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS OR OTHER EMPLOYEE OF NATURAL LANDS TRUST HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT ANY INTERESTED PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, HE OR SHE SHALL REPORT THIS INFORMATION TO THE CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHO SHALL INFORM ANY SUCH PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD SUCH PERSON AND OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. B. IF, AFTER HEARING SUCH PERSON'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS MAY BE WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT SUCH PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE MATTER SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTION ACTION, OR WHICH SHALL REFER THE MATTER TO THE BOARD FOR APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTION ACTION. RECORDS OF PROCEEDINGS ALL DELIBERATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MUST BE IN WRITING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
WHILE NATURAL LANDS TRUST FOCUSES ON COMPARABLE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR AREA TO BENCHMARK PAY, WE ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THE MARKET FOR EXEUTIVE TALENT MAY BE BROADER THAN THIS GROUP. MARKET INFORMATION FROM TWO ADDITIONAL MARKET SEGMENTS, PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, AND PUBLISHED NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMPENSATION MAY BE USED AS A SUPPLEMENT. IN ADDITION TO ALL RELEVANT MARKET INFORMATION, NATURAL LANDS TRUST TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: - YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD - YEARS IN THE POSITION - ACHIEVEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES - ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATING BUDGET, AND OVERALL ECONOMIC CLIMATE - COST OF ALL OTHER BENEFITS BEING OFFERED DATA FROM THESE VARIOUS MARKET SEGMENTS ARE USED TO FORM A "MARKET COMPOSITE" TO ASSESS THE COMPETITIVENESS OF NLT'S COMPENSATION. ANNUALLY, TARGETS FOR COMPARISON WILL BE SELECTED FROM AMONG THOSE THAT ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH PUBLIC SOURCES. EVERY THREE TO FIVE YEARS, NLT WILL SEEK OUT STUDIES EXCLUSIVELY DESIGNED TO REVIEW NOT-FOR-PROFIT EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
ALL DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE ON THE WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
GAIN/LOSS ON MELLON TRUST 2,662,033.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.