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
THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Employer identification number
59-1157084
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.") ....
7,148,657
16,839,064
4,802,653
4,799,475
10,554,665
44,144,514
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
7,148,657
16,839,064
4,802,653
4,799,475
10,554,665
44,144,514
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)..
5,172,415
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
38,972,099
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..
7,148,657
16,839,064
4,802,653
4,799,475
10,554,665
44,144,514
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
145,675
205,743
221,681
233,453
299,242
1,105,794
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
48,848
222,585
34,237
132,833
49,780
488,283
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
33,073
45,284
52,034
8,642
139,033
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
45,877,624
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
2,011,597
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
84.950 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
87.480 %
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
THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Employer identification number
59-1157084
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR CONSERVANCY SCIENCE TEAM IN 2013-2014: -ADVANCED WORK ON RESTORATION OF MANGROVE DIE-OFF AREAS, INCLUDING AREAS NEAR GOODLAND FL. -PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO FLORIDA FWC (FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION) AND US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICES IN THEIR PANTHER TRACKING RESEARCH. -CONTINUING ONE OF THE LONGEST LOGGERHEAD SEAT TURTLE MONITORING PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTRY. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES APPLYING SATELLITE TAGS TO MONITOR SEA TURTLE TRAVEL HABITS. -CONTINUE WORKING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO MANAGE EXOTIC SPECIES, IN ORDER TO HELP LIMIT THE DESTRUCTION OF NATIVE PLANTS AND WILDLIFE. THIS INCLUDES THE TAGGING OF PYTHONS TO STUDY THEIR BEHAVIOR IN HOPES OF CONTROLLING THIS NON-NATIVE INVADER. -ONGOING STUDY OF WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS IN COAST SYSTEMS, AND RESEARCH AND ASSESS STORM WATER RUNOFF, WATER RESOURCE AND WATERSHEDS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR CONSERVANCY POLICY TEAM IN 2013-2014: POLICY LED INITIATIVES: AMENDMENT 1: CONSERVANCY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS LED THE CHARGE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TO GET THE HISTORICAL "LAND AND WATER" AMENDMENT ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT. THE CONSERVANCY CAMPAIGNED AND EDUCATED THE COMMUNITY ON ITS IMPORTANCE. THE AMENDMENT PASSED WITH APPROXIMATELY 75% OF VOTER SUPPORT. OVER THE NEXT 30 YEARS BILLIONS OF DOLLARS WILL GO TOWARD PROTECTING FLORIDA'S ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS AND EXCEPTIONAL WATERS. PEACEFUL HORSE RANCH: CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FACILITATED THE PEACEFUL HORSE RANCH A 4,400 ACRE PROPERTY TO BE PUT IN PERMANENT CONSERVATION BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA AS A NEW FORESTRY RESERVE. THE $12 MILLION TRANSACTION HELPS PRESERVE VITAL NATURAL HABITATS AND CONTRIBUTES TO DOWNSTREAM WATER QUALITY IN THE CHARLOTTE HARBOR. OIL DRILLING: THE POLICY AND ADVOCACY TEAM TOOK ON INAPPROPRIATE OIL DRILLING AND SUCCEEDED IN BRINGING MORE MEANINGFUL ENFORCEMENT FOR UNAUTHORIZED FRACKING-LIKE ACTIVITY UNDERTAKEN AT A WELL IN NORTHEAST COLLIER COUNTY. THE CONSERVANCY ALSO LAUNCHED AN ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN FOR UPDATING FLORIDA'S OIL AND GAS LAWS, GAINING SUPPORT FROM STATE LEGISLATORS FOR NEW COMPREHENSIVE LEGISLATION TO BE INTRODUCED THIS UPCOMING STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. GETTING THE WATER RIGHT: THE CONSERVANCY SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE CITIZENS WATER STRATEGY TASK FORCE CREATED BY THE BONITA SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL. AFTER MEETING FOR ALMOST A YEAR, THE TASK FORCE SUBMITTED AN EXTENSIVE LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COUNCIL THAT, IF IMPLEMENTED, SHOULD RESULT IN IMPROVEMENTS TO WATER QUALITY AND REDUCTION OF FLOODING IN THE SOUTHERN IMPERIAL RIVER WATERSHED.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR CONSERVANCY EDUCATION TEAM IN 2013-2014: - DEVELOPED RELATIONSHIPS WITH GULF COAST UNIVERSITY AND AREA SCHOOLS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENTALLY-BASED STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH) INSTITUTE. - WORKED WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE AGE APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING PROGRAMS, REACHING APPROXIMATELY 8,000 STUDENTS PER YEAR WITHIN THE SCHOOLS, K THROUGH 8. - LEAD FIELD TRIPS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS, ADULT GROUPS, AND FAMILY GROUPS AT THE CONSERVANCY NATURE CENTER REACHING AN ESTIMATED 2,500 PEOPLE ANNUALLY. - WORKING WITH LOCAL COUNTY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES TO PIONEER OFF-SITE VIDEO LEARNING AND PROVIDING TOOLS TO TEACHERS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS. - OFFERED AWARD WINNING ECO-CAMPS TO OVER 2,500 CHILDREN IN THE PAST EIGHT YEARS, AND PROVIDING CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNDER-SERVED CHILDREN. - CREATED AND DELIVERED CONSERVANCY NATURE CENTER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND TRAINED THE VOLUNTEER CREW TO ASSIST IN THE EDUCATION PROCESS TO OVER 15,000 VISITORS EACH YEAR. - DEVELOPED CONTENT AND PROVIDED TRAINING TO EDUCATION VOLUNTEERS TO DELIVER OFFSITE ADULT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION NATURE EXCURSIONS AND FIELD TRIPS TO OVER 1,500 ANNUALLY. -- GOOD FORTUNE II PONTOON BOAT ECO-CRUISES IN ROOKERY BAY -- FREE NATURE WALKS AT THREE SITES IN THE AREA: TIGER TAIL BEACH, BRIGGS BOARDWALK AND CLAM PASS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF THE COB, VICE CHAIR, SECRETARY, TREASURER, CHAIR OF EAC, CHAIR OF DEVELPMENT COMMITTEE, CHAIR OF MEMBERSHIP AND MARKETING COMMITTEE, CHAIR OF BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE, AND CHAIR OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL MEET REGULARLY IN THE "OFF SEASON" OR UPON CALL BY THE BOARD CHAIR, TO REVIEW AND ACT ON MATTERS BETWEEN BOARD MEETINGS. IT SHALL HAVE THE FULL POWER TO ACT FOR AND IN PLACE OF THE BOARD AS PROVED BY FLORIDA LAW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION IS MADE UP OF MEMBERS WHO PAY DUES. ALL MEMBERS HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING THE ANNUAL MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW THE 990; THE 990 WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING, ALL QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS WILL BE BROUGHT TO BUDGET & FINANCE FOR FINAL REVIEW. SUBSEQUENT TO FILING THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
WE DISTRIBUTE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS FOR BOARDMEMBERS TO SIGN AT BEGINNING OF YEAR. AT EACH MEETING, COMMITTEE OR OTHERWISE, WE ANNOUNCE THE AGENDA AND THEN ASK IF ANYONE HAS A CONFLICT WITH ANY ITEMS. IF YES, THEY EXCUSE THEMSELVES FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON SAID ITEM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THERE IS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT MEETS AND RECOMENDS SALARIES TO THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
APPRECIATION OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT & TRUST RECEIVABLE 757,378.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED ITS OVERSIGHT OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.