Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2014 , and ending 12-31-2014
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY INC
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1 WHITEHALL STREET NO 21
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10004
D Employer identification number

23-7181785
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 12,650,130
F Name and address of principal officer:
PEG BREEN
1 WHITEHALL STREET NO 21
NEW YORK,NY10004
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
HTTP://WWW.NYLANDMARKS.ORG/
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1971
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY, INC. (THE "CONSERVANCY") PRESERVES AND REVITALIZES NEW YORK'S ARCHITECTURE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 34
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 33
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 16
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 37
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 2,606,986 3,867,690
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 32,771 24,829
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 485,208 1,978,485
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 202,540 210,989
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 3,327,505 6,081,993
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 811,188 839,640
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,598,359 1,650,459
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet703,651    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 1,351,159 1,323,599
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 3,760,706 3,813,698
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -433,201 2,268,295
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 11,043,831 11,911,063
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,642,754 1,557,233
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 9,401,077 10,353,830
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE CONSERVANCY PRESERVES AND REVITALIZES NEW YORK'S ARCHITECTURE. BY DOING SO, IT CONTRIBUTES TO NY'S ECONOMY, TOURISM AND QUALITY OF LIFE.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,280,827 including grants of $ 689,300 ) (Revenue $   )
THE CONSERVANCY'S SACRED SITES PROGRAM OFFERS CONGREGATIONS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE STATE OF NEW YORK FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MAINTAIN, REPAIR, AND RESTORE THEIR HISTORIC BUILDINGS. THE PROGRAM WAS LAUNCHED IN 1986 AND IS THE ONLY STATEWIDE NONPROFIT PROGRAM IN THE NATION RESPONDING TO THE PRESERVATION NEEDS OF HISTORIC RELIGIOUS PROPERTIES. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, SACRED SITES HAS AWARDED 1,300 GRANTS TOTALING OVER $8.7 MILLION TO 731 CONGREGATIONS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK REGARDLESS OF DENOMINATION. THESE GRANTS HAVE LEVERAGED RESTORATION PROJECTS TOTALING $578 MILLION.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 498,746 including grants of $ 71,916 ) (Revenue $   )
THE CONSERVANCY'S NEW YORK HISTORIC PROPERTIES FUND IS THE CONSERVANCY'S MAIN FINANCING VEHICLE FOR RESTORATION WORK THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY. WITH OVER $8 MILLION IN ASSETS, IT IS ONE OF THE LARGEST DEDICATED REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE NATION. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1982, THE FUND HAS $25 MILLION IN LOANS AND $423,000 IN GRANTS. THE LENDING RECORDING CONTINUES TO BE EXEMPLARY, WITH NEAR ZERO DEFAULTS ON REPAYMENTS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 489,715 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 24,829 )
THE CONSERVANCY'S PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM IS A RESPECTED VOICE, LEADING MAJOR CAMPAIGNS ON PRESERVATION ISSUES THAT ARE OFTEN AT THE INTERSECTION OF CITY POLITICS AND LAND USE DEBATES. IN 2014, A NEW MAYORAL ADMINISTRATION APPOINTED A NEW CHAIR OF THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND BROUGHT BACK ONE OF 2013'S BIGGEST ISSUES, REZONING MIDTOWN EAST. THE CONSERVANCY CONTINUED TO SPEAK OUT ON THESE AND OTHER TOPICS. THE CONSERVANCY ONCE AGAIN SUPPORTED THE DESIGNATION WORTHY INDIVIDUAL BUILDINGS AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS. THE LUCY G. MOSES PRESERVATION AWARDS ARE PART OF THIS PROGRAM. OVER 25 YEARS THE AWARDS HAVE RECOGNIZED OVER 250 INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND BUILDING OWNERS FOR THEIR EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 565,202 including grants of $ 78,425 ) (Revenue $ 3,065 )
EMERGENCY PRESERVATION GRANTS PROGRAM- EXPENSES: $132,805 GRANTS: $6,000 REVENUE $0THE CONSERVANCY'S EMERGENCY PRESERVATION GRANTS PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE REPAIR NEEDS AND/OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO REMEDY SPECIFIC EXTERIOR CONDITIONS AND/OR DETERIORATED INTERIOR STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF BUILDINGS. MOST GRANTS RANGE BETWEEN $10,000 AND $15,000 AND ARE ACCOMPANIED BY PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE OF CONSERVANCY STAFF. OVER FORTY NONPROFIT FACILITIES HAVE BEEN HELPED TO-DATE, WITH AN AGGREGATE PROJECT TOTAL IN EXCESS OF $550,000. EASEMENTS FUND- EXPENSES- $118,650 GRANTS: $0 REVENUE $0THE CONSERVANCY'S PRESERVATION EASEMENTS FUND HOLDS A TOTAL OF 46 PRESERVATION EASEMENTS. A PRESERVATION EASEMENT IS A VOLUNTARY LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN A PROPERTY OWNER AND A QUALIFIED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT RESTRICTS FUTURE CHANGES TO THE PROPERTY AND REQUIRES CYCLICAL INSPECTIONS BY THE NONPROFIT. THE EASEMENT STAYS WITH THE PROPERTY EVEN IF SOLD; THIS ASSURES THAT THE HISTORIC PROPERTIES ARE WELL MAINTAINED. PROPERT OWNERS WHO VOLUNTARILY DONATE PERPETUAL PRESERVATION EASEMENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A ONE-TIME FEDERAL TAX DEDUCTION. ALL THE PROPERTIES ARE LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES.ENDANGERED BUILDING FUND- EXPENSES- $70,204 GRANTS: $0 REVENUE $3,065THE CONSERVANCY'S ENDANGERED BUILDING FUND WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1984 TO SAFEGUARD SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS IN IMMINENT DANGER OF DESTRUCTION. WHEN LANDMARKS ARE ENDANGERED, THE CONSERVANCY IS THERE TO HELP WITH FINANCIAL, EITHER GRANTS OR LOANS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.UPPER MANHATTAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND- EXPENSES- $55,499 GRANTS: $42,050 REVENUE $0THE CONSERVANCY'S UPPER MANHATTAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND PROVIDES GRANTS AND LOANS AND MATCHING FUNDS TO RELIGIOUS PROPERTIES OF ARCHITECTURAL, HISTORIC, AND CULTURAL MERIT IN UPPER MANHATTAN.TECHNICAL SERVICES FUND- EXPENSES- $115,666 GRANTS: $10,625 REVENUE $0THE CONSERVANCY'S TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE ADVICE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BUILDING OWNERS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. FROM SITE VISITS TO REFERRALS, WE DO WHATEVER WE CAN TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT BUILDING REPAIRS AND REHABILITATIONS. WE ALSO HELP OWNERS UNDERSTAND THE NEW YORK CITY LANDMARKS REGULATORY PROCESS.CITY VENTURES FUND- EXPENSES- $72,378 GRANTS: $19,800 REVENUE $0THE CONSERVANCY'S CITY VENTURES FUND PROVIDES GRANTS OF UP TO $25,000 TO PRESERVE THE CHARACTER OF LANDMARKED AND NON-LANDMARKED, BUT ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS, WHICH ARE BEING USED FOR OR CONVERTED TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND/OR OTHER COMMUNITY FACILITIES THAT BENEFIT THE PUBLIC AND, ESPECIALLY, LOWER INCOME PEOPLE. SINCE 1986, CVF HAS AUTHORIZED ALMOST $1.5 MILLION IN FUNDS TO ASSIST OVER 60 PROPERTIES WITH A TOTAL OF 1,173 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 565,202 including grants of $ 78,425 ) (Revenue $ 3,065 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet2,834,490
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
Yes
 
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
Yes
 
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) .... Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
18
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
16
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
34
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
33
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
Yes
 
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
 
No
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
NY , CT , NJ
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletROBERT IRVING CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

1 WHITEHALL STREET
NEW YORK,NY10004 (212) 995-5260
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) ZUCKERBERG LLOYD P........................................................................
CHAIR
 3.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) GARVEY RICHARD A........................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 2.10
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) TRIEDMAN J RUSSELL........................................................................
TREASURER
 0.80
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) SABO MARLA........................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) BREEN PEG........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 40.10
.......................   		X   X       242,130 0 22,322
(6) ABELOW JUSTIN........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) ANDERSON III OSCAR MEMBER PART........................................................................
TERM ENDED MARCH 2014
 0.40
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) BRANER MICHAEL........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.90
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) BRODSKY JAMES SHARP........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.70
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) CAMINS JOAN O........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 1.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) CASALY JOHN MEMBER PART........................................................................
TERM STARTED MAY 2014
 0.40
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) CHRISTENSEN GUS........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.70
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) COFFIN ANNE........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.60
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) DARBY JOHN P........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.60
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) DE CHIARA ESQ MICHAEL K........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.60
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) DUERSTEN ALTHEA........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.90
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) FISHER RONNE........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.90
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) HAMPTON ALEXA........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.60
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) HOTCHNER HOLLY........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.60
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) MERINGOFF STEPHEN........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.60
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) MORAN LISE MEMBER PART........................................................................
TERM STARTED MAY 2014
 0.40
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) OKEN ERIC........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.60
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) PAPERT FREDERIC S MEMBER PART........................................................................
TERM ENDED SEPT. 2014
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) PIKE THE REV DR THOMAS F........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.70
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) PLOTKIN JONATHAN........................................................................
TERM STARTED NOV. 2014
 0.20
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) PREUSSE CHARLES F........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.70
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) ROSSI LISA MEMBER PART........................................................................
TERM ENDED SEPT. 2014
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) RUBIN CARTER ESQ PAMELA........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) SCHAPPELL MARC P........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) SCIAME FRANK J JR........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 1.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) SIEGEL STUART N........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) VON SIMSON ERNEST M........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) SPOFFORD JOHN........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) STRIBLING ELIZABETH F........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 1.10
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) TOBER DONALD G........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) VENKATESWARAN SRINI........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.60
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) WARSHAWSKY SANDRA FAITH........................................................................
MEMBER PART
 0.90
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) ROBERT IRVING........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 30.00
.......................   		    X       79,486 0 6,787
(39) JOSEPH LEURQUIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING
 40.00
.......................   		        X   126,959 0 16,211
(40) ALEX HERRERA........................................................................
DIRECTOR TECHNICAL SERVIC
 40.00
.......................   		        X   121,506 0 16,188
(41) KAREN ANSIS........................................................................
MANAGER, NYC HISTORIC PROP
 40.00
.......................   		        X   129,213 0 15,735
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 699,294 0 77,243
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet4
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
THE PLAZA

770 FIFTH AVE
NEW YORK,NY10019 		VENUE AND CATERING 137,702
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 50,000
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 1,303,478
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 100,000
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		2,414,212
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		27,437
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 3,867,690
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a TICKET SALES 900099 22,775 22,775    
b PUBLICATION SALES 511190 2,054 2,054    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 24,829
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 360,363 3,065   357,298
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7,862,317  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 6,244,195  
c Gain or (loss) 1,618,122  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 1,618,122     1,618,122
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 1,303,478
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 119,000
b Less: direct expenses ...b 323,942
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -204,942   -204,942
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a NYCHPF MANAGEMENT FEE 900099 415,931     415,931
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 415,931
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 6,081,993 27,894 0 2,186,409
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 839,640 839,640
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ....    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 350,725 197,212 74,459 79,054
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages .... 1,028,707 777,138 79,080 172,489
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 50,264 37,790 3,914 8,560
9 Other employee benefits ....... 111,871 78,855 12,123 20,893
10 Payroll taxes ........... 108,892 67,974 15,399 25,519
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 15,129 10,668 1,680 2,781
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 25,500 16,126 3,528 5,846
d Lobbying ........... 1,500 1,059 166 275
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 50,132 26,931 23,201  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) .... 221,639 216,641 1,881 3,117
12 Advertising and promotion .... 541,284 233,206 8,229 299,849
13 Office expenses ....... 46,674 32,772 5,505 8,397
14 Information technology ...... 31,051 21,911 3,440 5,700
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 319,729 225,624 35,417 58,688
17 Travel ............ 8,387 7,362 386 639
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 21,657 15,568 2,292 3,797
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 8,087 5,707 896 1,484
23 Insurance .............. 13,277 9,369 1,471 2,437
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a ADMIN FEES 11,793 7,461 1,630 2,702
b DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 7,760 5,476 860 1,424
c
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 3,813,698 2,834,490 275,557 703,651
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 382,336 1 413,991
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 2,439,089 2 2,554,375
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 961,678 3 980,124
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 9,575 9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 222,181
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 189,765 40,503 10c 32,416
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 6,977,989 11 7,767,216
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 173,318 13 97,370
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 59,343 15 65,571
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 11,043,831 16 11,911,063
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 161,391 17 174,582
18 Grants payable ................. 1,384,969 18 1,276,685
19 Deferred revenue ................   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 96,394 21 105,966
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 1,642,754 26 1,557,233
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 5,164,411 27 6,341,279
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 1,839,598 28 1,615,483
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 2,397,068 29 2,397,068
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 9,401,077 33 10,353,830
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 11,043,831 34 11,911,063
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
6,081,993
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
3,813,698
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
2,268,295
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
9,401,077
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-1,474,542
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
159,000
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
10,353,830
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? .................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Special Condition Description
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Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
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
NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY INC
 
Employer identification number

23-7181785
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    

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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.") .... 2,694,740 3,284,702 5,725,434 2,606,986 3,867,690 18,179,552
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 2,694,740 3,284,702 5,725,434 2,606,986 3,867,690 18,179,552
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).. 4,680,625
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 13,498,927
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.. 2,694,740 3,284,702 5,725,434 2,606,986 3,867,690 18,179,552
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 117,277 149,986 129,629 240,128 360,363 997,383
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.).. 354,108 404,371 393,597 398,804 415,931 1,966,811
11 Total support Add lines 7 through 10. 21,143,746
12
12
532,875
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
63.840 %
15
15
65.200 %
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
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
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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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
Page 7
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
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: RECAPTURE OF GRANTS - 2010 AMOUNT: $ 13,000. 2011 AMOUNT: $ 42,000. RESIDUAL PAYMENTS FOR PAST INVESTMENT LOSSES - 2011 AMOUNT: $ 2,217. NYC HISTORIC PROP FUND - 2010 AMOUNT: $ 341,108. 2011 AMOUNT: $ 360,154. 2012 AMOUNT: $ 393,597. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 398,804. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 415,931.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of the organization
NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY INC
 
Employer identification number

23-7181785
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
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Name of organization
NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY INC
  		Employer identification number

23-7181785
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
Page 3
Name of organization
NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY INC
  		Employer identification number

23-7181785
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
NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY INC
  		Employer identification number

23-7181785
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
 
 
     
 
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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY INC
 
Employer identification number

23-7181785
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
Yes
 
34,688
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
Yes
 
31,328
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
60,083
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
Yes
 
45,790
i
Other activities? ..........................
Yes
 
1,500
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
173,389
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART II-B, LINE 1: MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR PRESERVATION ACTION - $1,500 OTHER COSTS INCLUDE ALLOCATED ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL EXPENSES TO FURTHER THE CONSERVANCY'S MISSION ON PRESERVATION ISSUES.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY INC
 
Employer identification number

23-7181785
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a 46
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b 0.00
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c 46
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet0
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet1
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet125.00
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $ 118,650
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII .......
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 7,160,927 6,089,105 4,632,212 5,125,517 4,714,163
b Contributions ........ 97,012 788,286 1,274,445 505,000 36,200
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 409,327 752,430 460,371 64,137 445,930
d Grants or scholarships ..... 303,016 468,894 277,923 194,440 70,776
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		      868,002  
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 7,364,250 7,160,927 6,089,105 4,632,212 5,125,517
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet62.520 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet32.550 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet4.930 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   58,894 32,718 26,176
d Equipment ................   163,287 157,047 6,240
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 32,416
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








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








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








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 4,147,213
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -1,474,542
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 5,825
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -1,468,717
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 5,615,930
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 50,132
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 415,931
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 466,063
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 6,081,993
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 3,194,460
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 5,825
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 5,825
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 3,188,635
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 50,132
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 574,931
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 625,063
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 3,813,698
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART II, LINE 9: THE CONSERVANCY RECOGNIZES REVENUE FOR EASEMENTS WHEN RECEIVED. DIRECT AND INDIRECT EASEMENT EXPENSES ARE CHARGED TO A BOARD DESIGNATED FUND. INDIRECT EXPENSES ARE BASED ON SALARY AND TIME ALLOCATIONS. THE INDICATED BOARD DESIGNATED FUND WILL ACCOUNT FOR THE ONGOING REVENUES LESS EXPENSES.
PART III, LINE 1A: THE CONSERVANCY MAINTAINS A DONATED ART COLLECTION THAT IS NOT RECOGNIZED AS AN ASSET ON THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION. THE COLLECTION HAS BEEN APPRAISED MOST RECENTLY AT $400,000 AS OF JUNE 2008.
PART III, LINE 4: THE CONSERVANCY IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING, REVITALIZING AND REUSING NEW YORK'S ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS ALONG WITH PRESERVING OTHER CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT ITEMS AS WE CONSIDER THESE ARTWORK COLLECTIONS TO BE. THE COLLECTION INCLUDE: SCULPTURE OF BRONZE METAL RODS SUSPENDED FROM CEILING BY STAINLESS STEEL, BY RICHARD LIPPOLD, 1959. THE ART IS INSTALLED AT THE 4 SEASONS RESTAURANT IN NEW YORK CITY.
PART IV, LINE 2B: THE CONSERVANCY MAINTAINS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS FOR OTHERS IN CONNECTION WITH TRANSACTIONS IN WHICH THE ORGANIZATION ACTS AS AN AGENT. THESE CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS ARE REPORTED IN THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION WITH RELATED LIABILITY ACCOUNTS CATEGORIZED UNDER AMOUNTS HELD FOR OTHER AGENCIES. IN 2014, THE CONSERVANCY HELD $97,037 FOR QUEENS HISTORIC PROPERTIES FUND, $5,223 FOR NYS PAVILION, AND $3,706 FOR WEST PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TOTALING $105,966.
PART V, LINE 4: THE CONSERVANCY MAINTAINS VARIOUS DONOR-RESTRICTED AND BOARD-DESIGNATED FUNDS WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE LONG TERM SUPPORT FOR ITS CHARITABLE PROGRAMS.
PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION. THE ORGANIZATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO AUDITS BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING JURISDICTIONS FOR PERIODS PRIOR TO 2011.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FROM NYHPF CLASSIFIED AS OTHER INCOME 415,931.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR NYHPF CLASSIFIED AS OTHER INCOME 415,931. RECAPTURE OF GRANTS NETTED AGAINST EXPENSE 159,000.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (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
NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY INC
 
Employer identification number

23-7181785
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EZ
filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

GALA
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

CHAIRMANS
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 1,301,478 121,000   1,422,478
2 Less: Contributions . . 1,198,678 104,800   1,303,478
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		102,800 16,200   119,000
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . 137,702 19,715   157,417
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 155,174 11,351   166,525
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 323,942
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow -204,942
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
%
%
%
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activities conducted in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
%
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $  
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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2014
Open to Public
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Name of the organization
NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY INC
 
Employer identification number
23-7181785
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) NEW YORK CITY HISTORIC PROPERTIES FUND
1 WHITEHALL ST
NEW YORK,NY10004 		13-3104688 501(C)(3) 82,541       SUPPORT
(2) BEDFORD CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1200 DEAN STREET
BROOKLYN,NY11216 		11-1660857 501(C)(3) 50,000       ROOF REPLACEMENT AND TOWER MASONRY RESTORATION
(3) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
369 WARREN STREET
HUDSON,NY12534 		14-6021714 501(C)(3) 50,000       STAINED GLASS RESTORATION
(4) MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH
201 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD
NEW YORK,NY10027 		13-1659628 501(C)(3) 44,700       SKYLIGHT AND LAYLIGHT RESTORATION
(5) JUDSON MEMORIAL CHURCH
55 WASHINGTON SQUARE SOUTH
NEW YORK,NY10012 		13-2664489 501(C)(3) 37,000       MASONRY FAADE, WOOD WINDOW AND DOOR RESTORATION
(6) STATE STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
357 STATE STREET
FULTON,NY13069 		15-6000224 501(C)(3) 35,000       ROOF REPLACEMENT AND TOWER REPAIRS
(7) CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION
209 MADISON AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10016 		13-1623948 501(C)(3) 30,000       SPIRE MASONRY RESTORATION
(8) CHRIST CHURCH NEW BRIGHTON
76 FRANKLIN AVENUE
STATEN ISLAND,NY10301 		13-5536851 501(C)(3) 30,000       RESTORATION OF CHURCH TOWER
(9) EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REFORMATION
111 NORTH CHESTNUT STREET
ROCHESTER,NY14604 		16-0743004 501(C)(3) 30,000       MASONRY AND ASSOCIATED STEEL RESTORATION
(10) OLD FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
729 CARROLL STREET
BROOKLYN,NY11215 		11-1797169 501(C)(3) 25,000       FAADE MASONRY AND ROOF FLASHING
(11) RIVERSIDE CHURCH
490 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
NEW YORK,NY10027 		13-1624157 501(C)(3) 25,000       RESTORE STAINED GLASS WINDOWS
(12) ST JOHN'S CHURCH GETTY SQUARE
ONE HUDSON STREET
YONKERS,NY10701 		13-1740347 501(C)(3) 29,500       STAINED GLASS WINDOW RESTORATION
(13) CHURCH OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI
137 WEST 31ST STREET
NEW YORK,NY10001 		13-5563419 501(C)(3) 25,000       REPLACEMENT OF SLATE ROOF
(14) ST PETER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
346 WEST 20TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10011 		13-5619657 501(C)(3) 25,000       ROOF RESTORATION
(15) GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
819 MADISON STREET
SYRACUSE,NY13210 		15-0621203 501(C)(3) 25,000       TOWER MASONRY RESTORATION
(16) WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
724 DELAWARE AVENUE
BUFFALO,NY14209 		16-0743224 501(C)(3) 27,500       PERIMETER DRAINAGE AND FLASHING
(17) FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF CANANDAIGUA
58 NORTH MAIN STREET
CANANDAIGUA,NY14424 		16-6028315 501(C)(3) 25,000       STABILIZING AND STRENGTHENING UNDERCROFT SUPPORT SYSTEMS
(18) HEBREW TABERNACLE
551 FORT WASHINGTON AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10033 		13-0831470 501(C)(3) 25,000       ROOF REPLACEMENT AND PARAPET RECLADDING
(19) ROSSVILLE AME ZION CHURCH
584 BLOOMINGDALE RD
STATEN ISLAND,NY10309 		13-3781976 501(C)(3) 15,750       SANDY REPAIRS
(20) CHURCH OF ST ANN AND THE HOLY TRINITY
157 MONTAGUE STREET
BROOKLYN,NY11201 		11-1630798 501(C)(3) 10,000       BROWNSTONE FAADE & ROOF RESTORATION AT PARISH HOUSE WING
(21) THIRD CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST
583 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10021 		13-1832955 501(C)(3) 15,000       WINDOW CONSTRUCTION AND FLAT ROOF RESTORATION
(22) EBENEZER GOSPEL TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN MISSION OF THE USA
223-25 LENOX AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10027 		13-6133952 501(C)(3) 10,000       RESTORATION OF DRAINAGE SYSTEM
(23) ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
PO BOX 637
KINDERHOOK,NY12106 		14-6020641 501(C)(3) 10,000       REPAIR, CLEAN AND RESTORE TIFFANY STAINED GLASS ALTAR WINDOW
(24) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF OWEGO
228 MAIN STREET
OWEGO,NY13827 		16-0874804 501(C)(3) 10,000       ROOF REPLACEMENT
(25) TRINITY EPISCOPAL
PO BOX 108
OSSINING,NY10562 		13-3688719 501(C)(3) 8,000       RESTORATION OF BELL TOWER
(26) FIRST UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF ROCHESTER
150 S CLINTON AVENUE
ROCHESTER,NY14604 		16-0786223 501(C)(3) 8,000       NEW ASPHALT ROOF
(27) CONGREGATION RAMATH ORAH
550 W 110TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10025 		13-1524868 501(C)(3) 7,500       CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR EXTERIOR RESTORATION
(28) WEST PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
165 WEST 86TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10024 		13-1623872 501(C)(3) 7,000       EXTERIOR MASONRY REPAIRS, ROOFING WORK AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM CLEANING
(29) FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
PO BOX 476
NORTHVILLE,NY12134 		14-6036217 501(C)(3) 7,000       ROOF REPLACEMENT
(30) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LEROY
MAIN CLAY STREETS
LEROY,NY14482 		16-0852301 501(C)(3) 7,000       SHINGLE REPLACEMENT
(31) OLD BROADWAY SYNAGOGUE
15 OLD BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10027 		13-3015809 501(C)(3) 7,000       CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR MASONRY & WOOD TRIM RESTORATION
(32) CADMAN MEMORIAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
350 CLINTON AVENUE
BROOKLYN,NY11238 		11-1855200 501(C)(3) 6,500       CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT
(33) SECOND CEMETERY OF CONGREGATION SHEARITH ISRAEL (CSI)
C/O CONGREGATION SHEARITH ISRAEL 2
W 70TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10023 		13-1623870 501(C)(3) 6,000       PHASE I INTERDISCIPLINARY DOCUMENTATION, ASSESSMENT & PLANS FOR CEMETERY RESTORATION
(34) UNITED CHURCH OF CAPE VINCENT
PO BOX 593
CAPE VINCENT,NY13618 		15-0559204 501(C)(3) 6,000       MASONRY RESTORATION
(35) ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
21 CLARA BARTON STREET
DANSVILLE,NY14437 		16-1190093 501(C)(3) 6,000       REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF STAINED GLASS WINDOWS
(36) HISTORIC HOUSE TRUST OF NYC
830 FIFTH AVE
NEW YORK,NY10065 		13-3590825 501(C)(3) 6,000       REPAIRS
(37) SYLVAN BEACH UNION CHAPEL
PO BOX 182
NORTH BAY,NY13123 		46-4852854 501(C)(3) 5,500       STRUCTURAL & CARPENTRY REPAIR OF BEAMS, WINDOW SILL AND DRIP EDGE
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
37
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance












Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE I, PART II, ORGANIZATION'S PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANTS: IN ORDER TO RELEASE THE GRANT FUNDS, A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION NEEDS TO SEND THE CONSERVANCY A COPY OF THE WORK CONTRACT THAT HAS BEEN SIGNED BY BOTH THE INSTITUTION AND THE FIRM PERFORMING THE WORK FOR WHICH THE GRANT WAS SOUGHT. COPIES OF THESE CONTRACTS IN THE GRANT FILES FOR AT LEAST 10 YEARS. WHEN PLEDGES ARE INITIALLY AWARDED, GRANTEES SIGN AN AGREEMENT WHICH STATES THE FOLLOWING: 1) THIS GRANT PLEDGE IS BASED UPON THE SPECIFIC SCOPE OF WORK AND ELIGIBLE PROJECT COSTS AS STATED BY THE APPLICANT IN THE FORMS AND MATERIALS PROVIDED TO THE LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY. SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES TO THE TIMELINE, SCOPE, AND/OR PROJECT COST MAY JEOPARDIZE THE AWARD AND SHOULD BE DISCUSSED WITH CONSERVANCY STAFF PRIOR TO COMMENCING THE PROJECT. 2) THE AWARD WILL ONLY BE USED FOR THE STATED PURPOSE (SEE "GRANT PROJECT") AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO THE LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY. THE LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ANY CHANGES IN THE PROJECT'S SCOPE, PHASING, BUDGET, AND/OR CONTRACTORS AND PROFESSIONALS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROJECT. CONTRACTOR PROPOSALS THAT WERE NOT SUBMITTED WITH THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE DISCUSSED WITH THE LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY PRIOR TO SIGNING. BEFORE FUNDS ARE RELEASED, THE AGREEMENT STATES THE STEPS THAT MUST BE TAKEN IN ORDER TO RELEASE THE FUNDS. A CHECK WILL BE ISSUED, MADE PAYABLE TO THE SACRED SITE, UPON RECEIPT AND REVIEW OF: 1) A COPY OF THE CONTRACT, WITH THE FIRM THAT WILL PERFORM THE WORK, STATING THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROPOSED WORK AND THE SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETION, SIGNED BY THE FIRM AND THE SACRED SITE; 2) THE COMPLETED GRANT MATCH DOCUMENTATION FORM, TO BE SIGNED BY THE APPROPRIATE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SACRED SITE; AND 3) COPIES OF ANY REQUIRED PERMITS FROM YOUR COMMUNITY'S LANDMARKS BOARD OR COMMISSION, IF APPLICABLE. THE CONSERVANCY WILL KEEP COPIES OF THIS DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR AT LEAST 10 YEARS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY INC
 
Employer identification number

23-7181785
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1BREEN PEGPRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 241,110
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		1,020
...............................
0 		12,384
...............................
0 		9,938
...............................
0 		264,452
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY INC
 
Employer identification number

23-7181785
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 4 27,437 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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PART I, COLUMN (B): THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS IN PART 1, COLUMN (B) OF SCHEDULE M.
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(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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY INC
 
Employer identification number

23-7181785
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 2014, THE ORGANIZATION BEGAN USING ADP TOTALSOURCE, A PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION ("PEO"). AS A PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION, TOTALSOURCE PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER SERVICES TO NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY. IN THE PEO RELATIONSHIP TOTALSOURCE AND NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY SHARE CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND ALLOCATE OTHER EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES BETWEEN EACH OTHER. NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY REMAINS AN EMPLOYER OF THE WORKSITE EMPLOYEES AND TOTALSOURCE IS A CO-EMPLOYER OF NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY'S EMPLOYEES. NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY HAS: DIRECTION AND CONTROL OVER EMPLOYEES AS IS NECESSARY TO CONDUCT ITS BUSINESS, DISCHARGE AND FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY IT MAY HAVE, OR COMPLY WITH ANY APPLICABLE LICENSURE, REGULATORY OR STATUTORY REQUIREMENT OF NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY CONTROL OVER THE DAY TO DAY JOB DUTIES OF EMPLOYEES AND OVER THE JOB SITES AT WHICH, OR FROM WHICH EMPLOYEES PERFORM SERVICES RESPONSIBILITY OVER THE PROFESSIONAL AND LICENSED ACTIVITIES OF EMPLOYEES INCLUDING ENSURING THAT EMPLOYEES ARE SUPERVISED BY LICENSED INDIVIDUALS AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND FOR DETERMINING WHETHER AN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE MEETS NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY 'S HIRING CRITERIA AND IS QUALIFIED TO SAFELY AND COMPLETELY PERFORM HIS OR HER JOB TOTALSOURCE RESERVES A RIGHT OF DIRECTION AND CONTROL OVER EMPLOYEES AS IS NECESSARY TO FULFILL ITS OBLIGATIONS AND PROVIDE ITS SERVICES UNDER AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY AND TOTALSOURCE. TOTALSOURCE AND NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY HAVE A RIGHT TO HIRE, DISCIPLINE, AND TERMINATE EMPLOYEES AS TO EACH ONE'S EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY, INC. AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT THE ORGANIZATION'S BY-LAWS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW YORK NON-PROFIT REVITALIZATION ACT OF 2013 (THE "ACT"). SOME OF THE CHANGES MADE TO THE AMENDED BY-LAWS, INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING REVISIONS: 1) EXCLUDED PROVISIONS FOR THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON ARTICLE III, SECTION 10 2) REMOVED ARTICLE III, SECTION 12(B), SPECIAL COMMITTEES 3) ADDED PROVISION FOR "APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR AND OFFICER COMPENSATION", ARTICLE VI
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE CONSERVANCY HAS ITS FORM 990 PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND HAS ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING REVIEW PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION REPORTED IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE: WHEN THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND IS READY TO BE FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, IT IS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO MEMBERS OF THE CONSERVANCY'S GOVERNING BODY FOR ANY COMMENTS PRIOR TO ITS SUBMISSION. THE GOVERNING BODY IS PROVIDED WITH SUFFICIENT TIME TO REVIEW THE PREPARED FORM 990 AND PROVIDE THEIR COMMENTS. ANY COMMENTS ARE THEN GROUPED, SUMMARIZED AND FORWARDED TO THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER OR COMMITTEE IN CHARGE OF FILING THE RETURN FOR THEIR REVIEW. EACH ISSUE IS DOCUMENTED AND ADDRESSED UNTIL THE RETURN IS FINALIZED AND APPROVED FOR FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONSERVANCY CURRENTLY HAS IN PLACE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH IT ANNUALLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES. THE BOARD CURRENTLY MANDATES THAT ALL MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT AND THE GOVERNING BODY ANNUALLY SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS THAT MAY EXIST. THE SIGNED CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS KEPT ON FILE. IN THE EVENT OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD MEMBER SHOULD NOT VOTE ON THE MATTER, SUCH BOARD MEMBER SHALL BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE QUORUM FOR THE MEETING. IN THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, A BOARD MEMBER WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY BE REQUIRED TO LEAVE THAT PORTION OF A MEETING THAT CONSIDERS THE MATTER AS TO WHICH THERE IS A CONFLICT. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING SHOULD REFLECT THE MAKING OF THE DISCLOSURE, THE ABSTENTION FROM VOTING, THE QUORUM SITUATION, AND WHETHER THE DIRECTOR OR MEMBER WAS PRESENT OR ABSENT WHEN THE MATTER WAS CONSIDERED. ANY MEMBER OF MANAGEMENT HAVING A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL REPORT SUCH CONFLICT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS, CODES, REGULATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES TO EVALUATE AND SET COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE CONSERVANCY MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS POSTED ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES. IN ADDITION FORMS 990 AND 1023 AS WELL AS THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST AT 1 WHITEHALL STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10004 OR BY CALLING THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY AT (212) 995-5260.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: RECAPTURE OF GRANTS 159,000.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. THIS PROCESS DID NOT CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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