Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal 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
2018
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
800 WATERFRONT DRIVE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PITTSBURGH, PA15222
D Employer identification number

25-1053485
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 39,762,725
F Name and address of principal officer:
THOMAS SAUNDERS
800 WATERFRONT DRIVE
PITTSBURGH,PA15222
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.WATERLANDLIFE.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1932
M State of legal domicile: PA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE REGION'S LAND AND WATER, CREATE GARDENS AND GREEN SPACES, AND PRESERVE FALLINGWATER.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 29
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 28
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 286
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 11,800
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) ......... 10,941,335 15,451,511
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 5,518,620 5,318,872
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,166,445 5,042,912
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,664,141 1,640,138
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 19,290,541 27,453,433
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 70,468 2,320,845
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) 12,404,194 13,060,820
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet2,123,823    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 7,617,468 7,935,088
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 20,092,130 23,316,753
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -801,589 4,136,680
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 101,724,578 96,703,065
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 6,315,377 2,795,722
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 95,409,201 93,907,343
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
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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 WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY PROTECTS AND RESTORES EXCEPTIONAL PLACES TO PROVIDE OUR REGION WITH CLEAN WATERS AND HEALTHY FORESTS, WILDLIFE AND NATURAL AREAS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. THE CONSERVANCY CREATES GREEN SPACES AND GARDENS, CONTRIBUTING TO THE VITALITY OF OUR CITIES AND TOWNS, AND PRESERVES FALLINGWATER, A SYMBOL OF PEOPLE LIVING IN HARMONY WITH NATURE.
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 $ 3,991,192 including grants of $ 2,100,405 ) (Revenue $ 39,117 )
LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES LAND PROTECTION AND STEWARDSHIP. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON THE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE REGION'S NATURAL AREAS, AS WELL AS IMPORTANT FARMLAND, HISTORIC PROPERTIES AND OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL RESOURCES. WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY HAS HELPED ESTABLISH ELEVEN STATE PARKS AND CONSERVED MORE THAN A QUARTER MILLION ACRES OF NATURAL LANDS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,319,388 including grants of $ 2,745 ) (Revenue $ 6,645,880 )
FALLINGWATER ADMINISTRATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM: FALLINGWATER IS FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S WORLD-FAMOUS MASTERWORK. A HOUSE THAT IS OPERATED AS AN ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM, FALLINGWATER SYMBOLIZES PEOPLE LIVING IN HARMONY WITH NATURE. FALLINGWATER HOSTS CLOSE TO 175,000 VISITORS, INCLUDING MORE THAN 10,000 STUDENTS, EACH YEAR. FALLINGWATER ALSO PROVIDES CURRICULUM PLANS FOR TEACHERS TO INTEGRATE INTO THEIR CLASSROOMS AND CONDUCTS LECTURES, EXHIBITIONS AND TOURS OF VARIOUS KINDS TO HELP LIFELONG LEARNERS ADVANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ART, ARCHITECTURE AND NATURE. FALLINGWATER OFFERS ON-SITE WORKSHOPS AND INTERNSHIPS TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE AT THE LOCATION.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,728,304 including grants of $ 1,965 ) (Revenue $ 28,732 )
COMMUNITY GARDENS & GREENSPACE: THIS PROGRAM IMPLEMENTS HIGH IMPACT GREENING PROJECTS TO PROMOTE ATTRACTIVE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS AND LIVABLE PLACES. SUPPORTED BY STRATEGIC PARTNERS AND OVER 11,000 VOLUNTEERS, THE PROGRAM ANNUALLY FACILITATES 130 COMMUNITY FLOWER GARDENS, 31 COMMUNITY VEGETABLE GARDENS, AND 1,400 URBAN FLORAL BASKETS AND PLANTERS ALONG CITY STREETS, IMPLEMENTS NATURAL GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS TO HELP MANAGE STORM WATER DURING WET WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND SINCE 2008, HAS PLANTED 35,000 TREES IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, INCLUDING ALLEGHENY COUNTY, ERIE, AND JOHNSTOWN.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,413,933 including grants of $ 215,360 ) (Revenue $ 10,676 )
WATERSHED CONSERVATION PROGRAM: THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY'S WATERSHED CONSERVATION PROGRAM WORKS TO IMPROVE OUR REGION'S WATER QUALITY. THROUGH A NUMBER OF STRATEGIC PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES - SUCH AS STREAMBANK RESTORATIONS, IN-STREAM HABITAT WORK, AQUATIC ORGANISM PASSAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND RIPARIAN PLANTINGS - OUR WATERSHED CONSERVATION PROGRAM WORKS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE LOCAL RIVERS AND STREAMS. WE IMPROVE WILDLIFE HABITATS, DRINKING-WATER SOURCES AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION, WHILE WORKING TO ENSURE THAT OUR WATERWAYS REMAIN HEALTHY AND VIABLE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY HAS PROTECTED OR RESTORED MORE THAN 3,000 MILES OF RIVERS AND STREAMS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,297,175 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 1,722 )
NATURAL HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION SCIENCE PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM FURNISHES IMPORTANT CONSERVATION INFORMATION AND ASSESSMENTS TO WPC AS WELL AS OTHER PARTNERS. THE NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM IS PART OF A PENNSYLVANIA STATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM THAT COLLECTS AND MANAGES A VARIETY OF INFORMATION CONCERNING THE STATUS AND LOCATIONS OF RARE PLANTS AND ANIMALS THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH AND SHARES THAT INFORMATION TO ASSIST WITH PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND LAND PROTECTION.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 520,216 including grants of $ 370 ) (Revenue $ 56,976 )
IA/COMMUNICATIONS: THESE SERVICES CONSIST OF THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS REGARDING CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH, ARCHITECTURE, AND COMMUNITY GREENING.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 6,231,324 including grants of $ 215,730 ) (Revenue $ 69,374 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet19,270,208
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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 IIIClick 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
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
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
Yes
 
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
 
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
149
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
 
 
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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
286
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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
Yes
 
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
2
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
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N .....
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income?
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O ................
16
 
No
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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
29
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
28
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AR , CA , CT , DC , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WV , WI , KY , CO , MO , NV , ND , WA , CT
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A 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:
MediumBulletMARK CARMICHAEL800 WATERFRONT DRIVE   PITTSBURGH,PA15222 (412) 288-2777
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Form 990 (2018)
Page 7
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) SUSAN FITZSIMMONS......................................................................
CHAIR
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) CAROLYN RIZZA PHD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) CARYLE GLOSSER PHD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) DAN B FRANKEL......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) DANIEL NYDICK......................................................................
TREASURER
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(6) DENNIS FREDERICKS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) DEBRA H DERMODY......................................................................
SECRETARY
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(8) GEOFFREY P DUNN MD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) H LEWIS LOBDELL......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) MEGAN TURNBULL......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) JAMES C FINLEY PHD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) JOSHUA C WHETZEL III......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) KENNETH WILLIAM STOUT......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) JENNIFER SHUEY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) PAUL J MOONEY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) ROBERT MCDOWELL......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) SAMUEL H SMITH......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		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) STEPHEN L GUINN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) TIMOTHY R THYREEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) WILLIAM CONRAD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) FELIX G FUKUI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) E MICHAEL BOYLE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) BARBARA BOTT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) DAVID E BARENSFELD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) STEPHEN G ROBINSON........................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(26) THOMAS SAUNDERS........................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
 40.00
.......................   		X   X       322,193 0 52,772
(27) BEVERLYNN ELLIOTT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) CAROLYN HENDRICKS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) ALEXANDER C SPEYER III........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) JENIFER CHRISTMAN........................................................................
VP WATERSHED CONSERVATION
 40.00
.......................   		    X       138,655 0 21,210
(31) CONSTANCE EADS........................................................................
VP & CFO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       180,128 0 37,012
(32) LYNDA WAGGONER........................................................................
VP & DIR FALLINGWATER (EXIT 4/2018)
 40.00
.......................   		    X       79,381 0 9,579
(33) CYNTHIA CARROW........................................................................
VP GOVT REL & CO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       213,305 0 43,043
(34) GENEVIEVE MCINTYRE........................................................................
VP INSTITUTIONAL ADV
 40.00
.......................   		    X       189,426 0 39,279
(35) SHAUN FENLON........................................................................
VP LAND CONSERVATION
 40.00
.......................   		    X       173,536 0 34,644
(36) JUSTIN GUNTHER........................................................................
VP & DIR FALLINGWATER (ENTER 4/2018)
 40.00
.......................   		    X       125,894 0 16,956
(37) ELLEN SHOGAN........................................................................
DIR.,MANAGEMENT AND GRANTS
 40.00
.......................   		        X   105,949 0 17,472
(38) LAURIE CAPOZZA........................................................................
SR. DIR., INFORMATION TECH
 40.00
.......................   		        X   106,235 0 27,469
(39) JULIE HOLMES........................................................................
DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT
 40.00
.......................   		        X   105,175 0 26,985
(40) CHARLES BIER........................................................................
SR. DIR., CONSERVATION SCI
 40.00
.......................   		        X   103,749 0 17,192
(41) NANCY BASSETT........................................................................
SENIOR DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES
 40.00
.......................   		        X   101,625 0 22,263
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 1,945,251 0 365,876
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet12
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
MULLEN EXCAVATING INC

278 GREEN VALLEY ROAD
EIGHTY FOUR,PA15330 		EXCAVATION SERVICES 254,950
VIGLIOTTI LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC

PO BOX 10645
PITTSBURGH,PA15235 		WATERING SERVICES FOR PLANTERS AND HANGI 180,080
BACKOFFICE THINKING

790 EAST MARKET STREET- SUITE 100
WESTCHESTER,PA19382 		SOFTWARE CONSULTING AND SUPPORT 160,134
LAWN SENSE INC

450 DAVIDSON RD
PITTSBURGH,PA15239 		LANDSCAPING SERVICES 153,056
ST MORITZ SECURITY SERVICES INC

4600 CLAIRTON BLVD
PITTSBURGH,PA15236 		SECURITY - FW 143,116
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet7
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 6,146
b Membership dues..1b 1,245,004
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 5,914,586
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 8,285,775
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 177,724
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 15,451,511
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a ADMISSIONS/FALLINGWATER 713990 4,992,199 4,992,199    
b OTHER 900099 153,421 153,421    
c EDUCATION PROGRAMS 900099 91,911 91,911    
d BARN ACTIVITIES 900099 81,341 81,341    
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ....MediumBullet 5,318,872
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 748,672     748,672
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 56,785     56,785
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   279,198
b Less: rental expenses   160,076
c Rental income or (loss)   119,122
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 119,122     119,122
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 1,331,542 14,114,888
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 1,626,636 9,525,554
c Gain or (loss) -295,094 4,589,334
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 4,294,240     4,294,240
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
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 2,461,257
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 997,026
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 1,464,231 1,464,231    
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 27,453,433 6,783,103 0 5,218,819
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Page 10
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 2,320,845 2,320,845
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, line 15 and 16.    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,667,774 1,043,186 364,476 260,112
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 8,317,943 6,698,150 781,495 838,298
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 796,180 649,892 69,396 76,892
9 Other employee benefits ....... 2,278,923 1,791,811 244,717 242,395
10 Payroll taxes ...........        
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 20,760 16,608 2,491 1,661
b Legal ......... 143,270 131,794 6,141 5,335
c Accounting ........... 67,165 54,327 7,698 5,140
d Lobbying ........... 62,236 62,236    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 167,941 134,353 20,153 13,435
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 677,759 604,322 33,159 40,278
12 Advertising and promotion .... 161,334 149,034 4,202 8,098
13 Office expenses ....... 1,363,823 1,248,226 56,032 59,565
14 Information technology ...... 148,699 125,909 7,363 15,427
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 497,077 445,055 29,287 22,735
17 Travel ............ 244,968 212,418 12,163 20,387
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 49,196 45,321 1,223 2,652
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 1,002,911 962,911 40,000  
23 Insurance ... 262,256 229,836 19,081 13,339
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 CONTRACTED SERVICES 1,639,605 1,344,219 90,033 205,353
b REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 339,968 272,800 21,561 45,607
c MISCELLANEOUS 301,112 250,153 13,902 37,057
d OTHER RENTAL EXPENSE 203,617 184,195 8,603 10,819
e All other expenses 581,391 292,607 89,546 199,238
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 23,316,753 19,270,208 1,922,722 2,123,823
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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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 941,269 1 675,437
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 3,405,662 2 2,767,568
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 1,282,104 3 588,185
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,916,094 4 1,771,559
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 ........ 469,501 8 430,605
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 1,036,909 9 990,468
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 23,872,027
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 11,004,041 13,148,998 10c 12,867,986
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 47,374,127 11 42,880,640
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 6,589,477 12 7,653,257
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 25,560,437 13 26,077,360
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 101,724,578 16 96,703,065
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 1,243,149 17 1,272,096
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 376,020 19 408,110
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
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 .. 829,033 23 405,220
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 470,442 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 3,396,733 25 710,296
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 6,315,377 26 2,795,722
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 66,381,002 27 66,620,223
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 13,898,580 28 13,328,536
29 Permanently restricted net assets 15,129,619 29 13,958,584
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 ........... 95,409,201 33 93,907,343
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 101,724,578 34 96,703,065
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Form 990 (2018)
Page 12
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
27,453,433
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
23,316,753
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
4,136,680
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
95,409,201
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-5,586,873
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
-51,665
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
93,907,343
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

25-1053485
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 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10
11
12
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- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv), 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and 170(b)(1)(A)(ix)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, 8, or 9 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) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 9,932,791 11,761,191 12,488,776 10,941,335 15,451,511 60,575,604
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 9,932,791 11,761,191 12,488,776 10,941,335 15,451,511 60,575,604
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).. 9,631,661
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 50,943,943
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 9,932,791 11,761,191 12,488,776 10,941,335 15,451,511 60,575,604
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,185,833 1,205,017 1,148,192 1,097,389 1,084,655 5,721,086
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 66,296,690
12
12
35,973,009
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
76.840 %
15
15
77.940 %
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) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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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 10 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) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (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) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (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) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d 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 12a or 12b 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 (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) 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 section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
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 I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
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 9a) 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 9a) 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 section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b 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
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
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
 
 
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, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) 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) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
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 2018 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-2018 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2018
1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
a From 2013.......  
b From 2014.......  
c From 2015.......  
d From 2016.......  
e From 2017.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2018 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2013 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2018 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2018 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2018, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2018. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2014......  
b Excess from 2015.....  
c Excess from 2016.....  
d Excess from 2017.....  
e Excess from 2018.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2018)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
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Schedule of Contributors

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Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

25-1053485
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 isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2
Name of organization
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY
  		Employer identification number
25-1053485
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
 
 
 
 

$  


(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) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
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Name of organization
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY
  		Employer identification number

25-1053485
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) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Page 4
Name of organization
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY
  		Employer identification number

25-1053485
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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" on 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
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

25-1053485
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 (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

2
Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
 

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-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
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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) ............................... 62,236  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................................................................... 62,236  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................................................................ 23,254,517  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............................................... 23,316,753  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
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) ................................................. 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 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) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 61,017 61,708 62,028 62,236 246,989
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
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 on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2018


Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  

SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

25-1053485
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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 204
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b 37,495.00
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c 1
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d 0
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet2
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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet2697.00
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $ 178,401
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" on 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 on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $ 20,000
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $ 5,728,355
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 on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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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" on 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 13,207,928 11,770,770 11,409,839 12,291,982 12,118,236
b Contributions ... 205,149 184,793 53,854 62,929 68,198
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -76,741 1,757,161 840,806 -493,271 449,732
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		508,004 504,796 533,729 451,801 344,184
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 12,828,332 13,207,928 11,770,770 11,409,839 12,291,982
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet64.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet36.000 %
The percentages on 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" on 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" on 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 .....   685,000 685,000
b Buildings ....   13,397,590 5,433,166 7,964,424
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   2,837,764 1,939,447 898,317
e Other .....   6,951,673 3,631,428 3,320,245
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 12,867,986
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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........    
(3) Other
(A) LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS		 7,653,257 F
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 7,653,257
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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
(1)FALLINGWATER AND FINE ART COLLECTION 5,728,355 C
(2)LAND CONSERVATION PROJECTS 20,349,005 C
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet 26,077,360
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES PAYABLE 585,157
LAND ESCROWS 125,139
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 710,296
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 22,825,423
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -5,586,873
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 21,367
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,105,437
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -4,460,069
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 27,285,492
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 167,941
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 167,941
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 27,453,433
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 24,327,281
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 21,367
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,157,102
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 1,178,469
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 23,148,812
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 167,941
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 167,941
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 23,316,753
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 3: THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY AMENDED A 2007 EASEMENT IN ORDER TO EXTINGUISH A BUILDING ENVELOPE. THE AMENDMENT WAS AT THE REQUEST OF THE LANDOWNER. THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY ALSO AMENDED A 1999 EASEMENT IN ORDER TO TRANSFER ONE OF TWO NON-CONTIGUOUS PARCELS TO A NEW EASEMENT ESTABLISHED ON ADJACENT PARCELS.
PART II, LINE 9: THE CONSERVANCY ACQUIRES, PROTECTS, AND HOLDS LAND FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES. LAND IS VALUED AT COST OR, IN THE CASE OF DONATED LAND, AT FAIR VALUE ON THE DATE OF THE CONTRIBUTION. THE CONSERVANCY CAPITALIZES CERTAIN COSTS INCURRED DURING THE TIME THE LAND IS BEING ACQUIRED AND PROTECTION ACTIVITIES ARE UNDERWAY. THESE COSTS INCLUDE DUE DILIGENCE, DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES, LEGAL FEES, AND MISCELLANEOUS OTHER ITEMS TO RETURN THE LAND TO ITS NATURAL STATE. GRANTS RECEIVED AS REIMBURSEMENT FOR LAND COSTS ON PROJECTS WHERE THE CONSERVANCY DOES NOT INTEND TO HOLD THE LAND FOR THE LONG-TERM REDUCE THE COST OF THE LAND. THE CONSERVANCY HOLDS CERTAIN CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND DEED RESTRICTIONS (EASEMENTS), EACH REPRESENTING A LEGAL INTEREST IN LAND OWNED BY ANOTHER PERSON OR ENTITY. THE EASEMENTS GRANT THE CONSERVANCY THE RIGHT TO USE, CONTROL, AND/OR PROTECT THE LAND FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES. EASEMENTS CAN BE ACQUIRED BY DONATIONS FROM LANDOWNERS OR BY THE SALE OF A PIECE OF LAND OWNED BY THE CONSERVANCY, WHERE PART OF THE AGREEMENT IS THAT THE CONSERVANCY RETAINS THE EASEMENT ON THE LAND AFTER SALE. THE CONSERVANCY HAS ALSO OBTAINED EASEMENTS FROM THIRD PARTIES UNDER WHICH A THIRD PARTY CREATES THE EASEMENT AT THE TIME OF ITS CONVEYANCE OF THE PROPERTY. EASEMENTS ACQUIRED THROUGH DONATION, EASEMENTS ESTABLISHED BY RETENTION OF RIGHTS, AND EASEMENTS CREATED BY THIRD PARTIES ARE NOT RECORDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONSERVANCY OBTAINS EASEMENTS THROUGH PURCHASES DIRECTLY FROM OWNERS. PURCHASED EASEMENTS ARE RECORDED AT COST AND REDUCED TO A CARRYING VALUE OF $1 BY THE AMOUNT OF ANY RESTRICTED GRANTS RECEIVED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE EASEMENT PURCHASES AND BY EXPENSING THE AMOUNT OF THE EASEMENT PURCHASE FUNDED BY REVENUE WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS.
PART III, LINE 4: FALLINGWATER WAS DESIGNED IN 1935 BY FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT AS A WEEKEND HOUSE FOR THE EDGAR J. KAUFMANN FAMILY OF PITTSBURGH. CONSTRUCTED BETWEEN 1936 AND 1939, IT COMBINED INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING AND DESIGN WITH MODERN MATERIALS IN A WAY THAT HELPED INSTILL MODERNISM AS A POWERFUL MOVEMENT IN AMERICA. DRAMATICALLY CANTILEVERED OVER THE WATERFALL OF BEAR RUN, THE HOUSE WAS CONSTRUCTED OF REINFORCED CONCRETE AND NATIVE SANDSTONE QUARRIED ON THE SITE. IT IS COMPRISED OF A SERIES OF REINFORCED CONCRETE TRAYS STACKED ONE UPON THE OTHER AND SEPARATED BY STONE PIERS. THE FIRST FLOOR CONSISTS OF THE LIVING, DINING AND KITCHEN AREAS; THE SECOND AND THIRD LEVELS HAVE A TOTAL OF FOUR BEDROOMS EACH WITH A BATH AND TERRACE. CLIMBING THE HILL BEHIND THE HOUSE IS THE GUEST HOUSE AND SERVANTS QUARTERS. FALLINGWATER'S ART COLLECTION IS COMPRISED OF MORE THAN 950 WORKS OF FINE AND DECORATIVE ART INCLUDING PRINTS, PAINTINGS, SCULPTURE, FURNITURE, CERAMICS, ART GLASS, AND MISCELLANEOUS HOUSEHOLD OBJECTS. OF PARTICULAR SIGNIFICANCE IN THE COLLECTION ARE THE 169 PIECES OF ORIGINAL WALNUT FURNITURE, CUSTOM DESIGNED BY FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT FOR FALLINGWATER. THESE PIECES REPRESENT ONE OF THE MOST COMPLETE ENSEMBLES OF WRIGHT DESIGNED, SITE-SPECIFIC FURNITURE. THE REMAINING ARTIFACTS ON DISPLAY REPRESENT AN ECLECTIC RANGE OF OBJECTS COLLECTED BY THE KAUFMANN FAMILY. THEY UNDERLINE THE FAMILY'S BELIEF IN THE POWER OF GOOD DESIGN TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF MODERN LIFE, A BELIEF SHARED BY FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT. IN ADDITION TO WORKS OF ART, THERE ARE 1,340 FAMILY BOOKS, INCLUDING AN IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF ARCHITECTURAL BOOKS. THE FALLINGWATER ARCHIVES CONTAIN: 396 PHOTOGRAPHS (1880-1996) OF THE BEAR RUN REGION, FALLINGWATER AND SURROUNDING PROPERTY, CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOUSE, AND MEMBERS OF THE EDGAR J. KAUFMANN FAMILY; 875 PHOTOGRAPHS OF WESTERN PA BY REGIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER LUKE SWANK; 1,100 DOCUMENTS (1934-1989) RELATING TO THE KAUFMANN FAMILY'S OWNERSHIP AND ASSOCIATION WITH FALLINGWATER; 16 MAPS OF THE SURROUNDING AREA, 3 ORIGINAL PENCIL DRAWINGS BY VICTOR HAMMER; 150 COPIES OF DRAWINGS PRODUCED BY WRIGHT FOR THE KAUFMANNS (THE ORIGINALS WERE PLACED AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S AVERY LIBRARY BY EDGAR KAUFMANN, JR. PRIOR TO HIS GIFT OF FALLINGWATER TO THE WPC); 108 PUBLICATIONS RELATED TO THE HOUSE AND FAMILY; 60 MINUTES OF BLACK AND WHITE FILM FOOTAGE THAT INCLUDES HOME MOVIES OF THE FAMILY, THE BEAR RUN PROPERTY PRIOR TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF FALLINGWATER, AND FILMS OF THE CONSTRUCTION ITSELF; 5 VIDEO TAPES AND 25 ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS OF FORMER KAUFMANN EMPLOYEES AND FRIENDS, AND APPROXIMATELY 1,000 PIECES OF ORIGINAL KAUFMANN CORRESPONDENCE. A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK SINCE 1976, FALLINGWATER IS AN INTERNATIONAL TREASURE. IN 2000, THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA NAMED FALLINGWATER A COMMONWEALTH TREASURE, AND A SURVEY OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS' MEMBERS VOTED FALLINGWATER THE BUILDING OF THE CENTURY, BY A 3-TO-1 MARGIN. IN 2015, FALLINGWATER WAS PUT FORTH BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FOR CONSIDERATION AS A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE WITH NINE OTHER WRIGHT BUILDINGS. IT IS THE ONLY MAJOR WRIGHT-DESIGNED BUILDING TO HAVE COME INTO THE PUBLIC DOMAIN INTACT, COMPLETE WITH THE BUILDING, LANDSCAPE, ORIGINAL WRIGHT-DESIGNED FURNISHINGS, AND FAMILY'S ART COLLECTION. FALLINGWATER AND ITS COLLECTIONS ARE AN INVALUABLE PUBLIC RESOURCE. WITH CLOSE TO 175,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY, THE MUSEUM SERVES AS AN EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL INSTITUTION FOR THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY.
PART V, LINE 4: THE CONSERVANCY'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF VARIOUS INVESTMENT FUNDS ESTABLISHED PRIMARILY FOR THE FINANCIAL NEEDS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS PURPOSE. THE ENDOWMENT INCLUDES ONLY DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND ACCUMULATED INCOME THEREON. CERTAIN ENDOWMENT EARNINGS ARE DONOR RESTRICTED FOR A PARTICULAR PROGRAM. IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE BOARD, IN WRITING, ELECTS A SPENDING RATE OF BETWEEN 2% AND 7%.
PART X, LINE 2: THE CONSERVANCY HAS BEEN GRANTED AN EXEMPTION FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) HAS CLASSIFIED THE CONSERVANCY AS OTHER THAN A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. THE CONSERVANCY IS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX ON CERTAIN INCOME THAT IS CONSIDERED UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, IF EARNED. THE CONSERVANCY ANNUALLY FILES A FORM 990. THE CONSERVANCY HAS ASSESSED THE TAX POSITIONS IT HAS TAKEN OR EXPECTS TO TAKE IN ITS TAX RETURNS AND NO LIABILITY HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE NECESSARY.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: ADJUSTMENT IN CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES -51,665. RENTAL EXPENSES 160,076. COST OF GOODS SOLD 997,026.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RENTAL EXPENSES 160,076. COST OF GOODS SOLD 997,026.
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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," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number
25-1053485
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" on 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
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ALLEGHENY AQUATIC ALLIANCE
111 TWIN CREEK LANE
FREEDOM,PA15042 		90-0794927 501 (C)(3) 9,658       CANOE ACCESS DEVELOPMENT
(2) ADAMS COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
670 OLD HARRISBURG RD SUITE 201
GETTYSBURG,PA17325 		23-2694043 N/A 29,379       STREAM RELEAF - LHPOA RIPARIAN BUFFER PROJECT
(3) ALLIANCE FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY
502 SIXTH ST
ANNAPOLIS,MD21403 		54-1060924 501 (C)(3) 28,767       RIPARIAN FOREST BUFFER PLANTING
(4)  

 
  		          RIPARIAN FOREST BUFFER PLANTING
(5) FRENCH CREEK VALLEY CONSERVANCY
411 CHESTNUT ST
MEADVILLE,PA16335 		25-1459333 501 (C)(3) 10,302       LAND ACQUISITION AND OPERATIONS
(6) HORN FARM CENTER
4945 HORN RD
YORK,PA17406 		20-1061394 501 (C)(3) 18,668       RIPARIAN FOREST BUFFER PLANTING
(7) HUNTINGDON COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
10605 RAYSTOWN RD SUITE A
HUTINGDON,PA16652 		25-1250267 N/A 28,767       STREAM RELEAF PROJECT
(8)  

 
  		          SPONSORSHIP
(9)  

 
  		          CANOE ACCESS DEVELOPMENT
(10)  

 
  		          CANOE ACCESS DEVELOPMENT
(11) URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PITTSBURGH
200 ROSS ST 13
PITTSBURGH,PA15219 		25-6003317 N/A 2,000,000       CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION
(12) JENNERSTOWN BOROUGH
102 SAYLOR ST
JENNERSTOWN,PA15547 		25-1213323 N/A 183,178       CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION
2
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8
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Cat. No. 50055P
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2018
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY'S WATERSHED PROGRAM REQUIRES CONTRACTS SIGNED BY THE GRANTEE STATING THE INTENDED USE/PURPOSE OF THE FUNDS AND FINAL REPORTS INCLUDING INVOICES. THE WATERSHED PROGRAM REVIEWS CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND WHERE APPLICABLE, REQUIRE SIGNED LANDOWNER AGREEMENTS WHEN FUNDS ARE INTENDED TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO PROPERTY. OCCASIONALLY, THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY WILL PROVIDE GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSIST IN THE ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES. THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY REQUIRES REPORTS TO OBTAIN STATUS UPDATES ON THE PROJECTS AND TO ENSURE GRANTS ARE EXPENDED FOR STATED PURPOSE. THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY PROVIDES RELATIVELY FEW GRANTS OR SPONSORSHIPS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE OF PROGRAM AREAS.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

25-1053485
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 on 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 on 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 on 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," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on 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," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on 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" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2018
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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 on 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 on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1THOMAS SAUNDERS
PRESIDENT & CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 320,903
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0 		0
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0 		1,290
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0 		38,571
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0 		14,201
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0 		374,965
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0 		0
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0
2JENIFER CHRISTMAN
VP WATERSHED CONSERVATION 		(i)

(ii)		 138,241
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0 		0
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0 		414
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0 		16,061
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0 		5,149
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0 		159,865
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0 		0
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0
3CONSTANCE EADS
VP & CFO 		(i)

(ii)		 178,148
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0 		0
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0 		1,980
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0 		24,256
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0 		12,756
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0 		217,140
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0 		0
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0
4CYNTHIA CARROW
VP GOVT REL & CO 		(i)

(ii)		 210,833
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0 		0
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0 		2,472
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0 		30,287
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0 		12,756
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0 		256,348
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0 		0
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0
5GENEVIEVE MCINTYRE
VP INSTITUTIONAL ADV 		(i)

(ii)		 188,136
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0 		0
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0 		1,290
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0 		26,523
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0 		12,756
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0 		228,705
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0 		0
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0
6SHAUN FENLON
VP LAND CONSERVATION 		(i)

(ii)		 172,846
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0 		0
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0 		690
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0 		23,491
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0 		11,153
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0 		208,180
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0 		0
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0
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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 imageGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

25-1053485
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 .... X 1 20,000 APPRAISAL
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 13 80,618 FAIR MARKET VALUE
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 ... 		X 6 60,000 APPRAISAL
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
1
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 nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
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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.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 33: QUALIFIED CONSERVATION CONTRIBUTION - OTHER: THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY HOLDS CERTAIN CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND DEED RESTRICTIONS (EASEMENTS), EACH REPRESENTING A LEGAL INTEREST IN LAND OWNED BY ANOTHER PERSON OR ENTITY. THE EASEMENTS GRANT THE CONSERVANCY THE RIGHT TO USE, CONTROL, AND/OR PROTECT THE LAND FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES. EASEMENTS ACQUIRED BY DONATIONS FROM LANDOWNERS ARE NOT RECORDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. DURING 2018, THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY RECEIVED 5 DONATED CONSERVATION EASEMENTS FROM LANDOWNERS.
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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY
 
Employer identification number

25-1053485
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THOSE PERSONS, OR ORGANIZATIONS CONSISTING OF PERSONS GROUPED TOGETHER, WHOSE AIMS AND ACTIONS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE PURPOSES OF THIS CORPORATION AND WHO MEET SUCH REQUIREMENTS FOR REGULAR MEMBERSHIP OR AFFILIATIONS AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP OR AFFILIATION TO THE CORPORATION. CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP - THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY CREATE CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP OR CHANGE CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION. HONORARY MEMBERSHIP - INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE RENDERED EMINENT SERVICE IN THE AREAS OF ENDEAVOR ENUMERATED IN THE PURPOSE CLAUSE OF THE CORPORATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR WHO HAVE RENDERED EMINENT SERVICE TO THE CORPORATION, MAY BE NOMINATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ELECTION TO HONORARY MEMBERSHIP BY VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP AT AN ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS. HONORARY MEMBERS SHALL BE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION FOR LIFE. LIFE MEMBERSHIP - INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE LIFE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION ON THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS IN 1970 SHALL CONTINUE THEREAFTER FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE LIVES AS LIFE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION. POWER TO VOTE AND HOLD OFFICE - INDIVIDUAL REGULAR MEMBERS AND LIFE MEMBERS SHALL HAVE POWER TO VOTE AND HOLD OFFICE. ORGANIZATIONS AND HONORARY MEMBERS SHALL HAVE NO VOTE AND SHALL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO HOLD OFFICE. RESIGNATION - ANY MEMBER MAY RESIGN HIS MEMBERSHIP IN THE CORPORATION BY NOTIFYING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HIS DESIRE TO RESIGN. SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION - ANY MEMBER MAY BE SUSPENDED OR EXPELLED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE MEMBERS ELECT BOARD MEMBERS. THE BOARD ELECTS OFFICERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B INITIAL REVIEWS OF FORM 990 WERE PERFORMED BY UPPER MANAGEMENT AND APPLICABLE STAFF. FINAL REVIEWS ARE PERFORMED BY THE ENTIRE BOARD. CHANGES NEEDED PURSUANT TO REVIEWS ARE INCORPORATED BEFORE FINAL ISSUANCE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS AND SENIOR EXECUTIVE TEAM MEMBERS SHALL ANNUALLY RECEIVE A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON: A. HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, B. HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, C. HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND D. UNDERSTANDS THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. AN INDIVIDUAL'S FAILURE TO SUBMIT A SIGNED ANNUAL STATEMENT WILL RESULT IN THE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WHICH MAY INCLUDE REMOVAL FROM THE GOVERNING BOARD OR ANY COMMITTEE OR TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND CFO SHALL MAINTAIN A LIST OF ALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND SENIOR STAFF TO WHOM THIS POLICY STATEMENT APPLIES. THE PRESIDENT SHALL DISTRIBUTE ANNUALLY A COPY OF THIS POLICY TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS TO WHOM IT APPLIES. TO ENSURE THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL BE CONDUCTED. THE PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL, AT A MINIMUM, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: A. WHETHER COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE, BASED ON COMPETENT SURVEY INFORMATION, AND THE RESULT OF ARM'S LENGTH BARGAINING. B. WHETHER PARTNERSHIPS, JOINT VENTURES, AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS CONFORM TO THE ORGANIZATION'S WRITTEN POLICIES, ARE PROPERLY RECORDED, REFLECT REASONABLE INVESTMENT OR PAYMENTS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES, FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DO NOT RESULT IN INUREMENT, IMPERMISSIBLE PRIVATE BENEFIT OR IN AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION. WHEN CONDUCTING THE PERIODIC REVIEWS AS PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE VII, THE ORGANIZATION MAY, BUT NEED NOT, USE OUTSIDE ADVISORS. IF OUTSIDE EXPERTS ARE USED, THEIR USE SHALL NOT RELIEVE THE GOVERNING BOARD OF ITS RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENSURING PERIODIC REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED. IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WHICH MAY INCLUDE, REMOVAL FROM THE GOVERNING BOARD AND TERMINATION OF SERVICES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 WPC UTILIZES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM TO REVIEW ITS WAGE AND SALARY PROGRAM, GENERALLY EVERY TWO YEARS. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED MORE FREQUENTLY. MULTIPLE EXTERNAL SALARY SOURCES ARE USED FOR MARKET COMPARISONS FOR BENCHMARKED POSITIONS. IN REVIEWING COMPENSATION, 12 PEER GROUPS ARE UTILIZED FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES. ADDITIONALLY, A NUMBER OF SALARY SURVEYS ARE ALSO UTILIZED: 1. GUIDESTAR ANNUAL NONPROFIT COMPENSATION REPORT 2. ECONOMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE'S SALARY ASSESSOR (FOR-PROFIT AND NONPROFIT) 3. PRM'S MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION REPORT FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS 4. WILLIS TOWERS WATSON'S SURVEYS: TOP MANAGEMENT (FOR-PROFIT AND NONPROFIT) COMPENSATION IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A COMPETITIVE AND EQUITABLE SALARY STRUCTURE, WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY UNDERTAKES AN INDEPENDENT MARKET REVIEW OF SALARIES FOR ALL STAFF BI-ANNUALLY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUTHORIZED THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD TO REVIEW AND APPROVE ALL EXECUTIVE SALARY CHANGES UNDER IRS INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS RULES FOR DISQUALIFIED PERSONS. IN ADDITION TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO, THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE SETS COMPENSATION FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER; VICE PRESIDENT, FALLINGWATER; VICE PRESIDENT, LAND CONSERVATION; VICE PRESIDENT, INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT; VICE PRESIDENT, WATERSHED CONSERVATION; VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS. THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL EXECUTIVE SALARY CHANGES UNDER IRS INTERMEDIATE SANCTION RULES FOR DISQUALIFIED PERSONS. WPC INCLUDES IN THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REVIEW ANY EMPLOYEE OPERATING WITH AN OFFICER TITLE (APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS). EXECUTIVES, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT/CEO, RECEIVE THE SAME BENEFIT PACKAGE AS ALL OTHER BENEFIT-ELIGIBLE STAFF. TWO EXECUTIVES RECEIVE COMPANY-PROVIDED VEHICLES. THE CONSERVANCY HAS NO OTHER SPECIAL EXECUTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGES OR INCENTIVE PROGRAMS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGES IN CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES -51,665.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018


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