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 09-01-2018 , and ending 08-31-2019
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY
 
% SUDHA IYER
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
9 HARDSCRABBLE ROAD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ07924
D Employer identification number

22-1539642
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 9,253,856
F Name and address of principal officer:
ERIC STILES
9 HARDSCRABBLE ROAD
BERNARDSVILLE,NJ07924
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.NJAUDUBON.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: 1910
M State of legal domicile: NJ
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: OUR TWO FOLD MISSION IS CONNECTING PEOPLE TO NATURE AND STEWARDING THE NATURE OF TODAY FOR THE PEOPLE OF TOMORROW.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 17
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 17
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 127
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1,747
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  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 4,932,908 5,875,398
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 1,153,064 1,175,131
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 273,622 372,272
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 285,695 232,008
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 6,645,289 7,654,809
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
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) 3,973,113 4,248,773
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,054,751    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 2,928,164 2,652,608
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 6,901,277 6,901,381
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -255,988 753,428
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 28,079,230 28,573,914
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 965,460 918,772
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 27,113,770 27,655,142
Part II
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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 NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY IS A PRIVATELY SUPPORTED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, STATEWIDE MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAILS).
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 $ 2,908,924 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,407,139 )
EDUCATION AND SANCTUARIES - PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION THROUGH SUMMER CAMPS, FIELD TRIPS, LECTURES AND WEEKEND EVENTS AND TO MAINTAIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES, EDUCATIONAL CENTERS AND OTHER PROPERTIES. FOR A MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDED, SEE SCHEDULE O FOR NEW JERSEY AUDUBON'S CONSERVATION UPDATE.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,817,914 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
CONSERVATION - ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT SOUND CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES AND LAWS. FOR A MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDED, SEE SCHEDULE O FOR NEW JERSEY AUDUBON'S CONSERVATION UPDATE.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 572,894 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
RESEARCH AND MONITORING - DISSEMINATE AND ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS AND PUBLICATIONS. FOR A MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDED, SEE SCHEDULE O FOR NEW JERSEY AUDUBON'S CONSERVATION UPDATE.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet5,299,732
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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
 
No
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
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
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.....Click to see attachment
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...Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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.....
21
 
No
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........
22
 
No
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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.......................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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
50
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
Yes
 
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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
127
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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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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
17
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
17
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
Yes
 
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
NJ
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:
MediumBulletSUDHA IYER9 HARDSCRABBLE ROAD   BERNARDSVILLE,NJ07924 (908) 396-7380
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Randy Jones......................................................................
Board Chair
 3.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) Alan H Bernstein Esq......................................................................
2ND Vice Chair
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) STEPHEN R BUCKINGHAM ESQ......................................................................
BOARD COUNSEL
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(4) Charles M Chapin III......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(5) DAVID H HALL PHD......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(6) Harriett Druskin......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) James Gibson......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) Joseph Basralian Esq......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) diane c louie MD MPH......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) Elizabeth Wendy Wilkes......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) Ashley D Rey......................................................................
1st VICE CHAIR
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(12) Geraldine A Smith Esq......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(13) ANN LAWRENCE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) MEREDITH MUELLER DMin......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(15) Dorothy Clair......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) Richard Kauffeld......................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(17) DANA POGORZELSKI......................................................................
TREASURER
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   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) PHILIP H WITT PHD ABPP........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) Eric P Stiles........................................................................
President & CEO
 45.0
.......................0.0 		    X       133,919 0 5,634
(20) Sudha Iyer........................................................................
VP Finance & Administration
 45.0
.......................0.0 		    X       91,932 0 17,014




















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 225,851 0 22,648
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 MediumBullet1
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
 
No
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
COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICE CO LLC,
461 5TH AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10017 		CONSULTING 136,258
Cox Printers,
1634 East Elizabeth Avenue
LINDEN,NJ07036 		Printing 198,595
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet2
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 430,016
c Fundraising events..1c 31,446
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 461,871
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 4,952,065
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1,021,535
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 5,875,398
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PROGRAM FEES 900099 909,718 909,718    
b FEES FOR USE OF SOCIETY FACILITIES 532000 8,237 8,237    
c TRAVEL FEES 900099 257,176 257,176    
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ....MediumBullet 1,175,131
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 201,133     201,133
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   1,049,664
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   878,525
c Gain or (loss)   171,139
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 171,139     171,139
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 31,446of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 16,719
b Less: direct expenses ...b 16,719
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 0
b Less: direct expenses ...b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 931,964
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 703,803
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 228,161 228,161    
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a CHANGE IN VALUE CASH VALUE LIFE INSURANCE 900099 3,847 3,847    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 3,847
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 7,654,809 1,407,139   372,272
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16. 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 267,076 87,897 149,880 29,299
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 3,255,548 2,520,837 195,390 539,321
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 75,288 62,921 1,069 11,298
9 Other employee benefits ....... 384,703 309,877 16,754 58,072
10 Payroll taxes ........... 266,158 207,449 19,832 38,877
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 0      
c Accounting ........... 0      
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 17,012   17,012  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 896,689 607,988 80,134 208,567
12 Advertising and promotion .... 40,908 40,783   125
13 Office expenses ....... 381,483 239,645 6,167 135,671
14 Information technology ...... 0      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 353,166 337,011 6,324 9,831
17 Travel ............ 122,788 112,180 6,880 3,728
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 0      
20 Interest ........... 488   488  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 220,945 191,178 29,767  
23 Insurance ... 108,240 91,083 12,161 4,996
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 PROGRAM EXPENSES 503,389 483,383 5,040 14,966
b BAD DEBT EXPENSE 7,500 7,500    
c
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 6,901,381 5,299,732 546,898 1,054,751
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 143,615 1 254,110
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 394,090 2 10,329
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 156,170 3 290,615
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 494,082 4 469,597
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L .............
0 5 0
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 ..............
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 57,088 7 54,588
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 586,177 8 598,262
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 41,592 9 33,348
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 24,786,899
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 3,947,653 20,088,240 10c 20,839,246
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 5,445,288 11 5,346,077
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 672,888 15 677,742
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 28,079,230 16 28,573,914
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 467,858 17 408,073
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 497,602 19 460,699
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
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.. 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 50,000
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
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 0 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 965,460 26 918,772
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 7,484,298 27 8,763,555
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 1,181,270 28 462,378
29 Permanently restricted net assets 18,448,202 29 18,429,209
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 ........... 27,113,770 33 27,655,142
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 28,079,230 34 28,573,914
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
7,654,809
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
6,901,381
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
753,428
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
27,113,770
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-193,063
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
-18,993
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
27,655,142
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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
NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

22-1539642
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.") .. 5,945,693 5,858,893 4,773,075 4,932,908 5,875,398 27,385,967
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 5,945,693 5,858,893 4,773,075 4,932,908 5,875,398 27,385,967
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 3,227,756
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 24,158,211
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.. 5,945,693 5,858,893 4,773,075 4,932,908 5,875,398 27,385,967
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 91,432 105,343 133,583 163,230 201,133 694,721
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..           0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..       24,866 3,847 28,713
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 28,109,401
12
12
5,760,260
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
85.943 %
15
15
84.810 %
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
Page 3
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
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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
Page 5
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
Page 6
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
Page 7
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
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018


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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Name of the organization
NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

22-1539642
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
NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number
22-1539642
Part I
Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Page 3
Name of organization
NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number

22-1539642
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
NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number

22-1539642
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.
SchCMd BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
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
NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

22-1539642
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
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 2
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) ...................... 243  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ............................... 6,741  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................................................................... 6,984  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................................................................ 5,987,958  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............................................... 5,994,942  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 449,747  
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) ................................................. 112,437  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 496,043 439,238 443,343 449,747 1,828,371
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		2,742,557
c Total lobbying expenditures 27,668 14,320 20,063 6,984 69,035
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 124,011 109,810 110,836 112,437 457,094
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 685,641
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 9,322 2,889 4,354 243 16,808
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 3
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.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," 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
NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

22-1539642
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 2
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b 54.00
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
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  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
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 Bullet6.00
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $ 1
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 $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included 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.
Cat. No. 52283D
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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 .... 5,926,090 5,260,438 4,362,669 3,279,466 3,473,662
b Contributions ... 0 480,729 652,854 1,011,408 46,793
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 156,755 343,638 397,769 283,205 -61,489
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		640,551 158,715 152,854 211,408 179,500
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 5,442,294 5,926,090 5,260,438 4,362,671 3,279,466
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet75.050 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet20.940 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet4.010 %
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 .....   17,833,729 17,833,729
b Buildings ....   6,297,435 3,415,887 2,881,548
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   655,735 531,766 123,969
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 20,839,246
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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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' 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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' 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 0
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 0
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 7,584,081
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -193,063
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 141,621
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -2,274
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -53,716
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 7,637,797
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 17,012
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 17,012
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 7,654,809
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 7,042,709
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 141,621
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 16,719
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 158,340
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 6,884,369
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 17,012
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 17,012
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 6,901,381
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.
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Schedule D, Part II, Line 5 Conservation Easement Monitoring Protocol is intended to aid in the Conservation Easement monitoring process for New Jersey Audubon Society. Conservation Easements are defined as a voluntary agreement between NJA and a landowner that limits the type or amount of development on their property while at the same time allowing the landowner to maintain private ownership of the land. NJA accepts the easement with understanding that it must enforce the terms of the easement in perpetuity. After the easement is signed, it is recorded with the County Register of Deeds and applies to all future owners of the land. Conservation Easement Monitoring Protocol involves a site visit (monitoring) and follow-up report. Site visits are performed annually by a NJA representative. The landowner is contacted prior to the site visit and is invited to participate (however participation is not mandatory). The date of easement monitoring may vary annually (i.e. seasonally) to maximize opportunity to observe a wider variety of plants and animals making use of the easement. The easement monitoring report is completed during the site visit and placed in the property file. Photos are taken at each site visit as part of the monitoring report. A follow-up letter is sent to the landowner highlighting the results of the site visit.
Schedule D, Part II, Line 9 Expenses associated with acquiring and maintaining the easements are expensed as incurred.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 New Jersey Audubon Society is exempt from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, the financial statements do not reflect a provision for Federal income taxes. There were no uncertain tax positions at August 31, 2019 and 2018. The Society did not have any income tax related penalties or interest for the years in question.
Schedule D, Part XI and XII, 4b THE CHANGE IN VALUE OF A CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST ($18,993) HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THE REVENUE SHOW IN THE 990 AND IS SHOWN ON AN OTHER ADJUSTMENT TO NET ASSETS IN PART XI. ADDITIONALLY, FUNDRAISING EXPENSE FOR THE SPECIAL EVENT OF $16,719 WERE NETTED WITH REVENUE AS REQUIRED BY THE FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS SO HAVE BEEN REDUCED FROM BOTH REVENUE AND EXPENSE ON THE RECONCILIATION IN PART XI AND PART XII.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image 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
NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

22-1539642
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
South America     Program Services SHOREBIRD RESEARCH 107,695
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....     107,695
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     107,695
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2018
Schedule F (Form 990) 2018
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2018
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2018
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2018
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

22-1539642
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

SUMMER CAPE MAY
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

0
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
48,165
 
 
48,165

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
31,446
 
 
31,446
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
16,719
 
 
16,719



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . .        
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 16,719     16,719
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 16,719
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow  
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

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Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
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Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
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An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
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Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
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Gaming manager information:
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Mandatory distributions:
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Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
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Name of the organization
NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

22-1539642
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 16 71,535 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ... X 1 950,000 FMV
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
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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
 
Yes
No
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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.
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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.
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NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY
 
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22-1539642
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 The Society has an estimated 16,000 members.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A The Society has members who may elect one or more members of the governing body.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B The decisions of the governing body are subject to approval by members of the organization by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at the Society's annual or business meeting.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B The Form 990 was prepared by the outside audit firm that has experience in the preparation of the form and was reviewed and approved by the executive and finance commmittees and then provided to the full board of directors.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C Each member of the board of directors is required to sign an annual disclosure report regarding any conflicts of interest and risks of fraud within the organization.
FORM 990, LINE VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 The executive committee of the board of directors reviews and approves the compensation of the president & ceo of the Society annually. Key elements of the process include use of benchmarking to determine comparable compensation and to facilitate a process where persons with conflict of interest with respect to the compensation agreement are excluded from the process.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 the Society does not make public its by-laws which are its governing documents. the Society evaluates the by-laws on a regular basis and amends them as circumstances change. when an amendment is recommended by the board of directors, notice is given to the members that a proposed amendment will be considered at the annual or business meeting of the Society and the text of such proposed amendment will be made available in advance of the meeting upon request. The audited financial statements and the Form 990 are made available on the organization's website.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A the program service accomplishments shown below support the summary of the Society's accomplishments during the year ended August 31, 2019, which include: - Cities & Towns - New Jersey Audubons staff works across the state to deliver its mission of connecting people with nature and stewarding the nature of today for the people of tomorrow. We met with 33,500 people in the cities and towns space during 2019, including 2,270 teachers indirectly impacting 54,480 students learning ecological and sustainability principles through STEM+Art education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Volunteer engagement is critical to our success in being able to accomplish our mission with close to 19,000 hours given to the organization from stewardship projects, to conducting educational programs to assisting in nature stores and in administrative capacities. - Forests & Farms - New Jersey Audubon staff worked throughout the Garden States approximately 2,000,000 acres of forest land and educating/engaging 42,286 people in forest conservation. Research and evaluation continued on habitat management recommendations for utility corridors in northwestern NJ. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of Ruffed Grouse and Northern Bobwhite in NJ continued. Policy efforts advanced the use of prescribed fire as a habitat management tool with an emphasis on the use of fire in the Pinelands, continuing to advocate for Delaware Watershed conservation and protection of open space through our leadership of the Keep It Green Coalition. - Coasts & Wetlands Ongoing & intensive monitoring of Semipalmated Sandpipers (SESA) in Delaware Bay & beach nesting birds at Stone Harbor Point continued. We attached solar-powered radio transmitters on SESA to assess habitat use and stopover duration in Delaware Bay. We also attached digitally-coded and solar-powered tags on SESA in Brazil as part of our program to understand survival during their wintering period in northern South America. This work was bolstered by the installation of the first automated tracking stations in Brazil to compliment the seven currently operating in Suriname and French Guiana. Additionally, we positioned ourselves as a leading voice advocating for responsibly developed offshore wind based on the best available science, which protects our natural resources while transitioning us to a clean energy future. Program Service Accomplishments - Education and Sanctuaries 2019 New Jersey Audubons (NJA) education team creates and conducts programming that meets our mission of connecting people with nature and stewarding the nature of today for the people of tomorrow. In 2019 we conducted 2,088 programs which directly reached 23,683 children and 31,812 adults. Of the total number of adults 2,275 were teachers who impacted an additional 54,600 students (24 students/teacher). Programs were designed with the organizations conservation priorities in mind and range from connecting very young children with the wonders of nature to training teachers in environmental science and sustainability to sharing the magic of bird and butterfly migration to adults across the hemisphere. Lessons, classes and workshops utilize program design best practices as researched and outlined by national environmental education, sustainability and conservation organizations. Programs at our nature centers are place-based, utilizing the unique resources and habitats at each center and our statewide outreach programs work to serve people in diverse communities around the state. Specific programs led by NJA staff and volunteers include summer nature camps, bird and nature walks, school and scout field trips, passive nature recreation activities, in-depth natural history workshops, festivals, special events, teacher professional development and ecotravel. NJA values our partners, collaborators and sponsors. With funding from the PSEG Foundation through National Wildlife Federation (NWF), NJA staff worked alongside the NJ School Boards Association to identify and recognize 9 school teams for innovative projects and prototypes designed to solve real world problems. All projects in this STEAM Tank competition had to include an environmental sustainability piece. BASF continues to support NJAs efforts to connect middle school students and teachers to environmental science learning through implementation of the BASF Nature of Chemistry series reaching 10 teachers and approximately 500 students in 2019 with the BASF Kids Lab Freshwater pHun Factor (water quality) and Tapping Natures Nutrients (soil quality). These programs are delivered in such a way as to support the Eco-Schools USA program that NJA administers as part of our partnership with National Wildlife Federation. Thanks to individual donations and lead sponsors Carl Zeiss SBE, LLC and the Stone Foundation of New Jersey, NJA held its 1st Young Birders Conference in March 2019. This event highlights bird-related projects and activities and had 50 individuals in attendance. Programs at Hawk Rise Sanctuary (Linden) and Pettys Island (Pennsauken) continue to serve hundreds of students and adults in these urban communities. Over 53,000 people visited our nature centers and walked miles of trails enjoying all manner of nature exploration. The health of our nature center habitats is a high priority for the organization. Sanctuary grounds are evaluated on an ongoing basis with plans in place to manage the habitat to the best of our resources including removing invasive plant species, creating native plant gardens (especially for pollinators) and conducting trail maintenance and enhancement. Much of the aforementioned is accomplished through the many volunteer efforts including corporate volunteer days, Coast Guard volunteers, scout and other community-based groups and individuals wanting to give back to the community through active habitat stewardship. NJA operates 7 migration watches during the year through its Cape May Bird Observatory (Cape May Hawkwatch, Avalon Seawatch, Songbird Morning Flight, Cape May Springwatch, Monarch Monitoring Program, Montclair Hawkwatch spring and fall). Funds to support these signature programs come from individual donors, Swarovski Optik, Actions@EBMF and others. These sites provided over 28,000 people with access to wildlife migration phenomena (hawk migration, songbird migration, butterfly migration) and information about the species through direct interpretive programming. Data from these watches helps monitor species population trends and inform conservation actions. Teacher workshops, summer institutes, webinars and face-to-face meetings are essential to train and support our teachers to integrate ecology, environmental science and sustainability into their curricula. Ashland, Inc. funded the Teachers School of Ecology, a weeklong intensive look at the geology, land use, habitats, species, water quality and human impact related to the Passaic Watershed. We continued to work with teachers from the 2018 Honeywell Institute for Ecosystems Education during the 2019 school year with a culminating Student Forum with over 250 middle school and high school students, their teachers and guests in attendance. Students shared their projects including ones that addressed reducing stormwater runoff, creating habitats for birds and pollinators, reducing energy usage to address climate change and campaigning for better schoolwide recycling to reduce the use of plastics. NJA has encouraged thousands of people to create habitat for birds, butterflies and other species through programs, native plant sales and incentive programs. We officially launched NJAs Garden for Wildlife program in 2019, using donor funding to hire our first Habitat Outreach Coordinator whose role is to help individual homeowners certify their properties and communities to certify their communities. During 2019, New Jersey Audubon had 1,747 volunteers who contributed 18,708 total hours to the organization. In addition to the stewardship work, these volunteers conducted programs, led field trips, participated in bird and butterfly monitoring, helped in our nature stores and provided assistance with all manner of administrative task.
FORM 990 PART III, Line 4B Program Service Accomplishments - Conservation The Stewardship Department continued its focus on the Forest and Farms landscape throughout the State of New Jersey in 2019. Efforts over the past year included Forest Stewardship Planning and Implementation with emphasis on young forest habitat creation in northwestern NJ and forest management in the Pinelands. In the Delaware River Watershed, we continued to focus on engaging landowners and farmers in southern NJ and the Highlands regions in the implementation of best management practices protective of water quality and the enhancement of wildlife habitat. We supported a range of partnerships including the Delaware River Watershed Initiative, the NJ Invasive Species Strike Team, the North Atlantic Fire Science Consortium, NJ Natural Lands Trust and others. Staff continued to participate on the steering committee and science advisory committee of the NJ Conservation Blueprint project, which unveiled a new video to promote the tool (see https://vimeo.com/XXX-XX-XXXX). Following the passage of the Prescribed Burning legislation in August 2018 we have been working to raise awareness about the ability to use fire as a management tool, encouraging public and private landowners to do so. Fire is (and has always been) a powerful management tool. Wildfires are becoming more prevalent out west and this can create a perception that fire is dangerous or unwanted. Its important to understand that prescribed burns are thoughtfully planned out, completely safe, and necessary to fostering a healthy ecosystem. This year staff assisted NJ Forest Fire Service by installing a fire break at the Hovnanian Sanctuary and subsequently conducting a prescribed burn on the property. Fire is just one tool that we use to manage ecosystem health. In close partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Stewardship staff have been taking actions to benefit a suite of Working Lands for Wildlife species in New Jersey, including Northern Bobwhite, American Black Duck, Golden-winged Warbler and Bog Turtle. A Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) meeting with NRCS was held to chart next steps on Golden-winged Warbler, American Black Duck and Northern Bobwhite habitat creation. WLFW actions included monitoring species migration at an American Black Duck restoration site and recruiting 65 acres of Pinelands private land into the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partners program for young forest habitat management. Efforts to advance the recovery of Northern Bobwhite in NJ continued in 2019. With the Division of Fish and Wildlife, we co-hosted a workshop for partners from NJ, PA, DE, and MD. Tall Timbers shared research findings from more than 6,000 quail translocations as well as highlights and insights from the research in the mid-Atlantic region and several NJ sites were visited. A landowner outreach event was hosted in Chatsworth focused on Northern Bobwhite; quail continue to be monitored at Pine Island research and quail restoration site. A wetland plant id workshop was held for NRCS staff. At the Sparta Wildlife Management Area staff oversaw the thinning of 20 acres and plans were made for additional young forest creation. Additional forest stewardship efforts throughout the state included 42 acres of invasive plant control, the installation of two deer fences at forest project sites covering 25 acres, and forest inventory data was collected at several sites. A Forest Stewardship Plan for Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuary was completed this year, which outlines future management plans at our Bernardsville-based headquarters. Stewardship staff also assisted with the acquisition of 23 acres of forest, added to the Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuary. Site visits for forest habitat landowners were conducted and a field-day was held for landowners and NRCS staff. Working with Morris County Parks staff, the draft Forest Stewardship Plan for the Mahlon Dickerson Reservation was presented to the Parks Commission. We continue to work with Merrill Creek Reservoir, developing a new Forest Stewardship Plan for them and assisting with forest stewardship projects. Stewardship staff accepted the Outstanding Forest Steward of the Year Award on behalf of Merrill Creek Reservoir. Among many actions weve taken to advance the goals of the Delaware River Watershed Initiative (DRWI) this year one project included the planting of 280 trees in northwestern NJ in partnership with the NJ Youth Corps and Trout Unlimited. This project addressed the habitat needs of numerous species while also protecting water quality. NJ Youth Corps assisted with planting 150 native shrubs at the Salem County Bog Turtle Site and Stewardship staff, with NRCS, planted an additional 520 native shrubs. Supporting the Delaware River Watershed Initiative, trees and shrubs were planted for a wetland enhancement project, and cattle fencing and trees were installed for an American Black Duck habitat project. A Building Soil for Better Crops workshop was hosted with the South Jersey Land and Water Trust, drawing 45 people and ending with a farm tour demonstrating multi-species cover crops, no-till, and livestock grazing. Stewardship Staff participated in the National Fish and Wildlife Foundations Delaware Watershed Agricultural Roundtable and led a Wildlife Habitat and Water Quality BMP workshop, as well as joined partners from both NJ DRWI Clusters in presenting updates on progress to staff at the William Penn Foundation.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4b, continued Throughout the work that we have undertaken we are often working to eradicate non-native invasive species. This is a core component of many of the Forest Stewardship Plans that are developed and implemented and invasive species treatments have occurred across most of the young forest habitat creation sites weve worked on over the last year. At the Salem River Wildlife Management area 150 tree tubes were replaced and at a private land site in Salem County work was undertaken to eradicate a population of the non-native invasive Kudzu. Work to restore the forest at Cape May Point State Park continued, including treatment of over 12 acres of non-native invasive vines and 11-acres of invasive vines and plants were mowed to restore the maritime forest. Also in southern NJ, work to conserve the Federally Threatened Bog Turtle continued with the restoration of a state wildlife management area, converting farmed land back to a functioning wetland and natural cover supportive of the resident Bog Turtle population. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphys office released a Bog Turtle video, with production assistance from Stewardship staff (http://bit.ly/2Vf3G3l). Additionally, the Kirkwood Cohansey Aquifer Cluster produced a video that features NJ Audubon, NJ Division of and Fish and Wildlife, and private landowners in South Jersey who are working to restore habitat for bog turtles (see https://www.sjwatersavers.org/saving-a-turtle-protecting-the-aquifer/). At the southern Bog Turtle site, trapping for turtles was conducted and invasive species management took place. New Jersey Audubon held the eighth Corporate Stewardship Council meeting hosted by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection in Trenton. Co-chairs, Keith Campbell (Chairman of the Board of Mannington Mills) and David Daly (President and Chief Operating Officer of Public Service Electric and Gas) were joined by NJDEP Commissioner Catherine McCabe in offering opening remarks and welcoming member companies and fellow NJDEP ex officio member the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Also, in April, Verizon recognized NJ Audubons stewardship efforts with a Nonprofit Partnership Award. We continue to work across NJ Audubons own network of properties and sanctuaries, creating Forest Stewardship Plans and implementing habitat restoration projects. The Surfrider Foundation provided funds for native plants for the habitat project at the Nature Center of Cape May and a volunteer event was conducted to remove invasive plants. Staff attended and presented at numerous conferences and leadership opportunities throughout the year including: the Fire in Eastern Oak Forests Conference, the Northeastern Partners for Reptile and Amphibian Conservation Conference, NJ Land Conservation Rally, Harding Land Trusts Annual Meeting, Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education annual meeting, meetings of the NJ Chapter of The Wildlife Society and participated in the NJ Conservation Leadership Program. NJ Audubons work with the agriculture community was featured in the Natural Resources Conservation Services Fridays on the Farm series - http://nrcs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Cascade/index.html?appid=3ff11b6ae6a040fa a3459db17c678a8f . New Jersey Audubon continued its leadership in cutting edge conservation policy at the state and federal level, including continuing its long-standing efforts advancing several legislative issues as well as critical state and regional coalition leadership. NJ Audubon continued coordination of the state-wide Keep it Green Coalition supporting millions of dollars in appropriations for open space, parks, farmland and historic sites in 2019. Additionally, we were able to secure implementation legislation that will guide the expenditure of roughly $150 million for these purposes from 2020 into the future. The continued funding for these projects comes at a critical time as NJ is slated to reach full buildout by the middle of the century. NJ Audubon continued co-leading the four-state, nearly 150-member Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed. The Coalition was successful in advocating for the second round of federal funding for the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program in the amount of $6 million. Federal dollars appropriated to the Program has supported 54 on-the-ground projects to date designed to conserve and protect fish and wildlife habitat, improve water quality, and more. NJA continues to lead the effort for to support continued robust and increased yearly funding for this program. Due to the collective efforts of the Coalition and its members, for the first time in decades, the governors of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware stood up together for the watershed, as they held the Delaware River Governors Leadership Summit. NJA, through the Coalition also began a roadside signage project that will help the public know when they are entering Americas Founding Waterway. At the federal level, NJA worked with partners to pass the Public Lands Package which included the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. We also continued our efforts partnering with state, regional and federal groups to provide meaningful support for the Recovering Americas Wildlife Act, the Environmental Justice Act of 2019, the Coastal Barrier Resources Act and more. Finally, we worked to protect against environmental rollbacks such as the opening of offshore lease areas for offshore oil and gas exploration and development, and rollbacks of the Clean Water Act. At the state level, we continued to focus on, and advance, our key priorities including plastic pollution, pollinator protection, forest management, and responsibly developed offshore wind. In 2019, we have successfully worked with a state-based coalition to support the regulation of plastics to prevent them from entering our environment and harming people and wildlife and anticipate New Jersey to pass one of the strongest plastic laws in the country in early 2020. We also continued to develop information about the significant impacts of pesticides on pollinators and have been working with partners to end the outdoor use of a class of pesticides proven to have caused significant population declines. Over the past year, we have actively been working to educate key state decision makers about our forest health and current obstacles in management, which has led to a package of bills being drafted with the anticipation that we will begin a robust advocacy effort on them starting next year. Finally, we have positioned ourselves as a leading organization fighting for responsibly developed offshore wind. We provided input, and ultimately applauded, the Murphy Administrations selection of the nations largest single offshore wind project, which they conditioned on the company implementing to strong environmental protections. Since the decision, we have been regularly meeting with the developer and appropriate agencies to ensure they adhere to the order, so that offshore wind can be implemented in New Jersey in a way that also protects our vital natural resources.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4C RESEARCH AND MONITORING We continue intensive monitoring of Semipalmated Sandpipers (SESA) during spring migration staging periods in Delaware Bay, a critical stopover for shorebirds to rest, feed and store fat reserves ahead of the final leg of their migration to the arctic breeding grounds. SESA have been identified as a high priority conservation concern species, as their Atlantic Flyway populations have declined by 80% since the 1980s. In FY 2019, we attached solar-powered radio transmitters to assess habitat use and stopover duration in Delaware Bay. We also attached digitally-coded and solar-powered tags on SESA in Brazil as part of our program to understand survival during their wintering period in northern South America. These data, combined with survival data during migration and breeding periods, will be used to better understand when and where SESA are experiencing situations that significantly affect population declines. This work was bolstered by the installation of the first automated tracking stations in Brazil to compliment the seven currently operating in Suriname (3) and French Guiana (4). NJA Research staff continue to collaborate with partners in northeastern Brazil to assess the effects of shrimp aquaculture on migratory shorebirds. Specifically, the project is designed to understand how shorebirds use habitats in shrimp farms and whether they are exposed to contaminants at these sites. Our preliminary results suggest that several species use shrimp aquaculture ponds extensively, especially when water levels are drawn down during harvesting. Our research also indicates that shorebirds, specifically SESA we sampled at shrimp farms in Brazil, have higher levels of heavy metals than those we sampled in Suriname and Delaware Bay, where bird habitat use was not associated with shrimp farms. In 2019, NJA and partners at AQUASIS, a Brazilian conservation NGO, developed a best management practices document to reduce impacts of shrimp farming on shorebirds wintering in Brazil. In FY 2019, we also completed an aerial survey of the north and northeastern regions of Brazil to assess the abundance and distribution of shorebirds during the wintering period in these regions. Aerial surveys are an ongoing component of our international shorebird conservation program. Our shorebird conservation efforts in South America also includes working with partners in Suriname, French Guiana and Brazil to curtail illegal or poorly regulated shorebird hunting. Through grants from US Agency for International Development, US Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, NJA has helped support law enforcement capacity in Suriname, which includes providing gasoline and maintenance for patrol vehicles, conduct a survey on hunters and develop a program to educate hunters about game laws and the importance of conserving species of conservation concern, like SESA and other migratory shorebirds. As part of a grant from the National Park Service, Research staff continue to monitor responses of beach nesting birds to the habitat restoration at Stone Harbor Point carried out by NJA and its partners in 2014 and 2015. The restoration, funded by a $1.28 million grant through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the US Department of Interior, NJ Audubon Research, improved critical habitat for endangered beach nesting and migratory shorebirds while protecting neighboring communities from storm surges. More than 40 acres were restored or enhanced during the project, which raised the elevation of nesting areas, thereby reducing potential flooding of nests of federally threatened Piping Plovers, state endangered Black Skimmers and Least Terns and American Oystercatcher, a species of special conservation concern. Data collected since 2016 suggest that the number of nesting pairs and the number of chicks produced at the site has increased significantly compared to the period prior to restoration. New Jersey Audubon Research staff continued to assess the response of wildlife species to routine maintenance activities on PSEG transmission line corridors in the Highlands. The goal of this project is to develop management recommendations that meet safety and regulatory requirements for powerline Rights-of-Way, while also providing habitat for early successional species of conservation concern. In 2018, we completed the fourth year of bird, reptile, amphibian, and habitat surveys along spans that received maintenance 2012 2014. We also worked closely with PSEG and the NJ Endangered and Nongame Species Program to develop span-specific maintenance plans for areas that provide critical habitat for breeding Golden-winged Warbler populations. Treatments continued during the winter of 2017/2018, and Golden-winged Warbler responses to habitat modifications were assessed during the 2018 breeding season. In 2016, New Jersey Audubon partnered with a private landowner in Sussex County, New Jersey, to help develop and guide forest stewardship practices on more than 3,000 acres of largely forested habitat. Management actions will be implemented over the next ten years following an approved Forest Stewardship Plan. One of the primary goals of the landowner is to manage habitat for Ruffed Grouse and Golden-winged Warbler, both considered species in decline throughout the Northeast. Active management will be required to maintain young forest habitat for these and a variety of other bird species of conservation concern. Starting in March 2016, New Jersey Audubons Research Department implemented a Before-After-Control-Impact survey design to determine whether Ruffed Grouse are currently present on the property. This work continued in 2018. Surveys were also conducted at two control sites in northwest New Jersey (Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Sparta Mountain Wildlife Management Area) known to support healthy Ruffed Grouse populations. NJA Research staff continue to monitor bird populations in the urban landscape through surveys at brownfield sites in Linden, Pennsauken and the Hackensack Meadowlands.
Form 990, Part III, Line 1 THE NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY IS A PRIVATELY SUPPORTED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, STATEWIDE MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. FOUNDED IN 1897 AND ONE OF THE OLDEST INDEPENDENT AUDUBON SOCIETIES,NEW JERSEY AUDUBON HAS NO CONNECTION WITH THE NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY. NEW JERSEY AUDUBON FOSTERS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND A CONSERVATION ETHIC AMOUNG NEW JERSEY'S CITIZENS; PROTECTS NEW JERSEY'S BIRDS, MAMMALS, OTHER ANIMALS AND PLANTS, ESPECIALLY ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES; AND PROMOTES PRESERVATION OF NEW JERSEY'S VALUABLE NATURAL HABITATS.
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