Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (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) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Total |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 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).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 554,763 | 936,848 | 1,400,236 | 2,588,960 | 1,394,158 | 6,874,965 |
| 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 | 1,433,339 | 1,419,325 | 1,331,042 | 1,345,142 | 920,738 | 6,449,586 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | 0 | |||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | 1,988,102 | 2,356,173 | 2,731,278 | 3,934,102 | 2,314,896 | 13,324,551 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 107,000 | 451,195 | 266,805 | 369,813 | 210,990 | 1,405,803 |
| 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. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 107,000 | 451,195 | 266,805 | 369,813 | 210,990 | 1,405,803 |
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 11,918,748 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 1,988,102 | 2,356,173 | 2,731,278 | 3,934,102 | 2,314,896 | 13,324,551 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 973,266 | 1,015,817 | 1,110,169 | 1,112,594 | 17,192 | 4,229,038 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 973,266 | 1,015,817 | 1,110,169 | 1,112,594 | 17,192 | 4,229,038 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | 0 | |||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | 0 | |||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 2,961,368 | 3,371,990 | 3,841,447 | 5,046,696 | 2,332,088 | 17,553,589 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 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) |
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| 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): |
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| 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 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 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. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2019 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-2019 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2019 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019: | ||||
| a From 2014....... | ||||
| b From 2015....... | ||||
| c From 2016....... | ||||
| d From 2017....... | ||||
| e From 2018....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2014 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2015..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Software ID: | 19009920 |
| Software Version: | 2019v5.0 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Park Improvement:The Conservancys process for selecting Park Improvement programs and capital improvement projects includes regular collaboration with and ongoing input from Balboa Park stakeholders and the City of San Diego. The Conservancy will: -Review major proposals and collect input from subject matter specialists, and -Make recommendations to the Board of Directors for support of those strategic proposals that best advance the sustainability, preservation and visitor experience in Balboa Park. -Recommend selected or appropriate proposals for funding support. -The Conservancy will provide major proposal leadership and coordination in an inclusive and transparent manner. The Conservancys other programs and projects that sustain and enhance Balboa Park include the following initiatives: Trees and Reforestation - a comprehensive Tree Inventory, site specific tree plantings and a CAL Fire funded initiative to plant 500 trees in Balboa Park; Wayfinding and Signage - a comprehensive signage inventory to improve the visitor experience and enhance access, circulation and orientation; Planning, Design and Outreach - collaborative planning, design and outreach including a series of stakeholder meetings and support for programs. Gardens Enhancement - upgraded gardens throughout the Park, including significant improvements to the Cactus Garden elevating the stature of this neglected garden. Secured plans and funding for Alcazar Garden improvements, facilitated fountain repair, convened experts for Rose Garden planning. Created an informational brochure for Park visitors. Volunteer Engagement - The Conservancy recruits, trains, and retains volunteers to support an array of park needs, from horticulture to Visitor Experience. Growing to more than 250 strong, current programs include: Park Ambassadors, Tree Stewards, Garden Stewards, Rose Garden Corps, Tour Guides, and Information Desk Volunteers. Volunteers perform vital functions within the Park, and the program is certified by the Points of Light Foundation as an official Service Enterprise organization, one of only 11% nonprofits nationwideCapital Projects: Botanical Building and Gardens:Using our inclusive stakeholder engagement process, in the fall of 2013, The Conservancys volunteer Board decided to proceed with the organizations inaugural capital improvement project - the rehabilitation and restoration of the iconic Botanical Building and Gardens in Balboa Park.Situated at the center of Balboa Parks central mesa, the Botanical Building is one of the most visited and photographed structures in the Park. The Botanical Building was constructed for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition as one of just four structures intended to remain as permanent.The Conservancy has completed the restoration plans for the building and gardens, which have been approved by the City of San Diego. Additionally, the Conservancy developed a comprehensive recognition program, in accordance with new guidelines and approved by the City of San Diego. The next phase of the project entails the creation of a Programmatic Plan, which will help guide the long-term programming, financing, management, and care of the historic facility.After the project received a $257,000 federal grant from the National Park Services, and a state grant of more than $8 million, the Conservancy embarked on a joint endeavor with the City of San Diego to restore and enhance the Botanical Building. The project is scheduled to break ground in 2021, and the Conservancy has launched a Capital Campaign to raise the additional funds necessary for the comprehensive interior and exterior improvements. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et | BOARD CHAIR, CONNIE MATSUI, HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE, SARAH BECKMAN. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | THE FORM 990 IS FIRST PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE PRESENTS THE FORM 990 TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN EACH CASE THE COMMITTEES/BOARD RECEIVES THE FORM 990 IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | CONCERNS ARE BROUGHT TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR DISCUSSION AND RESOLUTION. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management | The President/CEO is subject to a contract of employment with the Corporation and is supervised by and subject to the control of the Corporation's Board of Trustees. The Board's control includes the power to determine and set the President/CEO's compensation, subject to the express terms and conditions of the then current contract of employment. The compensation process is conducted under the control and supervision of the Board President/Board Chair and includes an annual review of the President/CEO's performance in which input from Board members and other key persons is solicited. The Board President/Board Chair may, with the consent of the Board, establish a committee of Board trustees to assist in the review and compensation setting process. Comparable industry compensation and benefits data are collected, researched and analyzed. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | The Organization's governing documents, audited financials statements, and 990's are available on its website. The conflict of interest policy is available upon request. In most cases, a request can be fulfilled within 24 hours. |
| Software ID: | 19009920 |
| Software Version: | 2019v5.0 |