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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) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 260,822 | 481,500 | 564,241 | 440,122 | 483,997 | 2,230,682 |
| 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 | 260,822 | 481,500 | 564,241 | 440,122 | 483,997 | 2,230,682 |
| 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).. | 155,120 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 2,075,562 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 260,822 | 481,500 | 564,241 | 440,122 | 483,997 | 2,230,682 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 1,505 | 1,621 | 2,156 | 2,296 | 3,051 | 10,629 |
| 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.).. | 35,431 | 7,808 | 6,186 | 4,183 | 6,323 | 59,931 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 2,301,242 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.).. | ||||||
| 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 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 |
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1
Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 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 | ||||
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Carryover from 2013 not applied (see instructions) |
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| 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. | ||||
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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. |
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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. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 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..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| SUPPORTING SCHEDULE | BEQUEST FROM ESTATE 306,250 |
| PART II, LINE 10 | ANNUAL DINNER AND OTHER EVENTS 24,190 GOLF TOURNAMENT NET INCOME (2013-14) 24,946 OTHER INCOME 10,795 |
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 | VOLUNTEERS INCLUDED INDIVIDUALS SERVING ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND INDIVIDUALS ASSISTING IN FUNDRAISING AND PROGRAM EVENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | PUBLIC EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING 2018-19: - PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THREE ISSUES OF THE CONSERVANCY'S "THE SHED SHEET" NEWLETTER TO APPROXIMATELY 5,100 INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND BUSINESSES. - E-MAIL ANNOUNCEMENTS, FACEBOOK POSTS, WATERSHED EDUCATION PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND DISPLAY MESSAGES. - MAINTENANCE OF AN EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE. - PUBLIC EDUCATION TOURS AT NATURE PRESERVES AND TARGETED CONSERVATION SITES. - MEETINGS WITH APPROXIMATELY TWENTY-FIVE LANDOWNERS TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPING OR EROSION CONTROL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO DEVELOP WATERFRONT VEGETATIVE BUFFERS, AND OTHER LANDSCAPING ENHANCEMENTS. - UNDERTOOK LAKE TRIBUTARY WATER QUALITY SAMPLING. - IMPLEMENTED A POLLUTION PREVENTION STORM DRAIN STENCILING EDUCATION PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF DUNKIRK AT OVER 100 STORM DRAINS TRIBUTARIES TO LAKE ERIE. - HELD TEN LAKE OR WATERSHED EDUCATION/POLLUTION PREVENTION/EROSION CONTROL PRESENTATIONS/TOURS FOR THE PUBLIC AND TO ORGANIZATIONS. - ORGANIZED TEN EDUCATIONAL SUMMER "LAKE WALKS" WHICH REACHED OVER 400 PERSONS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | LAND CONSERVATION - MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING 2018-19: - TOOK STEPS TOWARDS CONSERVING SEVENTY-SIX ACRES OF FOREST AND WETLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT ON CASSADAGA LAKE AND DESIGNING PUBLIC ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SITE TO BE OPERATED AS A PUBLIC NATURE PARK. - UNDERTOOK ACTIVITIES PURSUING THE CONSERVATION OF EIGHTY ACRES OF LAND ON PRENDERGAST AND CHENEY CREEK. - PARTNERED WITH DUCKS UNLIMITED IN THE CONSERVATION OF OTHER SITES IN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY. - PERFORMED STREAM BUFFER PLANTINGS AND INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL AT BALL AND GOOSE CREEKS SITES. - PLANNED AND INSTALLED BRIDGES, BOARDWALKS, TRAILS, SIGNAGE, ETC. TO ENHANCE ITS NATURE PRESERVES FOR PUBLIC USE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C | MUNICIPAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING 2018-19: - PROVIDED HYDROLOGICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EFFECTIVE WATERSHED POLLUTION CONTROL/LAKE PROTECTION PROJECTS IN THE TOWN OF BUSTI AND VILLAGE OF LAKEWOOD, INCLUDING DESIGNING A 1,200-FOOT-LONG WETLAND FLOOD CONTROL STRUCTURE, AND LANDSCAPING DESIGN SERVICES FOR A LAKEFRONT PARK ON BURTIS BAY IN THE TOWN OF ELLICOTT. - REVIEWED PHOSPHORUS LAWS FOR HARMFUL ALGAE BLOOM CONTROL AND MODEL STORMWATER LAWS FOR POTENTIAL ADOPTION BY MUNICIPALITIES. - PARTICIPATED ON THE COUNTY WATER QUALITY TASK FORCE AND ADVOCATED FOR EFFECTIVE PREVENTIVE ACTIVITIES IN COMMITTEE MEETINGS REGARDING THE POTENTIAL ESTABLISHMENT OF A LAKE DISTRICT. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | THE MEMBERSHIP CAN NOMINATE INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM THE FLOOR AND VOTE TO ELECT THE BOARD DIRECTORS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. THE DIRECTORS SERVE 3-YEAR STAGGERED TERMS, SO 1/3 OF THE BOARD IS ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP ANNUALLY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | A DRAFT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM. SUCH DRAFT IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECTIVE DIRECTOR AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THE FORM 990 IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW BEFORE BEING SIGNED AND FILED. THE FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO BOARD MEMBERS IN EITHER ELECTRONIC OR PAPER FORMAT. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | EACH COVERED PERSON, AS DEFINED IN THE CONSERVANCY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, IS REQUIRED TO PROMPTLY AND FULLY DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS OF EVERY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. EACH COVERED PERSON SHALL SIGN A STATEMENT ACKNOWLEDGING THAT HE OR SHE HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE POLICY, HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS IT, AND AGREES TO COMPLY WITH IT. IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT A COVERED PERSON HAS FAILED TO CONPLY WITH THIS POLICY, THE BOARD MAY COUNSEL THE COVERED PERSON REGARDING SUCH FAILURE AND, IF THE ISSUE IS NOT RESOLVED TO THE BOARD'S SATISFACTION, MAY CONSIDER ADDITIONAL CORRECTIVE ACTION AS APPRORIATE. EACH COVERED PERSON SHALL ANNUALLY COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE FINANCE COMMITTEE PREPARES A PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET THAT INCLUDES A RECOMMENDED SALARY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. A LAND TRUST ALLIANCE SURVEY OF VARIOUS STAFF POSITION SALARIES IS USE IN DETERMINING THIS RECOMMENDED SALARY. THE PROPOSED BUDGET, WITH THE SALARY RECOMMENDATION, IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. SUCH BUDGET DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL IS REPORTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATIONS'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND FORM 990, ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANZATION'S BUSINESS OFFICE. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN ASSETS HELD BY OTHERS -1,605 GOLF TOURNAMENT EXPENSES NETTED AGAINST INCOME (990 VIII) 12,291 GOLF TOURNAMENT EXPENSES NETTED AGAINST INCOME (990 VIII) -12,291 TOTAL -1,605 |
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