Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
KURTIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)25783 N ST MARYS ROAD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LIBERTYVILLE, IL60048
A Employer identification number

36-4172355
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(847) 680-1370
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$3,968,009J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 148,000
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 148,000 0 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 2,975 0 0 0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 8,393 0 0 0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 9,489 0 0 9,489
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 37,543 0 0
20 Occupancy.............. 14,003 0 0 12,508
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 110,123 0 0 110,092
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 182,526 0 0 132,089
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 0 0
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 182,526 0 0 132,089
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -34,526
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 0
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 2,830 2,716 2,716
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet4,065,073
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet769,277 3,330,208 Click to see attachment3,295,796 3,965,293
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 3,333,038 3,298,512 3,968,009
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 3,333,038 3,298,512
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 0 0
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 3,333,038 3,298,512
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 3,333,038 3,298,512
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
3,333,038
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-34,526
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
3,298,512
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
3,298,512
Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved 		(b)
Reserved 		(c)
Reserved 		(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
2
3
Reserved...........................
3
4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
6
7
Reserved...........................
7
8
Reserved,..........................
8
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 0
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 0
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 0
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 0
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 0
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletIL
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
    Yes
     
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletEPHRAIM ASSOCIATES PC Telephone no.bullet (312) 321-9700

    Located atbullet108 W GRAND AVECHICAGOIL ZIP+4bullet60654
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2020, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2020 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2020.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    WILLIAM H KURTIS PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
    15.00     		0 0 0
    400 W ERIE ST
    CHICAGO,IL60654
    DONNA LAPIETRA VICE-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
    15.00     		0 0 0
    400 W ERIE ST
    CHICAGO,IL60654
    MARY K KURTIS DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    1167 ROAD 14
    SEDAN,KS67361
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINED AND IMPROVED THE LANDS OWNED BY THE FOUNDATION TO RESTORE THEM TO AND PRESERVE THEIR NATURAL STATE AND TO IMPROVE BOTANICAL/HORTICULTURAL USEFULNESS. 102,312
    2 THE FOUNDATION UTILIZED THE GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY FOR GROWING PLANTS AND OTHER BOTANICAL SPECIMENS TO BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL & BOTANICAL/HORTICULTURAL PURPOSES. 10,060
    3 THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS SEVERAL SEMINARS/CLASSES ON SITE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDENS AND GARDEN CONSERVANCY COVERING THE STUDY OF LAND/PLANTS. THESE ACTIVITIES WERE SUSPENDED FOR 2020 DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC. 0
    4 THE FOUNDATION RENOVATES, REPAIRS AND MAINTAINS IT'S BUILDING FOR USE AS EDUCATIONAL CLASSROOMS, GREENHOUSE ACCESS, OFFICES AND LABS FOR SEMINARS, RESEARCH AND OTHER HORTICULTURAL USES RELATED TO STUDY & PRESERVATION OF NATIVE LANDS AND PLANTS. 22,848
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 NONE 0
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3 Click to see attachment 0
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    0
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    8,122
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    8,122
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    8,122
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    122
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    8,000
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    400
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
     
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    132,089
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    132,089
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    132,089
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2019     		(c)
    2019     		(d)
    2020
    1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7  
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015......  
    b From 2016......  
    c From 2017......  
    d From 2018......  
    e From 2019......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$  
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........     		 
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016....  
    b Excess from 2017....  
    c Excess from 2018....  
    d Excess from 2019....  
    e Excess from 2020....  
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2020, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
    0 0 231 1 232
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 0 0 196 1 197
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		132,089 190,037 189,817 196,458 708,401
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		0 0 0 0 0
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		132,089 190,037 189,817 196,458 708,401
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ...... 3,968,009 3,965,765 3,920,074 3,882,740 15,736,588
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		 3,965,193 3,962,905 3,918,219 3,880,447 15,726,764
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		        0
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		        0
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		        0
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		         0
    (4) Gross investment income         0
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    WILLIAM H KURTIS
    DONNA LAPIETRA
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    Total .................................bullet 3a 0
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14    
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		         
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 0 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    0
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
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    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


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    Form 990-PF (2020)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    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
    2020
    Name of the organization
    KURTIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    36-4172355
    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) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020) Page 2
    Name of organization
    KURTIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    36-4172355
    Part I
    Contributors
    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
    1
    W H KURTIS
     
    400 W ERIE ST
     
    CHICAGO, IL60654

    		$ 148,000


    (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) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    KURTIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    36-4172355
    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) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    KURTIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    36-4172355
    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) (2020)
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    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    KURTIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-4172355
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EPHRAIM & ASSOCIATES, PC: BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING FEES 8,393 0 0 0

    TY 2020 AllOthProgRltdInvestmentsSch
    Name:
    KURTIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-4172355
    Category Amount
    NONE 0

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    TY 2020 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    KURTIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-4172355
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    BUILDING-25783 N. ST MARY'S RD, METTAWA 1997-07-30 524,332 391,938 SL 30.000000000000 17,478 0 17,478  
    5 HP LEAF BLOWER 1997-10-17 457 457 SL 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    FENCE 1998-03-12 3,489 3,486 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    JOHN DEERE GATOR 6 X 4 UTILITY VEHICLE 1998-08-04 8,025 8,025 SL 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    POND AERATION SYSTEM 1998-09-18 2,571 2,571 SL 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    LAND - 5.002 ACRES WITH POND 1997-07-30 349,227   L   0 0 0  
    LAND - 5.07 ACRES 1997-11-25 354,481   L   0 0 0  
    LAND - 5.0 ACRES 1998-10-29 429,302   L   0 0 0  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 1998-12-31 14,315   L   0 0 0  
    GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY 2000-12-26 285,474 216,961 SL 25.000000000000 11,419 0 11,419  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:WORKSHOP HEATER 1999-01-26 2,297 1,610 SL 30.000000000000 77 0 77  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE REAR ROOM 1999-01-31 5,604 3,911 SL 30.000000000000 187 0 187  
    PLAIN PAPER FAX MACHINE 1999-02-01 159 159 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    OFFICE DESK 1999-02-01 120 120 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    OFFICE CHAIR 1999-02-01 69 69 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:HVAC DUCTS 1999-03-02 2,500 1,729 SL 30.000000000000 83 0 83  
    FENCE 1999-04-12 5,372 5,372 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    SPRAYER 1999-04-12 120 120 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    POWER PRUNER 1999-04-30 724 724 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    LAND - 30.0943 ACRES 1999-05-26 1,659,075   L   0 0 0  
    TELEPHONE 1999-06-15 180 180 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    CHAIN SAW 18" 1999-09-24 330 330 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    CHAIN SAW 16" 1999-10-06 280 280 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    CHAIN SAW 18" 1999-10-06 330 330 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    GATOR DUMPCART 1999-10-06 400 400 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:WATER SHUTOFFS 1999-11-05 1,150 766 SL 30.000000000000 38 0 38  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 1999-12-31 8,450   L   0 0 0  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL GUTTERS/DNSPTS 2000-08-23 4,881 3,151 SL 30.000000000000 163 0 163  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE FOUNTAIN 2000-08-23 1,904 1,218 SL 30.000000000000 63 0 63  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE GARAGE 2000-09-13 11,200 7,211 SL 30.000000000000 373 0 373  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE SCREEN ROOM 2000-09-13 12,139 7,830 SL 30.000000000000 405 0 405  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE OFFICE 2000-10-18 2,163 1,380 SL 30.000000000000 72 0 72  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE POTTING ROOM 2000-11-01 20,942 13,378 SL 30.000000000000 698 0 698  
    GATOR PEOPLE CARRIER 2000-01-07 1,195 1,195 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    COUNTER STORAGE UNIT 2000-11-09 757 757 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2000-12-31 14,772   L   0 0 0  
    PLANT BENCHES & TABLES 2001-02-19 1,036 1,036 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    2 STONE REPRODUCTION FOUNTAINS 2001-04-19 2,400 2,400 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE REAR ROOM 2001-06-13 3,028 1,877 SL 30.000000000000 101 0 101  
    WIRELESS FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 2001-08-23 2,321 2,321 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    JOHN DEERE 513 ROTARY CUTTER 2001-10-13 1,200 1,200 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2001-12-31 5,623   L   0 0 0  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL 3 NEW WINDOWS 2002-01-30 2,684 1,595 SL 30.000000000000 89 0 89  
    AVAN REFR WATER COOLER HOT/COLD 2002-02-03 216 216 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    A30 2.5% ADVANTAGE SOIL INJECTOR 2002-02-08 412 412 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    24 FOLDING CHAIRS 2002-03-11 573 573 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    WIRELESS BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM 2002-05-20 1,621 1,621 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    12 FOLDING CHAIRS 2002-06-14 324 324 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    WILDLIFE/BIRD OBSERVATION POST 2002-07-13 6,483 6,483 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2002-12-31 6,125   L   0 0 0  
    BILLYGOAT BRUSH CUTTER 2003-05-17 2,399 2,399 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    6 WOODLAND BENCHES 2003-06-14 1,435 1,435 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2003-12-31 3,960   L   0 0 0  
    GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL NEW WATER LINES 2004-01-21 2,750 1,751 SL 25.000000000000 110 0 110  
    2 PROPANE MOSQUITO MAGNET TRAPS 2004-06-06 2,235 2,235 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    24 FOLDING CHAIRS 2004-06-25 723 723 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:FROG POND LINER & STONES 2004-07-25 2,430 1,249 SL 30.000000000000 81 0 81  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2004-12-31 49,394   L   0 0 0  
    ELECTRIC CLUB CAR 2005-08-11 3,030 3,030 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL CONCRETE WALL & FLOOR 2005-08-23 2,763 1,591 SL 25.000000000000 111 0 111  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2005-12-31 11,014   L   0 0 0  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2006-12-31 4,765   L   0 0 0  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2007-12-31 4,899   L   0 0 0  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2008-12-31 2,953   L   0 0 0  
    TORO LAWN MOWER GVC-160 PACE 2009-06-12 580 580 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    ECHO TRIMMER WOOD EATER 2009-10-14 220 220 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2009-12-31 1,000   L   0 0 0  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2010-12-31 540   L   0 0 0  
    CARRYALL ELECTRIC CART, CHARGER & LIFT BED 2011-04-11 7,998 7,998 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    ECHO TC210 TILLER 2011-06-23 350 350 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    POWER EQUIPMENT 2012-04-06 550 550 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2012-12-31 1,694   L   0 0 0  
    ECHO BACK PACK BLOWER 2013-08-01 410 378 SL 7.000000000000 32 0 32  
    CHAIN SAW MS 250 18 2013-11-06 345 302 SL 7.000000000000 43 0 43  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2013-12-31 1,034   L   0 0 0  
    59" ARTICULATING HEDGE TRIMMER 2014-06-11 395 313 SL 7.000000000000 56 0 56  
    31.4CC SOLID SHAFT LINE TRIMMER 2014-06-11 285 229 SL 7.000000000000 41 0 41  
    BACKPACK BLOWER 72CC 2015-08-26 439 273 SL 7.000000000000 63 0 63  
    PRUNER WITH 10' TELESCOPING REACH 2015-08-26 125 78 SL 7.000000000000 18 0 18  
    DEWALT 3400 POWER WASHER 2015-08-28 536 334 SL 7.000000000000 77 0 77  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:DUNKIRK CAST IRON 299,000 BTU BOILER 2015-11-16 9,551 1,299 SL 30.000000000000 318 0 318  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2015-12-31 5,646   L   0 0 0  
    GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL NEW WATER LINES 2016-01-05 13,203 2,112 SL 25.000000000000 528 0 528  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, TIMERS & UPGRADE CIRCUI 2016-04-19 2,665 326 SL 30.000000000000 89 0 89  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2016-12-31 4,915   L   0 0 0  
    LINE TRIMMER 27.2CC CURVED SHAFT 2017-03-30 187 74 SL 7.000000000000 27 0 27  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:POND OVERFLOW PIPE 2017-04-18 2,275 203 SL 30.000000000000 76 0 76  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:NEW ROOF 2017-09-20 54,900 4,118 SL 30.000000000000 1,830 0 1,830  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:YARD HYDRANT 2017-09-27 438 34 SL 30.000000000000 15 0 15  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:LIGHT FIXTURES & ELECTRICAL UPGRADE CIRCUI 2017-10-05 895 67 SL 30.000000000000 30 0 30  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2017-12-31 9,233   L   0 0 0  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:FRONT SIDEWALK 2018-01-01 1,850 124 SL 30.000000000000 62 0 62  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:TWO TIER CHANDELIER 2018-02-16 2,415 148 SL 30.000000000000 81 0 81  
    GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY - IMPROVEMENT:WATER SOFTENER 2018-04-24 1,273 85 SL 25.000000000000 51 0 51  
    EARTHWAY PUSH SPREADER 2018-05-01 270 65 SL 7.000000000000 39 0 39  
    CHAPIN 4 GL BACKPACK SPRAYER & PUMP 2018-05-01 99 23 SL 7.000000000000 14 0 14  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL GUTTERS/DNSPTS 2018-05-24 12,929 682 SL 30.000000000000 431 0 431  
    BACKPACK BLOWER HIP MNT 2018-06-02 500 113 SL 7.000000000000 71 0 71  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:STAIRWAY LIGHT FIXTURES 2018-06-21 500 25 SL 30.000000000000 17 0 17  
    GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL DOWNSPOUTS 2018-09-17 370 19 SL 25.000000000000 15 0 15  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:LIGHT FIXTURES & ELECTRICAL UPGRADES 2018-11-14 3,500 136 SL 30.000000000000 117 0 117  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL NEW FLOORING 2018-11-20 3,500 127 SL 30.000000000000 117 0 117  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2018-12-31 11,420   L   0 0 0  
    LG REFRIGERATOR 2019-08-05 1,787 106 SL 7.000000000000 255 0 255  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS 2019-11-25 40,931 114 SL 30.000000000000 1,364 0 1,364  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2019-12-31 2,607   L   0 0 0  
    LANDPRIDE RCRCUTTER1260 ROTARYCUTTER 2020-08-06 1,790   SL 7.000000000000 107 0 107  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:HOT WATER HEATER 2020-10-05 1,341   SL 30.000000000000 11 0 11  

    TY 2020 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    KURTIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-4172355
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BUILDING-25783 N. ST MARY'S RD, METTAWA 524,332 409,416 114,916  
    5 HP LEAF BLOWER 457 457 0  
    FENCE 3,489 3,486 3  
    JOHN DEERE GATOR 6 X 4 UTILITY VEHICLE 8,025 8,025 0  
    POND AERATION SYSTEM 2,571 2,571 0  
    LAND - 5.002 ACRES WITH POND 349,227 0 349,227  
    LAND - 5.07 ACRES 354,481 0 354,481  
    LAND - 5.0 ACRES 429,302 0 429,302  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 14,315 0 14,315  
    GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY 285,474 228,380 57,094  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:WORKSHOP HEATER 2,297 1,687 610  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE REAR ROOM 5,604 4,098 1,506  
    PLAIN PAPER FAX MACHINE 159 159 0  
    OFFICE DESK 120 120 0  
    OFFICE CHAIR 69 69 0  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:HVAC DUCTS 2,500 1,812 688  
    FENCE 5,372 5,372 0  
    SPRAYER 120 120 0  
    POWER PRUNER 724 724 0  
    LAND - 30.0943 ACRES 1,659,075 0 1,659,075  
    TELEPHONE 180 180 0  
    CHAIN SAW 18" 330 330 0  
    CHAIN SAW 16" 280 280 0  
    CHAIN SAW 18" 330 330 0  
    GATOR DUMPCART 400 400 0  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:WATER SHUTOFFS 1,150 804 346  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 8,450 0 8,450  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL GUTTERS/DNSPTS 4,881 3,314 1,567  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE FOUNTAIN 1,904 1,281 623  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE GARAGE 11,200 7,584 3,616  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE SCREEN ROOM 12,139 8,235 3,904  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE OFFICE 2,163 1,452 711  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE POTTING ROOM 20,942 14,076 6,866  
    GATOR PEOPLE CARRIER 1,195 1,195 0  
    COUNTER STORAGE UNIT 757 757 0  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 14,772 0 14,772  
    PLANT BENCHES & TABLES 1,036 1,036 0  
    2 STONE REPRODUCTION FOUNTAINS 2,400 2,400 0  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE REAR ROOM 3,028 1,978 1,050  
    WIRELESS FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 2,321 2,321 0  
    JOHN DEERE 513 ROTARY CUTTER 1,200 1,200 0  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 5,623 0 5,623  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL 3 NEW WINDOWS 2,684 1,684 1,000  
    AVAN REFR WATER COOLER HOT/COLD 216 216 0  
    A30 2.5% ADVANTAGE SOIL INJECTOR 412 412 0  
    24 FOLDING CHAIRS 573 573 0  
    WIRELESS BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM 1,621 1,621 0  
    12 FOLDING CHAIRS 324 324 0  
    WILDLIFE/BIRD OBSERVATION POST 6,483 6,483 0  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 6,125 0 6,125  
    BILLYGOAT BRUSH CUTTER 2,399 2,399 0  
    6 WOODLAND BENCHES 1,435 1,435 0  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 3,960 0 3,960  
    GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL NEW WATER LINES 2,750 1,861 889  
    2 PROPANE MOSQUITO MAGNET TRAPS 2,235 2,235 0  
    24 FOLDING CHAIRS 723 723 0  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:FROG POND LINER & STONES 2,430 1,330 1,100  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 49,394 0 49,394  
    ELECTRIC CLUB CAR 3,030 3,030 0  
    GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL CONCRETE WALL & FLOOR 2,763 1,702 1,061  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 11,014 0 11,014  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 4,765 0 4,765  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 4,899 0 4,899  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2,953 0 2,953  
    TORO LAWN MOWER GVC-160 PACE 580 580 0  
    ECHO TRIMMER WOOD EATER 220 220 0  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 1,000 0 1,000  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 540 0 540  
    CARRYALL ELECTRIC CART, CHARGER & LIFT BED 7,998 7,998 0  
    ECHO TC210 TILLER 350 350 0  
    POWER EQUIPMENT 550 550 0  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 1,694 0 1,694  
    ECHO BACK PACK BLOWER 410 410 0  
    CHAIN SAW MS 250 18 345 345 0  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 1,034 0 1,034  
    59" ARTICULATING HEDGE TRIMMER 395 369 26  
    31.4CC SOLID SHAFT LINE TRIMMER 285 270 15  
    BACKPACK BLOWER 72CC 439 336 103  
    PRUNER WITH 10' TELESCOPING REACH 125 96 29  
    DEWALT 3400 POWER WASHER 536 411 125  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:DUNKIRK CAST IRON 299,000 BTU BOILER 9,551 1,617 7,934  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 5,646 0 5,646  
    GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL NEW WATER LINES 13,203 2,640 10,563  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, TIMERS & UPGRADE CIRCUI 2,665 415 2,250  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 4,915 0 4,915  
    LINE TRIMMER 27.2CC CURVED SHAFT 187 101 86  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:POND OVERFLOW PIPE 2,275 279 1,996  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:NEW ROOF 54,900 5,948 48,952  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:YARD HYDRANT 438 49 389  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:LIGHT FIXTURES & ELECTRICAL UPGRADE CIRCUI 895 97 798  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 9,233 0 9,233  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:FRONT SIDEWALK 1,850 186 1,664  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:TWO TIER CHANDELIER 2,415 229 2,186  
    GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY - IMPROVEMENT:WATER SOFTENER 1,273 136 1,137  
    EARTHWAY PUSH SPREADER 270 104 166  
    CHAPIN 4 GL BACKPACK SPRAYER & PUMP 99 37 62  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL GUTTERS/DNSPTS 12,929 1,113 11,816  
    BACKPACK BLOWER HIP MNT 500 184 316  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:STAIRWAY LIGHT FIXTURES 500 42 458  
    GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL DOWNSPOUTS 370 34 336  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:LIGHT FIXTURES & ELECTRICAL UPGRADES 3,500 253 3,247  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL NEW FLOORING 3,500 244 3,256  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 11,420 0 11,420  
    LG REFRIGERATOR 1,787 361 1,426  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS 40,931 1,478 39,453  
    LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2,607 0 2,607  
    LANDPRIDE RCRCUTTER1260 ROTARYCUTTER 1,790 107 1,683  
    BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:HOT WATER HEATER 1,341 11 1,330  


    TY 2020 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    KURTIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-4172355
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EPHRAIM & ASSOCIATES, PC: LEGAL FEES 2,700 0 0 0
    GEORGE M, COVINGTON LLC: LEGAL FEES 275 0 0 0


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    KURTIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-4172355
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CORPORATE FILING FEES 10 0 0 0
    ILLINOIS CHARITY FILING FEE 15 0 0 0
    GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 65,727 0 0 65,727
    INSURANCE 7,656 0 0 7,656
    REPAIRS 17,540 0 0 17,540
    SUPPLIES 14,974 0 0 14,974
    EQUIPMENT EXPENSES 4,195 0 0 4,195
    BANK CHARGES 6 0 0 0


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    KURTIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-4172355
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    REAL ESTATE TAXES 9,489 0 0 9,489