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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
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 318,461 | 165,355 | 991,056 | 260,195 | 197,444 | 1,932,511 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | 0 | |||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 318,461 | 165,355 | 991,056 | 260,195 | 197,444 | 1,932,511 |
| 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) .. | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 1,932,511 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 318,461 | 165,355 | 991,056 | 260,195 | 197,444 | 1,932,511 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 615,910 | 419,351 | 448,731 | 446,331 | 1,026,433 | 2,956,756 |
| 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.).. | 5,008 | -6,095 | 33,399 | 4,626 | 51,025 | 87,963 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 4,988,383 | |||||
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (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.) | ||||||
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (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 on 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 0.015 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 0.035 | 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 | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2021 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2021 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021: | ||||
| a From 2016....... | ||||
| b From 2017....... | ||||
| c From 2018....... | ||||
| d From 2019....... | ||||
| e From 2020....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2016 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2021, 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 2021. 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 2022. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Prior Year Facts and Circumstances: Tri-Valley Conservancy (TVC) is recognized as a Grantee in 66 Conservation Easements. TVC agreed, by accepting these grants, to honor the intentions of Grantor stated herein to promote, preserve and enhance the agricultural potential and Conservation Values of the Property for the benefit of the people of the City of Livermore or Pleasanton, the people of the County of Alameda, and the people of the State of California, and agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this grant. Three of our directors are appointed by two cities: Livermore and Pleasanton and Alameda County. |
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Software ID: | 21013475 |
| Software Version: | 2021v4.1 |
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: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICESSUPPORTING A VIBRANT WINE COUNTRY IN 2021, TVC COMMISSIONED A STUDY FROM THE UC AGRICULTURAL ISSUES CENTER ON GRAPE GROWING AND WINEMAKING IN THE LIVERMORE VALLEY FROM PROFESSORS, JAMES T. LAPSLEY, PHD. AND DANIEL A. SUMNER, PHD., FROM UC DAVIS. THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY IS TO IDENTIFY MEASURABLE AND ACHIEVABLE GOALS FOR LEADERS AND GROWERS TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OF THE LIVERMORE WINE REGION. THE REGION HAS THE RIGHT COMBINATION OF SOIL, CLIMATE, WATER AND EXPERTISE TO GROW WORLD CLASS WINE GRAPES WITH ALMOST 7,000 PRIME FARMLAND ACRES. YET, HALF OF ALL LIVERMORE VINEYARDS ARE UNDER TEN ACRES IN SIZE AND 80 PERCENT ARE 20 ACRES OR SMALLER. IN ORDER FOR LIVERMORE VALLEY TO BE REGARDED AS A PREMIERE WINE GROWING REGION, THE REGION WILL NEED TO ACHIEVE A CRITICAL MASS OF 5,000 VINEYARD ACRES, A KEY GOAL OF THE SOUTH LIVERMORE VALLEY AREA PLAN. TO FURTHER INVEST IN THE REGION, TVC IS SUPPORTING THE MT. DIABLO HIGHLANDS WINE QUALITY ALLIANCE (WQA), CHANGING THE AMERICAN VITICULTURE AREA (AVA), AND EXTENDING SEWER BEYOND THE EXISTING URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY. THE WQA IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF WINES AND FRUIT FROM THE LIVERMORE APPELLATIONS. IN 2021, THE WQA BEGAN WORKING WITH A WINEMAKING CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, EXPERT CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ANALYSIS TO INCREASE THE RECOGNITION AND REPUTATION OF LIVERMORE VALLEY WINE. ANOTHER WAY TVC WANTS TO INVEST IN THE LIVERMORE WINE COUNTRY IS BY PROVIDING SEWER SERVICE TO CURRENT AND FUTURE WINERIES IN THE LIVERMORE WINEGROWING REGION. THIS WAY, WINERIES CAN EXPAND SUSTAINABLY. IN 2021, TVC PETITIONED THE LIVERMORE CITY COUNCIL TO PLACE AN INITIATIVE ON THE NOVEMBER 2022 BALLOT TO EXTEND SEWER SERVICES TO RURAL ALAMEDA COUNTY. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et | David Kent: YesExplanation: Yes, a farming business owned by my two daughters leases 10 acres of vineyards from Mark & Maria Triska.Mark Triska: YesExplanation: I have a business relationship with David Kent as I am his winegrape grower for Darcie Kent Vineyards. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | TVC HAS A BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FIVE OF THE DIRECTORS ARE APPOINTED BY FIVE ORGANIZATIONS: CITY OF LIVERMORE, CITY OF PLEASANTON, COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, LIVERMORE VALLEY WINEGROWERS ASSOCIATION AND FRIENDS OF OPEN SPACE AND VINEYARDS. THE OTHER SEVEN DIRECTOR SEATS ARE CONSIDERED "AT LARGEX AND ARE VOTED UPON BY THE CURRENT BOARD. THERE ARE NO OTHER MEMBERS - ALL DONORS AND ADVISORY COUNCIL ARE CONSIDERED "FRIENDS" OF TVC. ALL ARE CONSIDERED VOLUNTEERS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 8: Explanation of No Contemporaneously Documentation of Meetings | COMMITTEES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO MAKE DECISIONS FOR TVC, THEY INVESTIGATE AND PREPARE PROPOSALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO MAKE THE DECISIONS. THE COMMITTEES CAN MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS HOWEVER THE BOARD CAN CHOOSE TO MODIFY AND/OR REJECT RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE COMMITTEES. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE ACCOUNTANTS AND SENT TO THE OFFICERS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BEFORE FILING. THE FORM 990 WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ANY BOARD MEMBER WHO REQUESTS A COPY OF THE DOCUMENT. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | ANNUALLY, EACH DIRECTOR IS REQUESTED TO REVIEW, UPDATE, AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH BOARD OF DIRECTOR AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS EVERYONE IS ASKED TO IDENTIFY IF THERE ARE ANY POSSIBILITIES OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ANYONE IDENTIFYING THEMSELVES WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES. THE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR A SPECIFIC ITEM HAS/WILL RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM THE ROOM DURING THE DISCUSSION AND DECISION VOTES (THIS IS ALL DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES). |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management | REVIEW OF AGREED EXPECTATIONS FOR THE YEAR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE SENDS OUT REVIEW FORMS TO EACH DIRECTOR, PLUS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONDUCTS A SELF EVALUATION. ADDITIONALLY, PAY IS COMPARED TO THE ANNUAL NONPROFIT COMPENSATION ASSOCIATES ANNUAL SURVEY FOR "FAIR PAY FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NONPROFITS". |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | FOR OTHER EMPLOYEES REVIEWS ARE COMPLETED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. EXPECTATIONS VERSUS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND "FAIR PAY FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NONPROFITS" ANNUAL SURVEY IS USED. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | TVC PREPARES AN ANNUAL REPORT EACH YEAR. A FINANCIAL STATEMENT, ANNUAL REPORT AND FORM 990 IS POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING ON THE TVC WEBSITE, GUIDESTAR AND CHARITY NAVIGATOR. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S VIA EMAIL. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UPON REQUEST. |
| Software ID: | 21013475 |
| Software Version: | 2021v4.1 |