Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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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
THE NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 65332
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ERASMUSRAND0165
South Africa
A Employer identification number

98-6057022
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(217) 423-9286
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$63,831,948J 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) 17,709,385
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 172,649 172,649 172,649
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)...  
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications........... 426,971
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)....... Click to see attachment 9,966   9,235
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 17,892,000 172,649 608,855
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 25,962     25,962
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 109,623     109,623
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 6,231     6,231
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 167,975     167,975
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 9,314     9,314
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 535,201    
20 Occupancy.............. 17     17
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 792,902     792,902
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 187,027     187,027
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,834,252 0   1,299,051
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 8,133,061 8,133,061
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 9,967,313 0   9,432,112
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 7,924,687
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 172,649
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 608,855
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............. 410,472 239,381 239,381
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 51,177,313 5,130,443 5,130,443
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..........   23,904 23,904
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)   57,174,524 57,213,220
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 bullet8,220,310
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet7,033,474 1,713,547 Click to see attachment1,186,836 1,225,000
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 53,301,332 63,755,088 63,831,948
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) Click to see attachment10,901  
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 10,901 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........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 53,290,431 63,755,088
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 53,290,431 63,755,088
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 53,301,332 63,755,088
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
53,290,431
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
7,924,687
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
2,545,654
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
63,760,772
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
5,684
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
63,755,088
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 6,906
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  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 6,906
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 6,906
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 30,800
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 30,800
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 23,894
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet23,894 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$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
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 ofbulletTRISHA COOK Telephone no.bullet (217) 423-9286

    Located atbullet145 N MERCHANT STDECATURIL ZIP+4bullet62523
    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? .................
    16Yes  
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bulletSF
    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
     
    No
    ........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
    HOWARD G BUFFETT Trustee
    3.00     		0    
    145 N MERCHANT ST
    DECATUR,IL62523
    ANN KELLY BOLTEN Trustee
    3.00     		0    
    4715 CUMBERLAND AVENUE
    CHEVY CHASE,MD20815
    TRISHA COOK Trustee
    1.00     		0    
    1315 COUNTRY LANE
    MT ZION,IL62549
    J DOUGLAS OLLER Trustee
    10.00     		25,962    
    689 E 1100 N ROAD
    PANA,IL62557
    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
    ALEX LAMBERTS LOGISTICS MGR
    50.00     		75,585    
    NASHO
    KIREHE DISTRICT    
    RW
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
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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
    STEPHAN VAN RENSBURGClick to see attachment CONTRACT LABOR 164,624
    319 LYNDA PLACE STREET
    WATERLOOF RIDGE,PRETORIA0181
    SF
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    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 TRUST HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED WITH TWO PRIMARY CHARITABLE PURPOSES. THE FIRST CHARITABLE PURPOSE IS TO CONSERVE NATURE, RESTORE DEGRADED LAND, AND TO HELP ENSURE THE LONG TERM SURVIVAL OF CHEETAHS AND OTHER CARNIVORES IN SITU. THE SECOND CHARITABLE PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND TO DEVELOP SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE MALNUTRITION AND FOOD INSECURITY ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT, AND WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE AFOREGOING, FOR THE PROMOTION OF SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME, AT THEIR DISCRETION, DECIDE TO PURSUE. 9,440,602
    2  
    3  
    4  
    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  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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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
    53,856,394
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    53,856,394
    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
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    53,856,394
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    807,846
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    53,048,548
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    2,652,427
    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
    9,432,112
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    8,490
    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
    9,440,602
    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
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    9,440,602
    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
    2006-03-29
    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
    608,855 763,190 339,092 153,209 1,864,346
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 517,527 648,712 288,228 130,228 1,584,695
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		9,440,602 21,171,918 750,269 9,861,425 41,224,214
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		9,440,602 21,171,918 750,269 9,861,425 41,224,214
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		1,768,285 1,834,141 226,061 102,139 3,930,626
    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) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    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).)
    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
    RWANDA INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION A
    KAGASA-RWERU RD OFF RN15
    EASTERN PROVINCE,BUGESERA  
    RW     		NONE PF SUPPORT FOR SMALL HOLDER FARMERS - RWANDA 6,467,333
    ENERGY UTILITY CORP
    KN 82 ST3
    KIGALI CITY,NYARUGENGE  
    RW     		NONE GOV POWER FOR SMALL HOLDER FARMERS - RWANDA 1,665,728
    Total .................................bullet 3a 8,133,061
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    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 ...........     		    14 172,649  
    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:
    aINT ON FOREIGN ACCOUNTS     		    14 9,235  
    bVAT TAX REFUNDED         731
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   181,884 731
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    182,615
    (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.)
    11B RELATED TO THE EXEMPT PURPOSE TO SUPPORT RESEARCH REGARDING FOOD SECURITY, VAT TAX WAS REFUNDED.
    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
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    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
    THE NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
     
    Employer identification number

    98-6057022
    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
    THE NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
          		Employer identification number
    98-6057022
    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
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    145 N MERCHANT ST
     
    DECATUR, IL62523

    		$ 17,709,385


    (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
    THE NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
          		Employer identification number

    98-6057022
    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
    THE NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
          		Employer identification number

    98-6057022
    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)
    Additional Data


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    MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT 2014-07-01 23,487 18,453 SL 14.29 % 3,356      
    PIVOTS 2014-07-01 269,839 212,013 SL 14.29 % 38,560      
    COMBINE 2014-07-21 407,672 320,308 SL 14.29 % 58,256      
    SPREADER 2014-08-16 20,283 15,934 SL 14.29 % 2,898      
    SLOAN EQUIPMENT 2014-07-01 142,199 111,725 SL 14.29 % 20,320      
    SCALETECH FOR AIR DRILL 2015-04-30 4,568 3,018 SL 14.29 % 653      
    AERWAY 2015-10-20 52,100 30,703 SL 14.29 % 7,445      
    NASHO-JD 5525 TRACTOR 2015-12-16 53,570 31,569 SL 14.29 % 7,655      
    NASHO-JD 9560RT TRACTOR 2015-12-16 372,550 219,543 SL 14.29 % 53,237      
    NASHO-DETIER HARDWARE KI 2015-12-16 4,660 2,745 SL 14.29 % 666      
    NASHO-JD GS3 2015-12-16 5,900 3,478 SL 14.29 % 843      
    NASHO-STARFIRE 3000 2015-12-16 3,200 1,885 SL 14.29 % 457      
    NASHO-AUTOTRAC 2015-12-16 3,500 2,063 SL 14.29 % 500      
    NASHO-SF2 UPGRADE 2015-12-16 4,000 2,358 SL 14.29 % 572      
    NASHO-SWATH CONTROL 2015-12-16 3,000 1,768 SL 14.29 % 429      
    NASHO-SF SUBSCRIPTION 2015-12-16 2,500 1,473 SL 14.29 % 357      
    NASHO-JD 1990 36' DRILL 2015-12-16 131,900 77,729 SL 14.29 % 18,849      
    NASHO-SCALE 2015-12-16 4,300 2,533 SL 14.29 % 614      
    NASHO-DN 345 SPREADER 2015-12-16 103,400 60,935 SL 14.29 % 14,776      
    NASHO-SCALE KIT 2015-12-16 7,720 4,548 SL 14.29 % 1,103      
    NASHO-JD2310 MULCH FINISH 2015-12-16 83,900 49,442 SL 14.29 % 11,989      
    NASHO-JD2100 SHANK RIPPER 2015-12-16 29,900 17,621 SL 14.29 % 4,273      
    NASHO-JD2720 RIPPER 2015-12-16 36,579 21,555 SL 14.29 % 5,227      
    NASHO-PIVOT TRACK CLOSER 2015-12-16 4,550 2,681 SL 14.29 % 650      
    NASHO-JD855D GATOR 2015-12-16 18,150 10,697 SL 14.29 % 2,594      
    NASHO-TSC 2015-12-16 31,988 18,851 SL 14.29 % 4,571      
    NASHO-SLOANS EXPRESS 2015-12-16 15,413 9,084 SL 14.29 % 2,203      
    KARAMA-JD 6190R TRACTOR 2015-12-16 144,125 84,932 SL 14.29 % 20,595      
    KARAMA-JD 1750 PLANTER 2015-12-16 28,900 17,031 SL 14.29 % 4,130      
    KARAMA-JD 2100 RIPPER 2015-12-16 14,900 8,781 SL 14.29 % 2,129      
    KARAMA-CADDY FOR RIPPER 2015-12-16 9,225 5,435 SL 14.29 % 1,318      
    KARAMA-JD GS 3 2015-12-16 12,600 7,426 SL 14.29 % 1,801      
    JOHN DEERE 2015-02-01 293,315 204,264 SL 14.29 % 41,915      
    LAB EQUIPMENT 2015-06-01 2,652 1,753 SL 14.29 % 379      
    JD8360RT - NASHO 2016-06-02 284,852 142,425 SL 14.29 % 40,705      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2016-11-03 2,542 1,270 SL 14.29 % 363      
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    NASHO-JD6100D #22716 2016-12-20 54,000 27,001 SL 14.29 % 7,717      
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    JOHN DEERE CORN HEAD 2017-12-28 62,400 22,289 SL 14.28 % 8,911      
    TOOLS & PARTS 2017-12-28 29,810 10,648 SL 14.28 % 4,257      
    HOPPER BINS 2017-10-13 12,834 4,584 SL 14.28 % 1,833      
    HOUSE 2017-10-20 44,325 2,509 SL 2.56 % 1,136      
    WELDING MACHINE 2017-11-23 8,048 2,875 SL 14.28 % 1,149      
    GRAINERY BUILDING 2018-07-03 72,935 15,630 SL 14.29 % 10,422      
    FARM EQUIPMENT 2019-01-18 38,351 2,738 SL 14.29 % 5,480      
    NASHO - EQUIPMENT 2019-07-01 223,537 15,961 SL 14.29 % 31,943      
    EQUIPMENT 2019-10-03 7,590 542 SL 14.29 % 1,085      
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    2020v4.0
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
      General Explanation Supplemental Information for Form 990-PF PART VII-A, QUESTION 16 FOREIGN COUNTRY IN WHICH FINANCIAL ACCOUNT HELDSOUTH AFRICARWANDATHE NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST HAS INTERESTS IN BANK ACCOUNTS LOCATED IN SOUTH AFRICA AND RWANDA. SINCE THE TRUST IS A FOREIGN ENTITY, FORM 114 IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE FILED.
      General Explanation Supplemental Information for Form 990-PF PART VII-B, QUESTION 5CEXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY REPORTINGTHE TRUST MADE A GRANT TO THE ENERGY UTILITY CORPORATON LIMITED TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TRANSMISSION LINE FROM KABARONDO TO NASHO IRRIGATION PROJECT IN THE EASTERN PROVINCE OF RWANDA TO SUPPORT THE ELECTRICITY NEEDS OF THE NASHO IRRIGATION PROJECT'S 2,000 SMALL HOLDER FARMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE TRUST EXERCISES EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE GRANT.

    TY 2020 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    THE NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    EIN:
    98-6057022
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Miscellaneous 8,220,310 7,033,474 1,186,836 1,225,000


    TY 2020 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    EIN:
    98-6057022
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Description Amount
    LOSS ON TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO SOUTH AFRICA 5,684


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    EIN:
    98-6057022
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK FEES 678     678
    EQUIPMENT REPAIR 2,728     2,728
    FARM EXPENSE 64,849     64,849
    OFFICE 4,441     4,441
    SHIPPING 90,464     90,464
    SUPPLIES 23,867     23,867


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    EIN:
    98-6057022
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    INT ON FOREIGN ACCOUNTS 9,235   9,235
    VAT TAX REFUNDED 731    


    TY 2020 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    EIN:
    98-6057022
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Description Amount
    RETURN OF UNUSED GRANT FUNDS FROM PRIOR YEARS 2,545,654


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    EIN:
    98-6057022
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CONTRACT LABOR 166,463 0 0 166,463
    OTHER PROFFESIONAL FEES 1,512 0 0 1,512


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    EIN:
    98-6057022
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXISE TAX 6,906     6,906
    PAYROLL TAXES 1,986     1,986
    VAT PAID 422     422