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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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Calendar year
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 213,506 | 305,275 | 245,325 | 236,622 | 2,023,578 | 3,024,306 |
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | 1,746,106 | 1,156,589 | 1,294,828 | 1,047,778 | 1,611,174 | 6,856,475 |
| 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 | 1,959,612 | 1,461,864 | 1,540,153 | 1,284,400 | 3,634,752 | 9,880,781 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 1,874,837 | 1,874,837 | ||||
| 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. | 553,255 | 556,363 | 560,123 | 512,543 | 485,924 | 2,668,208 |
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 553,255 | 556,363 | 560,123 | 512,543 | 2,360,761 | 4,543,045 |
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 5,337,736 | |||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 1,959,612 | 1,461,864 | 1,540,153 | 1,284,400 | 3,634,752 | 9,880,781 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 73,872 | 51,447 | 52,567 | 49,474 | 124,576 | 351,936 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 73,872 | 51,447 | 52,567 | 49,474 | 124,576 | 351,936 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | 3,147 | 2,490 | 1,918 | 7,555 | ||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | 3,522 | 1,749 | 2,010 | 7,281 | ||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 2,033,484 | 1,516,833 | 1,597,616 | 1,338,374 | 3,761,246 | 10,247,553 |
| 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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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 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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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2023 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-2023 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023: | ||||
| a From 2018....... | ||||
| b From 2019....... | ||||
| c From 2020....... | ||||
| d From 2021....... | ||||
| e From 2022....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, 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 2023. 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 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: | MISCELLANEOUS INCOME - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 3,522. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 1,749. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 2,010. |
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 | THE ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP IS DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS ADJACENT TO OUR COMMUNITY WHO, FOR VARIOUS REASONS, HAVE NOT YET JOINED THE SOCIETY. COMMUNITY-ADJACENT INDIVIDUALS ENCOMPASS A VARIETY OF BACKGROUNDS AND VALUE INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATIONS WITH FULL MEMBERS. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS MAY FEEL LIKE THEY ARE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SCB NETWORK, OR SCB MAY NOT BE THEIR PRIMARY PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY. HOWEVER, THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE SCB CAN SUPPORT THEIR WORK AND HELP CONSERVE BIODIVERSITY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 | THE ORGANIZATION UPDATED ITS BYLAWS MARCH 9, 2023. THE GOAL OF SCB'S BYLAWS CHANGE IS TO CREATE A TRULY GLOBAL COLLABORATIVE NETWORK WITH DECENTRALIZED DECISION MAKING AND RESOURCES THAT EMPOWER REGIONS (PROPOSED CHANGE FROM SECTION TO REGION), CHAPTERS, AND MEMBERS TO ADVANCE CONSERVATION SCIENCE, PRACTICE, AND POLICY. TERMINOLOGY CHANGES "SECTION" WILL CHANGE TO "REGION" "EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR" WILL CHANGE TO "MANAGING DIRECTOR" "BOARD OF GOVERNORS" WILL CHANGE TO "GLOBAL NETWORK BOARD" MEMBERSHIP CHANGES DEFINE THREE TYPES OF MEMBERS: ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARE MEMBERS WHO DO NOT PAY A FEE TO BECOME MEMBERS OF SCB. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS MAY BE MEMBERS OF CHAPTERS OR REGIONS. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS MAY SERVE ON THE PROGRAMS COUNCIL AND REGIONAL COUNCIL. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE ON CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS AND ARTICLES OF SCB. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS MAY NOT SERVE ON THE GLOBAL NETWORK BOARD. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS MAY SERVE ON THE REGIONAL COUNCIL AND PROGRAMS COUNCIL. FULL MEMBERS: FULL MEMBERS ARE MEMBERS WHO PAY A FEE TO BECOME MEMBERS OF SCB. FULL MEMBERS HAVE ALL THE RIGHTS OF ASSOCIATE MEMBERS PLUS AND FULL MEMBERS MAY SERVE ON THE GLOBAL NETWORK BOARD, THE REGIONAL COUNCIL, AND THE PROGRAMS COUNCIL. BOTH FULL AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS WILL HAVE ADDITIONAL PRIVILEGES AND BENEFITS AS MAY BE SET BY GLOBAL BOARD POLICY AND REGION POLICY. GLOBAL NETWORK BOARD COMPOSITION THE BOARD ARTICLES NEED TO BE AMENDED TO FIT THE NEW BOARD STRUCTURE, WHICH IS AS FOLLOWS: GLOBAL NETWORK BOARD WILL HAVE 12 MEMBERS: 3 APPOINTED BY THE PROGRAMS COUNCIL (ALL APPOINTEES MUST BE FULL MEMBERS) 3 APPOINTED BY THE REGIONAL COUNCIL (ALL APPOINTEES MUST BE FULL MEMBERS) THE MANAGING DIRECTOR WILL ALWAYS SERVE AS A DIRECTOR 5 DIRECTORS WITH THE DESIGNATED POSITIONS OF PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT ELECT, SECRETARY, TREASURER, AND GLOBAL DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION OFFICER |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | SCB IS A MEMBERSHIP SOCIETY, OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. FULL MEMBERS PAY DUES, HAVE VOTING RIGHTS, MAY BE ELECTED TO OFFICE, AND MAY SERVE AS MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS DO NOT PAY DUES, HAVE VOTING RIGHTS, AND MAY SERVE AS MEMBERS OF CHAPTERS OR REGIONS, PROGRAMS COUNCIL, AND REGIONAL COUNCIL, BUT MAY NOT SERVE ON THE GLOBAL NETWORK BOARD. SCB OFFERS THREE TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP, DEPENDING UPON WHERE A MEMBER IS IN HIS/HER CAREER, AND AN ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP TYPES INCLUDE: - PROFESSIONAL MEMBER - A MEMBER WHO IS NEITHER RETIRED NOR A STUDENT. TYPICALLY THIS INCLUDES CONSERVATION SCIENTISTS, EDUCATORS, RESOURCE MANAGERS, AND GOVERNMENT AND NON-PROFIT PERSONNEL. - STUDENT MEMBER - A STUDENT MEMBER IS WORKING TOWARD A DEGREE (HIGH SCHOOL, UNDERGRADUATE, AND GRADUATE DEGREES ALL QUALIFY). - RETIRED MEMBER - A MEMBER WHO IS RETIRED FROM THE FIELD AND WHO IS NO LONGER A WORKING PROFESSIONAL. SCB ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP IS RESERVED FOR NON-PROFIT BUSINESSES, SUCH AS NGO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES, ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THAT INCLUDE CONSERVATION OR CONSERVATION SCIENCE AS PART OF THEIR MISSION STATEMENT OR WORK. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | THE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY VOTE TO ELECT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION MAY BE MODIFIED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP. THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS MAY BE MODIFIED BY A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT AND VOTING AT ANY SCHEDULED GENERAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS AND REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE FORM WAS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO APPROVAL AND FILING WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | EVERY NEW OFFICER, EMPLOYEE AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, IS REQUIRED TO REVIEW A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ACKNOWLEDGE IN WRITING THAT HE OR SHE HAS DONE SO. IN ADDITION, EACH OFFICER, EMPLOYEE AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS MUST ANNUALLY COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE FORM IDENTIFYING ANY RELATIONSHIPS OR CIRUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE INDIVIDUAL IS INVOLVED THAT HE OR SHE BELIEVES COULD RESULT IN CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ALL INFORMATION REGARDING BUSINESS INTERESTS OF A RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR FAMILY MEMBER ARE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL AND ARE GENERALLY MADE AVAILABLE ONLY TO THE CHAIR, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND ANY COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO ADDRESS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE IS NECESSARY IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS POLICY. IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE PERSON WHO HAS THE CONFLICT DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN, AND IS NOT PERMITTED TO HEAR THE BOARD'S OR COMMITTEE'S DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER, EXCEPT TO DISCLOSE MATERIAL FACTS AND TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. SUCH PERSON DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO EXERT HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE MATTER, EITHER AT OR OUTSIDE THE MEETING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | THE COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER IS APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND DETERMINED THROUGH A BENCHMARKING EXERCISE PERFORMED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
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