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. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
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 right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$3,980,271J 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) 141,350
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 1 1 1
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........ 141,351 1 1
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
List of Attached Documents:
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4,107 0 0 0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8,100 0 0 0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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10,231 0 0 10,231
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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37,769 0 0
20 Occupancy.............. 39,174 0 0 38,043
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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84,686 0 0 84,661
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 184,067 0 0 132,935
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 0 0
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 184,067 0 0 132,935
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -42,716
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 1
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 2
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......... 11,386 5,952 5,952
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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 right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow4,076,539
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow882,487 3,231,339 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,194,052 		3,974,319
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 3,242,725 3,200,004 3,980,271
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 right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
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 right arrow
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 3,242,725 3,200,004
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 0 0
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 3,242,725 3,200,004
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 3,242,725 3,200,004
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
3,242,725
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-42,716
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
3,200,009
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
5
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
3,200,004
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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
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 right arrow 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) 1 0
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) 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 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 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.......right arrow 9 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow   Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-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. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 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:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet 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 XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowIL
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 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
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
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 addressright arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowEPHRAIM ASSOCIATES PC Telephone no.right arrow (312) 321-9700

Located atright arrow108 W GRAND AVECHICAGOIL ZIP+4right arrow60654
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, 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 right arrow
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Part VI-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? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(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)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(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.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
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
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
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 2023? .............
1d
 
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 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 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.
right arrow20, 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? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 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 2023.) .....................
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 2023? ..
4b
 
No
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-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))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
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
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
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? .................
5d
 
 
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? .............................
6a
 
No
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?
7a
 
No
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? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
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...................right arrow 0
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VII
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.............right arrow0
Part VIII-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. 85,525
2 THE FOUNDATION UTILIZED THE GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY FOR GROWING PLANTS AND OTHER BOTANICAL SPECIMENS TO BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL & BOTANICAL/HORTICULTURAL PURPOSES. 1,440
3 THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS SEVERAL SEMINARS/CLASSES ON SITE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDENS, OPEN LANDS AND GARDEN CONSERVANCY COVERING THE STUDY OF LAND/PLANTS. THE FOUNDATION IS CONDUCTING EXPERIMENTAL GROWING TECHNICS FOR NATIVE CROPS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF LOYOLA UNIVERSITY AND THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDERN. 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. 46,455
Part VIII-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
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
0
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IX
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
9,068
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
9,068
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
9,068
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
136
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
8,932
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
447
Part X
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 IX, line 6..................
1
 
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
 
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
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 XII, line 1 ...
7
 
Part XI
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
132,935
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
485
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 XII, line 4. .......
4
133,420
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2022 		(c)
2022 		(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7  
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only.......  
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018......  
b From 2019......  
c From 2020......  
d From 2021......  
e From 2022......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........  
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$  
a Applied to 2022, 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 2023 distributable amount.....  
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023.    
(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 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		 
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		 
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 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		 
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		 
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....  
b Excess from 2020....  
c Excess from 2021....  
d Excess from 2022....  
e Excess from 2023....  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-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 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
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 IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
1 0 0 0 1
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a ......... 1 0 0 0 1
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		133,420 109,256 104,295 132,089 479,060
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 .... 		133,420 109,256 104,295 132,089 479,060
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ...... 3,980,371 3,986,034 3,979,968 3,968,009 15,914,382
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		 3,974,319 3,974,548 3,975,315 3,965,193 15,889,375
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, 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 XIV
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 right arrow
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 (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 11
Part XIV
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 .................................right arrow 3a 0
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 12
Part XV-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 1  
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 1 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
1
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-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 XV-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 (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 13
Part XVI
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
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Schedule B
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Department of the Treasury
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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.
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2023
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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) 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 AND SPOUSE
400 W ERIE ST
 
CHICAGO, IL60654

$ 141,000


(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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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
 
 
     
 
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Name:
KURTIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4172355
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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TY 2023 AllOthProgRltdInvestmentsSch
Name:
KURTIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4172355
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TY 2023 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 1997-07-30 524,332 444,372 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 3,489 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 2000-12-26 285,474 251,218 SL 25.000000000000 11,419 0 11,419  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:WORKSHOP HEATER 1999-01-26 2,297 1,841 SL 30.000000000000 77 0 77  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE REAR ROOM 1999-01-31 5,604 4,472 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 1,978 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 1,150 880 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 3,640 SL 30.000000000000 163 0 163  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE FOUNTAIN 2000-08-23 1,904 1,407 SL 30.000000000000 63 0 63  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE GARAGE 2000-09-13 11,200 8,330 SL 30.000000000000 373 0 373  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE SCREEN ROOM 2000-09-13 12,139 9,045 SL 30.000000000000 405 0 405  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE OFFICE 2000-10-18 2,163 1,596 SL 30.000000000000 72 0 72  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE POTTING ROOM 2000-11-01 20,942 15,472 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 2,180 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 1,862 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 2,081 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 1,492 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 1,924 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 2013-08-01 410 410 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
CHAIN SAW MS 250 18 2013-11-06 345 345 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2013-12-31 1,034   L   0 0 0  
59" ARTICULATING HEDGE TRIMMER 2014-06-11 395 395 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
31.4CC SOLID SHAFT LINE TRIMMER 2014-06-11 285 285 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
BACKPACK BLOWER 72CC 2015-08-26 439 439 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
PRUNER WITH 10' TELESCOPING REACH 2015-08-26 125 125 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
DEWALT 3400 POWER WASHER 2015-08-28 536 536 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:DUNKIRK CAST IRON 299,000 BTU BOILER 2015-11-16 9,551 2,253 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 3,696 SL 25.000000000000 528 0 528  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, TIMERS & UPGRADE CIRCUI 2016-04-19 2,665 593 SL 30.000000000000 89 0 89  
LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2016-12-31 4,915   L   0 0 0  
LINE TRIMMER 27.2CC CURVED SHAFT 2017-03-30 187 155 SL 7.000000000000 27 0 27  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:POND OVERFLOW PIPE 2017-04-18 2,275 431 SL 30.000000000000 76 0 76  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:NEW ROOF 2017-09-20 54,900 9,608 SL 30.000000000000 1,830 0 1,830  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:YARD HYDRANT 2017-09-27 438 79 SL 30.000000000000 15 0 15  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:LIGHT FIXTURES & ELECTRICAL UPGRADE CIRCUI 2017-10-05 895 157 SL 30.000000000000 30 0 30  
LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2017-12-31 9,233   L   0 0 0  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:FRONT SIDEWALK 2018-01-01 1,850 310 SL 30.000000000000 62 0 62  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:TWO TIER CHANDELIER 2018-02-16 2,415 391 SL 30.000000000000 81 0 81  
GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY - IMPROVEMENT:WATER SOFTENER 2018-04-24 1,273 238 SL 25.000000000000 51 0 51  
EARTHWAY PUSH SPREADER 2018-05-01 270 182 SL 7.000000000000 39 0 39  
CHAPIN 4 GL BACKPACK SPRAYER & PUMP 2018-05-01 99 65 SL 7.000000000000 14 0 14  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL GUTTERS/DNSPTS 2018-05-24 12,929 1,975 SL 30.000000000000 431 0 431  
BACKPACK BLOWER HIP MNT 2018-06-02 500 326 SL 7.000000000000 71 0 71  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:STAIRWAY LIGHT FIXTURES 2018-06-21 500 76 SL 30.000000000000 17 0 17  
GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL DOWNSPOUTS 2018-09-17 370 64 SL 25.000000000000 15 0 15  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:LIGHT FIXTURES & ELECTRICAL UPGRADES 2018-11-14 3,500 487 SL 30.000000000000 117 0 117  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL NEW FLOORING 2018-11-20 3,500 478 SL 30.000000000000 117 0 117  
LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2018-12-31 11,420   L   0 0 0  
LG REFRIGERATOR 2019-08-05 1,787 871 SL 7.000000000000 255 0 255  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS 2019-11-25 40,931 4,206 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 1,790 619 SL 7.000000000000 256 0 256  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:HOT WATER HEATER 2020-10-05 1,341 101 SL 30.000000000000 45 0 45  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:CAP & SEAL WELL 2021-12-02 9,642 348 SL 30.000000000000 321 0 321  
LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2021-12-31 1,339   L   0 0 0  
ADT WIRELESS FIRE/SMOKE ALARM SYSTEM 2023-03-31 485   SL 7.000000000000 52 0 52  

TY 2023 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 524,332 461,850 62,482  
5 HP LEAF BLOWER 457 457 0  
FENCE 3,489 3,489 0  
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 285,474 262,637 22,837  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:WORKSHOP HEATER 2,297 1,918 379  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE REAR ROOM 5,604 4,659 945  
PLAIN PAPER FAX MACHINE 159 159 0  
OFFICE DESK 120 120 0  
OFFICE CHAIR 69 69 0  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:HVAC DUCTS 2,500 2,061 439  
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 1,150 918 232  
LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 8,450 0 8,450  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL GUTTERS/DNSPTS 4,881 3,803 1,078  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE FOUNTAIN 1,904 1,470 434  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE GARAGE 11,200 8,703 2,497  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE SCREEN ROOM 12,139 9,450 2,689  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE OFFICE 2,163 1,668 495  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:RENOVATE POTTING ROOM 20,942 16,170 4,772  
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 2,281 747  
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 1,951 733  
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 2,191 559  
2 PROPANE MOSQUITO MAGNET TRAPS 2,235 2,235 0  
24 FOLDING CHAIRS 723 723 0  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:FROG POND LINER & STONES 2,430 1,573 857  
LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 49,394 0 49,394  
ELECTRIC CLUB CAR 3,030 3,030 0  
GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL CONCRETE WALL & FLOOR 2,763 2,035 728  
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 395 395 0  
31.4CC SOLID SHAFT LINE TRIMMER 285 285 0  
BACKPACK BLOWER 72CC 439 439 0  
PRUNER WITH 10' TELESCOPING REACH 125 125 0  
DEWALT 3400 POWER WASHER 536 536 0  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:DUNKIRK CAST IRON 299,000 BTU BOILER 9,551 2,571 6,980  
LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 5,646 0 5,646  
GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL NEW WATER LINES 13,203 4,224 8,979  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, TIMERS & UPGRADE CIRCUI 2,665 682 1,983  
LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 4,915 0 4,915  
LINE TRIMMER 27.2CC CURVED SHAFT 187 182 5  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:POND OVERFLOW PIPE 2,275 507 1,768  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:NEW ROOF 54,900 11,438 43,462  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:YARD HYDRANT 438 94 344  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:LIGHT FIXTURES & ELECTRICAL UPGRADE CIRCUI 895 187 708  
LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 9,233 0 9,233  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:FRONT SIDEWALK 1,850 372 1,478  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:TWO TIER CHANDELIER 2,415 472 1,943  
GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY - IMPROVEMENT:WATER SOFTENER 1,273 289 984  
EARTHWAY PUSH SPREADER 270 221 49  
CHAPIN 4 GL BACKPACK SPRAYER & PUMP 99 79 20  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL GUTTERS/DNSPTS 12,929 2,406 10,523  
BACKPACK BLOWER HIP MNT 500 397 103  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:STAIRWAY LIGHT FIXTURES 500 93 407  
GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL DOWNSPOUTS 370 79 291  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:LIGHT FIXTURES & ELECTRICAL UPGRADES 3,500 604 2,896  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:INSTALL NEW FLOORING 3,500 595 2,905  
LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 11,420 0 11,420  
LG REFRIGERATOR 1,787 1,126 661  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS 40,931 5,570 35,361  
LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 2,607 0 2,607  
LANDPRIDE RCRCUTTER1260 ROTARYCUTTER 1,790 875 915  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:HOT WATER HEATER 1,341 146 1,195  
BUILDING - IMPROVEMENT:CAP & SEAL WELL 9,642 669 8,973  
LAND - IMPROVEMENTS 1,339 0 1,339  
ADT WIRELESS FIRE/SMOKE ALARM SYSTEM 485 52 433  


TY 2023 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 1,407 0 0 0


TY 2023 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
KURTIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4172355
Description Amount
ROUNDING ADJUSTMENT FOR ASSETS/ACCUM DEPR 5


TY 2023 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 59,500 0 0 59,500
INSURANCE 7,965 0 0 7,965
REPAIRS 4,799 0 0 4,799
SUPPLIES 11,499 0 0 11,499
EQUIPMENT EXPENSES 898 0 0 898


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
KURTIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4172355
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
REAL ESTATE TAXES 10,231 0 0 10,231