2016-04-18T00:00:00-05:00 2015-09-30 591753337 Kerkering Barberio & Co PO Box 49348 Sarasota FL 342306348 990 2014-10-01 200345249 Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast Inc CONS 9419182000 PO Box 902 Osprey FL 34229 Christine P Johnson President 9419182000 2016-04-06 1 Rebecca U Stoner P00585910 9413654617 2014 2016-08-17 19:52:53Z Christine P Johnson PO Box 902 Osprey FL 34229 1783627 0 X http://www.conservationfoundation.com/ X 2003 FL See Schedule O 9 9 11 200 0 0 713526 750985 189522 115253 46888 22241 -47874 -55486 902062 832993 0 0 0 0 513096 574889 0 0 146492 515399 459083 1028495 1033972 -126433 -200979 28945794 28474827 152321 160639 28793473 28314188 X To protect the character, natural integrity, and biodiversity of the bays, beaches, barrier islands and watersheds of Florida's Gulf Coast. 0 1 805332 115253 Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast has protected 33 properties, nearly 8,600 acres, in twelve years, creating preserves and conservation areas across four counties. The Foundation collaborated with 34 not-for-profit and for-profit organizations in the past year. More than 500 individuals annually support the mission of Conservation Foundation. Cumulatively over the past twelve years, revenues totaled more than $40,000,000 coming from contributions, grants, and other program fees such as contract work with Sarasota County's environmentally sensitive land acquisitions program. 805332 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 12 0 1 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 FL X X X Christine P Johnson 9419182100 PO Box 902 Osprey FL 34229 Harold Johnson MD Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Rob Patten Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Stephen Wilberding Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Peter Scanlan Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Jim Westman Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Christopher Sforzo Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff Steinwachs Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Mickey Davis Secretary 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Eileen Scudder-Zimmermann Vice Chair 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Ann Charters Board Chair 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Daniel DeLeo Treasurer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Christine Johnson President 40.00 X 112911 0 12581 112911 0 12581 1 0 0 0 0 330001 420984 750985 Program Income 541900 115253 115253 115253 45213 45213 801527 824499 -22972 -22972 -22972 70649 330001 126135 -55486 -55486 832993 115253 0 -33245 132017 98529 6698 26790 361016 237464 46919 76633 13114 9107 1876 2131 30815 25173 22 5620 37927 25930 4216 7781 7387 7387 11000 11000 500 500 19742 19011 731 5480 5480 2315 1752 204 359 17575 13712 1399 2464 128880 120537 2804 5539 15137 12319 115 2703 3144 3074 70 106728 106728 44212 36238 6805 1169 Printing and Reproducti 28680 18209 10471 Photography 11650 11650 Accreditation expenes 9660 9660 Taxes - Property 5723 5723 41270 37149 90 4031 1033972 805332 82148 146492 130470 153700 1989641 1916214 58461 74058 30108 70733 47102 62730 23692129 606654 23152682 23085475 3110050 3534899 2431 1867 28945794 28474827 79321 109639 61000 43500 12000 7500 152321 160639 X 8965628 8522661 136747 100429 19691098 19691098 28793473 28314188 28945794 28474827 X -200979 -260505 -6704 -11097 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1129631 857673 3885575 713526 750985 7337390 1129631 857673 3885575 713526 750985 7337390 66242 7271148 35701 42883 49837 46888 45213 220522 7557912 0.96210 0.79900 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 9565 1913 11478 1022493 1033971 178397 44599 0 0 175598 345331 177866 178397 877192 1315788 919 6723 26999 11478 46119 43900 86333 44467 44599 219299 328949 1723 1999 9565 13287 X X X X X 5 174.13 0 1 1 36.00 1640 1 3534895 -233931 125994 15728 3159246 3395356 267347 110200 17608 3534895 3118833 19810 374943 102070 16160 3395356 2459694 363500 427303 117577 14087 3118833 3998499 1051649 -86974 2487312 16168 2459694 1.00000 0 0 19795071 19795071 3662538 519017 3143521 102297 87637 14660 132223 132223 23085475 Security Deposits 7500 7500 X 607379 -260505 45989 -214516 821895 11098 11098 832993 1086664 52692 52692 1033972 0 1033972 Part II, Line 5: Each property in CFGC's portfolio is monitored at least once annually by means of a site visit conducted by one or more CFGC staff personnel, during which a report is completed regarding the condition of the property. The report and any accompanying documentation, such as photos and maps, are archived according to CFGC Records Policy. Part II, Line 9: Conservation easements, either purchased or donated, are initially valued at their appraised value. When donated, the appraised value is reflected as an unrestricted gift of land in the statements of activities. When purchased, the difference between the purchase price and the appraised value is reflected as an unrestricted gift of land in the statement of activities. Once the development rights for a specific conservation easement are extinguished, generally immediately after acquisition, a valuation allowance is established to reduce the carrying value of the conservation easement to a nominal value of $1, in order to reflect the lack of marketability of the easement, due to the extinguishment of development rights. The provision for the valuation allowance is reflected as "Program Expenses" in the statements of activities. Part V, Line 4: The quasi-endowment funds of the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast are intended to support the foundation's current operations, and capital needs, as well as the costs to manage, monitor, insure, and provide legal defense of the protected properties. Part X, Line 2: Under the Income Taxes Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, the Foundation has reviewed and evaluated the relevant technical merits of each of its tax positions in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, and determined that there are no uncertain tax positions that would have a material impact on the financial statements of the Foundation. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Change in Beneficial interest 11,098. Palm Ball 390780 322007 68773 29165 39212 6300 47762 Clays for Conservation 9870 7994 1876 1130 374 2192 400650 330001 70649 30295 39586 6300 49954 126135 -55486 Christine P Johnson Family member to one of the Board of Trustees 132017 Employment 0 Form 990, Part I, Line 1 Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast works to protect the character, natural integrity and biodiversity of Florida's Gulf Coast bays, beaches, barrier islands and their watersheds. This is accomplished by acquiring and maintaining conservation easements and owning nature preserves; educating for responsible land stewardship; and, collaborating with individuals, organizations and communities. As a nationally accredited land trust, we identify significant land parcels and work with landowners, philanthropists and government to preserve and protect these lands in perpetuity. We create a conservation community by bringing innovative conservation programs to people of all ages, ranging from guided kayak tours, native plant lectures, bird-watching hikes and outdoor educational activities for children. Environmental art exhibits are hosted throughout the year in our headquarters, the historic Burrows-Matson House, engaging the public's awareness in the value of land conservation and its role in inspiring artists. Form 990, Part I, Line 6 Volunteers Volunteers participate in the following ways: Board of Trustees, Board of Advisors, pro bono legal work, Welcome Center docents, office administration, special event planning and implementing, land stewardship activities and developing our park settings. Form 990, Part III, line 3 The organization ceased contract work with Sarasota County as all work assignments under Sarasota County Environmentally Sensitive Land Programs were completed in the fiscal year ended Sep 30, 2014. No new work assignments were entered into during the fiscal year ended Sep 30, 2015. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Christine P. Johnson is the CFGC President and has a family relationship with Harold Johnson who is one of the Board of Trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 By-laws were amended in January 2015 adding clarification that two authorized signatures are required for all disbursements over $10,000. The Board may authorize any office(s), or agent(s) to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of, and on behalf of the Corporation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The completed annual Form 990 is reviewed by staff and approved by Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast management. The audit committee then reviews the Form 990 with the preparer and management/staff, approves the Form 990 for filing with the IRS, recommends to the board that the board accept its recommendation, and authorizes management to file the Form 990 with the IRS. The board acts on the audit committee's recommendation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Board members, staff, and volunteers are required to annually review, acknowledge their understanding of and compliance with, and sign the conflict of interest policy. The board is apprised of the results of the responses to the annual acknowledgements and acts on all potential conflicts in accordance with procedures required by the policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The President's contract and compensation is reviewed annually by the chairman and board of trustees. The chairman compares the compensation to industry standards and comparables, and solicits input from all trustees. The compensation is reviewed by the finance committee during the budget process and approval is voted on by the board of trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Conservation Foundation's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements, as well as the Form 990, are available for review in the foundation's office. The past three years' Annual Reports, and the prior year audited financial statement and Form 990, are also available on the foundation's website. Form 990 and audited financial statements are also available for review on-line at GuideStar and through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County's Giving Partner program. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Change in Beneficial Interest -11,098. Rounding 1. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c Audit review process There were no changes to the audit review process.