2024-10-01T13:07:43-04:00 2023-12-31 231925864 GINADER JONES & CO LLP 1 HIGHLANDS BOULEVARD SUITE 201 ARCHBALD PA 184031506 990 2023-01-01 232804664 DELAWARE HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY DELA 5702263164 571 PERKINS POND ROAD BEACH LAKE PA 18405 SABRY MOHIDEEN TREASURER 5702263164 2024-09-29 true true ERIC D DAVIS P00593673 5703473377 2024-10-01 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z DOUG HAYES 571 PERKINS POND ROAD BEACH LAKE PA 18405 2010862 false X DELAWAREHIGHLANDS.ORG X 1994 PA TO CONSERVE AND SUPPORT THE RESILIENCY OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE UPPER DELAWARE RIVER REGION BY WORKING WITH WILLING LANDOWNERS AND BY PROVIDING CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT OUR VAN SCOTT NATURE RESERVE. 14 14 10 110 0 455667 989813 73696 153472 43113 -649 -389806 56439 182670 1199075 0 0 498889 548317 0 80606 270607 313447 769496 861764 -586826 337311 4048794 4772458 5437 8419 4043357 4764039 X TO CONSERVE AND SUPPORT THE RESILIENCY OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE UPPER DELAWARE RIVER REGION BY WORKING WITH WILLING LANDOWNERS AND BY PROVIDING CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT OUR VAN SCOTT NATURE RESERVE. false false 414582 580243 CONSERVING WATER AND LAND: AS AN ACCREDITED LAND TRUST, DELAWARE HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY CONSERVES OUR NATURAL HERITAGE AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LANDOWNERS AND THE COMMUNITIES OF THE UPPER DELAWARE RIVER REGION. THIS WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY PLACING AND HOLDING CONSERVATION EASEMENTS TO PROTECT THE FORESTS, FARMLAND, CLEAN WATERS, AND WILDLIFE HABITAT OF OUR REGION. THE CONSERVANCY HOLDS AND HAS ASSISTED STATE AND FEDERAL PARTNERS WITH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS IN NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA ON OVER 90 PROPERTIES, TOTALING OVER 17,000 ACRES. 217001 89054 EDUCATION: DELAWARE HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY CONNECTS PEOPLE TO NATURE AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ABOUT LAND, WATER, AND WILDLIFE TO FOSTER SOUND STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES THAT SUPPORT THE RESILIENCY OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES AND PROMOTE A SUSTAINABLE LOCAL ECONOMY. THROUGH THE CONSERVANCY'S GREEN LODGING AND DRINKS FOR THE DELAWARE BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS, RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ARE INTRODUCED TO THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVING LAND AND PROTECTING CLEAN WATER FOR DRINKING, RECREATION, AND HABITAT PROTECTION AT REGIONAL HOSPITALITY AND BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS. NATURE-BASED EVENTS FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES OFFERED BY THE CONSERVANCY AT ITS VAN SCOTT NATURE RESERVE AND PARTNER LOCATIONS PROVIDE IN-DEPTH LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE NECESSITY OF CONSERVING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES AND EMPOWER THEM TO TAKE ACTION. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, WOMEN AND THEIR WOODS, EAGLE WATCH, HABITAT AND WILDLIFE WORKSHOPS, GUIDED HIKES, AND FOREST MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS. THE VAN SCOTT NATURE RESERVE ALSO FEATURES A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE THREE-MILE TRAIL SYSTEM THROUGH A VARIETY OF MEADOW, FOREST, AND WETLAND HABITATS WITH INFORMATIVE, INTERPRETIVE STOPS ALONG THE WAY. 631583 true true false false false false true false false true true false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true 6 0 10 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false X 14 14 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false PA CT NJ NY X DIANE ROSENCRANCE 5702263164 571 PERKINS POND ROAD BEACH LAKE PA 18405 DIANE ROSENCRANCE EXECUTIVE DI 50.00 X 97850 0 5871 KEVIN BARBER DIRECTOR 7.00 X 0 0 0 GREG BELCAMINO DIRECTOR 7.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY KIESENDAHL BLOCH DIRECTOR 7.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL CANN SECRETARY 10.00 X X 0 0 0 BARBARA CUFFE VICE PRESIDE 10.00 X X 0 0 0 AMY ERLWEIN DIRECTOR 7.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT VAN GORDER DIRECTOR 7.00 X 0 0 0 DOUG HAYES PRESIDENT 12.00 X X 0 0 0 KAREN LUTZ DIRECTOR 7.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SABRY MOHIDEEN TREASURER 11.00 X X 0 0 0 JACQUELINE SAILER DIRECTOR 7.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID SATNICK DIRECTOR 7.00 X 0 0 0 LOUISE WASHER DIRECTOR 7.00 X 0 0 0 MARIE ZWAYER DIRECTOR 7.00 X 0 0 0 97850 5871 false false false 24771 965042 989813 VARIOUS, GREEN HOTEL PROGRAM 900099 81352 81352 LANDOWNER PROGRAMS AND FEES 900099 33418 33418 MONITORING & STEWARSHIP FEES 900099 19500 19500 LEGAL DEFENSE FEES 900099 11500 11500 EAGLE CONSERVATION PROGRAM 900099 5029 5029 2673 2673 153472 78492 78492 696170 775311 -79141 -79141 -79141 92915 36476 56439 56439 1199075 153472 55790 X 97850 51911 38299 7640 339885 284465 10870 44550 23489 18051 2638 2800 51156 39315 5744 6097 35937 27617 4036 4284 8818 8818 12414 12414 104393 90631 13762 10647 10647 24260 6558 16834 868 39228 25505 12517 1206 7033 7033 38770 27149 11621 26786 15121 11665 LAND PROTECTION 31160 31160 FINANCIAL SOFTWARE 3740 2117 1623 SCHOLAR AWARDS 2000 2000 STAFF TRAINING 1976 1976 2222 974 357 891 861764 631583 149575 80606 140663 133643 203601 40695 25257 33779 35118 24437 22909 1331484 120656 1082013 1210828 2727207 3141102 4048794 4772458 5437 8419 5437 8419 X 1827007 2293693 2216350 2470346 4043357 4764039 4048794 4772458 337311 383371 X false true X true false X 5014606 432827 437299 455667 519813 6860212 5014606 432827 437299 455667 519813 6860212 594149 6266063 33823 42390 59380 74486 78492 288571 87551 41560 56857 68128 92915 347011 7495794 814318 0.83590 0.84210 X PART II, LINE 10 SPECIAL EVENTS, PROCEEDS & SPONSORS 347,011 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X 87 12138.00 54 2 true 2295.00 69250 true 2151803 313625 31020 10219 2424189 2556221 -327602 65810 11006 2151803 2853088 77578 370280 4165 2556221 1373556 1708754 55688 281860 3050 2853088 1184586 95380 96659 3069 1373556 1.00000 false false 420000 420000 841445 65037 776408 70039 55619 14420 1210828 1643616 383371 73584 456955 1186661 12414 12414 1199075 922934 73584 73584 849350 12414 12414 861764 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 1, PART II, LINE 5 THE TAXPAYER HAS FORMAL, WRITTEN POLICIES IN FORCE THAT GOVERN THE MONITORING, INSPECTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF ITS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, PLUS THE HANDLING OF VIOLATIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THESE POLICIES IS TO UPHOLD AND SECURE THE PUBLIC BENEFITS AND CONSERVATION VALUES DESCRIBED IN EACH CONSERVATION EASEMENT. SPECIFICALLY, STAFF PERSONNEL MONITOR AND INSPECT EACH EASEMENT PROPERTY ANNUALLY. ALSO, THE CONSERVANCY CONTACTS NEW LANDOWNERS TO ENSURE THAT THEY UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPT AND PURPOSE OF THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR THEIR PROPERTY. THE CONSERVATION FOLLOWS BEST PRACTICES IN EASEMENT DRAFTING, AND STAFF REPORT ANNUALLY TO THE CONSERVANCY'S LAND PROTECTION COMMITTEE THE STATUS AND RESULTS OF EASEMENT MONITORING AND INSPECTION FOR ALL CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. VIOLATIONS OF EASEMENTS ARE HANDLED USING THE FOLLOWING STRATEGY OBJECTIVES: MAINTAIN OR RESTORE THE CONSERVATION PURPOSE OF THE EASEMENT AND PUBLIC BENEFIT BY TAKING ACTIONS TO END THE VIOLATIONS AND, IF NECESSARY, RESTORE THE PROPERTY TO ITS PREVIOUS CONDITION. MAINTAIN PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN THE CONSERVANCY'S ABILITY TO ENFORCE EASEMENT RESTRICTIONS. PROTECT THE CONSERVANCY'S LEGAL RIGHS AND ECONOMIC INVESTMENT, IF ANY, IN THE EASEMENT. MAINTAIN A CONSTRUCTIVE, WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LANDOWNER. ENSURE THAT NO ONE PERSON MAKES DECISIONS ON WHETHER A VIOLATION HAS OCCURRED OR THE CONSERVANCY'S RESPONSE. RESPOND CONSISTENTLY TO SIMILAR CONSERVATION EASEMENT VIOLATIONS. USE LITIGATION AS A LAST RESORT, AND ONLY WHEN THERE IS A MERITORIOUS LEGAL BASIS FOR JUDICIAL ACTION. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 1, PART II, LINE 9 EASEMENTS ARE NOT RECORDED AS ASSETS IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THEY TYPICALLY HAVE NO DISCERNABLE COST BASIS TO THE CONSERVANCY, NOR DO THEY LEND THEMSELVES TO USEFUL LIFE OR DEPRECIABLE LIFE COMPUTATIONS. IN CERTAIN INSTANCES, THE CONSERVANCY RECEIVES GRANT FUNDS TO PROCURE AN EASEMENT. THE CONSERVANCY THEN MAKES A GRANT PAYMENT TO THE LAND OWNER IN ORDER TO PROCURE THE HOLDING OF THE EASEMENT. IN THESE SITUATIONS, THE CONSERVANCY RECORDS THE GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED AS REVENUE, AND THE RESULTING FUNDS PAID OUT AS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS EXPENSE OR GRANTS EXPENSE. GALA DINNER 66180 66180 20716 TASTE OF THE HA 24753 24753 12002 90933 90933 32718 32718 58215 THE INN AT WOODLOCH CURRENT DIRECTO 14686 ANNUAL DINNER false SETTLERS' HOSPITALITY GROUP CURRENT DIRECTO 4227 VARIOUS EVENTS false SCHEDULE L, PART V NANCY KIESENDAHL BLOCH, CURRENT BOARD MEMBER, HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OWNERS OF THE WOODLOCH RESORT AND THE INN AT WOODLOCH. GRANT GENZLINGER, FORMER BOARD MEMBER AND CURRENT MEMBER OF THE DONOR DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH CERTAIN OF THE OWNERS OF SETTLERS' HOSPITALITY GROUP. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B EDUCATION: DELAWARE HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY CONNECTS PEOPLE TO NATURE AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ABOUT LAND, WATER, AND WILDLIFE TO FOSTER SOUND STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES THAT SUPPORT THE RESILIENCY OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES AND PROMOTE A SUSTAINABLE LOCAL ECONOMY. THROUGH THE CONSERVANCY'S GREEN LODGING AND DRINKS FOR THE DELAWARE BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS, RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ARE INTRODUCED TO THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVING LAND AND PROTECTING CLEAN WATER FOR DRINKING, RECREATION, AND HABITAT PROTECTION AT REGIONAL HOSPITALITY AND BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS. NATURE-BASED EVENTS FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES OFFERED BY THE CONSERVANCY AT ITS VAN SCOTT NATURE RESERVE AND PARTNER LOCATIONS PROVIDE IN-DEPTH LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE NECESSITY OF CONSERVING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES AND EMPOWER THEM TO TAKE ACTION. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, WOMEN AND THEIR WOODS, EAGLE WATCH, HABITAT AND WILDLIFE WORKSHOPS, GUIDED HIKES, AND FOREST MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS. THE VAN SCOTT NATURE RESERVE ALSO FEATURES A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE THREE-MILE TRAIL SYSTEM THROUGH A VARIETY OF MEADOW, FOREST, AND WETLAND HABITATS WITH INFORMATIVE, INTERPRETIVE STOPS ALONG THE WAY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 VARIOUS VARIOUS DIRECTORS DIRECTORS NORMAL RETAIL TRANSACTIONS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS OF THE CONSERVANCY'S FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ASK QUESTIONS OF THE PREPARER. ONCE ALL QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS, THEY APPROVE THE 990. ONCE THE 990 IS APPROVED BY ALL MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, IT IS FILED. THE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE TREASURER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND OUTSIDE COMMITTEE MEMBERS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS ALL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AT LEAST ONCE PER YEAR. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE ANNUALLY AND DECIDES, IN WRITING, ON HER ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION LEVELS AND RAISES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CONSERVANCY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THESE DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST, WHETHER IN WRITING, VIA FAX, VIA E-MAIL, OR VIA TELEPHONE CALL. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 31,434 8,619 0 CONSERVATION CONSULTANTS 32,320 0 0 COMMUNICATIONS 24,820 5,143 0 COMMUNICATIONS, EDUCATION 2,057 0 0 TOTAL 90,631 13,762 0