2024-11-14T08:25:28-06:00 2023-12-31 202000257 Fiore Fedeli Snyder Carothers LLP 2013 Sandy Dr Ste 200 State College PA 16803 990 2023-01-01 251413990 THE CLEARWATER CONSERVANCY OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA INC CLEA 8142370400 2555 NORTH ATHERTON STREET STATE COLLEGE PA 16803 ELIZABETH CRISFIELD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8142370400 2024-11-07 1 1 JOSEPH P FEDELI CPA P00538622 8142378999 2024-11-07 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z ELIZABETH CRISFIELD 2555 NORTH ATHERTON STREET STATE COLLEGE PA 16803 2739660 0 X WWW.CLEARWATERCONSERVANCY.ORG X 1980 PA TO CONSERVE AND RESTORE THE NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGH LAND CONSERVATION, WATER RESOURCES STEWARDSHIP AND ENVIRONMENTAL OUTREACH ACROSS CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA. 16 16 18 0 0 0 1282037 1805819 118263 186875 101145 102799 49533 58698 1550978 2154191 0 0 0 0 683368 803770 0 0 94304 716228 373068 1399596 1176838 151382 977353 6594004 8074520 554352 474409 6039652 7600111 TO CONSERVE AND RESTORE THE NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGH LAND CONSERVATION, WATER RESOURCES STEWARDSHIP AND ENVIRONMENTAL OUTREACH ACROSS CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA. 0 0 253348 74751 CLEARWATER CONSERVANCY'S LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAM CONSERVES ECOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT HABITATS IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CLEARWATER PROTECTS AND ENHANCES BOTH THE QUALITY OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH STRATEGIC LAND CONSERVATION, PLANNING AND STEWARDSHIP. WE ARE ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL LAND TRUST ACCREDITATION COMMISSION, A DISTINCTION THAT CONFIRMS ADHERENCE TO NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE AND ENSURES OUR CONSERVATION EFFORTS ARE PERMANENT TO DATE, CLEARWATER CONSERVANCY HAS CONSERVED NEARLY 11,000 ACRES OF LAND THROUGH FACILITATED LAND TRANSFERS, CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND OWNERSHIP, FOREVER PROTECTING UNIQUE HABITATS AND IMPORTANT LANDSCAPES. 259682 76618 CLEARWATER'S WATER RESOURCE PROTECTION PROGRAM PROTECTS AND CONSERVES WATERSHEDS BY EMPLOYING SOUND SCIENCE AND BY WORKING HAND IN HAND AT THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL WITH LANDOWNERS AND THE COMMUNITY. WE IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF OUR STREAMS, RIVERS, AND GROUNDWATER FOR THE LONG TERM BENEFIT OF PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE. WE HAVE CLEANED UP MORE THAN 6 MILLION POUNDS OF ILLEGALLY DISPOSED TRASH, RESTORED FISH PASSAGE BY REMOVING THREE DAMS, RESTORED 26 MILES OF STREAM BUFFERS AND ACTIVELY MAINTAIN MORE THAN 45 STREAM-SIDE BUFFERS ON THOSE RESTORED SITES. 120341 35506 CLEARWATER'S ENVIRONMENTAL OUTREACH PROGRAM PLACES HIGH VALUE ON THE HUMAN COMPONENT OF OUR LANDSCAPE. PRESERVING OUR LAND AND WATER FOR ALL SPECIES IS VITAL TO OUR WORK, AND PEOPLE PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART IN OUR LANDSCAPE. THE MORE PEOPLE KNOW AND EXPLORE NATURE, THE MORE THEY WILL TO DO KEEP IT HEALTHY. OUR OUTREACH AND EDUCATION APPROACH IS TO GET PEOPLE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN PROGRAMS LIKE OUR ANNUAL WATERSHED CLEANUP DAY, CENTRED OUTDOORS. IN 2023, MORE THAN 4,500 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN CLEARWATER'S PROGRAMMING. 633371 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 15 0 1 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 PA X X ELIZABETH CRISFIELD 8142370400 2555 NORTH ATHERTON STREET STATE COLLEGE PA 16803 KEVIN McGARRY PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 TERRY MELTON FIRST VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MATT MARSHALL SECOND VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DESIREE FRALICK SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARTIN WILDY TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ERIK FOLEY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MATT HARDY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SCOT CHAMBERS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RANDY HUDSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JIM LANNING DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BENJAMIN MARTIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DONNAN STOICOVY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 NEIL SULLIVAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDY WARNER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DONNAN STOICOVY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (INTERIM) 40.00 X 14195 0 0 DEBORAH NARDONE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FORMER) 40.00 X 106080 0 12731 120275 0 12731 1 0 0 0 0 173497 1632322 1805819 PENN STATE EASEMENT SU 900099 184894 184894 1981 1981 186875 162735 162735 495906 555842 -59936 -59936 -59936 86737 173497 29627 57110 57110 CHANGE IN CCCF ASSETS 525990 1588 1588 1588 2154191 186875 0 161497 133006 70495 49176 13335 553258 293220 204558 55480 9511 5040 3517 954 54844 32499 19249 3096 53151 29032 18854 5265 54769 54769 20016 20016 16174 8572 5980 1622 10860 1835 9002 23 24364 12913 9008 2443 10697 10641 56 10567 5600 3907 1060 11440 6063 4230 1147 9911 5253 3664 994 PROFESSIONAL FEES 141558 124614 16944 SUPPLIES 18103 9595 6693 1815 PRINTING & PUBLICATIONS 15239 10117 3052 2070 MISCELLANEOUS 8712 2775 2243 3694 20658 5107 14301 1250 1176838 633371 449163 94304 763796 202213 583476 2198316 269158 228815 5675 8919 598941 61647 475280 537294 3891654 4292407 604965 606556 6594004 8074520 133080 56696 421272 417713 554352 474409 X 4162660 4493862 1876992 3106249 6039652 7600111 6594004 8074520 977353 583106 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 721244 836606 2067127 1282038 1662253 6569268 721244 836606 2067127 1282038 1662253 6569268 93701 6475567 138403 94717 203539 101145 102799 640603 7209871 1085077 0.89820 0.87420 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X 27 3658.38 1 1 98560 1 38569 11879 80 50368 1 X 2934676 44477 424745 145243 3258655 3618034 29500 -593722 119136 2934676 2210776 1444072 214907 251721 3618034 1889603 213847 210090 102764 2210776 1635324 86039 238869 70629 1889603 0 0 293607 293607 233505 7591 225914 30165 29233 932 41664 24823 16841 537294 LAND HELD FOR CONSERVATION 574878 ASSETS HELD AT CCCF 31678 606556 X 2717281 583106 583106 2134175 20016 20016 2154191 1156822 0 1156822 20016 20016 1176838 Part II, Line 9: THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS THE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, AND AS PART OF THE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND THE DEED, EXTINGUISHES THE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AND DETERMINES ALLOWABLE USES OF THE PROPERTY. CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ACQUIRED THROUGH DONATION OR PURCHASE ARE VALUED BY A CERTIFIED APPRAISER. CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ARE THEN WRITTEN DOWN TO A CARRYING VALUE OF $1 PER PARCEL DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE ORGANIZATION EMPLOYS THE EASEMENTS TO PROTECT HIGH CONSERVATION VALUE PROPERTIES FROM INAPPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT AND, THEREFORE, NO LONGER HOLD MARKET VALUE. THE TOTAL CARRYING VALUE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT PARCELS IS INCLUDED WITH PROPERTY HELD FOR PERPETUAL CONSERVATION ON THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION. THE WRITE-DOWN OF ACQUISITION COSTS INCURRED FOR PURCHASED EASEMENTS, AND THE PRE-DONATION CONSERVATION VALUE OF THE DONATED EASEMENTS ARE CHARGED TO PROGRAM SERVICES ON THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES. Part IV, Line 2b: CLEARWATER ACTS AS THE CUSTODIAN FOR FUNDS BELONGING TO ANOTHER NON-PROFIT. Part V, Line 4: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS QUASI-ENDOWED UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS WITH THE GOAL TO GENERATE LONG-TERM INVESTMENT RETURN TO FUND FUTURE COSTS TO ACQUIRE, MANAGE, AND MAINTAIN LANDS OWNED OR EASEMENTS ACCEPTED FOR CONSERVATION. Part X, Line 2: MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THE CONSERVANCY'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDES THAT THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS THAT MIGHT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. OTTO'S GOLF FEST 122415 112543 9872 1154 18800 5001 CHOCOLATE PARTY 34594 22954 11640 640 2787 3 103225 38000 65225 20 1225 260234 173497 86737 1154 19460 9013 29627 57110 1 Part I, Line 2: GRANT APPLICATION AND FOLLOW-UP Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THERE ARE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN DIRECTORS, HOWEVER IT IS NOT PRIVY TO THE DETAILS INASMUCH AS DISCLOSURE MAY VIOLATE ATTORNEY-CLIENT, PHYSICIAN-PATIENT, OR OTHER PRIVACY LAWS IN A BUSINESS-CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE FINAL FORM 990, AS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, IS AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FULLY COMPLY WITH THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY. BOARD MEMBERS OR STAFF WHO QUESTION OR BELIEVE THAT HIS OR HER SITUATION MAY CONSTITUTE A REAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT CONCERNING AN ACTION OR POTENTIAL ACTION OF CLEARWATER CONSERVANCY SHOULD IMMEDIATELY INFORM THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD (IF A BOARD MEMBER) OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (IF A STAFF MEMBER), OF THESE CONCERNS IN WRITING. BOARD MEMBERS OR STAFF WHO BELIEVE A CONFLICT MAY EXIST REGARDING ANY COVERED PERSON SHOULD BRING THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD (IF A BOARD MEMBER) OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (IF A STAFF MEMBER). THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD SHALL REVIEW EACH SITUATION, MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS, AND DISCLOSE ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. STEPS THAT CAN BE TAKEN TO MANAGE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST INCLUDE (1) DISCLOSURE IN PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES OR OTHER PUBLIC VENUE OF THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT AND ACTIONS TAKEN, (2) IF A PERCEIVED CONFLICT IS DETERMINED NOT TO BE AN ACTUAL CONFLICT, A BOARD MEMBER HAS THE RIGHT TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING, (3) IN THE EVENT OF AN ACTUAL CONFLICT, THE COVERED PERSON MUST RECUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUE AND ANY VOTES, (4) IF A SIGNIFICANT, ONGOING, AND IRRECONCILABLE CONFLICT CONTINUES THAT IMPEDES THE PERSON'S ABILITY TO CARRY OUT HIS OR HER FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY, RESIGNATION MAY BE REQUIRED. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 THE CONSERVANCY'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THEIR MAIN OFFICE IN STATE COLLEGE, PA. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE CONSERVANCY'S MAIN OFFICE IN STATE COLLEGE, PA. PART XII, LINE 2C THE COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.