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THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE BUZZARDS BAY AND VINEYARD SOUND ECOSYSTEMS IN MASSACHUSETTS FOR ALL THROUGH EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, 20 19 71 540 0 0 15535919 16069228 73043 0 176819 -568777 625703 205914 16411484 15706365 0 0 3351079 3608060 0 903303 7155795 10400327 10506874 14008387 5904610 1697978 48321787 51873646 3258377 4328303 45063410 47545343 THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION, RESTORATION, SUSTAINABLE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF BUZZARDS BAY AND ITS WATERSHED. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE BUZZARDS BAY AND VINEYARD SOUND ECOSYSTEMS IN MASSACHUSETTS FOR ALL THROUGH EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, false false 9746244 WATERSHED PROTECTION - ACTIVITIES IN OUR WATERSHED PROTECTION PROGRAM INCLUDE LAND CONSERVATION EFFORTS AIMED AT COLLABORATIONS AND ACCELERATING THE RATE OF PERMANENT LAND PROTECTION IN THE BUZZARDS BAY WATERSHED. OUR BAY LANDS REVOLVING FUND HELPS LOCAL LAND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES COMPETE IN THE REAL ESTATE MARKET BY PROVIDING SHORT-TERM FINANCING INCLUDING BRIDGE LOANS, DOWN PAYMENTS, AND TRANSACTIONAL COSTS NECESSARY TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATIONS LAND CONSERVATION IN THE BUZZARDS BAY WATERSHED. 1717964 SCIENCE & ADVOCACY - BUZZARDS BAY ADVOCACY PROGRAMS WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO ENCOURAGE SMART GROWTH, PROTECT IMPORTANT WATERSHED LANDS, REDUCE POLLUTION, PREVENT OIL SPILLS AND IMPROVE SEWAGE TREATMENT. 349507 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MISSION FOCUSED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING INTENDED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO BETTER UNDERSTAND, VALUE, APPRECIATE, AND ENGAGE TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE BUZZARDS BAY ECOSYSTEM. 11813715 true true false true false false true false false true true false false true true false false true false false false false false false true 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CONDUCTS AT LEAST ONE MONITORING VISIT PER YEAR ON EACH EASEMENT PROPERTY, WHICH INCLUDES A REVIEW OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) IF AN EASEMENT IS CO-HELD WITH ANOTHER ENTITY. THE ORGANIZATION COMPARES THE CURRENT PROPERTY CONDITIONS WITH THE WRITTEN OBSERVATIONS AND PHOTOS FROM THE PREVIOUS MONITORING VISIT AND WILL MAKE SPECIAL NOTE OF ANY MAJOR NATURAL OR MAN-MADE CHANGES. THE ORGANIZATION RECORDS ALL INFORMATION AND OBSERVATIONS NECESSARY FOR MONITIRING REPORT IN FIELD NOTES. IF A VIOLATION IS FOUND ON THE PROPERTY, THE OWNER AND OTHER EASEMENT HOLDER WILL BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING IMMEDIATELY REGARDING THE NATURE OF THE VIOLATION AND ANY CORRECTIVE ACTION NEEDS TO TAKE PLACE. FURTHER MONITORING IS SCHEDULED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. Part II, Line 9-Description of easement reporting ALTHOUGH CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS ARE REAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, THEY POSSESS LITTLE OR NO MARKET VALUE DUE TO THE RESALE MARKET THAT IS LIMITED TO OTHER CONSERVATION ENTITIES. BECAUSE OF THE LIMITED MARKET AND DUE TO THE OBLIGATIONS INHERENT IN CONSERVATION RESTRICTION OWNERSHIP, THE ORGANIZATION CONSERVATION RESTRICTION HOLDERS ARE NOT REFLECTED IN THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS EITHER ASSETS OR LIABILITIES. THE COST TO AQUIRE A CONSERVATION RESTRICTION IS REFLECTED AS AN EXPENSE IN THE YEAR INCURRED. Part V, Line 4-Intended uses of endowment funds THE LONG-TERM FOCUS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS ENDOWMENT IS TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION BY PROVIDING A RELIABLE SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE USE. Part XI, Line 2d-Other revenue included on Sch D but not on 990 CERTAIN REVENUES ARE PRESENTED GROSS FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT REPORTING PURPOSES. AMOUNTS ARE NETTED AGAINST THE RELATED EXPENSE FOR FEDERAL FORM 990 REPORTING. Part XII, Line 2d-Other expenses included on Sch D but not on 990 CERTAIN REVENUES ARE PRESENTED GROSS FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT REPORTING PURPOSES. AMOUNTS ARE NETTED AGAINST THE RELATED EXPENSE FOR FEDERAL FORM 990 REPORTING. 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THE AMOUNT REPRESENTS EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE ORGANIZATION AS PAYMENT FOR LABORATORY SERVICES.(d)-2 THE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION HAS A MARKET RATE LEASE OF AN ORGANIZATION-OWNED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.(d)-3 THE ORGANIZATION JOINTLY HOLDS A CONSERVATION RESTRICTION WITH THE ROCHESTER LAND TRUST ON A PROPERTY, THE RED BARN FARM, LOCATED AT VAUGHAN HILL ROAD, ROCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, WHICH WAS OWNED BY ONE OF ITS BOARD MEMBERS.(d)-4 THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS A CONSERVATION RESTRICTION ON A PROPERTY IN SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS, WHICH IS OWNED BY THE PRESIDENT. X 20 127697 FAIR MARKET VALUE false true true Third party arrangements (Part I, line 32b) THE ORGANIZATION USES A BROKERAGE FIRMS SERVICES TO LIQUIDATE GIFTS OF STOCK AT THE DATE OF DONATION. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE TREASURER ARE ASSIGNED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF ALL INFORMATION AND TAX FILINGS FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS AT THE DIRECTIVE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE TAX FILINGS ARE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ADVANCE OF FILING FOR REVIEW. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDE SELF-DECLARATION OF POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS PART OF THE ANNUAL MEETING RESPONSIBILITIES. KEY EMPLOYEES PROVIDE AN ANNUAL SELF DECLARATION AS PART OF THEIR ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS IDENTIFIED ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED IF APPROPRIATE AS A PART OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PERFORMS AN INFORMAL REVIEW OF SALARIES FOR COMPARABLE RESONSIBILITIES IN LIKE SIZE ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER SIMILIAR ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. DISCUSSIONS ARE DOCUMENTED AS PART OF THE RECORDING OF THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDING THEIR FORMAL APPROVAL OF REVISED COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PERFORMS AN INFORMAL REVIEW OF SALARIES FOR COMPARABLE RESONSIBILITIES IN LIKE SIZE ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER SIMILIAR ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. DISCUSSIONS ARE DOCUMENTED AS PART OF THE RECORDING OF THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDING THEIR FORMAL APPROVAL OF REVISED COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ALL FEDERAL AND COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS FILINGS, AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON FORMAL REQUEST. VARIOUS COMPANIES AND THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL MAKE THESE FILINGS AND THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE AT THEIR WEBSITE. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ALL FEDERAL AND COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS FILINGS, AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON FORMAL REQUEST. VARIOUS COMPANIES AND THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL MAKE THESE FILINGS AND THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE AT THEIR WEBSITE. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 IN IN-KIND DONATION OF CONSERVATION PROPERTY WAS TRANSFERED TO ACUSHNET RIVER RESERVE, INC. (A RELATED ENTITY) List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g CONTRACTUAL SERVICES:PROGRAM SERVICE-LAND CONSERVATION 2,941,297MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL-ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANTS 91,465 FUNDRAISING-DEVELOPMENT 36,524TOTAL EXPENSES 3,069,286 Part IX response or note to any line in Part IX PART XI-LINE 8:RECONSILIATION OF NET ASSETS - PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PRIOR YEARS AUDITED NET ASSETS AND AS REPORTED ON THE FEDERAL FORM 990. Part XI response or note to any line in Part XI PART XI-LINE 2CTHE FINANCE COMMITTEE AS A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE AUDITOR SELECTION FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. General explanation attachment FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:RESEARCH, AND ADVOCACY.FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:RESEARCH, AND ADVOCACY. 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