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THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICE AREA COVERS NEW YORK'S RENSSELAER AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, WITH AROUND 1,300 FARMS CONTRIBUTING APPROXIMATELY 200 MILLION IN PRODUCT SALES ANNUALLY TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY. false false 592983 3431 LAND PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION - THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS OF CONSERVING FARMLAND AND FORESTLAND. IN ADDITION TO DONATED EASEMENTS, THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASES EASEMENTS FROM WILLING LANDOWNERS AND OPERATES PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (PDR) PROGRAMS FOR RENSSELAER AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTED LANDOWNERS WITH THE CONSERVATION OF APPROXIMATELY 793 ACRES ON 3 FARMS. TWO OF THESE PROJECTS INVOLVED AWARDED STATE FARMLAND OR FORESTLAND PROTECTION FUNDING AND ONE WAS A DONATED EASEMENT. BASELINE DOCUMENTATION REPORTS WERE COMPLETED FOR ALL THE PROPERTIES THAT WERE CONSERVED. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ADVANCED ANOTHER 12 EASEMENTS TOTALING 2,498 ACRES, THE MAJORITY OF WHICH HAVE BEEN AWARDED STATE FUNDING. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION OWNS AND MANAGES TWO COMMUNITY FORESTS FOR WOODLAND MANAGEMENT AND RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. 151119 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT CONSERVATION TOOLS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL FARMS AND THE NEED TO PROTECT FARMLAND AND FORESTLAND IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS OUTREACH SESSIONS AND REGULARLY TALKS WITH SERVICE AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS, SCHOOLS, MUNICIPALITIES AND PRIVATE LANDOWNERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF LAND CONSERVATION AND WAYS TO KEEP FARMERS ON THE LAND. MANY PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKING LANDS AND BENEFITS THEY PROVIDE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONTINUED TO DEVELOP NEW PARTNERSHIPS AND PROGRAMS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN URBAN AREAS OF THE CAPITAL DISTRICT. RECOGNIZING THAT PROTECTING FARMLAND AND FOSTERING FARMING GOES HAND IN HAND, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO PARTNER WITH OTHERS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FARMERS. THIS INCLUDED TRAINING FOR FARMERS, FARM MATCH SERVICES, PEER TO PEER MENTORING AND CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND FARMLAND PROTECTION PLANS. 152346 EASEMENT STEWARDSHIP AND MANAGEMENT - THE ORGANIZATION SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED STEWARDSHIP VISITS TO ALL 176 EXISTING EASEMENTS IN ORDER TO FULFILL ITS ONGOING RESPONSIBILITY TO UPHOLD THE TERMS OF ITS EASEMENTS AND PROTECT THE CONSERVATION VALUES OF THE CONSERVED LAND. THE ORGANIZATION HAS UNDERTAKEN A SERIES OF INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE ITS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM, INCLUDING PURCHASING COLLECTIVE EASEMENT DEFENSE INSURANCE (TERRAFIRMA RRG) TO PROTECT ITS ORGANIZATIONAL ASSETS IN CASE OF LITIGATION, HIRING ADDITIONAL STEWARDSHIP STAFF FOR ADDED CAPACITY, AND INCORPORATING MORE TECHNOLOGY FOR IMPROVED EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS WITH STEWARDSHIP TASKS. THE ORGANIZATION RESPONDED TO MANY LANDOWNER QUESTIONS AND PERMISSION REQUESTS REGARDING THEIR EASEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO COMMUNICATE WITH LANDOWNERS OF EASEMENT PROTECTED LAND AND ACTIVELY MEETS WITH NEW OWNERS TO ESTABLISH A RELATIONSHIP AND DISCUSS THE EASEMENTS. AS PART OF ITS CONTINUING EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS WITH OWNERS OF CONSERVED LANDS, IT SPONSORED SEVERAL LANDOWNER WORKSHOPS THIS YEAR ON TOPICS SUCH AS SOIL HEALTH, REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE, AND CHAIN SAW SAFETY. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED LAND TRUST ACCREDITATION IN 2013, RECEIVED ACCREDITATION RENEWAL IN 2019 AND 2024. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO IMPROVE ITS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM BY PARTICIPATING IN MEETINGS WITH LAND TRUSTS IN THE REGION AND ATTENDS TRAINING SESSIONS ON STEWARDSHIP AND EASEMENT MANAGEMENT ISSUES. 896448 true true false true false false true false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false true 22 0 true 13 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false NY X RENEE BOUPLON 5186927285 2531 STATE ROUTE 40 GREENWICH NY 12834 RENEE BOUPLON EXECUTIVE DI 40.00 X 109829 0 12578 MARY ELLEN WILLIAMS CHAIR 4.00 X X 0 0 0 JAMES ALLEN CO-CHAIR 4.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID GREEN CO-CHAIR 4.00 X X 0 0 0 OLIVIA FULLER SECRETARY 4.00 X X 0 0 0 PATRICIA LOCKWOOD TREASURER 4.00 X X 0 0 0 MARK ANDERSON DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 DAVID FLEMING JR DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 DELIA NEESE DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 SEAN QUINN DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 RENEE STJACQUES DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 CLIFFORD MEALY DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 ANNIE PAULSEN DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 DALE-ILA RIGGS DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 HUGH ROOME DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 109829 12578 1 false false false 31347 677950 881449 1590746 PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 3431 3431 3431 135652 135652 232054 31347 148270 83784 OTHER INCOME 22 22 22 1813635 3453 135652 122407 53937 48218 20252 526886 232164 207548 87174 11951 5266 4708 1977 55900 24631 22020 9249 47482 20965 18554 7963 1080 897 183 51029 42395 8634 27659 22979 4680 49123 41817 143 7163 14992 1035 13487 470 13816 4805 8811 200 25687 11319 10119 4249 8103 4737 1299 2067 4315 1901 1700 714 5758 2537 2268 953 EASEMENT PROCUREMENTS 476413 470257 5711 445 BANK FEES 23058 14820 8238 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 9788 9788 UTILITIES 7060 3111 2778 1171 12362 3146 8967 249 1494869 896448 440628 157793 443431 162132 322380 593471 13347 5718 24025 229131 8700 11068 387782 54383 231471 333399 3205807 3877152 1700 51710 4250861 5263781 75924 80856 125580 532602 50010 201504 663468 X 2406191 2791336 1643166 1808977 4049357 4600313 4250861 5263781 318766 232190 X false true X true false X 3439750 3147167 2676278 3343265 1590746 14197206 3439750 3147167 2676278 3343265 1590746 14197206 14197206 16928 33028 64421 82582 135652 332611 241 3220 2709 6170 14535987 947493 0.97670 0.43240 X PART II, LINE 10 PROGRAMS 0 FUNDRAISING, NET OF EXPENSES 0 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 6,170 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true true false true 174 false false true 1701 false false 1875 false SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1 THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED IN VERY LIMITED LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING DIRECT CONTACT WITH AND MAILINGS TO LEGISLATORS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND PARTICIPATION IN LOBBY DAYS HELD BY PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS. 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SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION REQUIRES ENTITIES TO DISCLOSE IN THEIR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THE NATURE OF ANY UNCERTAINTY IN THEIR TAX POSITION. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT RECOGNIZED ANY BENEFITS OR LIABILITIES FROM UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN THE CURRENT YEAR AND BELIEVES THAT THEY HAVE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR WHICH IT IS REASONABLY POSSIBLE THAT WILL SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE OR DECREASE NET ASSETS. GENERALLY, FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES MAY EXAMINE THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS FOR THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF FILING; CONSEQUENTLY, INCOME RETURNS FOR YEARS PRIOR TO THIS ARE NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAX AUTHORITIES. LANDSCAPES 145864 7905 137959 94519 FOREVER FARMLAN 117537 23442 94095 18647 35104 263401 31347 232054 18647 129623 148270 83784 X 1 N/A false true true SCHEDULE M, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 32B THE ORGANIZATION USES THE SERVICES OF A THIRD PARTY INVESTMENT ADVISOR (WELLS FARGO) TO SELL NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO USES THE SERVICES (WHEN NEEDED) OF A REAL ESTATE AGENT WHEN IT SELLS PARCELS OF PROPERTY ; HOWEVER , NO TRANSACTIONS REQUIRING THESE SERVICES OCCURRED DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION ASA IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING FARMING FOR THE FUTURE THROUGH LAND PROTECTION, STEWARDSHIP, AGRICULTURAL VIABILITY, AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY'S WORKING FARMS AND FORESTS, CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE LAND, AND PROMOTE A VIBRANT FUTURE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY IN THE REGION. THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICE AREA COVERS NEW YORK'S RENSSELAER AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, WITH AROUND 1,300 FARMS CONTRIBUTING APPROXIMATELY 200 MILLION IN PRODUCT SALES ANNUALLY TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A LAND PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION - THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS OF CONSERVING FARMLAND AND FORESTLAND. IN ADDITION TO DONATED EASEMENTS, THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASES EASEMENTS FROM WILLING LANDOWNERS AND OPERATES PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (PDR) PROGRAMS FOR RENSSELAER AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTED LANDOWNERS WITH THE CONSERVATION OF APPROXIMATELY 793 ACRES ON 3 FARMS. TWO OF THESE PROJECTS INVOLVED AWARDED STATE FARMLAND OR FORESTLAND PROTECTION FUNDING AND ONE WAS A DONATED EASEMENT. BASELINE DOCUMENTATION REPORTS WERE COMPLETED FOR ALL THE PROPERTIES THAT WERE CONSERVED. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ADVANCED ANOTHER 12 EASEMENTS TOTALING 2,498 ACRES, THE MAJORITY OF WHICH HAVE BEEN AWARDED STATE FUNDING. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION OWNS AND MANAGES TWO COMMUNITY FORESTS FOR WOODLAND MANAGEMENT AND RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT CONSERVATION TOOLS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL FARMS AND THE NEED TO PROTECT FARMLAND AND FORESTLAND IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS OUTREACH SESSIONS AND REGULARLY TALKS WITH SERVICE AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS, SCHOOLS, MUNICIPALITIES AND PRIVATE LANDOWNERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF LAND CONSERVATION AND WAYS TO KEEP FARMERS ON THE LAND. MANY PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKING LANDS AND BENEFITS THEY PROVIDE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONTINUED TO DEVELOP NEW PARTNERSHIPS AND PROGRAMS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN URBAN AREAS OF THE CAPITAL DISTRICT. RECOGNIZING THAT PROTECTING FARMLAND AND FOSTERING FARMING GOES HAND IN HAND, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO PARTNER WITH OTHERS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FARMERS. THIS INCLUDED TRAINING FOR FARMERS, FARM MATCH SERVICES, PEER TO PEER MENTORING AND CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND FARMLAND PROTECTION PLANS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C EASEMENT STEWARDSHIP AND MANAGEMENT - THE ORGANIZATION SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED STEWARDSHIP VISITS TO ALL 176 EXISTING EASEMENTS IN ORDER TO FULFILL ITS ONGOING RESPONSIBILITY TO UPHOLD THE TERMS OF ITS EASEMENTS AND PROTECT THE CONSERVATION VALUES OF THE CONSERVED LAND. THE ORGANIZATION HAS UNDERTAKEN A SERIES OF INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE ITS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM, INCLUDING PURCHASING COLLECTIVE EASEMENT DEFENSE INSURANCE (TERRAFIRMA RRG) TO PROTECT ITS ORGANIZATIONAL ASSETS IN CASE OF LITIGATION, HIRING ADDITIONAL STEWARDSHIP STAFF FOR ADDED CAPACITY, AND INCORPORATING MORE TECHNOLOGY FOR IMPROVED EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS WITH STEWARDSHIP TASKS. THE ORGANIZATION RESPONDED TO MANY LANDOWNER QUESTIONS AND PERMISSION REQUESTS REGARDING THEIR EASEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO COMMUNICATE WITH LANDOWNERS OF EASEMENT PROTECTED LAND AND ACTIVELY MEETS WITH NEW OWNERS TO ESTABLISH A RELATIONSHIP AND DISCUSS THE EASEMENTS. AS PART OF ITS CONTINUING EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS WITH OWNERS OF CONSERVED LANDS, IT SPONSORED SEVERAL LANDOWNER WORKSHOPS THIS YEAR ON TOPICS SUCH AS SOIL HEALTH, REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE, AND CHAIN SAW SAFETY. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED LAND TRUST ACCREDITATION IN 2013, RECEIVED ACCREDITATION RENEWAL IN 2019 AND 2024. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO IMPROVE ITS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM BY PARTICIPATING IN MEETINGS WITH LAND TRUSTS IN THE REGION AND ATTENDS TRAINING SESSIONS ON STEWARDSHIP AND EASEMENT MANAGEMENT ISSUES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B IT IS THE POLICY OF THE ORGANIZATION THAT REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEW THE COMPLETED FORM 990 AND THAT COPIES OF THE FORM ARE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT IS DOCUMENTED AND FOLLOWED. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND STAFF TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST INVOLVING THEMSELVES, A FAMILY MEMBER, A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR OR MEMBER OF A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR'S FAMILY, OR OTHER INSIDER AS DEFINED BY THE CURRENT BOARD POLICY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FULL BOARD REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA OF SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS SALARY INFORMATION GATHERED BY THE LAND TRUST ALLIANCE AND OTHER SOURCES. IF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DOES NOT HAVE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY, IT DOCUMENTS ANY OTHER BASIS FOR BELIEVING THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE TO ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO ASKS, COPIES OF ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, IRS FORM 990 AND ANNUAL REPORT TO THE NEW YORK STATE CHARITIES BUREAU. COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL TAX FILING CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON THE CHARITIES BUREAU'S WEBSITE.