2024-04-25T08:03:20-05:00 2023-12-31 824812448 PGM LLC 319 Main Street Biddeford ME 04005 990 2023-01-01 010357213 FREEPORT CONSERVATION TRUST FREE 2078563985 PO BOX 433 FREEPORT ME 04032 VIRGINIA LEE TREASURER 2078563985 2024-04-25 1 VIRGINIA LEE XXX-XX-XXXX 1 Peter Montano P01200943 2074155714 2 AAL1 IAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z VIRGINIA LEE PO BOX 433 FREEPORT ME 04032 223280 0 X WWW.FREEPORTCONSERVATIONTRUST.ORG X 1977 ME FCT'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT, PRESERVE AND CONNECT OPEN SPACE LANDS AND PROVIDE PUBLIC ACCESS TO NATURAL AREAS IN FREEPORT, INCLUDING FORESTS, FARMLAND, SCENIC VISTAS, WILDLIFE HABITAT AND SHORELAND. 10 10 2 60 0 0 191289 166676 0 0 33415 47860 0 126 224704 214662 0 0 0 0 93763 95897 0 0 18262 81763 103517 175526 199414 49178 15248 3949395 4179307 20509 11471 3928886 4167836 FCT'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT, PRESERVE AND CONNECT OPEN SPACE LANDS AND PROVIDE PUBLIC ACCESS TO NATURAL AREAS IN FREEPORT, INCLUDING FORESTS, FARMLAND, SCENIC VISTAS, WILDLIFE HABITAT AND SHORELAND. 0 0 21980 The Land Protection Program is a community based approach working with a volunteer Land Committee and Staff using a strategic approach focused on lands with the highest ecological significance and recreational opportunities. FCT works with dedicated volunteers, landowners, municipalities, other environmental organizations to achieve successful outcomes. 61132 The Stewardship Program is dedicated to the perpetual care of the preserves and easements held by FCT. The program is led by staff and a dedicated group of volunteers through a robust committee and field work. The program manages all administration, oversight and planning of these properties in compliance with the Land Trust Alliance Standards & Practices. 74668 The Community Outreach Program is crucial to raising awareness of importance of nature all around and available in this community. This work is conducted through the annual Trail Challenge program, field events, and workshops. The land trust provides information through our website, emails, print newsletters and other communication tools. This program continues to build support and interest from the community. 157780 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X VIRGINIA LEE 2078563985 PO BOX 433 FREEPORT ME 04032 Ethel Wilkerson President 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Kelly Sink Vice President 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Virginia Ginny Lee Treasurer 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert Buck Stevens Clerk 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Tom Boutureira Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Toby Jacobs Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Mason Morfit Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Benjamin L Niles Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 John Slavin Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Amy McDougal Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Carrie Kinne Executive Director 40.00 X 75030 0 11483 75030 0 11483 0 0 0 0 0 166676 166676 28623 28623 27855 8618 19237 19237 19237 MISCELLANEOUS 900999 126 126 126 214662 0 0 47986 X 86513 67655 9473 9385 2960 2960 6424 5081 676 667 3541 3541 100 100 65989 59927 1748 4314 10228 9283 526 419 3095 1777 734 584 7200 4320 1440 1440 400 400 2753 2753 2846 1755 506 585 EQUIPMENT 3596 2588 579 429 DUES/SUBSCRIPTIONS 1625 975 325 325 SUPPLIES 1306 676 516 114 EVENT 838 383 455 199414 157780 23372 18262 93920 83977 20469 2225 2549963 12579 2539231 2537384 1295775 1553764 0 1957 3949395 4179307 20509 11471 20509 11471 X 1146260 1396606 2782626 2771230 3928886 4167836 3949395 4179307 15248 223702 0 X 0 0 0 X 380842 653511 145981 191289 166676 1538299 380842 653511 145981 191289 166676 1538299 199972 1338327 20052 17900 21348 24557 28623 112480 126 126 1650905 0.81070 0.81010 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X 44 1154.00 1 175.00 1900 2497585 2497585 4293 3674 619 48085 8905 39180 2537384 Part II, Line 5: LANDS HELD IN FEE ARE RECORDED AS ASSETS ON THE BALANCE SHEET. WHEN PURCHASED AT COST, THE PRICE PAID PLUS COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ACQUISITION BECOMES THE RECORDED VALUE. FOR PROPERTY THAT HAS BEEN DONATED, THE VALUATION IS BASED ON FAIR MARKET VALUE AS REPORTED BY AN INDEPENDENT APPRAISAL. EACH PROPERTY OF WHICH FCT HOLDS AN EASEMENT OR OWNS IN FEE IS ASSIGNED A STEWARD WHO COMPLETES AN ANNUAL INSPECTION AND FILES AN ANNUAL INSPECTION FORM. THE STEWARD REPORTS VIOLATIONS TO THE STEWARDSHIP CHAIR WHO IN TURN BRINGS THEM TO THE BOARD FOR SCHEDULE D (FORM 990) 2023 DISCUSSION. THE TRUST HAS IN PLACE A STRATEGY TO SECURE FINANCIAL AND LEGAL RESOURCES FOR ENFORCEMENT AND DEFENSE. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. THE 990 IS CIRCULATED IN DRAFT FORM BY EMAIL AND A HARD COPY IS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE. THE FORM 990 IS BROUGHT TO THE MONTHLY BOARD MEETING FOR DISCUSSION IF NECESSARY. THE BOARD IS ALLOWED TWO WEEKS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT BEFORE IT IS FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO READ AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH OBLIGATES THEM TO REPORT ANY CONFLICTS AS DEFINED BY SAID POLICY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S POSITION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER FOR PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION. THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD ADMINISTERS A FORMAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION WITH SOLICITED INPUT FROM OTHER BOARD MEMBERS. COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND COMPARED WITH STANDARDS IN SIMILAR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 NO OTHER DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g BANK AND MERCHANT: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 7. Fundraising expenses 1828. Total expenses 1835. CONTRACT SERVICES: Program service expenses 59927. Management and general expenses 1741. Fundraising expenses 2486. Total expenses 64154.