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COSTS INCURRED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO PURCHASE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS ARE EXPENSED IN THE PERIOD INCURRED. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 FUNDS ARE TO BE USED AS AN ENDOWMENT TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IN PERPETUITY SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON EXEMPT FUNCTION INCOME AS A PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. CONSEQUENTLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT RECOGNIZE ANY LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS DEFINED BY ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. X 1 1353915 false false false FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AVALONIA LAND CONSERVANCY, FOUNDED IN 1968, IS A LAND TRUST DEDICATED TO CONSERVATION THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE. IT IS A NON-PROFIT, NON-POLITICAL, TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. WE BELIEVE THAT THE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE IS ESSENTIAL AND WILL ENSURE HEALTHY AND LIVABLE COMMUNITIES FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. AVALONIA NOW CONSERVES OVER 5200 ACRES OF LAND, PRESERVED IN PERPETUITY. WHERE APPROPRIATE, TRAILS ARE MAINTAINED FOR PASSIVE ENJOYMENT INCLUDING HIKING,BIRDWATCHING, NATURE STUDY, AND PHOTOGRAPHY. WE ASK THAT YOU TAKE ONLY PICTURES AND LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS. EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SCIENTIFIC STUDIES ARE ENCOURAGED ON AVALONIA PRESERVES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A AVALONIA LAND CONSERVANCY, FOUNDED IN 1968, IS A LAND TRUST DEDICATED TO CONSERVATION THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE. IT IS A NON-PROFIT, NON-POLITICAL, TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. WE BELIEVE THAT THE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE IS ESSENTIAL AND WILL ENSURE HEALTHY AND LIVABLE COMMUNITIES FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. AVALONIA NOW CONSERVES OVER 5200 ACRES OF LAND, PRESERVED IN PERPETUITY. WHERE APPROPRIATE, TRAILS ARE MAINTAINED FOR PASSIVE ENJOYMENT INCLUDING HIKING, BIRDWATCHING, NATURE STUDY, AND PHOTOGRAPHY. WE ASK THAT YOU TAKE ONLY PICTURES AND LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS. EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SCIENTIFIC STUDIES ARE ENCOURAGED ON AVALONIA PRESERVES. WE DEPEND ALMOST ENTIRELY ON VOLUNTEERS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO MAINTAIN OUR PRESERVES AND TO FUND OUR OPERATIONS. AVALONIAS VOLUNTEERS AND MEMBERS ARE YOUR NEIGHBORS, WORKING TIRELESSLY AND GIVING GENEROUSLY TO CONSERVE OUR LOCAL NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE COMMON GOOD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A DRAFT OF THE 990 IS SENT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WHERE IT IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED AND THEN IT IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED WITH AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE HAS CREATED A JOB DESCRIPITON AND COMPENSATION BASE. THE BOARD APPROVES ANNUAL EMPLOYEE REVIEWS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE HAS CREATED A JOB DESCRIPITON AND COMPENSATION BASE. THE BOARD APPROVES ANNUAL EMPLOYEE REVIEWS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.