2024-11-15T13:36:02-08:00 2023-12-31 371231621 FEW CPAs 6240 S Lindbergh Suite 101 St Louis MO 63123 990 2023-01-01 431304715 OZARK REGIONAL LAND TRUST INC OZAR 5738172020 PO BOX 1512 COLUMBIA MO 65205 KAREN MASSEY President 2024-11-15 true true JENNIFER HEIM P01864381 3148457999 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z KAREN MASSEY PO BOX 1512 COLUMBIA MO 65205 823218 false X ozarklandtrust.org X 1983 MO OZARK REGIONAL LAND TRUST'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO PROTECT THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE OZARKS FOREVER. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH VARIOUS METHODS INCLUDING CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND NATURE PRESERVES. 17 17 8 35 0 544078 650653 0 137854 153994 0 681932 804647 0 0 278251 297313 0 119074 319294 234584 597545 531897 84387 272750 8769637 9398814 43623 44575 8726014 9354239 OZARK REGIONAL LAND TRUST'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO PROTECT THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE OZARKS FOREVER. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH VARIOUS METHODS INCLUDING CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND NATURE PRESERVES. false false 187431 LAND PROTECTION - THESE PROJECTS CONFER A PUBLIC BENEFIT BY MAINTAINING SCENIC VIEWSHEDS, PRESERVING WATERSHED FUNCTIONS AND GOOD WATER QUALITY, AND PROTECTING WILDLIFE HABITAT FOR THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES. ALSO GROUPED WITHIN THIS PROGRAM ARE OUTREACH ACTIVITIES TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT LAND CONSERVATION OPTIONS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE. 124954 LAND STEWARDSHIP - ORLT STEWARDS AND MANAGES LAND AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS TO ENSURE THAT CONSERVATION VALUES ARE PROTECTED. EACH CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROPERTY IS VISITED ANNUALLY BY PROJECT STAFF AND A REPORT IS SUBSEQUENTLY PREPARED TO DOCUMENT THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY AT THE TIME OF THE VISIT. PROJECT STAFF ALSO MAKE AN EFFORT TO MEET WITH THE LANDOWNERS OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROPERTIES WHENEVER POSSIBLE. FOR PROPERTIES OWNED OUTRIGHT, ORLT VISITS THEM ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE TO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO INCURSIONS AND TO PERFORM ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. FOR THE LARGEST SINGLE LANDHOLDER, ALFORD FOREST, ORLT MAKES GRANTS TO A RELATED NON- PROFIT ENTITY THAT MANAGES THE FOREST. 312385 true true false false false false true false false true true true false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 12 0 true 8 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 17 17 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false MO X X THE ORGANIZATION 5738172020 PO BOX 1512 COLUMBIA MO 65205 X KAREN MASSEY President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DEBBIE GITTINGER Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 NICK THURWANGER Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN KLEVORN Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 LORING BULLARD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE CURRIER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARK CURTIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOE ENGELN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DR DIANA GRAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DANNI HOEFER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PETER HOFHERR BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER HOGGATT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BOB MORGAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 HARVARD MUHM BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DEANNA RAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JIM REEVES BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW THOMAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 650653 650653 0 125757 125757 0 0 0 46808 18571 28237 28237 28237 0 0 0 0 804647 153994 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 297313 237850 14866 44597 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70222 70222 7148 7148 44085 22694 17136 4255 0 0 0 22401 22401 0 0 0 0 0 13633 13633 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 48972 48972 GRANT EXPENSE 15307 15307 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 6985 6985 MISSIONS 5831 5831 0 531897 312385 100438 119074 571595 759950 0 0 21195 71353 0 0 0 0 12601 8794 4133030 14661 4118369 4118369 666389 713896 3379488 3726452 0 0 0 8769637 9398814 5022 5974 38601 38601 43623 44575 X 1434981 1150899 7291033 8203340 8726014 9354239 8769637 9398814 272750 400651 -45176 X X false true X true false X 484223 1075782 485457 536498 645888 3227848 0 0 5267 8711 4465 7580 4765 30788 0 489490 1084493 489922 544078 650653 3258636 12664 12664 0 12664 12664 3245972 378974 249337 441075 106963 125757 1302106 0 378974 249337 441075 106963 125757 1302106 0 0 868464 1333830 930997 651041 776410 4560742 0.71170 0.71330 0.28550 0.28050 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X 95 25 4 2 true false 2707759 1136 397738 102281 31967 2972385 3178188 45040 -411799 65523 38147 2707759 2714032 224445 384421 141710 3181188 380175 2000 32166 16602 397739 329470 12800 50100 12195 380175 false false false 4118369 4118369 14661 14661 4118369 3726452 X 1205298 400651 400651 804647 804647 531897 531897 531897 Part II, Line 3: Explanation of Each Easement Change FOUR EASEMENTS WERE ADDED IN THE CURRENT YEAR. ALL IN MISSOURI. Part X : FIN48 Footnote THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED THE PROVISIONS OF ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. THE ADOPTION OF THAT GUIDANCE RESULTED IN NO CHANGE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR PRIOR PERIODS. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023, NO AMOUNTS HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS FILED PRIOR TO 2021 ARE CLOSED. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 THERE IS ONE CLASS OF MEMBER - ANYONE WHO FILLS OUT A MEMBERSHIP CARD. ANYONE WHO MAKES A DONATION IS ALSO CONSIDERED A MEMBER. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a DIRECTORS ELECT BOTH DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. MEMBERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO NOMINATE DIRECTOR CANDIDATES FOR CONSIDERATION. MEMBERS ALSO PARTICIPATE THROUGH A MEMBERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b MEMBERS APPROVE CERTAIN CHANGES TO BYLAWS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE 990 AND AUDIT ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD AND REVIEWED AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD. FOLLOWING THAT MEETING, THE 990 IS FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THERE IS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ENFORCEMENT IS THROUGH ADHERENCE TO POLICY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, WHICH CONSIDERS COMPENSATION AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, INDUSTRY GUIDELINES, RELATIVE COMPENSATION WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION, AVAILABLE FUNDS, AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b A PROCESS SIMILAR TO THE ONE USED FOR TOP MANAGEMENT IS FOLLOWED FOR EMPLOYEES. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 OZARK REGIONAL LAND TRUST MAINTAINS COPIES OF THE 990 THAT ARE READILY AVAILABLE TO ANYONE REQUESTING THEM. FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS SHARED THROUGH THE 990 THROUGH UPDATES TO THE MEMBERSHIP. THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE ON FILE WITH THE MISSOURI SECRETARY OF STATE. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH ITS WEBSITE OZARKLANDTRUST.ORGTHE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, BOARD LIST, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY, 990'S AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT ORLT. THE 990'S AND BOARD LIST ARE AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR. THEY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Form 990, Part XII, Line 1 THIS POLICY HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS. 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