2025-12-02T19:32:09-05:00 2024-12-31 061048594 MICHAEL J POE CPA 567 VAUXHALL ST EXT STE 310 Waterford CT 06385 990 2024-01-01 061026586 BETHLEHEM LAND TRUST INC % ROBERT UEBERBACHER BETH 2032666517 PO BOX 322 BETHLEHEM CT 067510322 ROBERT UEBERBACHER TREASURER 2032666517 2025-12-02 true true MICHAEL J POE CPA P00626168 8604478573 2025-12-02 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ROBERT UEBERBACHER 272 HARD HILL RD BETHLEHEM CT 06751 303405 false X BETHLEHEMCTLANDTRUST.ORG X 1979 CT TO PERMANENTLY PROTECT AND PRESERVE LOCAL FARMLAND, FIELDS, FORESTS, AND WETLANDS THROUGH ACQUISITION OR EASEMENT, TO CONSERVE THE NATURAL, SCENIC, AND HISTORIC RESOURCES OF THESE PROPERTIES AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THEM,AND WHERE FEASIBLE PROVIDE PUBLIC ACCESS. 13 13 0 50 0 0 86592 253062 0 -8753 32696 1306 -2616 79145 283142 0 0 0 0 2186 54443 65033 54443 65033 24702 218109 4468920 4790465 43402 138936 4425518 4651529 TO PERMANENTLY PROTECT AND PRESERVE LOCAL FARMLAND, FIELDS, FORESTS, AND WETLANDS THROUGH ACQUISITION OR EASEMENT, TO CONSERVE THE NATURAL, SCENIC, AND HISTORIC RESOURCES OF THESE PROPERTIES AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THEM,AND WHERE FEASIBLE PROVIDE PUBLIC ACCESS. false false 62667 CONTINUING TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT LOCAL FARMLAND FIELDS, FORESTS AND WETLANDS THROUGH ACQUISITION OR EASEMENT, CONSERVING THE HISTORIC, NATURAL AND SCENIC RESOURCES OF THESE PROPERTIES. HELPING MAINTAIN THE NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS FOR THE WILDLIFE, AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THEM. RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THESE CONSERVED LANDS.OFFERING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SEMINARS, SPEAKERS,PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO LEARN ABOUT AND APPRECIATE THESE RESOURCES. PROVIDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO THESE PROPERTIES WHERE FEASIBLE FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. MONITORING AND MANAGEING PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED EASEMENTS AND CONSERVED LANDS. THE BETHLEHEM LAND TRUST CURRENTLY HOLDS OVER 420 ACRES IN PERMANENT PRESERVATION. THE MOST RECENT ACQUISITION WAS THE SENDZIMIR PRESERVE IN NOVEMBER 2024 CONSISTING OF 26 ACRES . 62667 true true false false false false true false false false true false false false true 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 false false false false false false true 3 0 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 13 13 true false false false true true true true true false false true true true true false false false false false CT X X X ROBERT UEBERBACHER 2032666517 272 HARD HILL RD BETHLEHEM CT 06751 X LYNN BAKER SECRETARY 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBERT UEBERBACHER TREASURER 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 STUART RABINOWITZ PRESIDENT 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 EMILY EISEN DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARK MILLER DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BEVERLY MOSCH DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 VERA ROSA DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER ARMENTANO DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARK CANTIN DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL CARBONNEAU VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SHANE COLLETT DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANNALISE PERRICONE DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANTHONY PERRICONE DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false X 7494 245568 77788 253062 32696 32696 17647 14502 3145 3145 3145 7494 5761 -5761 -5761 283142 35841 0 -5761 180 180 1722 1722 1070 1070 8912 8912 9703 3574 6129 9502 9502 SCHOLARSHIP 1000 1000 PROPERTY MAINTAINANCE NON-RN 30982 30982 ANNUAL APPEAL AND EXPENSES 2186 2186 ALLOCATE DEPR TO RENTAL -6129 -6129 5905 5905 65033 62667 180 2186 32622 4219 551104 510099 72433 4157454 137514 3723145 4019940 162049 183774 4468920 4790465 42000 128000 1402 10936 43402 138936 X 4400518 4566090 25000 85439 4425518 4651529 4468920 4790465 218109 7902 0 X false false false X 91943 98983 71276 86592 253062 601856 91943 98983 71276 86592 253062 601856 304028 297828 18372 22835 19557 29306 50343 140413 742269 0.40120 0.45820 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X 7 108.90 1 true true 3945808 3945808 184337 125553 58784 27309 11961 15348 4019940 TENANT ESCROW 1402 REAL TAXES PAYABLE 9534 10936 Part II, Line 3-Summary of easement written policies BETHLEHEM LAND TRUST INC HAS A WRITTEN POLICY REGARDING THE PERIODIC MONITORING ,AND INSPECTION OF CONSERVED PROPERTY AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS IT HOLDS.MONITORS ANNUALLY CONDUCT A WALKING INSPECTION OF ALL OF THE ORGANIZATIONSCONSERVED PROPERTY.ANY POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS ARE REPORTED TO THE BOARD OFFICIERSAND IF NECESSARY DISCUSSED WITH LEGAL COUNCIL.TO DATE THERE HAVE BEEN NO MAJORVIOLATIONS. Part II, Line 9-Description of easement reporting CONSERVATION EASEMENTS (POST 2011 ) ARE REFLECTED ON THE FORM 990 AT A NOMINAL VALUEOF $1.00 EACH. THE ACQUISITION COSTS AND OTHER COST ASSOCIATED WITH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS(IF ANY) ARE EXPENSED IN THE PERIOD INCURRED. X MORTGAGE NOTE RECEIVABLE 1 77788 PV OF CASH FLOW DISC false true false Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2 TWO OF THE BOARD MEMBERS HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP (FATHER/DAUGHTER) Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6 MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE OPEN TO ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO SUBSCRIBES TO THE PUPOSES OF THE CORPORATION AND AGREES TO ABIDE BY THEM. AN ANNUAL DONATION ALLOWS MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY. THE DONOR RECEIVES NO SPECIAL RIGHTS OR MERCHANDISE . Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a BOARD MEMBERS ARE ELECTED AND APPOINTED BY MEMBERS Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b THE MEMBERSHIP VOTES AND ELECTS OFFICIERS AND BOARD MEMBERS Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 FORM 990 INFORMATION IS REVIEWED EXTENSIVELY BY THE TREASURER.THE ANNUAL FORM 990 IS GIVEN TO BOARD MEMBERS AND REVIEWED PRIOR TO FILING WHEN POSSIBLE. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c THE GOVERNING BOARD IS SMALL AND MEMBERS ARE AWARE OF ANY CONFLICTS WHICH COULD POSSIBLY ARISE . CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a ALL OFFICIERS AND DIRECTORS ARE VOLUNTEER Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18 FORM 990 IS ON FILE AT THE BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY AND TOWN HALL. ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. Statement of Revenue Part VIII NON-CASH CONTRIBUTION ON JUNE 1, 2024 BETHLEHEM LAND TRUST RECEIVED THE DONATION OF A MORTGAGE NOTE RECEIVABLE . THE NOTE, AT THE TIME OF GIFT, HAD A PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF 134,325 TO BE TO BE PAID IN MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS OF $ 740.92 FOR 258 MONTHS. THE STATED INTEREST RATE ON THE NOTE IS 3.5 %. SECURITY FOR THE NOTE IS IS REAL ESTATE LOCATED ON LAKES RD BETHLEHEM, CT. THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE NOTE WAS CALCULATED AT THE PRESENT VALUE OF THE FUTURE CASH FLOWS DISCOUNTED AT 10% PER ANNUM. THE RESULTING VALUATION WAS $ 77,788 WHICH IS REFLECTED AS CONTRIBUTION INCOME AND AN ASSET ON LINE 7 PART X FORM 990 OF $ 77,788 LESS PAYMENTS MADE SUBSEQUENT TO THE DONATION . General explanation attachment SENDZIMIR PRESERVE - PART X DURING NOVEMBER 2024, BETHLEHEM LAND TRUST PURCHASED 26.93 ACRES WITH HOUSE AT 216 WEEKEEPEEMEE ROAD (SENDZIMIR PRESERVE). THE PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO A LIFE ESTATE AND CERTAIN OTHER COVENANTS OF THE SELLER. THE TRUST PAID $ 296,748 WHICH WAS THE NEGOTIATED PURCHASE PRICE REFLECTING THE ABOVE CONDITIONS. PAYMENT WAS MADE AS FOLLOWS : CASH AT CLOSING $ 187,214 ACCRUED REAL ESTATE TAX 9,534 NOTE DUE (11/2025) 50,000 NOTE DUE (11/2026) 50,000