Cheshire Land Trust Inc.

“The organization's board of directors has assigned the duty of reviewing the annual 990 to its treasurer. The annual 990 is prepared by the organization's accounting firm workly closely with the treasurer. Copies of the completed return are provided to the treasurer for review. Upon approval by the treasurer, copies of the 990 are provided to all board of director members. The form 990 is then filed with the internal revenue service as required.”

“The organization adopted the conflict of interest policy to provide guidance to board members in identifying circumstances and situations that may pose a conflict of interest, in making decisions about their activities that may pose any such conflict, and in the handling of circumstances and events where a conflict may arise. The conflict of interest policy states that each director has the responsibility to disclose to the board the existence of any real or apparent conflict involving such director and any related party, to abstain from discussing any issue involving such conflict, to absent themselves from board or committee discussions on any such project or transaction involving the conflict, to abstain from voting on any such issue related to the conflict, and if so requested by the board, to take a temporary leave of absence from the board until the matter has been resolved. The standards committee of the board of directors and counsel to the organization will review and assess the conflict of interest policy on a regular basis and notify board members of any changes and/or revisions thereto. Board members must read, sign, and retain a copy of the conflict of interest policy at the outset of their tenure with the organization and at such time as the policy or procedure is amended.”

“The organization's annual 990 filing is available for inspection on the publicly available website guide star. The organization's annual 990 filing and certified audit (when required) are available for public inspection at the connecticut public charities unit of the connecticut attorney general's office in hartford, ct. The organization registers annually under the ct solicitation of charitable funds act and submits these documents annually as required. The organization's governing documents, audited financial statements (when required), and annual 990 filing are available for inspection by members of the public at the organization's place of business during normal business hours. Appointments for review of these documents must be made with the organization's treasurer in advance.”

“The mission of the organization is: preservation of natural resources of the state of connecticut, including water resources, marshland, swamp, woodland, open spaces and plant and animal life therein. Preservation of unique historic and scenic sites. Promote the scientific study of and educate the public regarding local natural resources including plants, animals, birds and other wildlife. Acquire by gift, purchase or otherwise, real and personal property for the benefit of all the inhabitants of the state of connecticut for conservational, educational, scientific and recreational purposes.”

“The organizations board of directors are all non-compensated volunteers. Other volunteers help the organization maintain land under protection and assist at fundraising and other events.”

“Membership dues 0 495 0 land maintenance 460 0 0 supplies 0 326 0 land acquisition 300 0 0 dues - other organization 0 300 0 annual meeting 0 250 0 other expenses 240 0 0 gifts and honorarium 223 0 0 computer services 0 210 0 safe deposit box 0 130 0 registration fees 0 100 0 total 1,223 1,811 0”

“Book / tax depreciation difference 1,959 unrealized gain on investments 29,141 increase in funds held by others 3,463 total 34,563”