Groton Open Space Association Inc.

“DAVID OLIVIER AND PAT OLIVIER - Family relationship”

“Organization has members who meet at least annually.”

“The membership elects the governing body at the annual membership meeting.”

“The Bylaws and Board and Officer nominations are approved by the membership.”

“A copy of Form 990 was provided to and reviewed by the Board of Directors.”

“The organization requires every director to disclose compliance with the policy annually, noting any interest that could give rise to conflicts.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Acquisition of Avery Farm: GOSA's land acquisition program focuses on high-value parcels of land that abut or are in close proximity to one another since islands of nature surrounded by development lose much of their distinctive biological diversity over time. The site in and around Avery Farm, including GOSA's 91 acres at CR, is considered by area experts to be one of the most biologically diverse and valuable sites for conservation in eastern Connecticut. GOSA closed on the 305-acre Avery Farm on Dec. 29, 2015. Federal, state and local government grants (CT DEEP OSWLA, NAWCA, Town of Ledyard,) were applied for and awarded; fundraising and educational activities requiring hundreds of volunteer hours were engaged in; appraisals, an A-2 survey, an environmental survey, and an audit were conducted and completed.”

“(Expenses $ 6,595 including grants of $) Land and property maintenance associated with other properties and programs.”

“Appraisal Costs - Total Expense: 8470, Program Service Expense: 7520, Management and General Expenses: 950, Fundraising Expenses: ; ADVISORY FEES - Total Expense: 100, Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: 100, Fundraising Expenses: ;”