Monmouth Conservation Foundation

“The organization maintains a set of policies and procedures to govern the affiliated organization.”

“The 990 is reviewed and approved by the finance committee prior to filing.”

“Annual review and sign-off of all board members and employees on the conflict of interest policy. If there are any potential conflict it is reviewed and a determined course of action is then followed out by the board of trustees.”

“All compensation is reviewed and authorized by the organization's compensation/finance committee.”

“All compensation is reviewed and authorized by the organization's compensation/finance committee.”

“The 990 is posted on the internet via the guidestar website and copies are available to anyone upon request”

“Monmouth conservation foundation was organized in 1977 by a group of citizens for the following purposes: to acquire, hold, preserve and protect the open lands, historic areas and park and recreational areas of monmouth county, new jersey, together with any buildings located thereon; to solicit and receive, including but not limited to, gifts, bequests, legacies, conservation easements and conveyances of real and personal property in furtherance of the purposes aforesaid; to apply for, receive and administer grants from private and public sources, federal, state, and county in furtherance of the purposes aforesaid; and to exercise all the rights, powers, and duties conferred on non-profit corporations under the laws of the state of new jersey”

“2014 marked a new focus on urban parks. Our springwood avenue park project in asbury park will assist with funding to bridge a gap for park improvements on property owned by the city in the west end, where there is a critical need. This expansion of our past focus will enable asbury park to complete this park in 2015. Mcf recognizes the importance of acquiring, preserving and creating small pockets of open space in underserved local neighborhoods, as many underprivileged families lack the resources and ability to access open space in other areas of monmouth county. The densely populated areas of middletown township and the borough of red bank will soon be the beneficiaries of a new acquisition, chris's landing, creating a 15-acre park and access for the public to launch small boats on the swimming river by the west front street "hubbard's" bridge. It is our objective to continue this new focus with another project in long branch city. On another front, we continue to make a concerted effort to inspire children to make their own discoveries about the environment and to become passionate about nature. 2014 officially launched mcf's kids for conservation program directed at preschool and kindergarten students throughout monmouth county. This academic enrichment program is funded, in part, with a franklin parker conservation excellence grant administered by new jersey conservation foundation. Teaching our future stewards of the land to appreciate and care for the environment and its natural beauty ultimately instills a passion to protect nature and preserve the land. Through our perseverance in, and partnership with, nj keep it green coalition, our mutual long-sought goal of stability through the steady source of funding for open space, farmland and historic preservation finally came to fruition when the voters approved ballot no. 2 last november. The coalition worked tirelessly, first with our legislators then our voters, to gain support for this important constitutional amendment. The coalition continues its work in 2015 to ensure passage of the enabling legislation. 2014 also was a watershed year for the foundation by achieving accreditation by the land trust accred itation commission. Mcf is now one of 300 accredited land trusts of over 1,700 in the nation. Our accreditation is a mark of distinction and recognizes mcf for.meeting national standards for excellence, upholding the public trust and ensuring that conservation efforts are permanent. Our 2014 work continued to provide us with the extraordinary opportunit ies to fulfill and expand every aspect of our diverse mission to serve our entire constituency. Your trust in us allows us to continue to achieve many significant milestones that create funding for the permanence of your parks, farmland and natural habitats - in perpetuity.”