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”

“Access but also provides a sanctuary for endangered and native species. Portions of the property are classified as emergent wetlands, suitable for threatened and endangered species and is designated as a bald eagle foraging ground. The site is undergoing environmental clean-up and restoration. Once completed, the property will be open to the public as a passive park offering waterfront recreational opportunities serving as a place also for passive recreation and scenic views for the local community. Clayton park activity cennter - 4 acres in upper freehold, new jersey at risk of going up for auction, a game-changing addition to the park system's 438-acre clayton park was expedited by the foundation in a record breaking three months' time. The site, formerly known as imlaystown school, came complete with a newly renovated 7,200 square foot building which will be used to hold a variety of recreational and civic programs to meet the needs of the public in this area of the county. Conover's christmas tree farm - 14 acres in wall township, new jersey the pending agricultural easement acquisition on this family owned christmas tree farm, neighboring a 35-acre preserved farm, helps to protect the quality of life in monmouth county and sustains the environmental integrity of the area. The land with its fertile soil and rich history will remain in perpetuity as a haven to the past, present and future. The township's farming heritage will be preserved and the land will be designated to agriculture use, in perpetuity. Freneau woods park - 119 acres in marlboro & aberdeen, new jersey formerly known as fariello phase ii and aberdeen wilson associates, these two properties were acquired as additions to the newly created regional monmouth county park - freneau woods park. Located at the headwaters of matawan creek, including lake lefferts, the land is rich in both environmental and historical importance. Local non-profits and government officals have long touted the importance of protecting the land that surrounds this unique coastal wetland that also provides a habitat for a deverse set of local species. Keeping the headwaters safe from development is vital to future water quality. Freneau woods park will bring passive recreational opportunities to densely populated area of the county that is in need of a park. The foundation continues to work with the monmounth county park system to secure additional acreage to enlarge the park. Springwood avenue park - 1.3 acres in asbury park, new jersey the groudbreaking for the first city-owned and city-maintained park established on the west side in asbury park's long history commenced in 2015. In addition to a playground area, the community can expect to enjoy other landscape features designed to serve as a place for both recreation and relaxation in the midst of an urban setting. This park will support the redevelopment of the remaining vacant parcels within the springwood avenue redevelopment area, which, when combined with the park, will lead to an impactful improvement to this west side neighborhood. The foundation continues to work tirelessly to bring preservation projects throughout the county to fruition. We are currently assisting with the facilitation of land transactions and park development in keyport, atlantic highlands, howell, sea bright, marlboro and middletown. We also continue to work diligently to expand existing preserved parks and natural areas.”

“Asset released from restriction -5,000 book / tax depreciation difference -1 total -5,001”