Civic Intelligence

Gates Mills Land Conservancy

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 34-1599397

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 15, 2017

Organization Profilewww.gatesmillslandconservancy.org
PO Box 13Gates Mills, OH 44040

(440) 423-0290

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

7th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

8th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

94th percentile

61%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

19th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 19% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

54th percentile

2.5%

Faster asset growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

62nd percentile

7.1%

Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets7th percentile

Assets

Up

$5,899,956

Up $145,896 (+2.5%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$5,899,344

Up $145,896 (+2.5%) from 2015

Liabilities

Flat

$612

Flat from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue8th percentileNet Margin94th percentile

Revenue

Up

$239,531

Up $15,789 (+7.1%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$93,635

Up $45,632 (+95%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

$145,896

Down $29,843 (-17%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth54th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $5,066,576Liabilities 2011: $685Net Assets 2011: $5,065,8912011Assets 2012: $5,245,017Liabilities 2012: $788Net Assets 2012: $5,244,2292012Assets 2014: $5,578,368Liabilities 2014: $659Net Assets 2014: $5,577,7092014Assets 2015: $5,754,060Liabilities 2015: $612Net Assets 2015: $5,753,4482015Assets 2016: $5,899,956Liabilities 2016: $612Net Assets 2016: $5,899,3442016Assets 2017: $6,028,466Liabilities 2017: $571Net Assets 2017: $6,027,8952017Assets 2018: $6,265,077Liabilities 2018: $603Net Assets 2018: $6,264,4742018Assets 2019: $6,763,611Liabilities 2019: $371,319Net Assets 2019: $6,392,2922019Assets 2020: $6,880,140Liabilities 2020: $346,759Net Assets 2020: $6,533,3812020Assets 2021: $7,005,364Liabilities 2021: $299,813Net Assets 2021: $6,705,5512021Assets 2022: $7,080,022Liabilities 2022: $264,963Net Assets 2022: $6,815,0592022Assets 2023: $7,016,708Liabilities 2023: $715Net Assets 2023: $7,015,9932023Assets 2024: $7,170,590Liabilities 2024: $1,862Net Assets 2024: $7,168,7282024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$5,899,956
Liabilities$612
Net Assets$5,899,344
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth62nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KExpenses 2011: $56,7992011Expenses 2012: $48,1732012Revenue 2014: $220,919Expenses 2014: $47,270Net Income 2014: $173,6492014Revenue 2015: $223,742Expenses 2015: $48,003Net Income 2015: $175,7392015Revenue 2016: $239,531Expenses 2016: $93,635Net Income 2016: $145,8962016Revenue 2017: $232,405Expenses 2017: $103,854Net Income 2017: $128,5512017Revenue 2018: $228,410Expenses 2018: -$13,753Net Income 2018: $242,1632018Revenue 2019: $241,868Expenses 2019: $114,050Net Income 2019: $127,8182019Revenue 2020: $214,712Expenses 2020: $73,623Net Income 2020: $141,0892020Revenue 2021: $247,196Expenses 2021: $75,026Net Income 2021: $172,1702021Revenue 2022: $168,623Expenses 2022: $59,115Net Income 2022: $109,5082022Revenue 2023: $269,132Expenses 2023: $68,198Net Income 2023: $200,9342023Revenue 2024: $214,899Expenses 2024: $62,164Net Income 2024: $152,7352024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$239,531
Expenses$93,635
Net Income$145,896
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 15, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$239,531
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Preservation of the natural, recreational and scenic resources of the Village of Gates Mills, Ohio by acquiring land, conservation easements and deed restrictions.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,814,322$4,814,322→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$939,738$1,085,634▲ $145,896
Total Assets$5,754,060$5,899,956▲ $145,896
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$612$612→ $0
Total Liabilities$612$612→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$5,574,707$5,712,502▲ $137,795
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$178,741$186,842▲ $8,101
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$5,753,448$5,899,344▲ $145,896
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,754,060$5,899,956▲ $145,896

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$4,808,738-$4,808,738
Equipment$5,584-$5,584
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay19th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Cynthia AltusPresident
Andrew KirkpatrickVice President
David A ButzDirector
Ira GreenbergDirector
John KozakDirector
John KramerDirector
Laura RoulstonDirector
Leah WhiddenDirector
Linda OlejkoDirector
Nathaniel T SmithDirector
Scott BroomeDirector
Connie WhiteHonorary Director
Dan CollisterHonorary Director
Tom LiederbachHonorary Director
Robert GallowaySecretary
Cynthia Kavouksorian ZinsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$238,381
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,150
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$208,466
Change in Net Assets
$145,896
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$79,271
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$14,364
Total Fundraising Expense$3,079
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages-$13,230-$13,230
Fees for Services Legal$8,183--$8,183
Other Expenses$7,185$469$382$7,185
Insurance$1,626$3,706-$5,332
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,950-$4,950
All Other Expenses$1,606$1,504$1,612$4,722
Fees for Services Other$3,663--$3,663
Occupancy-$2,400-$2,400
Payroll Taxes-$1,134-$1,134
Fees for Services Management--$1,071$1,071
Conferences and Meetings-$666-$666
Payments to Affiliates$600--$600
Information Technology-$336-$336
Office Expenses$87$205-$292
Advertising--$14$14
Total Functional Expenses$60,821$29,735$3,079$93,635
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll taxes withheld$612
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Member election for additional members Part VI line 7A

“Election of Members and Their RightsThe Conservancy Board of Directors consists of fifteen village citizens; ten directors are elected by the membership and five directors are appointed by the Mayor of Gates Mills.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Part VI, Line 11b - Organizations Process to Review Form 990The Organizationss Form 990 is reviewed by the Board of Directors prior to submission to the Internal Revenue Service.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Part VI, Line 12c - Enforcement of Conflict PolicyAnnually each member of a committee with board delegated powers will sign a statement which affirms that such person has read, understands and has agreed to comply with the policy. Also, each member understands that the Organization is a charitable organization and it must engage in activities which accomplish its tax-exempt purposes.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Part VI, Line 19 - Governing Documents Disclosure ExplanationThe financial information is included in this tax return which is a public document. The Conservancy presents semi-annual reports to the Gates Mills Village Council which includes financial statements. The conflict of interest and other parts of the governing documents are also described in this tax return which is a public document.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Gates Mills Land Conservancy
EIN
34-1599397
Address
PO Box 13, Gates Mills, OH 44040

Signing Officer

Name
Cynthia Kavouksorian Zins
Title
Treasurer
Phone
4404230315
Signed
2017-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1988
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
1
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Bercheck & DeChellis CPAs
Address
7999 Mayfield Road, Chesterland, OH 44026
Preparer
David Bercheck
Phone
4407294200
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Easement policy or policies (Part II, line 5)

“The Conservancy has written documentation describing the monitoring and enforcement policy for their conservation easements.A. The Conservancy relies on the volunteer efforts of its Board of Directors to monitor the conditions on each preserved property at least annually. The Conservancy is responsible to enforce the terms of the easements, defending them from challenges, and remedying violations to the easements.B. The written enforcement policy includes: 1. Roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors, President and Legal Counsel 2. Easement violation prevention 3. Easement violation detection 4. Violation documentation 5. Violation response”

Reports conservation easements (Part II, line 9)

“Accounting for Conservation EasementsThe financial statements are prepared on a modified cash basis. When conservation easements are purchased, they are reported in the financial statements as property purchases and improvements based on purchase price. For conservation easements that are not purchased by the Conservancy, there are no entries made in the accounting records.”

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IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Lobbying activities performed by Gates Mills Land Conservancy (GMLC) were campaigning for the passage of a real estate tax levy assessed residents of the Village of Gates Mills, Ohio. Funds generated by the levy are collected by the Village of Gates Mills, with a percentage then distributed to the GMLC. Use of the funds by the GMLC is restricted to the acquisition of real property or conservation esements. The activities performed by volunteers and the GMLCs employee consisted of preparing or collecting fact sheets, postcards, endorsements, etc, for mailing to residents of the Village of Gates MIlls in support of passage of the levy. The levy was on the November, 2016 ballot.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Conservancy has written documentation describing the monitoring and enforcement policy for their conservation easements.A. The Conservancy relies on the volunteer efforts of its Board of Directors to monitor the conditions on each preserved property at least annually. The Conservancy is responsible to enforce the terms of the easements, defending them from challenges, and remedying violations to the easements.B. The written enforcement policy includes: 1. Roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors, President and Legal Counsel 2. Easement violation prevention 3. Easement violation detection 4. Violation documentation 5. Violation response
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Accounting for Conservation EasementsThe financial statements are prepared on a modified cash basis. When conservation easements are purchased, they are reported in the financial statements as property purchases and improvements based on purchase price. For conservation easements that are not purchased by the Conservancy, there are no entries made in the accounting records.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Easement policy or policies (Part II, line 5)
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Reports conservation easements (Part II, line 9)
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Election of Members and Their RightsThe Conservancy Board of Directors consists of fifteen village citizens; ten directors are elected by the membership and five directors are appointed by the Mayor of Gates Mills.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Part VI, Line 11b - Organizations Process to Review Form 990The Organizationss Form 990 is reviewed by the Board of Directors prior to submission to the Internal Revenue Service.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Part VI, Line 12c - Enforcement of Conflict PolicyAnnually each member of a committee with board delegated powers will sign a statement which affirms that such person has read, understands and has agreed to comply with the policy. Also, each member understands that the Organization is a charitable organization and it must engage in activities which accomplish its tax-exempt purposes.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Part VI, Line 19 - Governing Documents Disclosure ExplanationThe financial information is included in this tax return which is a public document. The Conservancy presents semi-annual reports to the Gates Mills Village Council which includes financial statements. The conflict of interest and other parts of the governing documents are also described in this tax return which is a public document.
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,899,956
Liabilities
$612
Net assets
$5,899,344
Revenue
$239,531
Expenses
$93,635
Net income
$145,896
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.17$0.00$7.17$0.21$0.06$0.15
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.02$0.00$7.02$0.27$0.07$0.20
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.08$0.26$6.82$0.17$0.06$0.11
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.01$0.30$6.71$0.25$0.08$0.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.88$0.35$6.53$0.21$0.07$0.14
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.76$0.37$6.39$0.24$0.11$0.13
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.27$0.00$6.26$0.23$0.01$0.24
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.03$0.00$6.03$0.23$0.10$0.13
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.90$0.00$5.90$0.24$0.09$0.15
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.75$0.00$5.75$0.22$0.05$0.18
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.58$0.00$5.58$0.22$0.05$0.17
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.25$0.00$5.24$0.05
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.07$0.00$5.07$0.06