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Alliance for Conservation Easements

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 80-0746629

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Jul 14, 2015

14781 Memorial DriveRoom/Suite 29Houston, TX 77079

(713) 582-9756

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

97th percentile

82%

Higher net margin than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

95th percentile

205%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

167%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Assets

Up

$45,739

Up $30,738 (+205%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$42,457

Up $30,759 (+263%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$3,282

Down $21 (-0.6%) from 2013

Revenue

Up

$37,314

Up $23,313 (+167%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$6,555

Up $4,649 (+244%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$30,759

Up $18,664 (+154%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$100K$50K$0Assets 2013: $15,001Liabilities 2013: $3,303Net Assets 2013: $11,6982013Assets 2014: $45,739Liabilities 2014: $3,282Net Assets 2014: $42,4572014Assets 2015: $53,874Liabilities 2015: $3,281Net Assets 2015: $50,5932015Assets 2016: $89,300Liabilities 2016: $3,472Net Assets 2016: $85,8282016

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$45,739
Liabilities$3,282
Net Assets$42,457

Operations Trend

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Revenue 2013: $14,001Expenses 2013: $1,906Net Income 2013: $12,0952013Revenue 2014: $37,314Expenses 2014: $6,555Net Income 2014: $30,7592014Revenue 2015: $17,258Expenses 2015: $9,122Net Income 2015: $8,1362015Revenue 2016: $39,500Expenses 2016: $4,265Net Income 2016: $35,2352016

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$37,314
Expenses$6,555
Net Income$30,759
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Jul 14, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$37,314
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization's mission is to hold conservation easements, monitor the conservation easements of other non-profit conservation groups.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$15,001$45,739▲ $30,738
Total Assets$15,001$45,739▲ $30,738
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,303$3,282▼ $21
Total Liabilities$3,303$3,282▼ $21
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$11,698$42,457▲ $30,759
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$11,698$42,457▲ $30,759
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$15,001$45,739▲ $30,738
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Richard SmithPresident
Clay CampbellSecretary
Ben PriceTresury
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$37,250
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$14
Other Revenue
$50
All Other Contributions
$37,250
Change in Net Assets
$30,759
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$6,555
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,290-$3,290
Fees for Services Other$2,973--$2,973
Office Expenses-$242-$242
Travel$50--$50
Total Functional Expenses$3,023$3,532$0$6,555
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
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

No review was or will be conducted.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

No documents available to the public

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Alliance for Conservation Easements
EIN
80-0746629
Address
14781 MEMORIAL DRIVE, ROOM/SUITE 29, HOUSTON, TX 77079

Signing Officer

Name
Richard Smith
Title
President
Signed
2015-07-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Sj Medrano Inc
Address
12115 JONES RD, HOUSTON, TX 77070-5208
Preparer
San Juana Medrano CPA
Phone
2818948686
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

The organization holds and monitors conservation easements for landowners and other non-profit organizations.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Auto expense 1,217 0 0 dues/memberships 250 0 0 meals/entertainment 363 0 0 contract services 1,000 0 0 fees/permits 143 0 0

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