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ObjectId: 202233189349207113 - Submission: 2022-11-14
TIN: 51-0228197
Form
990EZ
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
Go to
www.irs.gov/Form990EZ
for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
20
21
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2021 calendar year, or tax year beginning
01-01-2021
, and ending
12-31-2021
B
Check if applicable:
Address change
Name change
Initial return
Final return/terminated
Amended return
Application pending
C
Name of organization
THE ROCKBRIDGE AREA CONSERVATION COUNCIL
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)
P O BOX 564
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LEXINGTON
,
VA
24450
D Employer identification number
51-0228197
E
Telephone number
(540) 462-2330
F
Group Exemption
Number
G
Accounting Method:
Cash
Accrual
Other (specify)
H
Check
required to attach Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).
I Website:
ROCKBRIDGECONSERVATION.ORG
J Tax-exempt status
(check only one) -
501(c)(3)
501(c)
(
)
(insert no.)
4947(a)(1)
or
527
K
Form of organization:
Corporation
Trust
Association
Other
L
Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ
...........................
$
82,869
Part
Ⅰ
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
(see the instructions for Part I)
Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I
.....................
1
Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received
....................
1
16,520
2
Program service revenue including government fees and contracts
................
2
3
Membership dues and assessments
.............................
3
48,050
4
Investment income
....................................
4
11,690
5a
Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory
.......
5a
b
Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
............
5b
c
Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a)
......
5c
6
Gaming and fundraising events
a
Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)
6a
b
Gross income from fundraising events (not including $
of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000)
..
6b
5,085
c
Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events
...
6c
2,740
d
Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)
6d
2,345
7a
Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances
......
7a
634
b
Less: cost of goods sold
.............
7b
403
c
Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a)
.........
7c
231
8
Other revenue (describe in Schedule O)
....................
8
890
9
Total revenue.
Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8
..............
9
79,726
.
10
Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O)
................
10
11
Benefits paid to or for members
......................
11
12
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits
................
12
42,148
13
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors
............
13
6,485
14
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance
...................
14
454
15
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping
...................
15
3,027
16
Other expenses (describe in Schedule O)
...................
16
12,908
17
Total expenses.
Add lines 10 through 16
.................
17
65,022
18
Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)
............
18
14,704
19
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)
.................
19
352,893
20
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O)
...........
20
37,615
21
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20
..........
21
405,212
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
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Page
2
Part
Ⅱ
Balance Sheets
(see the instructions for Part II)
Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II
.................
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
22
Cash, savings, and investments
................
75,245
22
89,117
23
Land and buildings
....................
23
24
Other assets (describe in Schedule O)
..........
278,108
24
316,110
25
Total assets
......................
353,353
25
405,227
26
Total liabilities
(describe in Schedule O)
.............
460
26
15
27
Net assets or fund balances
(line 27 of column (B)
must
agree with line 21)
352,893
27
405,212
Part
Ⅲ
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
(see the instructions for Part III)
Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III
.
.
Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose?
THE MISSION OF THE ROCKBRIDGE AREA CONSERVATION COUNCIL IS TO PROMOTE THE WISE STEWARDSHIP AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND ACTION IN ORDER TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE INHABITANTS OF ROCKBRIDGE.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION ON LOCAL CONSERVATION ISSUES: HOSTED ZOOM SEMINAR ON PFAS 'FOREVER CHEMICALS' BY JOE DINARDO, REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE BY DAVID HARBOR, AND THE ECONOMICS OF FARMING AND REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE IN ROCKBRIDGE BY TOM STANLEY; MET WITH LANDFILL DIRECTOR TO LEARN ABOUT CURRENT AND POSSIBLE FUTURE OPERATIONS, AND WASTE AND EMISSIONS - ESPECIALLY ORGANIC COMPOSTING RECOVERY AND METHANE REDUCTION EFFORTS; COORDINATED FLIPPY THE WHALE EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY ON REDUCING PLASTIC WASTE SCHEDULE IN ROCKBRIDGE; PUBLICIZED THE NATURAL BRIDGE STATE PARK AND FRIENDS OF NATURAL BRIDGE STATE PARK EVENTS AND MEETINGS; CONTINUED TO COLLABORATE WITH THE VIRGINIA SAFE WILDLIFE CORRIDORS COLLABORATIVE ON IMPROVING I-81 WILDLIFE CROSSING; PARTICIPATED IN THE ROCKBRIDGE AREA OUTDOORS PARTNERSHIP; RESPONDED TO INQUIRIES AND PROVIDED INFORMATION TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ABOUT ESTABLISHING CONSERVATION EASEMENTS; ATTENDED SHENANDOAH VALLEY ALLIANCE'S SEMINAR ON COMMUNITY LIGHTING BY BOB PARKS; MENTORED W&L ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING STUDENTS ON PROJECTS INCLUDING RESEARCH ON ROCKBRIDGE AREA ORGANIC WASTE GENERATORS, MODELS OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE ACTION PLANS (ECAP'S), STREAM SAMPLING, SOCIAL MEDIA ASSESSMENT, AND PRESS RELEASES FOR RACC EVENTS.
(Grants $
0
)
If this amount includes foreign grants, check here
...
28a
0
29
ORGANIZE & SUPPORT COMMUNITY CONSERVATION INITIATIVES: ORGANIZER AND PARTICIPANT IN THE ROCKBRIDGE WASTE REDUCTION ROUNDTABLE; MONITORED BENTHIC WATER QUALITY INDICATORS IN AREA STREAMS SEMI-ANNUALLY; PARTICIPATED IN THE CHESSIE TRAIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE; RECEIVED FINAL APPROVAL FOR STATE SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATION FOR THE UPPER MAURY RIVER TO BEAN'S BOTTOM; BEGAN WORK FOR A RURAL HISTORIC DISTRICT TO PROTECT LAND IN THE AREA OF IRISH CREEK AND TRADITIONAL MONACAN LANDS; SUPPORTED RASSAWEK LAND AND WATER QUALITY PROTECTION EFFORTS AT THE CONFLUENCE OF THE RIVANNA AND JAMES RIVERS; ATTENDED THE FARM BUREAU PRESENTATION ON "BUILDING AGRICULTURE FACILITIES IN ROCKBRIDGE, AND THE RIGHT-TO-FARM LAW; FORMED A NEW TRAILS AND OWNED LANDS COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE AND COORDINATE STEWARDSHIP AND IMPROVEMENTS ON RACC'S SUNNYSIDE AND UNCAS TRAILS, AND SUNNYSIDE PRESERVE, AND TO PURSUE THE COMPLETION OF THE BRUSHY BLUE TRAIL; WROTE IN SUPPORT OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT ON THE MCTHENIA PROPERTY IN LEXINGTON (THE CITY'S 1ST); WORKING WITH LANDOWNERS, ROCKBRIDGE OUTDOORS, AND W&L LAW CLINIC TO COMPLETE THE REMAINING SEGMENTS AND IMPLEMENT THE BRUSHY BLUE REGIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM; CONTINUED TO PROVIDE FIDUCIARY AND PUBLICITY SUPPORT TO THE FRIENDS OF BRUSHY HILLS; SUBMITTED A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR S&WCD AND BOXERWOOD'S PROPOSAL FOR ADDITIONAL SAMPLING AND TMDL WORK ON WOODS CREEK; PROVIDED INPUT TO THE WOODS CREEK TMDL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR REDUCING E. COLI CONTAMINATION; GPS'D SPRING SAMPLING SITES; MANAGED THE ROCKBRIDGE WATER MONITORS CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND E. COLI SAMPLING PROGRAM; FOLLOWED THE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR POLLUTION VIOLATIONS BY THE AMERICAN HARDWOODS LUMBER YARD; PLANTED TREES TO STABILIZE NEWLY EXPOSE BANKS OF THE MAURY RIVER UPSTREAM OF THE RECENTLY REMOVED JORDANS POINT DAM IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ROCKBRIDGE MASTERS GARDENERS, VA DWR, AND NATURAL BRIDGE GARDEN CLUB; PARTNERED WITH MAIN ST. LEXINGTON IN THE PRODUCTION OF A VIDEO ON THE GREENING AND BEAUTIFICATION OF DOWNTOWN LEXINGTON EFFORTS BY MANY LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING RACC, AND THE CITY FOR THE 2020 VIRTUAL GCV CONSERVATION FORUM ON THE URBAN LANDSCAPE; DEVELOPED A PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR THE COUNTY TO ESTABLISH A GOAL TO ADOPT AN ENERGY AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (ECAP).
(Grants $
0
)
If this amount includes foreign grants, check here
...
29a
0
30
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: PROMOTED AND PARTICIPATED IN WIP III BRIEFINGS TO REDUCE POLLUTION FROM ROCKBRIDGE ENTERING THE CHESAPEAKE BAY; REVIEWED DRAFTS OF THE CITY OF LEXINGTON'S REVISED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN DETAIL AND PARTICIPATED IN PLANNING WORKSHOPS, PROVIDED SUBSTANTIVE WRITTEN COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS, AND PRESENTED KEY ISSUES AT PUBLIC MEETINGS - MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS WERE THE INCLUSION OF A GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN OUTLINE WITH GOALS TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE GI PLAN, AND AN ENERGY AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (ECAP). REMAINING CHALLENGE IS THE CONTINUED CREEP OF W&L INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIES INTO ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS; MET WITH LEXINGTON CITY MANAGER AND PRESENTED AN ALTERNATIVE CONCEPT FOR THE JORDANS POINT MASTER PLAN WHICH WAS ALSO SUBMITTED TO THE CITY; SUPPORTED EFFORTS TO ACQUIRE SOLAR PANELS FOR ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY'S FIREHALLS; SIGNED ON TO ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY JOINT LETTERS SUPPORTING THE VIRGINIA CLEAN ECONOMY ACT AND SOLAR FREEDOM BILL OF 2020; CONTINUED COLLABORATION WITH RAIL SOLUTION AND THE I-81 CORRIDOR COALITION TO SEEK A COMPREHENSIVE RAIL FEASIBILITY PLAN AND IMPROVED FREIGHT AND PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE; PROMOTED LOCAL FARMER'S MARKETS; DISTRIBUTED A WEEKLY CALENDAR OF CONSERVATION EVENTS AND UPDATES; JOINED THE JOINT ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION LETTER RE: EPA'S ROLLBACKS OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA); SIGNED ON TO THE CLEAN VA AD IN THE WAPO AND RTD RE: THE ACP PROJECT; COLLABORATED ON A LETTER REQUESTING INFO. FROM THE COUNTY, ABOUT THE PROPOSED ACP LAYDOWN/FABRICATION YARD IN GOSHEN, MADE A FIELD VISIT TO THE AREA, STUDIED DRONE IMAGES FROM CSI, RECEIVED PERMISSION FROM A LANDOWNER FOR FUTURE DOWNSTREAM STREAM SAMPLING, AND SUBMITTED JOINT WRITTEN COMMENTS TO THE COUNTY RE: FLOOD HAZARDS, TOXIC MATERIALS, COVID-19, AND OTHER CONCERNS; SUPPORTED SELC'S CHALLENGE OF THE PERMIT FOR AN ACP PUMPING STATION IN THE HISTORIC AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF UNION HILL IN BUCKINGHAM COUNTY; PUBLISHED REGULAR NOTICES TO MEMBERS ON DEVELOPMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO COMMENT ON THE ATLANTIC COAST AND MOUNTAIN VALLEY PIPELINES; RESEARCHED A U.S. DEPT. OF AG. GRANT FOR ESTABLISHING MECHANIZED COMMUNITY COMPOSTING CAPABILITY AT THE LANDFILL AND MET WITH THE LANDFILL AND LOCAL OFFICIALS; PARTICIPATED IN THE UPPER JAMES RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (RC&D) COUNCIL; RECORDED RACC'S MONTHLY SEMINARS AND POSTED THEM ON THE RACC WEBSITE; CONTINUED TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE PUBLICITY FOR LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS; PUBLISHED THE RIDGE AND RIVER NEWSLETTER QUARTERLY; CELEBRATED RACC'S 44TH YEAR OF CONSERVATION AT AN ONLINE 2020 ANNUAL MEETING WITH SLIDES AND VIDEOS OF 3 OF RACC'S ACTIVE PROJECTS; PRESENTED ANNUAL CONSERVATION AWARDS TO: LEWIS FREEMAN AND THE ALLEGHENY BLUE RIDGE ALLIANCE (ABRA) FOR BUILDING A COALITION OF 51 ORGANIZATIONS TO DEFEAT THE ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE (ACP); THE SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER (SELC) FOR THEIR TIRELESS LEGAL WORK TO SUCCESSFULLY CHALLENGE THE ACP ALL THE WAY TO THE U.S. SUPREME COURT; AND THE W&L LAW SCHOOL COMMUNITY LEGAL PRACTICE CENTER FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND GENEROUS PRO-BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO CREATE THE UNCAS TRAIL AND SUNNYSIDE PRESERVE.
(Grants $
0
)
If this amount includes foreign grants, check here
...
30a
0
PARTICIPATED IN THE VIRGINIA CONSERVATION NETWORK ENERGY, WATER, AND LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION WORKGROUPS; PROVIDED INFORMATION AND LOCAL CONTACTS TO THE ALLIANCE FOR THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY TO EVALUATE WHETHER ASHA THE ELEPHANT WOULD BE A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR THE ELEPHANT SANCTUARY OF TENNESSEE; ESTABLISHED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT FOR UNCAS TRAIL; PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR VIRGINIANS FOR RESPONSIBLE ENERGY'S (VRE'S) EFFORTS RE: HARM TO WATER QUALITY, WILDLIFE, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE NEIGHBORS FROM CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROCKY FORGE WIND POWER PLANT; PARTNERED WITH ALLEGHENY BLUE RIDGE ALLIANCE'S (ABRA'S) HUB PROGRAM AND VRE TO DOCUMENT AND MAP BASE LINE WATER QUALITY IN TROUT STREAMS AND OTHER AREA ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AT RISK FROM THE ROCKY FORGE WIND POWER PLANT; ATTENDED VIRGINIA CONSERVATION NETWORK'S (VCN'S) ANNUAL CONSERVATION LEGISLATIVE DAY AND ALERTED RACC MEMBERS OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON KEY CONSERVATION BILLS IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND CONSERVATION ISSUES WITH SIGNIFICANT LOCAL IMPACT; CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED AND IMPROVED THE RACC WEBSITE AND POSTS TO THE RACC FACEBOOK PAGE; INITIATED DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW RACC WEBSITE IN WORDPRESS; PURCHASED AND MASTERED ZOOM SOFTWARE FOR ONLINE MEETINGS AND PRESENTATIONS; ATTENDED TEX SESSION ON COVID-19 FOR NON-PROFITS; ABA SESSION ON EPA COVID-19 ENFORCEMENT POLICY; CHAMBER NON-PROFIT EXD MONTHLY ROUNDTABLE MEETINGS; AND CHAMBER SEMINAR ON WEBSITE DESIGN; SIGNED ON TO VCN'S LETTER TO SENATORS WARNER AND KAINE RE: EPA'S RELAXATION OF REGULATORY COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS DURING THE PANDEMIC; CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN AND MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT OF THE ROCKBRIDGE FARM BUREAU, ROCKBRIDGE-LEXINGTON-BUENA VISTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, VALLEY CONSERVATION COUNCIL (VCC), ALLEGHENY BLUE RIDGE ALLIANCE (ABRA), AND VIRGINIA CONSERVATION NETWORK (VCN).
(Grants $
0
)
If this amount includes foreign grants, check here
...
0
31
Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
................
(Grants $
)
If this amount includes foreign grants, check here
...
31a
32 Total program service expenses
(add lines 28a through 31a)
..........
32
0
Part
Ⅳ
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees
(list each one even if not compensated ; see the instructions for Part IV)
Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV
............
(a)
Name and title
(b)
Average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c)
Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)
(if not paid, enter -0-)
(d)
Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and
deferred compensation
(e)
Estimated amount
of other compensation
BARBARA WALSH
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
30.00
38,533
0
0
BOB BIERSACK
CO-PRESIDENT
0.00
0
0
0
ELI FISHPAW
CO-PRESIDENT
0.00
0
0
0
LEE MERRILL
CO-VICE PRESIDENT
0.00
0
0
0
JULIE YOUNGMAN
CO-VICE PRESIDENT
0.00
0
0
0
LARRY EVANS
CO-TREASURER
0.00
0
0
0
BRUCE BYTNAR
CO-TREASURER
0.00
0
0
0
KIT HUFFMAN
CO-SECRETARY
0.00
0
0
0
SALLY NUNNELEY
CO-SECRETARY/NEWSLETTER EDITOR
0.00
0
0
0
BRIAN JENKINS
BOARD EXCOM REPRESENTATIVE
0.00
0
0
0
JANE COMSTOCK
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
20.00
3,615
0
0
SHANNON SPENCER
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
0.00
0
0
0
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Part
Ⅴ
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V
.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a
detailed description of each activity in Schedule O
...................
33
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy
of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the change
on Schedule O. See instructions.
..........................
34
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business
activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)?
............
35a
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide
an explanation in Schedule O
35b
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e)
notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during
the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N
................
36
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions.
37a
0
b
Did the organization file
Form 1120-POL
for this year?
...................
37b
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee
or
were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?
..
38a
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved
.
38b
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9
.......
39a
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities
.....
39b
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911
0
; section 4912
0
; section 4955
0
b
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958
excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that
has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
40b
No
c
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization
managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections
4912, 4955, and 4958
0
d
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed
by the organization
0
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter
transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T
................
40e
No
41
List the states with which a copy of this return is filed.
VA
42a
The organization's books are in care of
LAWRENCE M EVANS CO-TREASURER
Telephone no.
(540) 462-7058
Located at
P O BOX 564
LEXINGTON
,
VA
ZIP + 4
24450
Yes
No
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
.
.
42b
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
.
.
.
42c
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
43
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of
Form 1041 -
Check here
......
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year
....
43
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead
of Form 990-EZ
.............................
44a
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed
instead of Form 990-EZ
.............................
44b
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?
.........
44c
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments?
If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O
............................
44d
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
.........
45a
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ (see instructions)
......................
45b
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to
candidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.
...........
46
No
Part
Ⅵ
Section 501(c)(3) Organizations Only
All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47- 49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51.
Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI
..................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II
.......................
47
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)?
If "Yes," complete Schedule E
..
48
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?
......
49a
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?
................
49b
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a)
Name and title of each employee
(b)
Average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c)
Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)
(d)
Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation
(e)
Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000
.............
51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a)
Name and business address of each independent contractor
(b)
Type of service
(c)
Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000
..........
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A?
NOTE.
All section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a
completed Schedule A
........................................
Yes
No
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
Sign Here
2022-11-14
Signature of officer
Date
LAWRENCE M EVANS
CO-TREASURER
Type or print name and title
Paid Preparer Use Only
Print/Type preparer's name
LUCAS C PENIX
Preparer's signature
Date
Check
if
self-employed
PTIN
P01792749
Firm's name
RAETZ & HAWKINS PC CPAS
Firm's EIN
54-1298267
Firm's address
128 SOUTH RANDOLPH STREET
LEXINGTON
,
VA
244500916
Phone no.
(540) 463-7121
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions
.........
Yes
No
Form
990-EZ
(2021)
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description