2025-11-03T07:14:46-06:00 2024-12-31 521392008 GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN 4550 MONTGOMERY AVE SUITE 800N BETHESDA MD 208142930 990 2024-01-01 881553091 THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION BURE 7712131628 1203 K STREET NW CO EATON HOUSE WASHINGTON DC 20005 I LING THOMPSON CEO 7712131628 2025-11-03 1 0 ELIZABETH W HELLER P00397829 3019519090 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z FOUNDATION FOR AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS I LING THOMPSON 1203 K STREET NW C/O EATON HOUSE WASHINGTON DC 20005 5082083 0 X AMERICASLANDS.ORG X 2022 DC SEE PART III, LINE 1 9 9 10 9 0 0 8333247 4894020 0 0 0 188063 0 0 8333247 5082083 0 842316 0 0 137404 1014800 0 0 155150 1836661 1713399 1974065 3570515 6359182 1511568 6584268 8773848 68288 746121 6515980 8027727 X THE FOUNDATION FOR AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CHARTERED BY CONGRESS. ITS MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM) BY ENCOURAGING, ACCEPTING AND MANAGING PRIVATE DONATIONS TO BENEFIT BLM PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. AS THE OFFICIAL CHARITABLE PARTNER OF THE BLM, THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS A CONVENER, PARTNER AND FUNDRAISER CATALYST TO HELP ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY OF AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERS TODAY, AND FOR THE FUTURE. 0 0 1431326 842316 AS THE OFFICIAL CHARITABLE PARTNER OF THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM), THE FOUNDATIONFOR AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS SERVES AS A CONVENER, PARTNER, AND FUNDRAISING CATALYST TO HELP ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY OF AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERS TODAY, AND FOR THE FUTURE.FOUNDED IN 2022, WE WORK HAND-IN-HAND WITH THE BLM, LOCAL COMMUNITIES, AND PARTNERS TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERS AND INSPIRE MORE PEOPLE TO CONNECT WITH THE OUTDOORS. EACH UNIQUE AND TRULY SPECIAL SCENIC RIVER, WILDERNESS AREA, MONUMENT, HISTORIC TRAIL, CONSERVATION AREA, AND WORKING LAND HOLDS A STORY OF ITS OWN. 1431326 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 0 1 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 AL AR CA FL GA HI IL KS KY MD MA MI MN MS NH NJ NM NY NC OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WV WI X I LING THOMPSON 7712131628 1203 K STREET NW C/O EATON HOUSE WASHINGTON DC 20005 LAUREL SAYER BOARD CHAIR (FROM 07/24) 5.00 X X 0 0 0 STEVE BULLOCK CHAIR, THEN DIR. (TRANS @ 07/24) 5.00 X X 0 0 0 MAITE ARCE SECRETARY 5.00 X X 0 0 0 STACY LEEDS TREAS., THEN DIR. (TRANS @ 11/24) 5.00 X X 0 0 0 KIRK DUPPS DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT GWILLIAM DIRECTOR (FROM 07/24) 5.00 X 0 0 0 JESSICA TURNER DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL VIGANO DIRECTOR (FROM 07/24) 5.00 X 0 0 0 VAL COLE DIRECTOR (FROM 07/24) 5.00 X 0 0 0 I LING THOMPSON CEO 40.00 X 315495 0 17832 PAULA NEIRA TREAS, VP FINANCE & OPS (FROM 10/24) 40.00 X 55243 0 13 DAVID ZHANG CHIEF DEV. OFFICER (FROM 05/24) 40.00 X 152336 0 107 523074 0 17952 2 0 1 0 CK BLUESHIFT LLC 909 W FILMORE STREET PHOENIX AZ 85007 CONSULTING 262573 SIGNAL GROUP CONSULTING LLC 1750 K STREET NW 2ND FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20006 COMMUNICATIONS 180004 VENN SOCIAL IMPACT 1519 CHURCH HILL PLACE RESTON VA 20194 COMMUNICATIONS 130000 PIETER WHITNEY 10824 WHITERIM DR BETHESDA MD 20854 STRATEGIC PLANNING 105000 4 2575997 2318023 4855 4894020 188063 188063 5082083 0 0 188063 X 842316 842316 388582 11122 373753 3707 534789 15844 512436 6509 28882 28882 62547 1774 60773 46475 46475 34699 34699 151787 151787 1060130 464299 465831 130000 177 99 78 12165 881 11283 1 57212 5 55168 2039 24223 9543 14329 351 123870 56346 56602 10922 73713 29196 43444 1073 37519 37519 4217 4217 WRITE OFFS 50000 50000 EQUIPMENT 28956 28956 LICENSES & FEES 3008 3008 PROF. DEVELOPMENT 2365 2365 2883 2413 470 3570515 1431326 1984039 155150 627953 1245888 7045062 5777207 268895 15860 26691 222565 40286 163248 182279 5033 6584268 8773848 68288 545527 200594 68288 746121 X 6065980 5862727 450000 2165000 6515980 8027727 6584268 8773848 1511568 179 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 391300 8333247 4894020 13618567 391300 8333247 4894020 13618567 5559734 8058833 188063 188063 13806630 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, SECTION A THE 2022 YEAR IS A SHORT PERIOD. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2000000 2000000 1.00000 0 0 222565 40286 182279 182279 5082262 179 179 5082083 0 5082083 3570515 0 3570515 0 3570515 PART V, LINE 4: THE FOUNDATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SUPPORT FOR ITS MISSION-DRIVEN PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES. 1 BIRDS OF PREY 1791 S HILTON ST BOISE ID 83705 475603975 501(C)(3) 345594 0 HIGH SCHOOL STEAM EDUCATION CITY OF BOISE 23 N LOGAN ST BOISE ID 73933 826000165 GOVT 200000 0 IMPROVE REC FACILITIES COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY OFFICE 301 UNIVERSITY AVE FT COLLINS CO 80523 846000545 GOVT 88784 0 NATIVE SEED BANK RESEARCH FRIENDS OF THE SAN PEDRO RIVER 9800 E HWY 90 SIERRA VISTA AZ 85635 860591559 501(C)(3) 79764 0 IMPROVING VISITOR CENTER EAGLE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT 511 MCINTIRE S EAGLE CO 81631 841054028 GOVT 78174 0 VIRTUAL CATTLE FENCING NEW MEXICO WILDERNESS ALLIANCE 6000 UPTOWN BLVD ALBUQUERQUE NM 87110 850457916 501(C)(3) 35000 0 WALKING TRAIL CONSTRUCTION SWIMBA CONSTRUCTION PO BOX 1443 BOISE ID 83701 820465437 501(C)(3) 15000 0 MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL CONSTRUCTION 7 0 PART I, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS A RISK ASSESSMENT ON EACH ENTITY THAT RECEIVES GRANT FUNDS FROM THE ORGANIZATION, AND THIS ASSESSMENT INFORMS THE REPORTING AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE CONTAINED IN THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EACH AWARD. AT MINIMUM ONE PROGRESS REPORT AND ONE FINANCIAL REPORT ARE DUE TO THE FOUNDATION ANNUALLY FOR EACH GRANT PROJECT. THE FOUNDATION ASSIGNS ONE PROJECT OFFICER AND THE GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR TO EACH GRANT AWARD TO MONITOR PROGRESS, ENSURE COMPLIANCE, AND ADDRESS ISSUES IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE PROJECT OFFICER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING PROJECT SITE VISITS, MEETING REGULARLY WITH THE GRANT RECIPIENT, REVIEWING PROGRESS REPORTS, AND PROVIDING SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE IN ADDRESSING ANY ISSUES REGARDING THE AWARD. THE GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AWARD, REVIEW OF FINANCIAL REPORTS, REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS, AWARD AMENDMENTS, AND AWARD CLOSEOUT. X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 I LING THOMPSON CEO 297944 0 17551 0 0 0 0 0 17832 0 333327 0 0 0 DAVID ZHANG CHIEF DEV. OFFICER (FROM 05/24) 142336 0 10000 0 0 0 0 0 107 0 152443 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 7 THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES RECEIVED SIGNING BONUSES: I LING THOMPSON $17,551 DAVID ZHANG $10,000 PAULA NEIRA $10,000 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 MANAGEMENT IS PROVIDED ON A CONTRACT BASIS BY AN OUTSIDE ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT FIRM, VALTAS GROUP. THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY'S CONTRACT IS DEVELOPED AND REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITH FINAL APPROVAL VOTED UPON BY THE ENTIRE BOARD. THE AMOUNT OF THE MANAGEMENT FEE IS DISCLOSED ON PART IX, LINE 11A. THE CONTRACT WAS MODIFIED IN OCTOBER OF 2023 WHEN THE INTERIM ED SERVICES ENDED AND A CEO WAS HIRED. VALTAS GROUP CONTINUED TO PROVIDE SERVICES THROUGH MARCH 2024 DURING THE TRANSITION PERIOD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT. THE BOARD RECIVED A FULL COPY OF THE 990 BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS ARE COLLECTED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. CONFLICTS ARE MANAGED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS AND MIGHT NECESSITATE RECUSAL FROM A GRANT AWARD PROCESS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION FIRM WAS HIRED FROM MARCH TO JULY 2023 TO REVIEW AND RESEARCH COMPARATIVE ORGANIZATIONS COMPENSATION PACKAGES. THE RESEARCH WAS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR COMPARISON/BENCHMARKING AND THE PROCESS WAS DOCUMENTED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 364,980. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 197,945. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 67,500. TOTAL EXPENSES 630,425. COMMUNICATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 99,319. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 180,799. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 62,500. TOTAL EXPENSES 342,618. OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,580. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,580. HR CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 83,507. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 83,507.