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        <ExplanationTxt>THE NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION SERVES AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR SEVERAL ESCROW ACCOUNTS. THESE ACCOUNTS ARE GENERALLY ESTABLISHED AS A RESULT OF LEGAL SETTLEMENTS WHERE THE FUNDS MAY ONLY BE USED FOR CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. THE NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION DOES NOT HAVE CONTROL OVER THE USE OF THESE FUNDS AND ONLY MAKES DISBURSEMENTS FROM THE FUNDS AS DIRECTED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART X, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FOUNDATION FOLLOWS THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THEIR INCOME TAX ACCOUNTING AND GENERALLY AVOIDS RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH POTENTIALLY PROBLEMATIC TAX POSITIONS THAT MAY BE CHALLENGED UPON EXAMINATION. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM TAXING AUTHORITIES IMPOSING ADDITIONAL INCOME TAXES FROM ACTIVITIES DEEMED TO BE UNRELATED TO THE FOUNDATION'S TAX-EXEMPT STATUS WOULD NOT HAVE A MATERIAL EFFECT ON THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION'S FEDERAL EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY ARE FILED. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE FOUNDATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO SUCH EXAMINATIONS FOR YEARS BEFORE 2022.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>1</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
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        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>DNR - NATURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>101 S WEBSTER ST PO BOX 7921</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MADISON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>73707</ZIPCd>
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        <CashGrantAmt>227770</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE RESTORATION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONSERVATION OF VARIOUS STATE NATURAL AREAS.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>DNR - PARKS &amp; RECREATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>101 S WEBSTER ST PO BOX 7921</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MADISON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>73707</ZIPCd>
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        <CashGrantAmt>49996</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE CAMPGROUND INFRASTRUCTURE, RESTORATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF WISCONSIN STATE PARKS.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SOUTHERN WISCONSIN BIRD ALLIANCE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>211 S PATERSON ST SUITE 340</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MADISON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>53703</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>391393389</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>29352</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT SOUTHERN WISCONSIN BIRD ALLIANCE AND THEIR BIRD PROTECTION EFFORTS, INCLUDING RAISING AWARENESS OF BIRD DECLINE IN WISCONSIN AND SPUR ACTION AT HOME.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SELVA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>740 BROOKS AVE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>VENICE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>90291</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>262023845</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>7500</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE NEOTROPICAL FLYWAYS PROJECT.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>TOMAHAWK PUBLIC LIBRARY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>300 W LINCOLN AVE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>TOMOHAWK</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>54487</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <CashGrantAmt>10060</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE NATURAL RESOURCES EDUCATION MISSION, PROGRAMMING, AND BIRD PROTECTION EFFORTS AT TOMAHAWK PUBLIC LIBRARY.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>LAKE MICHIGAN BIRD OBSERVATORY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>116 W GRAND AVE SUITE 111</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>PORT WASHINGTON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>53074</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>822924873</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>17500</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO FORM AND DEVELOP A PARTNERSHIP TO ACHIEVE URBAN BIRD TREATY CITY DESIGNATION, WHICH WILL SERVE AS AN ORGANIZING POINT FOR SILOED ORGANIZATIONS AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO COORDINATE BIRD CONSERVATION AND OUTREACH IN THE REGION. SPECIAL FOCUS WILL BE ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS TO ENSURE HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS IN BIRD CONSERVATION AND BIRDING ARE A PART OF THE PROCESS FROM THE BEGINNING.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SOKAOGON CHIPPEWA COMMUNITY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>3051 SAND LAKE RD</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>CRANDON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>54520</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <CashGrantAmt>9750</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE SPUR LAKE STATE NATURAL AREA CLIMATE RESILIENCY PROJECT.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE PRAIRIE ENTHUSIASTS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 824</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>VIROQUA</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>54545</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>391601574</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>25547</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO REMOVE DENSE WOODY THICKETS FROM TWO REMNANT PRAIRIES IN THE SOUTHWEST SAVANNA REGION TO IMPROVE HABITAT FOR ALREADY PRESENT GRASSLAND BIRDS OF GREATEST CONSERVATION NEED AND TO REPAIR A VITAL BRIDGE CONNECTING THE TWO PARTS OF THE SYLVAN ROAD CONSERVATION AREA, A RARE REFERENCE QUALITY WETLAND/STREAM COMPLEX, TO ENSURE SAFE ACCESS.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>DNR - WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>101 S WEBSTER ST PO BOX 7921</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MADISON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>73707</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <CashGrantAmt>98440</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT, RESTORE, MAINTAIN, AND ENHANCE VARIOUS WISCONSIN STATE AREAS.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>UPPER SUGAR RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 314</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MT HOREB</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>53572</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>392000260</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5533</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE WORK AND MISSION OF THE UPPER SUGAR RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>DANE COUNTY LAND AND WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>5201 FEN OAK DR</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MADISON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>53718</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <CashGrantAmt>8647</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO TO SUPPORT THE MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT OF ANDERSON FARM COUNTY PARK.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>LANDMARK CONSERVANCY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>500 MAIN ST E SUITE 307</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MENOMONIE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>54751</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>391618389</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>28368</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT LANDMARK CONSERVANCY WITH THE CONSERVATION OF LOVE LAKE AND AQUISITION/EXPANSION OF PUBLIC LANDS HELD UNDER CONSERVATION EASEMENT IN NORTHEAST WISCONSIN.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>GROUNDSWELL CONSERVANCY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>211 S PATERSON ST SUITE 250</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MADISON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>53703</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>391452825</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>10316</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE CARE, MANAGEMENT, AND RESTORATION OF TREWARTHA BOBOLINK HILL FARM AND FOUR OAKS FARM.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>DANE COUNTY CONSERVATION LEAGUE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 44039</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MADISON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>53744</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>396081506</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5706</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE MANAGEMENT, PROTECTION, AND RESTORATION OF THE GREATER PRAIRIE CHICKEN AND ITS HABITAT IN WISCONSIN, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM IN THE BUENA VISTA GRASSLANDS AREA OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>OZAUKEE WASHINGTON LAND TRUST</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>200 WISCONSIN ST</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>WEST BEND</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>53095</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>391741288</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>10525</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE OZAUKEE WASHINGTON LAND TRUST.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>RIVER ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>612 W MAIN ST SUITE 200</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MADISON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>53703</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>391792143</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5775</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF THE RIVER ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN, AS WELL AS WATER PROTECTION EFFORTS IN WISCONSIN.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>FRIENDS OF CEDARBURG BOG</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>3095 BLUE GOOSE RD</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>SAUKVILLE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>53080</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>203622223</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>23173</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF THE FRIENDS OF CEDARBURG BOG.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>COLOR IN THE OUTDOORS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>W2653 HIGHWAY 33</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MAYVILLE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>53050</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <CashGrantAmt>12000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND OPERATIONS OF THE COLOR IN THE OUTDOORS</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>WISCONSIN SOCIETY FOR ORNITHOLOGY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 2</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>GRAFTON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>53024</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>396040605</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>10124</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT PRE-PUBLICATION COSTS FOR THE WISCONSIN BREEDING BIRD ATLAS II, WHICH IS A COMPREHENSIVE FIELD SURVEY DOCUMENTING THE DISTRIBUTION AND ABUNDANCE OF BIRDS BREEDING ACROSS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BADGER HISTORY GROUP INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 113</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>PRAIRIE DU SAC</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>53578</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>261826902</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>10000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO EXPAND AND CONNECT CRITICAL HO-CHUNK NATION AND WI DNR GRASSLAND TRACTS BY FORESTRY MOWING AND HAND-CUTTING AND TREATING, MONITOR EFFECTS ON BREEDING BIRD AND SMALL MAMMAL POPULATIONS, AND BUILD COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP AMONG STAKEHOLDERS</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>OSA CONSERVATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1300 I ST NW STE 400E</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>WASHINGTON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20005</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>810621147</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8216</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE CONSERVATION OF THE OSA PENINSULA IN COSTA RICA.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BURKE CENTER FOR ECOSYSTEM RESEARCH</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 6</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>ASHLAND</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>54806</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>992150839</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>7836</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO ASSESS EURASIAN WATERMILFOIL (EWM) SPREAD AND DOCUMENT NATIVE AQUATIC PLANT COMMUNITY CHANGES ACROSS THIS WATER-LEVEL-MANAGED TURTLE FLAMBEAU FLOWAGE.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN AUDUBON SOCIETY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 1</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>GREEN BAY</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>54305</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>237437037</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>7500</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO CONTINUE A COLLABORATIVE, LONG-TERM VOLUNTEER BIRD MONITORING PROGRAM ON THE ONEIDA NATION RESERVATION'S RESTORATION</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>225 VARICK STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>NEW YORK</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>10014</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>131624102</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>7500</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO IMPROVE GRAZING AND GRASSLAND HABITAT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ACROSS AT LEAST 12,590 ACRES IN WISCONSIN, PRIORITIZING FARMS WITHIN IMPORTANT BIRD AREAS (IBAS)</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>INTERNATIONAL CRANE FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>E11376 SHADY LANE ROAD</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BARABOO</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>53913</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>391187711</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>7000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT CAPTIVE BREEDING AND REARING OF CHICKS USING COSTUME REARING AND PARENT REARING METHODS, SPECIALIZED VETERINARY CARE, RESEARCH AND MONITORING OF REINTRODUCED WHOOPING CRANES IN WISCONSIN</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>DRIFTLESS AREA LAND CONSERVANCY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>206 S IOWA STREET PO BOX 323</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>DODGEVILLE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>53533</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>392017802</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>6164</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO PROVIDE THE MINERAL POINT ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS CLUB WITH A FIELD EXPERIENCE FOR A HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS THROUGH A GUIDED DAY TRIP TO GOVERNOR DODGE STATE PARK. BY ENGAGING WITH LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLES AND REFLECTING AND REFLECTING ON GROUP GOALS, STUDENTS WILL RETURN EMPOWERED TO LEAD SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS WITHIN THEIR SCHOOL COMMUNITY.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>KETTLE MORAINE LAND TRUST</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 176</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>ELKHORN</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>53121</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY TO GIVE THEM AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE RETURN BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EACH NEW DIRECTOR AND EMPLOYEE SIGNS A STATEMENT ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. EACH YEAR AT THE JANUARY MEETING THE CHAIRMAN REMINDS ALL DIRECTORS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND REQUIRES EACH DIRECTOR, AS WELL AS EMPLOYEES, TO SIGN A STATEMENT ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THEY HAVE REVIEWED THE POLICY AND DISCLOSED AND INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. THE SIGNED STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED AT THE MANAGEMENT LEVEL. IF ANY CONFLICTS ARE IDENTIFIED, THE PERSON WITH A CONFLICT IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE GOVERNING BODY'S DECISION ON THE MATTER.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>ON AN ANNUAL BASIS THE CHAIRMAN AND ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE UNDERTAKE A FORMAL EVALUATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SEEK INFORMATION ON COMPENSATION FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS GENERALLY COMPENSATED AT 80-110% OF THE MEDIAN RATE FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN SIMILARLY-SIZED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREA. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS COMPENSATION CHANGES FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR APPROVAL TO THE FULL GOVERNING BODY AT THE OCTOBER MEETING FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2024.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE NATURAL RESOUCES FOUNDATION PUBLISHED AN ANNUAL REPORT THAT SUMMARIZES FINANCIAL RESULTS AND ITS ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, THE CONFLICT OF INTERST POLICY, AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT MADE READILY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BUT ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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