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It turns out the Audubon Nature Institute's 990 tax form reveals a lot of information about its policies and practices. Review the details and answer

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It turns out the Audubon Nature Institute's 990 tax form reveals a lot of information about its policies and practices. Review the details and answer the following questions:

  1. What policies does the Institute have in place which give you confidence they are protecting themselves from fraud or misuse of funds?
  2. Do they disclose a possible conflict of interest and how it is handled?
  3. Are the compensation methods for paying top executives explained in a manner that gives you confidence their pay is set at the right level?
  4. Are they spending too much on lobbying?
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Form 990 (2019) Page 3 Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules Yes No 1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Yes Schedule A Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? "- Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates No for public ofce? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part] 4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. 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 Yes 5 Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as dened in Revenue Procedure 9819? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III . N o 6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D,Part I . N 7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part II 7 No 8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," No complete Schedule D, Part III 9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV N 10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, Yes permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part V 11 If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is \"Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable. 3 Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Pa rt VI. Yes b Did the organization report an amount for investmentsother securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII c Did the organization report an amount for investmentsprogram related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part IX . . . . . . . . . Yes e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, PartX E- Z O f Did the organization's separate or consolidated nancial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, PartX Yes 12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited nancial statements for the tax year? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, PartsX/andX/I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited nancial statements for the tax year? No If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional 13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E No 143 Did the organization maintain an ofce, employees, or agents outside of the United States? . . . . No b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10, 000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100, 000 or more? If "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV. . . . . . . . . N 15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5, 000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If \"Yes, \" complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV . N 16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If \"Yes, \" complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV . . N 17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, 17 No column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) . . 18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II . . . . . . . . . . Yes 19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes 203 Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H . . . . No b If \"Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited nancial statements to this return? 21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic Yes government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If \"Yes,\" complete Schedule I, Parts land II . . . Form 990 (2019) Form 990 (2019) Page 4 Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) -~o 22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If \"Yes,\" complete Schedule I, Parts I and Ill . 23 Did the organization answer \"Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current and former ofcers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes, " complete Yes Schedule]. 24a Did the organization have a taxexempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If \"Yes, \" answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule/C lf\"No,\"go to lin525a . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Did the organization invest any proceeds of taxexempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any taxexempt bonds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 25a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benet transaction with a disqualied person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I . . . . No b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benet transaction with a disqualied person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990EZ? If "Yes," complete No ScheduleL,Part| 26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former ofcer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family No member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former ofcer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% 27 No controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,Part III 28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable ling thresholds, conditions, and exceptions): a A current or former ofcer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part IV . No b A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part IV . a. Yes c A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . N 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in noncash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M . a- 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualied conservation contributions? If "Yes, " complete Schedule M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N 31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Partl u- No 32 Did the organization seIl, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II . N 33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.77012 and 301.77013? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Partl . . . . . . . . N 34 Was the organization related to any taxexempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part v, line 1 Yes 353 Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? a. N0 b If 'Yes' to line 35a, 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," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . . 36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt noncharitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . No 37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Part VI 37 No 38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 lers are required to complete Schedule 0. Yes Part V Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this PartV . . . . . . . . . . . C] 1a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter 0 if not applicable b Enter the number of Forms WZG included in line 1a. Enter 0 if not applicable c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? Form 990 (2019) Form 990 (2019) Part V Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued) 2a 3a 4a 5a 6a 12a 13 14a 15 16 Enter the number of employees reported on Form W 3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, led for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by thisreturn................ 1384 If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization le all required federal employment tax returns? Yes Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to ele (see instructions) Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? If "Yes," has it led a Form 990T for this year?lf \"No\" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 . . . m- At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a nancial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other nancial account)? If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: P See instructions for ling requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? B- If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization le Form 8886T? Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? . If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services 7a Yes provided to the payor? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? . . . . . Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to le Form 8282? N O N \\l N] If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 led during the year . . . . 7d Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benet contract? \\l -h Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benet contract? If the organization received a contribution of qualied intellectual property, did the organization le Form 8899 as required? If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization le a Form 1098C? Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VI\Form 990 (2019) Page 6 Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or lab below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions. Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes 1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule 0. b Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent 32 2 Did any ofcer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other ofcer, director, trustee, or key employee? . 1 Form 990 (2019SCHEDULE c Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities 0MBN-1545'47 gaggzago or For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and 2 O 1 9 section 527 Department of the Treasury Open to Public IComplete if the organization is described below. PAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. INSPECtiOI'I III-Go to www. irs. goszorm990 for instructions and the latest information. Bhaorganization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990- E2, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then I Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C. I Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B. I Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only. If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then I Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have led Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B. I Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT led Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A. If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then I Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part I\". Name of the organization Audubon Nature Institute Inc Employer identication number 510157624 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization. 1 Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for denition of "political campaign activities") 2 Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ............. . F- $ 3 Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) .................................................................. Part l-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ D: $ 2 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... D: $ 3 If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it le Form 4720 for this year? ......................................... D Yes C] No 4a Was a correction made? ...................................................................................................................... D Yes D No b If "Yes," describe in Part IV. Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount directly expended by the ling organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... l- $ 2 Enter the amount of the ling organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ II- $ 3 Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120POL, line 17b ........... l- $ 4 Did the ling organization le Form 1120-POL for this year? ................................................................... D Yes D No 5 Enter the names, addresses and employer identication number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the ling organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the ling organization's funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV. (a) Name (b) Address (d) Amount paid from (e) Amount of political ling organization's contributions received funds. If none, enter and promptly and O. directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter O. 1 _ 2 _ 3 _ 4 _ 5 __ 6 _ For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat. No. 500845 Schedule c (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019 Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2019 Page 2 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and led Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). A Check P G if the ling organization belongs to an afliated group (and list in Part IV each afliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures). B Check I C] if the ling organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply. (a) Filing (b) Afliated group Limits on Lobbying Expenditures organization's totals (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) totals 1a Total lobbying expenditures to inuence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...................... b Total lobbying expenditures to inuence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................ c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................ d Other exempt purpose expenditures ............................................................................... e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................. f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns. lNot over $500,000 |20% of the amount on line 1e. I W Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000. Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000. 9 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................................................. h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter 0. ................................................ _ i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter 0. ................................................ _ i If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization le Form 4720 reporting C] D section 4911 tax for this year? ................................................................................................................... Yes No 4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the ve columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period Calendar year (or scal year beginning in) (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) Total 2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000 b Lobbying celllng amount 6,000,000 (150% of line 2a, column(e)) c Total lobbying expenditures 172,814 150,675 204,630 415,445 943,564 d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250.000 250.000 250.000 250.000 1.000.000 e Grassroots ceiling amount 1 500 000 (150% of line 2d, column (e)) ' ' f Grassroots lobbying expenditures ---- Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2019 Page 3 11 Does the organization conduct gaming actIVItIes WIth nonmembers. . . . . . . . . . . . Yes C] No 12 Is the organization a grantor, beneciary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D Yes No 13 Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in: a The organization's facility 100.000 % b An outside facility 14 Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records: Name F Caroline Tierney AddressF 6500 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70118 15a Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D Yes No b If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization if $ and the amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party F $ C If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party: Name P """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Add ress I" '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' 16 Gaming manager information: Namep William H Kurtz Director/ofcer C] Employee C] Independent contractor 17 Mandatory distributions: a Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D Yes No b Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year F $ Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part |, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions. Return Reference | Explanation Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019 efile GRAPHIC print Submission Date - 2020-11-13 DLN: 93493318062960 Note: To capture the full content of this document, please select landscape mode (11" x 8.5") when printing Schedule I OMB No. 1545-0047 (Form 990) Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, Governments and Individuals in the United States 2019 Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22. Open to Public Department of the Attach to Form 990. Inspection Treasury Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information. Internal Revenue Service Name of the organization Employer identification number Audubon Nature Institute Inc 51-0157624 Part I General Information on Grants and Assistance 1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? . Yes O No 2 Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States Part II Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed (a) Name and address of (b) EIN (c) IRC section (d) Amount of cash (e) Amount of non- (f) Method of valuation (g) Description of (h) Purpose of grant organization (if applicable) grant cash (book, FMV, appraisal, noncash assistance or assistance or government assistance other) (1) Aububon Commission- 72-6000962 Aububon Commission 196,610 Supports Programs, Audubon Aquarium Capital Projects, and 6500 Magazine Street Operations of Facilities. New Orleans, LA 70118 (2) Audubon Commission- 72-6000962 Aububon Commission 1,977,179 Supports Programs, Audubon ZooPark Capital Projects, and 6500 Magazine Street Operations of Facilities. New Orleans, LA 70118 (3) Audubon Commission- 72-6000962 Aububon Commission 1,233,225 Supports Programs, Audubon Center for Research Capital Projects, and of Endangered Species Operations of Facilities. 6500 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70118 (4) Audubon Commission- 72-6000962 Aububon Commission 3,766 Supports Programs, Audubon Insectarium Capital Projects, and 6500 Magazine Street Operations of Facilities. New Orleans, LA 70118 5) Audubon Commission- 72-6000962 Aububon Commission 27,150 Supports Programs, Louisiana Nature Center Capital Projects, and 6500 Magazine Street Operations of Facilities. New Orleans, LA 70118 6) Audubon Nature Institute 58-1958248 501(c) (3) .739 Supports Programs, Foundation Capital Projects, and 6500 magazine street Operations of Facilities. New Orleans, LA 70118 Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table . IN W N Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table . 0 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 50055P Schedule I (Form 990) 2019ele GRAPHIC print Submission Date - 2020-11-13 DLN: 93493318062960 Schedule] CompensatIon InformatIon 0MB No-15450047 (Form 990) For certain Ofcers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees F Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23. I Attach to Form 990. Department of the I'- Go to www.irs.gov(Form990 for instructions and the latest information. Open to Public Treasury Inspection Internal Revenue Service Name of the organization Employer identication number Audubon Nature Institute Inc 510157624 Part I Questions Regarding Compensation 1a Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items. D Firstclass or charter travel C] Housing allowance or residence for personal use C] Travel for companions C] Payments for business use of personal residence D Tax idemnication and grossup payments C] Health or social club dues or initiation fees C] Discretionary spending account C] Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef) b If any of the boxes on Line la are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If \"No, " complete Part III to explain. 2 Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all directors, trustees, ofcers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line la? . . 3 Indicate which, if any, of the following the ling organization used to establish the compensation of the organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III. Compensation committee Written employment contract D Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study 0 Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee 4 During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the ling organization or a related organization: Receive a severance payment or changeofcontrol payment? . No U'li Participate in or receive payment from, asupplementalnonqualied retirement plan?. . . . . . . . . m- c Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity based compensation arrangement?. . . . . . . m- No If "Yes" to any of lines 4a c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III. Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9. 5 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of: Theorganization?.................... No b Anyrelatedorganization?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . m- No If "Yes, " on line 5a or 5b, describe In Part \"L 6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of: a Theorganization?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No b Any related organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . m- No If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III. 7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization provide any nonxed payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 No 8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.49584(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe inPartIII. No 9 If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)?. For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 50053T Schedule] (Form 990) 2019 efile GRAPHIC print Submission Date - 2020-11-13 DLN: 93493318062960 Schedule L Transactions with Interested Persons OMB No. 1545-0047 (Form 990 or Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 990-EZ) 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b 2019 Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. Open to Public Department of the Inspection Treame of the organization Employer identification number InkednednRevenuestitute Inc Service 51-0157624 Part I Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only). Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b. (a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and (c) Description of (d) organization transaction Corrected? Yes No 2 Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. . * $ 3 Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization . Part II Loans to and/or From Interested Persons. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 (a) Name of (b) Relationship (c) Purpose (d) Loan to or from the (e) Original (f) Balance (g) In (h) (i) Written interested person with organization of loan organization? principal due default? Approved by agreement? amount board or committee? To From Yes No No Total Part III Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27. (a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance interested person organization For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat. No. 50056A Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019Schedule L (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2019 Page 2 In." Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28C. (3) Name of interested person (b) Relationship (c) Amount of (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of between interested transaction organization's person and the revenues? organization No (1) c Kurtz See Part v 97,357 Employment - No (2) C Dumas See Part V 36,195 Employment - No Part V Supplemental Information Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions). Return Reference Sch I, Part IV, Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons: Explanation (a) Name of Person: C. Kurtz(b) Relationship Between Interested Person and Organization: Family Member of Ofcer. (d) The process involving the interested person included documentation of the decision by an independent party, as well as services being rendered at Fair Market Value.(a) Name of Person: C. Dumas(b) Relationship Between Interested Person and Organization: Family Member of Board Member. (d) The process involving the interested person included documentation of the decision by an independent party, as well as services being rendered at Fair Market Value. Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019 Schedule R (Form 990) 2019 Page 3 Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36. Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III. or IV of this schedule. 1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts ||-|V.7 a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii)annuities, ( ) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . b Gift. grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . c Gift. grant. or capital contribution from related organization(s) . cl Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) f Dividends from related organization(s) 9 Sale of assets to related organization(s) . h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . I Performance of sen/ices or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) In Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . n Sharing of facilities, equipment. mailing lists. or other assets with related organization(s) . 0 Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . 5 Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . 2 If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds. (a) (bi (C) ((1) Name of related organization Transaction Amount involved Method ofdetermining amount involved Wile (ars) Schedule R (Form 990) 2019

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