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OMB No. 1545-0047 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Form 990 Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Open to Public Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Inspection A For the 2018 calendar year, or tax year beginning , 2018, and ending , 20 D Employer identification number C Name of organization Check if applicable: B Address change Doing Business As E Telephone number Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite Name change Initial return Terminated City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Amended return G Gross receipts $ Application pending H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates? F Name and address of principal officer: Yes No Are all subordinates included? Yes No H(b) If "No," attach a list. (see instructions) Tax-exempt status: I 501(c) ( ) (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527 501(c)(3) Website: J H(c) Group exemption number K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other L Year of formation: M State of legal domicile: Summary Part I 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: 2 3 4 5 6 7 Check this box Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. 3 4 5 6 7a 7b a b Activities & Governance Prior Year Current Year COPY FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, 11f-24e) Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 Total assets (Part X, line 16) Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 Revenue a b Expenses Beginning of Current Year End of Year Net Assets or Fund Balances Signature Block Part II 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 Date Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's signature Date PTIN Check if Paid Preparer Use Only self-employed Firm's name Firm's address Firm's EIN Phone no. May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) Yes No For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Form 990 (2018) JSA 8E1065 1.000 07/01 06/30 19 WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC 36-3330394 1 WATERFOWL WAY (901) 758-3825 MEMPHIS, TN 38120 56,290,641. EARL GROCHAU X 1 WATERFOWL WAY, MEMPHIS, TN 38120 X N/A X 1985 DC WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC. WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC.'S (EIN 13-5643799) MISSION TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN THE PROTECTION OF THE NATURAL BALANCE OF WETLANDS. 33. 32. 0. 58. 0. 0. 19,651,474. 34,306,810. 0. 0. -671,363. 119,498. 0. 0. 18,980,111. 34,426,308. 706,733. 733,643. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 20,120,564. 32,546,525. 20,827,297. 33,280,168. -1,847,186. 1,146,140. 127,601,809. 144,395,052. 60,425,620. 75,760,581. 67,176,189. 68,634,471. Signature of officer ASSISTANT TREASURER WHITNEY E BLAIR P01226647 KPMG LLP 13-5565207 300 NORTH GREENE STREET, SUITE 400 GREENSBORO, NC 27401 336-275-3394 X 82769P 1985 V 18-7.6F 2248858 ($5/ *52&+$8 Prepar par par par par par par par er e e s signature

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OMB No. 1545-0047Return of Organization Exempt From Income TaxUnder section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)Form 990 Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Open to Public

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Inspection A For the 2018 calendar year, or tax year beginning , 2018, and ending , 20

D Employer identification numberC Name of organizationCheck if applicable:B

Addresschange Doing Business As

E Telephone numberNumber and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suiteName change

Initial return

Terminated City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal codeAmendedreturn

G Gross receipts $Applicationpending

H(a) Is this a group return forsubordinates?

F Name and address of principal officer: Yes No

Are all subordinates included? Yes NoH(b)

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)Tax-exempt status:I 501(c) ( ) (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527501(c)(3) Website:J H(c) Group exemption numberK Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other L Year of formation: M State of legal domicile:

Summary Part I 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities:

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Check this boxNumber of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b)Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary)Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34

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Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g)Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d)Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3)Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10)Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25)Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, 11f-24e)Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12

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Signature BlockPart II 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 istrue, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

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Phone no.May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) Yes No For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Form 990 (2018)

JSA8E1065 1.000

07/01 06/30 19

WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC36-3330394

1 WATERFOWL WAY (901) 758-3825

MEMPHIS, TN 38120 56,290,641.EARL GROCHAU X

1 WATERFOWL WAY, MEMPHIS, TN 38120X

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WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC. WAS FORMEDTO SUPPORT DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC.'S (EIN 13-5643799) MISSION TO PROVIDELEADERSHIP IN THE PROTECTION OF THE NATURAL BALANCE OF WETLANDS.

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19,651,474. 34,306,810.0. 0.

-671,363. 119,498.0. 0.

18,980,111. 34,426,308.706,733. 733,643.

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0.20,120,564. 32,546,525.20,827,297. 33,280,168.-1,847,186. 1,146,140.

127,601,809. 144,395,052.60,425,620. 75,760,581.67,176,189. 68,634,471.

Signature of officer

ASSISTANT TREASURER

WHITNEY E BLAIR P01226647KPMG LLP 13-5565207300 NORTH GREENE STREET, SUITE 400 GREENSBORO, NC 27401 336-275-3394

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Form 990 (2018) Page 2Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Part IIICheck if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III

1 Briefly describe the organization's mission:

2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on theprior Form 990 or 990-EZ? Yes No If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any programservices? Yes No If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured byexpenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others,the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.

4a (Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )

4b (Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )

4c (Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )

4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )4e Total program service expenses

JSA Form 990 (2018)8E1020 1.000

WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC 36-3330394

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PERPETUAL CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ARE SECURED ON WETLANDS ANDASSOCIATED UPLAND HABITATS IMPORTANT TO SUSTAINING NORTH AMERICANWATERFOWL POPULATIONS. WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC.'S EASEMENTSARE DESIGNED PRIMARILY TO MAINTAIN OPEN SPACE BY LIMITINGSUBDIVISION AND STRUCTURE CREATION AND TO PREVENT DETRIMENTALLAND-USE CONVERSION OF HABITAT ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT TOWATERFOWL. DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. AND WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC.ENFORCE AND ANNUALLY MONITOR THE TERMS OF EACH EASEMENT TO ENSURE

THAT SECURED CONSERVATION VALUES ARE MAINTAINED IN PERPETUITY.

1,491,040. 733,643. -1,080,393.

IN ADDITION TO SECURING CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, A PORTFOLIO OFFEE-TITLE PROPERTIES IS ALSO MAINTAINED. GENERALLY, WETLANDSAMERICA TRUST, INC.'S LAND ACQUISITION STRATEGY SERVES TO PROTECTIMPORTANT WATERFOWL HABITAT UNDER IMMINENT THREAT OF DETRIMENTALLAND-USE CONVERSION WHEN CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ARE NOT AN OPTION.ONCE ACQUIRED, WATERFOWL HABITAT ON THE PROPERTY IS RESTORED ANDREHABILITATED. AFTER NECESSARY RESTORATIONS ARE COMPLETE,PROPERTIES ARE DISPOSED TO PUBLIC AGENCIES OR CONSERVATION BUYERSAFTER PROPER STEPS HAVE BEEN MADE TO ENSURE PERPETUAL PROTECTIONOF THE PROPERTIES' CONSERVATION VALUES.

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Form 990 (2018) Page 3Checklist of Required Schedules Part IV

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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 tocandidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I 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 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 defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donorshave the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If"Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I 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 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"complete Schedule D, Part III Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as acustodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, ordebt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restrictedendowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V 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.

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Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes,"complete Schedule D, Part VI Did the organization report an amount for investments-other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or moreof its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Did the organization report an amount for investments-program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or moreof its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assetsreported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addressesthe organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," completeSchedule D, Parts XI and XII

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Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If"Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? 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 aggregateforeign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to orfor any foreign organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or otherassistance to or for foreign individuals? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services onPart IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions onPart VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II 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

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Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule HIf "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization ordomestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and II

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Form 990 (2018) Page 4Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Part IV

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Did the organization have a tax-exempt 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 24bthrough 24d and complete Schedule K. If "No," go to line 25a Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the yearto defease any tax-exempt bonds? Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?

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Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefittransaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prioryear, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ?If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to anycurrent or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, ordisqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee,substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlledentity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L,Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," completeSchedule L, Part IV An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof)was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualifiedconservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part IDid the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes,"complete Schedule N, Part II Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulationssections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III,or IV, and Part V, line 1

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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax ComplianceCheck if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V

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Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors andreportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? 1c

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If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions) Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O 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)? If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:See instructions for filing 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?If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organizationsolicit 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 orgifts 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 goodsand services 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 wasrequired to file Form 8282? If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by thesponsoring 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 VIII, line 12Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilitiesSection 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:Gross income from members or shareholders

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Form 990 (2018) Page 6Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" Part VIresponse to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI

Section A. Governing Body and ManagementYes No

1a

1b

1

2

3

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8

a

b

a

b

ab

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, orif the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similarcommittee, explain in Schedule O.Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

2

3456

7a

7b

8a8b

9

10a

10b11a

12a

12b

12c1314

15a15b

16a

16b

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship withany other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the directsupervision of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets?Did the organization have members or stockholders?

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appointone or more members of the governing body? Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members,stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken duringthe year by the following:The governing body?Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body?

9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at

the organization's mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes No

10

11

12

131415

16

ab

abab

c

ab

a

b

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters,affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990.Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13 Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could giverise to conflicts? Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes,"describe in Schedule O how this was done Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy?Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy?

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval byindependent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management officialOther officers or key employees of the organizationIf "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangementwith a taxable entity during the year? If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate itsparticipation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard theorganization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements?

Section C. Disclosure 1718

19

20

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedSection 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (1024 or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, andfinancial statements available to the public during the tax year. State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records

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ATTACHMENT 2

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EARL GROCHAU ONE WATERFOWL WAY, MEMPHIS, TN 38120 901-758-3825

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Form 990 (2018) Page 7Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, andIndependent Contractors

Part VII

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within theorganization's tax year. List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount ofcompensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid. List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee)who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from theorganization and any related organizations. List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than$100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of theorganization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highestcompensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(C)Position

(do not check more than onebox, unless person is both anofficer and a director/trustee)

(A) (B) (D) (E) (F)Name and Title Average

hours perweek (list any

hours forrelated

organizationsbelow dotted

line)

Reportablecompensation

fromthe

organization(W-2/1099-MISC)

Reportablecompensation from

relatedorganizations

(W-2/1099-MISC)

Estimatedamount of

othercompensation

from theorganizationand related

organizations

Individualtrusteeordirector

Institutionaltrustee

Officer

Keyem

ployee

Highestcom

pensatedem

ployee

Former

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(14)

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STEVE MARITZ 10.00PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE 6.00 X X 0. 0. 0.WENDELL W. WEAKLEY 5.00SEC./TREAS. AND TRUSTEE 6.00 X X 0. 0. 0.DOUGLAS R. OBERHELMAN 5.00VICE PRESIDENT 0. X X 0. 0. 0.JAMES W. AYERS 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.PAUL BONDERSON, JR. 5.00TRUSTEE 6.00 X 0. 0. 0.GARY C. BUTLER 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.JOHN S. DALE 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.BILL D'ALONZO 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.GEORGE H. DUNKLIN, JR. 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.DOUGLAS D. FREY 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.DAVID GRIEVE 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.DAVID F. GROHNE 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.H. DALE HALL 5.00TRUSTEE 41.00 X 0. 503,224. 39,416.ROGERS HOYT 5.00TRUSTEE 11.00 X 0. 0. 0.

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Form 990 (2018) Page 8Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) Part VII

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)Name and title Average

hours perweek (list any

hours forrelated

organizationsbelow dotted

line)

Position(do not check more than onebox, unless person is both anofficer and a director/trustee)

Reportablecompensation

fromthe

organization(W-2/1099-MISC)

Reportablecompensation from

relatedorganizations

(W-2/1099-MISC)

Estimatedamount of

othercompensation

from theorganizationand related

organizations

Individualtrusteeordirector

Institutionaltrustee

Officer

Keyem

ployee

Highestcom

pensatedem

ployee

Former

1b Sub-total c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of

reportable compensation from the organization Yes No

3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensatedemployee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual 3

4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from theorganization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for suchindividual 4

5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individualfor services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person 5

Section B. Independent Contractors1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of

compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's taxyear.

(A)Name and business address

(B)Description of services

(C)Compensation

2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who receivedmore than $100,000 in compensation from the organization

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( 15) ORRIN H. INGRAM II 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.

( 16) JAMES C. KENNEDY 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.

( 17) JAMES KONKEL 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.

( 18) BRUCE LAURITZEN 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.

( 19) ANDREW D. LUNDQUIST 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.

( 20) DAVID MCLEAN 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.

( 21) JOHN L. MORRIS 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.

( 22) JOHN PAUL MORRIS 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.

( 23) JOHN L. NAU 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.

( 24) ROBERT PACE 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.

( 25) ADAM PUTNAM 5.00TRUSTEE 41.00 X 0. 0. 0.

0. 503,224. 39,416.0. 816,244. 127,857.0. 1,319,468. 167,273.

0.

X

X

X

0.

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Form 990 (2018) Page 8Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) Part VII

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)Name and title Average

hours perweek (list any

hours forrelated

organizationsbelow dotted

line)

Position(do not check more than onebox, unless person is both anofficer and a director/trustee)

Reportablecompensation

fromthe

organization(W-2/1099-MISC)

Reportablecompensation from

relatedorganizations

(W-2/1099-MISC)

Estimatedamount of

othercompensation

from theorganizationand related

organizations

Individualtrusteeordirector

Institutionaltrustee

Officer

Keyem

ployee

Highestcom

pensatedem

ployee

Former

1b Sub-total c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of

reportable compensation from the organization Yes No

3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensatedemployee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual 3

4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from theorganization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for suchindividual 4

5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individualfor services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person 5

Section B. Independent Contractors1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of

compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's taxyear.

(A)Name and business address

(B)Description of services

(C)Compensation

2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who receivedmore than $100,000 in compensation from the organization

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( 26) DAN RAY 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.

( 27) DOUG SCHOENROCK 5.00TRUSTEE 11.00 X 0. 0. 0.

( 28) JOE SIVEWRIGHT 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.

( 29) CHUCK SMITH 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.

( 30) MARK STITZER 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.

( 31) MATTHEW G. STULLER, SR. 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.

( 32) JOHN W. THOMPSON 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.

( 33) JOHN A. TOMKE 5.00TRUSTEE 6.00 X 0. 0. 0.

( 34) WILLIAM E. WALKER, III 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.

( 35) DAVID K. WELLES, JR. 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.

( 36) STEVE WHATLEY 5.00TRUSTEE 0. X 0. 0. 0.

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Form 990 (2018) Page 8Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) Part VII

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)Name and title Average

hours perweek (list any

hours forrelated

organizationsbelow dotted

line)

Position(do not check more than onebox, unless person is both anofficer and a director/trustee)

Reportablecompensation

fromthe

organization(W-2/1099-MISC)

Reportablecompensation from

relatedorganizations

(W-2/1099-MISC)

Estimatedamount of

othercompensation

from theorganizationand related

organizations

Individualtrusteeordirector

Institutionaltrustee

Officer

Keyem

ployee

Highestcom

pensatedem

ployee

Former

1b Sub-total c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of

reportable compensation from the organization Yes No

3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensatedemployee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual 3

4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from theorganization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for suchindividual 4

5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individualfor services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person 5

Section B. Independent Contractors1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of

compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's taxyear.

(A)Name and business address

(B)Description of services

(C)Compensation

2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who receivedmore than $100,000 in compensation from the organization

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0.

X

X

X

( 37) DAN THIEL 20.00CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 21.00 X 0. 298,756. 45,467.

( 38) EARL H. GROCHAU 5.00ASSISTANT TREASURER 41.00 X 0. 312,314. 38,980.

( 39) DAVE MARRONE 5.00ASSISTANT SECRETARY 41.00 X 0. 205,174. 43,410.

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Form 990 (2018) Page 9Statement of Revenue Part VIIICheck if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII

(C)Unrelatedbusinessrevenue

(B)Related or

exemptfunctionrevenue

(D)Revenue

excluded from taxunder sections

512-514

(A)Total revenue

1a1b1c1d1e

1f

1abcd

Federated campaignsMembership duesFundraising eventsRelated organizations

fe Government grants (contributions) g

2abcd

All other contributions, gifts, grants,and similar amounts not included above Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f: $

Con

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h Total. Add lines 1a-1f Business Code

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All other program service revenue g Total. Add lines 2a-2fProg

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nue

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest,

and other similar amounts)

45

Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsRoyalties

(i) Real (ii) Personal

Gross rentsLess: rental expensesRental income or (loss)

d Net rental income or (loss)

(i) Securities (ii) Other7a Gross amount from sales ofassets other than inventory

Less: cost or other basisand sales expensesGain or (loss)

d Net gain or (loss)

8a

b

9a

b

10a

b

11abcde

Gross income from fundraisingevents (not including $of contributions reported on line 1c).See Part IV, line 18Less: direct expenses

ab

ab

ab

c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events

Gross income from gaming activities.See Part IV, line 19 Less: direct expenses

c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities Gross sales of inventory, lessreturns and allowances Less: cost of goods sold

c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code

All other revenueTotal. Add lines 11a-11d

12 Total revenue. See instructions.

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34,306,810.

32,711,526.

34,306,810.

0.

293,729. 293,729.

0.

0.

0.

13,286,159. 8,403,943.

12,379,997. 9,484,336.

906,162. -1,080,393.

-174,231. -1,080,393. 906,162.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

34,426,308. -1,080,393. 1,199,891.

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Form 990 (2018) Page 10Statement of Functional Expenses Part IX

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX

(A) (B) (C) (D)Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b,8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. Total expenses Program service

expensesManagement andgeneral expenses

Fundraisingexpenses

1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizationsand domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21

2 Grants and other assistance to domesticindividuals. See Part IV, line 22

3 Grants and other assistance to foreignorganizations, foreign governments, and foreignindividuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16

4 Benefits paid to or for members 5 Compensation of current officers, directors,

trustees, and key employees 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified

persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) andpersons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B)

7 Other salaries and wages 8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include

section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions)9 Other employee benefits

Payroll taxesFees for services (non-employees):

1011

12131415161718

192021222324

abcdefg

ManagementLegalAccountingLobbying

Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 Investment management fees Other. (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column

(A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O.) Advertising and promotionOffice expensesInformation technology

RoyaltiesOccupancyTravel

Payments of travel or entertainment expensesfor any federal, state, or local public officialsConferences, conventions, and meetingsInterestPayments to affiliatesDepreciation, depletion, and amortizationInsurance

Other expenses. Itemize expenses not coveredabove (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. Ifline 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column(A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)

abcde All other expenses

25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the

organization reported in column (B) joint costsfrom a combined educational campaign andfundraising solicitation. Check here iffollowing SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720)

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733,643. 733,643.

0.

0.0.

0.

0.0.

0.0.0.

0.0.0.0.0.0.

9,654. 9,654.0.

6,987. 6,987.0.0.0.0.

0.63,837. 63,837.

0.0.0.

40,234. 40,234.

CONSERVATION EASEMENTS 31,656,126. 31,656,126.HABITAT DELIVERY 757,397. 757,397.TAXES AND LICENSES 12,290. 12,290.

33,280,168. 33,147,166. 133,002.

0.

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Form 990 (2018) Page 11Balance SheetPart XCheck if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X

(A)Beginning of year

(B)End of year

Cash - non-interest-bearingSavings and temporary cash investmentsPledges and grants receivable, netAccounts receivable, net

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10c1112131415161718192021

222324

2526

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Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors,trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees.Complete Part II of Schedule L Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employersand sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiaryorganizations (see instructions). Complete Part II of Schedule L

6

Notes and loans receivable, netInventories for sale or usePrepaid expenses and deferred charges

789

10a10b

10

111213141516

a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost orother basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule DLess: accumulated depreciationb Investments - publicly traded securitiesInvestments - other securities. See Part IV, line 11Investments - program-related. See Part IV, line 11Intangible assetsOther assets. See Part IV, line 11Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)

Ass

ets

17181920

Accounts payable and accrued expensesGrants payableDeferred revenueTax-exempt bond liabilities

2122

232425

26

Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors,trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, anddisqualified persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third partiesUnsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties

Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related thirdparties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part Xof Schedule D Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25

Liab

ilitie

s

andOrganizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check herecomplete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.

272829

3031323334

Unrestricted net assetsTemporarily restricted net assetsPermanently restricted net assets

Capital stock or trust principal, or current fundsPaid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fundRetained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other fundsTotal net assets or fund balancesTotal liabilities and net assets/fund balances

272829

3031323334

Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check herecomplete lines 30 through 34.

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0. 0.2,028,208. 9,939,579.

562,371. 0.0. 0.

0. 0.

0. 0.0. 0.0. 0.0. 0.

66,196,415.58,453,246. 66,196,415.61,766,913. 63,352,176.

0. 0.0. 0.0. 0.

4,791,071. 4,906,882.127,601,809. 144,395,052.

289,298. 249,808.0. 0.0. 0.0. 0.0. 0.

0. 0.7,670,528. 8,385,000.

0. 0.

52,465,794. 67,125,773.60,425,620. 75,760,581.

X

52,116,269. 52,711,340.10,636,375. 11,499,586.4,423,545. 4,423,545.

67,176,189. 68,634,471.127,601,809. 144,395,052.

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Form 990 (2018) Page 12Reconciliation of Net Assets Part XICheck if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI

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Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A))Net unrealized gains (losses) on investmentsDonated services and use of facilitiesInvestment expensesPrior period adjustmentsOther changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O)

10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line

33, column (B)) Financial Statements and Reporting Part XIICheck if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII

Yes No1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other

If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain inSchedule O.

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2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled orreviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

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Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on aseparate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basisIf "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversightof the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain inSchedule O.

3 As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth inthe Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?

b If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo therequired audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

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OMB No. 1545-0047SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.Department of the Treasury Open to Public

Inspection Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.Internal Revenue Service

Name of the organization Employer identification number

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions. Part IThe organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

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A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).)A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter thehospital's name, city, and state:An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described insection 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general publicdescribed in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)An agricultural research organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant collegeor university or a non-land-grant college of agriculture (see instructions). Enter the name, city, and state of the college oruniversity:An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3 % of its support from contributions, membership fees, and grossreceipts from activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3 %of itssupport from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businessesacquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposesof one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3).Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

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Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by givingthe supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of thesupporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by havingcontrol or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supportedorganization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with,its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s)that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentivenessrequirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type IIIfunctionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

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Enter the number of supported organizationsProvide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 Page 2Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify underPart III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Part II

Section A. Public Support(a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) TotalCalendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)

1 Gifts, grants, contributions, andmembership fees received. (Do notinclude any "unusual grants.")

2 Tax revenues levied for theorganization's benefit and either paidto or expended on its behalf

3 The value of services or facilitiesfurnished by a governmental unit to theorganization without charge

4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 5 The portion of total contributions by

each person (other than agovernmental unit or publiclysupported organization) included online 1 that exceeds 2% of the amountshown on line 11, column (f)

6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4Section B. Total Support

(a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) TotalCalendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)

7 Amounts from line 4 8 Gross income from interest, dividends,

payments received on securities loans,rents, royalties, and income fromsimilar sources

9 Net income from unrelated businessactivities, whether or not the businessis regularly carried on

10 Other income. Do not include gain orloss from the sale of capital assets(Explain in Part VI.)

11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)

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12 13 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3)organization, check this box and stop here Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

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14 Public support percentage for 2018 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))Public support percentage from 2017 Schedule A, Part II, line 14

15 16a 33 1/3 % support test - 2018. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 331/3 % or more, check this

box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization

b 33 1/3 % support test - 2017. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 331/3 %or more, check

this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 17a 10%-facts-and-circumstances test - 2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is

10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain inPart VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supportedorganization

b 10%-facts-and-circumstances test - 2017. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publiclysupported organization

18 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and seeinstructions

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 Page 3Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II.If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Part III

Section A. Public Support(a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) TotalCalendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)

1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees

received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.")2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise

sold or services performed, or facilities

furnished in any activity that is related to the

organization's tax-exempt purpose 3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an

unrelated trade or business under section 513 4 Tax revenues levied for the

organization's benefit and either paid toor expended on its behalf

5 The value of services or facilitiesfurnished by a governmental unit to theorganization without charge

6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5 7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3

received from disqualified persons b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3

received from other than disqualifiedpersons that exceed the greater of $5,000or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year

c Add lines 7a and 7b 8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from

line 6.) Section B. Total Support

(a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) TotalCalendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)9 Amounts from line 6

10 a Gross income from interest, dividends,payments received on securities loans,rents, royalties, and income from similarsources

b Unrelated business taxable income (lesssection 511 taxes) from businessesacquired after June 30, 1975

c Add lines 10a and 10b 11 Net income from unrelated business

activities not included in line 10b,whether or not the business is regularlycarried on

12 Other income. Do not include gain orloss from the sale of capital assets(Explain in Part VI.)

13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11,and 12.)

14 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3)organization, check this box and stop here

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33 1/3 % support tests - 2018. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 331/3 %, and line 17 is not more than 331/3 %, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 33 1/3 % support tests - 2017. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 331/3 %, and line 18 is not more than 331/3 %, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 Page 4Supporting Organizations Part IV(Complete only if you checked a box in line 12 on Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections Aand B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, completeSections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

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Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of statusunder section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supportedorganization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

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Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer(b) and (c) below.Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) andsatisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how theorganization made the determination.Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B)purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If"Yes," and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreignsupported organization? If "Yes," describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretiondespite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determinationunder sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization usedto ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B)purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If "Yes,"answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EINnumbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action;(iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the actionwas accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class alreadydesignated in the organization's organizing document?Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

6 Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) toanyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefitedby one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support orbenefit one or more of the filing organization's supported organizations? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI.

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Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor(as defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entitywith regard to a substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7?If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or moredisqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations describedin section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI.Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in whichthe supporting organization had an interest? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI.Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefitfrom, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI.

a Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integratedsupporting organizations)? If "Yes," answer 10b below.

b Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, todetermine whether the organization had excess business holdings.)

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Yes No11 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c)below, the governing body of a supported organization?A family member of a person described in (a) above?A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If "Yes" to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

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1 Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power toregularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization's directors or trustees at all times during thetax year? If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, orcontrolled the organization's activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization,describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supportedorganizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

2 Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supportedorganization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If "Yes," explain in PartVI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated,supervised, or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting OrganizationsYes No

1 Were a majority of the organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directorsor trustees of each of the organization's supported organization(s)? If "No," describe in Part VI how controlor management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managedthe supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting OrganizationsYes No

1 Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of theorganization's tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the priortax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies ofthe organization's governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previouslyprovided?

2 Were any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supportedorganization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI howthe organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

3 By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization's supported organizations have asignificant voice in the organization's investment policies and in directing the use of the organization'sincome or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization'ssupported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally Integrated Supporting Organizations1 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions).

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The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions).

Yes No2 Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

a Did substantially all of the organization's activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes ofthe supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identifythose supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes,how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determinedthat these activities constituted substantially all of its activities. 2a

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b Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization's involvement, one or moreof the organization's supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI thereasons for the organization's position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in theseactivities but for the organization's involvement.

3 Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.a Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or

trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.b Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs, and activities of each

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 Page 6Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations Part V

1 Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). Seeinstructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

(B) Current YearSection A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year(optional)

1 Net short-term capital gain 12345

2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions3 Other gross income (see instructions)4 Add lines 1 through 3.5 Depreciation and depletion6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production orcollection of gross income or for management, conservation, ormaintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 67 Other expenses (see instructions) 7

88 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6, and 7 from line 4)(B) Current YearSection B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year

(optional)1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (seeinstructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):

a Average monthly value of securities 1a1b1c1d

b Average monthly cash balancesc Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assetsd Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)e Discount claimed for blockage or otherfactors (explain in detail in Part VI):

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3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d.4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount,see instructions).5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)6 Multiply line 5 by .035.7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)

Current YearSection C - Distributable Amount

1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 12345

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2 Enter 85% of line 1.3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3.5 Income tax imposed in prior year6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject toemergency temporary reduction (see instructions).7 Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally integrated Type III supporting organization (see

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Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposesAmounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supportedorganizations, in excess of income from activityAdministrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizationsAmounts paid to acquire exempt-use assetsQualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions.Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive(provide details in Part VI). See instructions.Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6Line 8 amount divided by line 9 amount

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Amount for 2018Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)

1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018(reasonable cause required - explain in Part VI). Seeinstructions.Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018From 2013From 2014From 2015From 2016

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From 2017Total of lines 3a through eApplied to underdistributions of prior yearsApplied to 2018 distributable amountCarryover from 2013 not applied (see instructions)Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.Distributions for 2018 fromSection D, line 7:Applied to underdistributions of prior yearsApplied to 2018 distributable amountRemainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2018, ifany. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. For resultgreater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.

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Remaining underdistributions for 2018. Subtract lines 3hand 4b from line 1. For result greater than zero, explain inPart VI. See instructions.Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines 3jand 4c.Breakdown of line 7:Excess from 2014Excess from 2015Excess from 2016

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 Page 8Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; PartIII, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, SectionB, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b,3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V, Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E,lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions.)

Part VI

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018JSA

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ATTACHMENT 1SCHEDULE A, PART I - INFORMATION ABOUT SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS

(III) TYPE OF (IV) (V) AMOUNT OF (VI) OTHER

(I) NAME OF SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION (II) EIN ORGANIZATION YES NO SUPPORT SUPPORT AMOUNT

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. 13-5643799 7 X 733,643. 0.

TOTAL AMOUNT OF SUPPORT 733,643. 0.

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OMB No. 1545-0047Schedule B

Schedule of Contributors(Form 990, 990-EZ,or 990-PF)Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Attach to Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF.Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.Name of the organization Employer identification number

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Section:

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Form 990-PF

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. Seeinstructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000or more (in money or property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining acontributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33 1/3% support test of theregulations under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1)$5,000; or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h; or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any onecontributor, during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific,literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I (entering"N/A" in column (b) instead of the contributor name and address), II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any onecontributor, during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no suchcontributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were receivedduring the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless theGeneral Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributionstotaling $5,000 or more during the year $

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer "No" on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ or on itsForm 990-PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF. Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

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X 3

X

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2Name of organization Employer identification number

Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. Part I

(a)No.

(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)Total contributions

(d)Type of contribution

PersonPayrollNoncash$

(Complete Part II fornoncash contributions.)

(a)No.

(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)Total contributions

(d)Type of contribution

PersonPayrollNoncash$

(Complete Part II fornoncash contributions.)

(a)No.

(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)Total contributions

(d)Type of contribution

PersonPayrollNoncash$

(Complete Part II fornoncash contributions.)

(a)No.

(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)Total contributions

(d)Type of contribution

PersonPayrollNoncash$

(Complete Part II fornoncash contributions.)

(a)No.

(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)Total contributions

(d)Type of contribution

PersonPayrollNoncash$

(Complete Part II fornoncash contributions.)

(a)No.

(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)Total contributions

(d)Type of contribution

PersonPayrollNoncash$

(Complete Part II fornoncash contributions.)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)JSA

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1 X

1,850,000. X

2 X

6,850,000. X

3 X

1,224,000. X

4 X

18,800,000. X

5 X

1,560,000. X

6 X

89,000. X

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2Name of organization Employer identification number

Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. Part I

(a)No.

(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)Total contributions

(d)Type of contribution

PersonPayrollNoncash$

(Complete Part II fornoncash contributions.)

(a)No.

(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)Total contributions

(d)Type of contribution

PersonPayrollNoncash$

(Complete Part II fornoncash contributions.)

(a)No.

(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)Total contributions

(d)Type of contribution

PersonPayrollNoncash$

(Complete Part II fornoncash contributions.)

(a)No.

(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)Total contributions

(d)Type of contribution

PersonPayrollNoncash$

(Complete Part II fornoncash contributions.)

(a)No.

(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)Total contributions

(d)Type of contribution

PersonPayrollNoncash$

(Complete Part II fornoncash contributions.)

(a)No.

(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)Total contributions

(d)Type of contribution

PersonPayrollNoncash$

(Complete Part II fornoncash contributions.)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)JSA

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7 X

203,126. X

8 X

1,080,000. X

9

430,000. X

10 X

27,300. X

11 X

27,300. X

12 X

27,300. X

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2Name of organization Employer identification number

Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. Part I

(a)No.

(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)Total contributions

(d)Type of contribution

PersonPayrollNoncash$

(Complete Part II fornoncash contributions.)

(a)No.

(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)Total contributions

(d)Type of contribution

PersonPayrollNoncash$

(Complete Part II fornoncash contributions.)

(a)No.

(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)Total contributions

(d)Type of contribution

PersonPayrollNoncash$

(Complete Part II fornoncash contributions.)

(a)No.

(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)Total contributions

(d)Type of contribution

PersonPayrollNoncash$

(Complete Part II fornoncash contributions.)

(a)No.

(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)Total contributions

(d)Type of contribution

PersonPayrollNoncash$

(Complete Part II fornoncash contributions.)

(a)No.

(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)Total contributions

(d)Type of contribution

PersonPayrollNoncash$

(Complete Part II fornoncash contributions.)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)JSA

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13 X

27,300. X

14 X

27,300. X

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 3Name of organization Employer identification number

Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed. Part II

(a) No.fromPart I

(c)FMV (or estimate)

(See instructions.)

(b)Description of noncash property given

(d)Date received

$

(a) No.fromPart I

(c)FMV (or estimate)

(See instructions.)

(b)Description of noncash property given

(d)Date received

$

(a) No.fromPart I

(c)FMV (or estimate)

(See instructions.)

(b)Description of noncash property given

(d)Date received

$

(a) No.fromPart I

(c)FMV (or estimate)

(See instructions.)

(b)Description of noncash property given

(d)Date received

$

(a) No.fromPart I

(c)FMV (or estimate)

(See instructions.)

(b)Description of noncash property given

(d)Date received

$

(a) No.fromPart I

(c)FMV (or estimate)

(See instructions.)

(b)Description of noncash property given

(d)Date received

$

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)JSA

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PON PON PLANTATION CONSERVATION1 EASEMENT

260 ACRES IN COLLETON COUNTY, SC1,850,000. 12/31/2018

VIE SAUVAGE CONSERVATION EASEMENT2 3748 ACRES IN AVOYELLES PARISH, LA

6,850,000. 12/28/2018

MARCELLO CONSERVATION EASEMENT3 556 ACRES IN WARREN COUNTY, MS

1,224,000. 12/03/2018

CANE ISLAND CONSERVATION EASEMENT4 375 ACRES IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC

18,800,000. 12/27/2018

STEAMBOAT ISLAND FARM CONSERVATION5 EASEMENT

307 ACRES IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO1,560,000. 12/27/2018

BAY CREEK HUNT CLUB CONSERVATION6 EASEMENT

90 ACRES IN MONROE COUNTY, MI89,000. 06/30/2019

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 3Name of organization Employer identification number

Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed. Part II

(a) No.fromPart I

(c)FMV (or estimate)

(See instructions.)

(b)Description of noncash property given

(d)Date received

$

(a) No.fromPart I

(c)FMV (or estimate)

(See instructions.)

(b)Description of noncash property given

(d)Date received

$

(a) No.fromPart I

(c)FMV (or estimate)

(See instructions.)

(b)Description of noncash property given

(d)Date received

$

(a) No.fromPart I

(c)FMV (or estimate)

(See instructions.)

(b)Description of noncash property given

(d)Date received

$

(a) No.fromPart I

(c)FMV (or estimate)

(See instructions.)

(b)Description of noncash property given

(d)Date received

$

(a) No.fromPart I

(c)FMV (or estimate)

(See instructions.)

(b)Description of noncash property given

(d)Date received

$

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)JSA

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BEAVER BAY CONSERVATION EASEMENT7 70 ACRES IN MERCER COUNTY, ND

203,126. 03/22/2018

MCARTHUR SWAMP CONSERVATION EASEMENT8 3168 ACRES IN SHASTA COUNTY, CA

1,080,000. 03/20/2018

SATTLEBERG ACQ CONSERVATION EASEMENT9 237 ACRES IN TUSCOLA COUNTY, MI

430,000. 01/10/2019

TREMPEALEAU ACQ CONSERVATION EASEMENT10 56 ACRES IN TREMPEALEAU COUNTY, WI

27,300. 08/31/2018

TREMPEALEAU ACQ CONSERVATION EASEMENT11 56 ACRES IN TREMPEALEAU COUNTY, WI

27,300. 08/31/2018

TREMPEALEAU ACQ CONSERVATION EASEMENT12 56 ACRES IN TREMPEALEAU COUNTY, WI

27,300. 08/31/2018

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 3Name of organization Employer identification number

Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed. Part II

(a) No.fromPart I

(c)FMV (or estimate)

(See instructions.)

(b)Description of noncash property given

(d)Date received

$

(a) No.fromPart I

(c)FMV (or estimate)

(See instructions.)

(b)Description of noncash property given

(d)Date received

$

(a) No.fromPart I

(c)FMV (or estimate)

(See instructions.)

(b)Description of noncash property given

(d)Date received

$

(a) No.fromPart I

(c)FMV (or estimate)

(See instructions.)

(b)Description of noncash property given

(d)Date received

$

(a) No.fromPart I

(c)FMV (or estimate)

(See instructions.)

(b)Description of noncash property given

(d)Date received

$

(a) No.fromPart I

(c)FMV (or estimate)

(See instructions.)

(b)Description of noncash property given

(d)Date received

$

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)JSA

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TREMPEALEAU ACQ CONSERVATION EASEMENT13 56 ACRES IN TREMPEALEAU COUNTY, WI

27,300. 08/31/2018

TREMPEALEAU ACQ CONSERVATION EASEMENT14 56 ACRES IN TREMPEALEAU COUNTY, WI

27,300. 08/31/2018

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 4Name of organization Employer identification number

Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or(10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and

Part III

the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., $contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.)Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a) No.fromPart I

(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift

Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.fromPart I

(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift

Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.fromPart I

(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift

Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.fromPart I

(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift

Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)JSA

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SCHEDULE D OMB No. 1545-0047Supplemental Financial Statements(Form 990) Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990,Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b. Attach to Form 990. Open to PublicDepartment of the Treasury Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.Internal Revenue Service Inspection

Name of the organization Employer identification number

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

Part I

(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts

12345

6

Total number at end of yearAggregate value of contributions to (during year)Aggregate value of grants from (during year)Aggregate value at end of year

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advisedfunds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? Yes No Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be usedonly for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purposeconferring impermissible private benefit? Yes No

Conservation Easements.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Part II

1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education)Protection of natural habitatPreservation of open space

Preservation of a historically important land areaPreservation of a certified historic structure

2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservationeasement on the last day of the tax year. Held at the End of the Tax Year

2a2b2c

2d

abcd

Total number of conservation easementsTotal acreage restricted by conservation easementsNumber of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a)

Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on ahistoric structure listed in the National Register

3

45

6

7

8

9

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during thetax year Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is locatedDoes the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling ofviolations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? Yes NoStaff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the yearAmount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year$Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i)and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? Yes No In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, andbalance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes theorganization's accounting for conservation easements.

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

Part III

1a If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheetworks of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance ofpublic service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheetworks of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance ofpublic service, provide the following amounts relating to these items: (i)(ii)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1Assets included in Form 990, Part X

$$

2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide thefollowing amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items: a Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1Assets included in Form 990, Part X

$$b

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule D (Form 990) 2018JSA

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XX

557.425,624.00

7.33.

X

2,755.00

292,000.

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Schedule D (Form 990) 2018 Page 2Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued) Part III

3

4

5

Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its

Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in PartXIII.

collection items (check all that apply):abc

Public exhibitionScholarly researchPreservation for future generations

de

Loan or exchange programsOther

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similarassets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? Yes No

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form990, Part X, line 21.

Part IV

1

2

a

b

cdefab

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets notincluded on Form 990, Part X?If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:

Beginning balanceAdditions during the yearDistributions during the yearEnding balanceDid the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided on Part XIII

Yes No Amount

1c1d1e1f

Yes No

Endowment Funds.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

Part V

(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back

1

2

abc

de

fg

Beginning of year balanceContributionsNet investment earnings, gains,and lossesGrants or scholarshipsOther expenditures for facilitiesand programsAdministrative expensesEnd of year balanceProvide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:a

bc

a

b

Board designated or quasi-endowment %Permanent endowment %Temporarily restricted endowment %The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for theorganization by:(i) unrelated organizations(ii) related organizationsIf "Yes" on line 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R?Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

3

4

Yes No3a(i)3a(ii)

3b

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Part VIDescription of property (a) Cost or other basis

(investment)(b) Cost or other basis

(other)(c) Accumulated

depreciation(d) Book value

1abcde

LandBuildingsLeasehold improvementsEquipmentOther

Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10c.) Schedule D (Form 990) 2018

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18,012,129. 17,307,910. 16,066,217. 17,023,170. 16,795,035.

1,511,790. 1,410,952. 1,901,070. -321,914. 730,058.

733,643. 706,733. 659,377. 635,039. 501,923.

18,790,276. 18,012,129. 17,307,910. 16,066,217. 17,023,170.

56.000025.0000

19.0000

XX

66,196,415. 66,196,415.

66,196,415.

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Schedule D (Form 990) 2018 Page 3Investments - Other Securities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

Part VII

(a) Description of security or category(including name of security)

(b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:Cost or end-of-year market value

(1) Financial derivatives (2) Closely-held equity interests (3) Other

(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(H) Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Investments - Program Related.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

Part VIII

(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9) Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 13.)

Other Assets.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

Part IX

(a) Description (b) Book value(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9) Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 15.)

Other Liabilities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X,line 25.

Part X

1. (a) Description of liability (b) Book value(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)

Federal income taxes

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 25.)

2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports theorganization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIIIJSA Schedule D (Form 990) 20188E1270 1.000

WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC 36-3330394

DUE TO DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. 66,964,225.OTHER LIABILITIES 161,548.

67,125,773.

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Schedule D (Form 990) 2018 Page 4Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.

Part XI

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Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.

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Total expenses and losses per audited financial statementsAmounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:Donated services and use of facilitiesPrior year adjustmentsOther lossesOther (Describe in Part XIII.)Add lines 2a through 2dSubtract line 2e from line 1Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7bOther (Describe in Part XIII.)Add lines 4a and 4b

2a2b2c2d

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Supplemental Information. Part XIIIProvide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part IV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

JSA Schedule D (Form 990) 20188E1271 1.000

WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC 36-3330394

35,367,805.

312,142.629,355.

941,497.34,426,308.

34,426,308.

33,909,523.

629,355.

629,355.33,280,168.

33,280,168.

SEE PAGE 5

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Schedule D (Form 990) 2018 Page 5Supplemental Information (continued) Part XIII

Schedule D (Form 990) 2018

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WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC 36-3330394

AMENDMENTS TO CONSERVATION EASEMENTS

PART II, (3)

1. THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT WAS AMENDED TO PERMIT THE SHIFT OF A

BUILDING ENVELOPE LOCATION AND UPDATE OF THE EXISTING LEGAL DESCRIPTION

FOR THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT IN RESPONSE TO A STRUCTURE BEING PARTIALLY

SITED ON A NEIGHBORING PROPERTY.

2. THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT WAS AMENDED TO PERMIT HUNTING AND FISHING,

WHICH WAS NORMALLY RESTRICTED.

3. THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT WAS AMENDED TO RECONFIGURE THE BOUNDARY OF

THE PROJECTED AND AN ADJACENT DU/WAT PROTECTED PROPERTY.

4. THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT WAS AMENDED TO ADD 334 ACRES TO THE

PREVIOUSLY PROTECTED PROPERTY.

5. THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT WAS AMENDED TO RELOCATE AND EXPAND AN

EXISTING BUFFER ON THE PROTECTED PROPERTY.

6. THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT WAS AMENDED TO DECREASE THE EXISTING

BUILDING ENVELOPE SIZE BY 20% IN RESPONSE TO A VIOLATION ON THE PROTECTED

PROPERTY.

ENDOWMENT FUNDS INTENDED USE

PART V, (4)

THE CURRENT FUND BALANCES SUPPORT PROGRAM WORK IN MONITORING EASEMENTS,

LAND ACQUISITIONS, WETLANDS RESTORATION AND RESEARCH. DUCKS UNLIMITED

WILL WORK WITH PROSPECTIVE DONORS ON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF OTHER

ENDOWMENT FUNDS, INCLUDING NAMED FUNDS, PROVIDED THEY ARE CONSISTENT WITH

OUR MISSION IN SUPPORT OF APPROPRIATE CONSERVATION, PUBLIC POLICY, AND

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.

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Schedule D (Form 990) 2018 Page 5Supplemental Information (continued) Part XIII

Schedule D (Form 990) 2018

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WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC 36-3330394

CONSERVATION EASEMENT REPORTING

PART II, (9)

NOTE 2E OF THE WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST (WAT) AUDITED FINANCIAL STATES:

UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT AND EXPENSES ARE RECOGNIZED IN EQUAL AMOUNTS BASED

UPON THE APPRAISED VALUE OF THE EASEMENT. THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE

EASEMENTS IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ACCOMPANYING BALANCE SHEETS BECAUSE THE

EASEMENTS DO NOT REPRESENT A FUTURE ECONOMIC BENEFIT TO WAT.

FIN 48/ASC 740

PART X, 2 (FIN48)

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. (DUI) AND WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC. (WAT) ARE

RECOGNIZED AS ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER 501(A)

AS ENTITIES DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE

CODE, EXCEPT FOR TAXES ON INCOME FROM ACTIVITIES UNRELATED TO ITS EXEMPT

PURPOSES. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY MATERIAL UNRECOGNIZED TAX

POSITIONS THAT SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2019

OR 2018.

CONSERVATION EASEMENTS

WETLANDS AMERICAS TRUST ACCEPTS DONATED CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AS PART OF

ITS NORMAL OPERATIONS, AND THESE TRANSACTIONS ARE ACTIVITIES THAT FURTHER

THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF DUCKS UNLIMITED. CONSERVATION EASEMENTS REPRESENT

RIGHTS TO RESTRICT THE USE, ACCESS, AND DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN

PROPERTIES, WHICH PROTECT WETLANDS AND WATERFOWL HABITATS.

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Compensation Information OMB No. 1545-0047SCHEDULE J(Form 990) For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest

Compensated Employees Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23. Attach to Form 990. Open to Public Inspection

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.Name of the organization Employer identification number

Questions Regarding Compensation Part IYes No

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First-class or charter travelTravel for companionsTax indemnification and gross-up paymentsDiscretionary spending account

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8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subjectto the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describein Part III

9 If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described inRegulations section 53.4958-6(c)?

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule J (Form 990) 2018

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OMB No. 1545-0047SCHEDULE M Noncash Contributions(Form 990) Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30. Attach to Form 990.Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Open to Public Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. InspectionName of the organization Employer identification number

Types of Property Part I(c)

Noncash contributionamounts reported on

Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g

(a)Check if

applicable

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items contributed

(d)Method of determining

noncash contribution amounts

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During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't requiredto be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? 30a If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandardcontributions? 31 Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncashcontributions? 32a If "Yes," describe in Part II.If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,describe in Part II.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule M (Form 990) 2018

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WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC 36-3330394

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Schedule M (Form 990) (2018) Page 2Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whetherthe organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received,or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Part II

Schedule M (Form 990) (2018)JSA

8E1508 1.000

WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC 36-3330394

RELATED ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATION

PART I, LINE 32B

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. SOLICITS AND PROCESSES DONATED EASEMENTS FOR

WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC.

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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ OMB No. 1545-0047SCHEDULE O(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on

Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Open to Public Inspection

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.Name of the organization Employer identification number

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2018)JSA

8E1227 1.000

WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC 36-3330394

990 COMMITTEE DISTRIBUTION

PART VI, LINE 11A

A COPY OF THE 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO A COMMITTEE MADE UP OF A NUMBER OF

KEY BOARD MEMBERS (PERSONNEL POLICY COMMITTEE). ONCE APPROVED BY THE

PERSONNEL POLICY COMMITTEE, THE 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR

APPROVAL. THE FULL BOARD WILL APPROVE BY A SIMPLE MAJORITY BEFORE THE 990

IS FILED.

OFFICER ELECTION PROCESS

PART VI, LINES 6 & 7A

WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC. (WAT) IS AUTHORIZED TO HAVE ONE MEMBER,

WHICH IS A 501(C)(3) AND/OR NONPROFIT CORPORATION. DUCKS UNLIMITED IS

THE INITIAL MEMBER OF WAT. FROM TIME TO TIME, THE WAT NOMINATING AND

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE, WHICH IS APPOINTED BY THE WAT TRUSTEES, SHALL

NOMINATE POTENTIAL TRUSTEES TO THE WAT BOARD FOR ELECTION. THE WAT BOARD

MAY APPROVE NOMINATIONS FROM THIS COMMITTEE BY A MAJORITY OF THE

TRUSTEES. THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, AND SUCH OTHER

OFFICERS OR ASSISTANTS AS THE TRUSTEES MAY DETERMINE FROM TIME TO TIME

SHALL BE DULY ELECTED BY THE TRUSTEES; APPROVED BY DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC.

AND SHALL SERVE TERMS OF OFFICE THAT ARE CONSISTENT AND COINCIDENTAL TO

THEIR OWN TERMS AS TRUSTEES. UPON DISSOLUTION OR WINDING UP OF THE

CORPORATION, ITS ASSETS REMAINING AFTER PAYMENT, OR PROVISION FOR

PAYMENT, OF ALL DEBTS AND LIABILITIES OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL BE

DISTRIBUTED TO A NONPROFIT FUND, FOUNDATION OR CORPORATION WHICH IS

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 Page 2Name of the organization Employer identification number

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018JSA

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WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC 36-3330394

ORGANIZED AND OPERATED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND WHICH HAS ESTABLISHED

ITS TAX EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS CODE.

COMPLIANCE POLICY

PART VI, LINE 12C

EMPLOYEE COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REGULARLY AND

CONSISTENTLY MONITORED VIA AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST SURVEY. ALL

EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS TO AN INDEPENDENT

PARTY (THE INTERNAL AUDITOR). IF A CONFLICT IS NOTED DURING THIS PROCESS,

IT IS RESOLVED THROUGH DISCUSSIONS WITH UPPER MANAGEMENT, HUMAN

RESOURCES, THE EMPLOYEE, HIS OR HER DIRECT SUPERVISOR, AND THE INTERNAL

AUDITOR. BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO PRESENT

ANNUALLY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNANCE

COMMITTEE WHO THEN MAKES A RULING ON WHETHER THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST

REALLY EXISTS. IF THERE IS A CONFLICT, THE COMMITTEE THEN PRESENTS THE

FACTS AND SUGGESTED RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A VOTE.

PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES

PART VI, LINE 19

IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING

WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC., THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING

DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE DUCKS

UNLIMITED, INC. WEB SITE (DUCKS.ORG)

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

PART VI, LINE 15C

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 Page 2Name of the organization Employer identification number

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018JSA

8E1228 1.000

WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC 36-3330394

WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC. RELIES UPON DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC., A RELATED

ORGANIZATION, TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION OF DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC.'S

CEO AND ALL KEY EMPLOYEES. AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT SPECIALIZING IN

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLANS SURVEYED SIMILAR NOT-FOR-PROFIT

ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR COMPENSATION PLANS FOR TOP EXECUTIVES. THE

SURVEY INCLUDED ANALYSIS ON OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE

ORGANIZATION. THE PERSONNEL POLICY COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE RESULTS AND

THE SURVEY IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES TO THE MEETING. THE PERSONNEL

POLICY COMMITTEE MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

REGARDING SALARY AND BENEFITS.

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 2

JOHN L. MORRIS (FATHER) AND JOHN PAUL MORRIS (SON) ARE BOTH WAT

TRUSTEES.

ATTACHMENT 1FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC. (THE TRUST) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

FORMED IN 1985 TO SUPPORT DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC.'S (DU'S) (EIN

13-5643799) MISSION TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN THE PROTECTION OF THE

NATURAL BALANCE OF WETLANDS ECOSYSTEMS ENSURING THE FUTURE VIABILITY

OF WATERFOWL AND OTHER WETLAND WILDLIFE IN NORTH AMERICA. THE TRUST

OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF DU AND COMPLEMENTS DU'S

DOMESTIC HABITAT PROGRAMS IN HARMONY WITH DU'S CONSERVATION

PRIORITIES. THE TRUST IS ALSO A FIDUCIARY FOR DU AMD MANAGES

ENDOWMENTS AND REVOLVING FUNDS. DU IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE TRUST.

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018JSA

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WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC 36-3330394ATTACHMENT 2

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 17 - STATES

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