Tin Mountain Conservation

“An officer of the organization reviews the form 990 before signing and filing.”

“The organization operates in a small community with constant interaction so the conflict of interest policy is easily enforced by the board.”

“The process for determining compensation for the executive director included a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision. The excutive committee of the board of trustees comprised of five non-paid trustees and discusses the excutive director compenstation in light of knowledge of salaries paid to other local non-profit directors and approved the current salary amount.”

“All other positions are in line with other non-profit conservation organization salaries and set by the executive directr, and records are kept by the business manager.”

“Documents required to be available for public inspection can be reveiwed by tendering a specific written request to the organization.”

“The organization's mission is to promote an appreciation of the natural environment among children, families, and the community through hands-on programs in the schools, at camps, and in the community; and to demonstrate responsible stewardship of natural resources through land protection, sustainable forestry, agriculture, and energy.”

“Volunteers perform services for the organization, including assistance with fundraisers, trail maintenance, and some maintenance and gardening functions related to the building and grounds. Volunteers also serve on the board of directors. Volunteers received no compensation or benefits, other than the occasional sandwich or donut.”

“Other programs, including community programs and other grant-specific projects.”

“Independent contractors 66,413 0 7,087 independent contractors 2,125 0 0 outside services 580 5,500 42,137 outside services 500 0 0 presenters and speakers 5,350 0 0 total 74,968 5,500 49,224”

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