Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture Inc.

“The 990 form is forwarded to the finance committee for review prior to submission. Questions and comments are sent to the Executive Director, who responds and works with our auditor to make any needed adjustments. Upon a satisfactory review from the finance committee, the final form 990 is presented to the board for approval and signatures.”

“The Executive Director or designee and the Executive Committee review the conflict of interest forms by all board and staff members annually and tracks status changes to identify possible conflicts that may arise.”

“Compensation was determined at hire with an offer letter agreed to by the Executive Director. Raises are determined by the board after an annual review. CISA performs semi-annual comparison studies to ensure its compensation is in-line with similar organizations. The Executive Director determines compensation for key employees on an annual basis after an annual performance review. CISA performs semi-annual comparison studies to ensure its compensation is in-line with similar organizations.”

“The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request.”

“Design and photo: Program service expenses 10,299. Management and general expenses 80. Fundraising expenses 263. Total expenses 10,642. Farm Products Guide development: Program service expenses 23,871. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 23,871. Sub-contracts: Program service expenses 187,245. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 187,245. Technical assistance: Program service expenses 48,944. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 48,944.”