Charles River Conservancy Inc.

“The board of directors has delegated responsibility for review of form 990 to the executive director. Directors receive a copy of the form 990 via email with an opportunity to comment before filing.”

“Members for the board are required annually to complete a conflict of interest form. Those forms are distributed to the entire board and the board reviews and has an opportunity to discuss them at a board meeting.”

“Board members researched the salaries at comparable not-for-profits in the boston area. The salary was further confirmed by the executive search firm retained to conduct the search for executive director. Compensation and new hires were also informed by/consistent with a compensation and benefit survey performed by a local nonprofit with a membership of organizations comparable to the conservancy.”

“The organization makes its governing documents available upon request. Form 990 is also available on the website.”

“The conservancy works to amplify community voice and catalyze bold solutions, to make the lower charles river and its parks more vibrant, healthy and welcoming now and in the future. Our works aligns with 3 "c"s: connect organizations, people and communities to each other and the river and its parks. Create bold, impactful solutions that elevate and strengthen the river and its parks as an essential ecological foundation and cultural asset for greater boston. Celebrate the river and its parks and the intersection of people and nature to inspire involvement.”

“All other programs - the charles river conservancy strives to make the charles river and its parks a well-maintained network of natural urban places that invite and engage all in their use and stewardship. In addition to the programs discussed in 4a-c, our work seeks to increase engagement with, access to and understanding of these public natural resources through a variety of other programming, advocacy and outreach.”

“Consultants - program 110,241 31,500 11,590”