North Shore Animal League America Inc

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“The organization was formed under the membership corporations law and can be comprised of the following: voting members. A voting member is (a) any person who is an active member at the time the organization's by-laws go into effect; and (b) any person whose written application to become a voting member is approved by the members of the organization after the by-laws are placed in effect. Honorary members. The organization may, at any time it sees fit and by a majority vote of the board of directors, elect any deserving person(s) as honorary board member(s). Honorary board members shall not have the privilege of voting or holding office, but may attend board meetings at the invitation of the board, except when in executive session. Each honorary board member shall serve for a term of three (3) years and shall be eligible for reappointment at the discretion of the board of directors. There shall be no limit on the number of terms an honorary board member may serve. Any honorary board member may resign at any time by giving written notice to the chair or the secretary. Such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein or, if no time be specified, then on delivery. Honorary board members serve at the pleasure of the board and may be removed with or without cause, at any time, by an affirmative vote of the majority of the board of directors.”

“Voting members may be elected by the then current voting members at any membership meeting by majority vote of all voting members. Members are permitted to appoint by declaration one or more successor member(s). In the event that a member shall cease to be a member for any reason, the then current members shall appoint the successor member(s). Voting members have exclusive voting privileges and each voting member is entitled to one vote at each meeting of the members. Honorary members are elected by the members in recognition of meritorious service to the cause of humane treatment of animals. Such membership continues until terminated by the members. Honorary members have no voting privileges.”

“The number of directors constituting the entire board of directors shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the members, but shall not be less than 3 or more than 15. The members will endeavor to maintain an odd number of directors, whenever possible, to avoid tie votes. Directors are elected at the annual meeting of the members. Each director so elected shall hold office for a term of one (1) year, beginning at the end of the annual member meeting and ending at the end of the next annual member meeting after his or her election and until his or her successor has been elected and qualified, or until his or her earlier death, resignation or removal. If the members, at the annual members meeting, determine that there is to be no immediate successor then the director's term shall end at the end of the annual member meeting. The membership shall, no less that every two (2) years, evaluate and review the performance of the president. Amendments to bylaws may be made by a majority vote of the members present at a member meeting at which a quorum is present or by unanimous written consent, provided that the written notice of the member meeting or notice for unanimous written consent discloses the proposal to amend the bylaws, and a copy of the proposed amendment(s) is included with the notice.”

“The form 990 is completed by the senior vice president and cfo of the organization and reviewed by the organization's president and an independent accountant. It is sent to the organization's governing body for any comments before it is filed with the irs.”

“A copy of the conflict of interest policy is given annually to all directors and officers who serve the organization, for reconsideration, update, and signature to acknowledge their review and compliance.”

“Compensation for the president and ceo is reviewed by the board of directors any time there is a change in compensation. Consideration is made of his professional skills, qualifications, experience, and responsibilities, as well as the annual budget, number of employees, size and complexity, and geographic location of the organization. A compensation reasonableness study issued by compensation resources was undertaken in january 2021.”

“Compensation for the other officers and key employees is reviewed by the president and ceo, with the assistance of the svp of human resources and the svp and cfo. Consideration is made to each employee's professional skills, qualifications, experience, and responsibilities, as well as the annual budget, job responsibilities, and geographic location of the organization. Compensation is periodically reviewed to ensure that salaries are appropriate and reasonable.”

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“The audited financial statements and irs form 990 are provided on the organization's website. Other governing documents are provided upon request.”

“Pet rescue and adoption: north shore animal league america operates the largest "no kill" animal adoption center in the world. We are a world leader in setting best practices for adoption. We adopt dogs, cats, puppies and kittens from our port washinton, ny headquarters and facilitate tens of thousands of adoptions each year working with our network of over 2,000 shelter partners. The league conducts an international pet adoptathon where shelters across the world join us in staying open for 36 consecutive hours to adopt as many animals as possible and a tour for life where mobile units rescue and adopt animals from shelters. The league has adopted out over 1.2 million animals across the country since its inception in 1944. The mutt-i-grees initiative was implemented nationally by the league as a key element in increasing shelter pet adoptions in an effort to elevate mixed breed dogs to a higher status in the eyes of potential adopters. Our adopters are asked to add their newly adopted pet as well as any other shelter rescue pets that they have own to our mutt-i-grees registry. This included them as part of the mutt-i-grees community, which elevates the value of all mutt-i-grees (shelter and rescued animals) to reduce animal cruelty.”

“Humane education: the league conducts humane education through a multifaceted approach. Education material is provided via direct mail, website, and through various media including newspapers, magazines, radio and tv. The mutt-i-grees curriculum is an innovative program that builds on children's affinity for animals and highlights the unique characteristics and desirability of mutt-i-grees, or shelter pets. The goal of the mutt-i-grees curriculum is to enable children to grow up to be calm, confident and caring. The curriculum teaches social and emotional skills and is unique in its bridging of humane education and sel is a process by which children learn to manage their emotions, get along with others, have empathy and compassion, and discover essential teamwork skills, these skills are important in life, but also in academic achievement. Studies show that children do better in school when they are socially and emotionally competent. Most importantly, the curriculum is viewed as a social and intellectual path to a no-kill nation, a path that will lead to the adoption of a dog or cat from a shelter as the only responsible choice for young adults to make.”

“The league operates a small pet store for the convenience of its adopters.”

“Pension-related changes other than net 0 periodic costs 560,065 change in value of split-interest agreements -13,181 other components of net periodic cost -358,961 total 187,923”