Waterfront Alliance Inc.

“Form 990, Part I, Line 1 Description of Organization Mission: The Organization works to transform New York Harbor and associated waterways, to make them clean and accessible, a vibrant place to play, learn and work, with great parks, jobs and transportation for all, through public education, advocacy and demonstration projects.”

“Form 990, part iii, line 4a:in 2017, the waterfront alliance celebrated its 10th anniversary as a nonprofit civic organization. In addition to advancing its resiliency work through an expanded waterfront edge design guidelines (wedg) program, public programming, waterfront education, and advocacy work, the waterfront alliance launched two new programs in 2017:1)harbor scorecard: a neighborhood-by-neighborhood assessment of waterfront access, water quality, and coastal flood risk; and 2)maritime activation plan: a strategic plan and menu of ideas that address infrastructure needs, feasibility, and benefits for waterfront parks (our first was written for brooklyn bridge park). The waterfront alliance grew its alliance partners to more than 1,000 stakeholders with a commitment to a shared new york harbor and waterfront. The annual waterfront conference was held in may 2017. Rep. Nydia m. Velzquez, member of congress; bill de blasio, mayor of the city of new york; and ras j. Baraka, mayor of the city of newark, new jersey launched the conference, speaking to more than 500 attendees about the value that our harbor and waterfronts bring to the region and urging sound policies on climate change, waterborne transit, maritime career pathways, and our region's fair-share of federal funding for infrastructure improvements. In july 2017, the waterfront alliance hosted the region's largest harbor festival-city of water day-on governors island and in 65 satellite locations throughout the city, yonkers, and new jersey. The annual event attracted more than 35,000 attendees and highlighted the world-class potential of the new york and new jersey waterfront.at the end of 2017, the waterfront alliance began a strategic planning process that will culminate in a new five-year strategic plan for the organization in mid-2018.”

“Waterfront Alliance has the form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm and has established the following process to ensure that the information reported is complete and accurate. The President, Treasurer, and Finance Committee meet with the outside accountant and review the form 990 in detail to ensure that it correctly reflects all activities and policies at Waterfront Alliance. The final version is sent to the Board of Directors prior to submission to the Internal Revenue Service.”

“The conflict of interest policy is applicable to directors, officers, and employees who can influence the actions of waterfront alliance. If an employee believes that they have a conflict, they should disclose it to the ceo, who shall bring the matter to the attention of the board. If a director believes they have a conflict, they should disclose it to the board chair, who shall bring it to the board's attention.the board shall determine whether a conflict exists and in the case of an existing conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable to waterfront alliance. The decision of the board on these matters will rest in their sole discretion, and their concern must be the welfare of waterfront alliance and the advancement of its purpose.”

“The decision on salary of the CEO was taken by the full board on recommendation by the Executive Committee. Prior to discussion with the Executive Committee, the Treasurer and the Chairs of the Board and the Governance Committee reviewed comparable salary information researched by the Treasurer; performance reviews of the CEO compiled by the Governance Chair; the fiscal condition of the Organization; and prior salary history.”

“The Organization makes its form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code by posting it on GuideStar.org and its own website. In addition, the financial statements, conflict of interest policy, articles of incorporation and by-laws are also available upon written request at 217 Water Street, suite 300, New York, NY 10038 or by calling the Organization directly at (212)935-9831.”

“The Organization estabished an Audit Committee in April 2015 that among other things, assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant.”

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