St Bartholomew'S Conservancy Inc

“The by-laws were amended in 2015 to bring them into compliance with the new york nonprofit revitalization act of 2013, which took effect on january 1, 2015. The amended by-laws reflect the following changes: article iv, section 15 - the conservancy developed the following committees: (a) executive committee, who shall have the authority to approve compensation for the corporations employees and act as an advisory to the president. (b) audit committee, who shall review the annual financial statements, oversee policies and programs on legal and tax compliance, internal controls and ethical conduct. Addition of article xii, dissolution: in the event of dissolution of the corporation, its property and other assets, including all its right in and to its own publications, shall be distributed to an institution or institutions designated by the board which has of have functions and objectives as closely related to those of the conservancy. Addition of a conflict of interest policy, records retention schedule and whistleblower policy.”

“St. Bartholomew's conservancy has its form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm and have established the following review process to ensure that the information reported is complete and accurate. When the form 990 has been prepared, reviewed by the treasurer and is ready to be filed with the internal revenue service, it is electronically sent to the board members of the organization for their review.”

“The conflict of interest policy of st. Bartholomew's conservancy, inc. (the "corporation") is applicable to all directors, officers, employees, and others who have the ability to exercise substantial influence over the corporation. The designated audit committee of the board, oversees the adoption of, implementation of, and compliance with this conflict of interest policy. If a potential conflict were to arise, the interested person must disclose all material facts to the board of directors of the audit committee, in a written statement or orally at a meeting of the board, provided such oral disclosure is documented in the minutes of the meeting. The interested person is precluded from being present at or participating in any board or committee deliberation or vote related to the transaction or arrangement, giving rise to a conflict of interest. After the interested persons disclosure of the existence of and all material facts, the audit committee shall discuss and make a recommendation to the board as to each of the determinations required. All actual or possible conflicts of interest are documented in the minutes of the board meeting at which such determinations are made. Each member of the board, officer, member of a committee with powers delegated by the board of directors and key employee shall annually submit to the chair of the audit committee the written statement disclosing the existence of any potential or actual conflict of interests. The last time this process took place was 11/18/15, but as individuals are brought on the board, they must sign at that time.”

“The conservancy makes its form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code. The return is posted on guidestar.org and other similar types of websites. In addition, the financial statements, conflict of interest policy, articles of incorporation and by-laws are also available upon written request at 351 485 madison avenue, 7th floor, new york, ny 10022...or by calling the organization directly at (212)-710-9694.”

“Architecture: program service expenses 21,305. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 21,305.”

“In 2015 the conservancy developed an audit committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant.”