Rights and Resources Institute Inc.

“Rrg entered into a new five-year memorandum of understanding with coalition members.”

“This return was submitted for the review of the board of directors prior to filing. The treasurer of the board reviewed the return in detail, referencing the organization's audited financial statements for the corresponding year. The board reviewed the return in summary with input from the treasurer, president and chief operating officer. Questions about specific items or sections were answered with supplemental detail provided as appropriate.”

“Directors and officers are required to review the conflict of interest policy annually and to sign annually their commitment to abide by the policy. The policy requires that any known or potential conflicts of interest be communicated to the board as soon as they are known, and the facts and board decisions concerning the conflict be documented in the minutes of the meetings of the board. The board and officers assess at least annually whether all officers and directors are in compliance with the policy based on all facts known to the board and officers. An audit of the policy and its implementation was undertaken in late 2011 by an independent consultant, and recommendations for improvements and ensuring rigorous adherence to the policy and comprehensive documenation of this adherence were implemented in 2012.”

“The president is the top management official of the organization. An assessment of other non-profit organizations is periodically undertaken based on compensation figures reported on irs 990 returns from comparable organizations and other sources of compensation at the request of the board. Assessed organizations are selected to most closely resemble rrg in terms of budget, number of employees, complexity of programs, role, expertise, and geographic location. In a session closed to the president, the board reviews the assessment, the performance of the president, and may consider other relevant factors in determining whether a salary adjustment is warranted, which is then subject to voting by the board.”

“Rrg posts its audited financial statements on its website, available to the general public. Additional documents are also posted to demonstrate rrg's commitment to transparency and accountability.”

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“Translation consultants: program service expenses 69,059. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 69,059. Information technology: program service expenses 8,119. Management and general expenses 55,529. Fundraising expenses 1,292. Total expenses 64,940. Auditors: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 48,603. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 48,603. Recruitment: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 54,800. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 54,800. Media: program service expenses 842. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 842. Program consultants: program service expenses 618,541. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 618,541.”

“The treasurer, acting as chair of the audit committee, reviews form 990 in conjuction with the auditied financial statements. All members of the board receive a copy of the 990 prior to filing. Questions, if any, are answered by management.”