Four Winds Nature Institute Incorporated

“Form 990 is reviewed by the board of directors. Any questions are addressed to the preparer and resolved prior to filing.”

“The Organization's conflict of interest policy requires each Director, Principal Officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers to annually sign a statement which affirms such person: (1) has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy; (2) has read and understands the policy: (3) has agreed to comply with the policy; and (4) understands Four Winds Nature Institute is charitable and that in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in ativities that accomplish one or more of its tax exempt purposes. In addition, the statement provides space for advance disclosure of any relationships that could constitute, or appear to constitute, a conflict of interest. If disclosure is made of an actual or potential conflict of interest, all material facts are considered and the interested person leaves the meeting while a determination of the appropriate response is made by the remaining board members. All such procedings are documented in the minutes of the governing board.”

“The Board of Directors determines the Executive Director's compensation annually. The Board evaluates performance based on internally established criteria and considers compensation ranges for similar positions.”

“The Organization's Form 990 is available on-line at www.guidestar.org. Governing documents and conflict of interest policies are available upon request. Financial statements are available for inspection upon request at the Organization's business office.”

“Client Note 1 - STATEMENT 10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR TRUSTEE COMPENSATIONSUSAN SAWYER AND CHRIS RUNCIE ARE EMPLOYED AS EDUCATORS IN ADDITION TO SERVING AS TRUSTEES. COMPENSATION LISTED IN FORM 990, PART VII WAS PAID SOLELY FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED. NEITHER SUSAN SAWYER NOR CHRIS RUNCIE ARE PAID IN THEIR CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE.”

“Other program services 4: outreach: through collaboration with other environmental education organizations and individuals, four winds advances the field of place-based natural science education and facilitates discussions about integrating the next generation science standards into environmental education curriculum.”