The Greenwich Tree Conservancy Inc

“During the year the organization amended its bylaws. The following significant changes were made: the organization updated the number of board directors: the board shall not be fewer than five (5) nor more than twenty (20). Going forward, the board of directors may designate one or more committees. Each committee will include one or more directors. The board of directors shall establish and maintain an executive committee and a nominating committee.”

“Greenwich tree conservancy, inc. Has its form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm and has established the following review process to ensure that the information reported is complete and accurate. When the form 990 has been prepared and is ready to be filed with the internal revenue service, it is electronically sent to the president of the board. The president allows all board members the opportunity to review the form 990. Any comments are then grouped, summarized and provided to the outside accountants. Each issue is documented and addressed until the return is finalized and approved for filing.”

“The purpose of the conflict of interest policy is to protect this tax-exempt organization's, the greenwich tree conservancy inc. (organization"), interest when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director of the organization or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: a. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, b. Has read and understands the policy, c. Has agreed to comply with the policy, and d. Understands the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. To ensure the organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, form 1023, and form 990 available upon request.”