Manomet Inc.

“A copy of the organization's final form 990 is provided for review to each voting member of the organization's governing body in electronic form prior to its filing with the irs. The organization's chair of the board (trustee), president (officer), and comptroller, each independently conduct a thorough review of the completed form 990 before it is filed. The completed form 990 is reviewed and approved by the organization's audit committee prior to distribution to the governing body and filing with the irs.”

“The organization monitors proposed and ongoing transactions for conflicts of interest. The organization's conflict of interest policy covers trustees, officers, and senior managers. Trustees, officers, and senior managers are required to disclose their interests that could give rise to conflicts of interest upon election or appointment and thereafter annually or otherwise as changed circumstances may warrant. Persons with a conflict are prohibited from being present for or participating in the governing body's deliberations and decisions with respect to the transaction.”

“Manomet conducts independent evaluations of its compensation processes and policies to ensure equity and fairness for all employees. Doing so allows manomet to attract and retain the best talent to propel our mission forward. The process for determining the compensation of employees was recently preformed by a well-regarded outside consultant. Salaries were adjusted accordinly. The process for determining the compensation of the top management official includes review and approval by the executive committee, which acts as the compensation committee of the governing body. No persons with a conflict of interest with respect to the compensation arrangement at issue are involved. The executive committee uses data as to the comparable compensation for similarly-qualified persons in functionally-comparable positions at similarly-situated organizations. The deliberations and decisions regarding the compensation arrangement are contemporaneously documented and the records kept. After the compensation of the officer is determined by the executive committee, such compensation is considered and reviewed by the governing body. The process is used to establish compensation of the persons who serve in the office of the president.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, tax returns (form 990), and audited financial statements available to the general public. The public documents are available for inspection at the organization's office in manomet, massachusetts. In addition, the organization's form 990 is made available to the public through the massachusetts attorney general's website and on charity navigator's website. The organizations audited financial statements, form 990, and form 990-t are also posted on manomet's website: www.manomet.org.”

“Manomet's mission: manomet uses science and collaboration to improve the health of flyways, coastal ecosystems, and working lands and seas. Manomet's vision: manomet envisions a world where ecosystems and human communities thrive together. Manomet's values: lead with excellence. Uphold scientific rigor. Create equality. Work boldly. Commit to accountability. Collaborate with all. Stay focused. Nurture wholeness. Flyways: monitor all shorebird populations across the western hemisphere: increased monitoring of all shorebirds will better inform priority locations for site conservation work. Based on our long-term data on critical shorebird stopovers, we have identified the most important sites to focus on in the coming years. Given the current trends in habitat loss, we need to understand how every shorebird species uses habitat to prioritize future conservation efforts. We will grow our monitoring to develop a full picture of species at risk, including the many species about which we know very little. Ensure the effective management and protection of the most important sites for shorebirds throughout the americas: partnerships are key to achieving shared conservation and sustainable development goals. Manomet staff help partners maintain and increase engagement to promote effective conservation measures at the highest priority sites for shorebirds in the hemisphere. Expand western hemisphere shorebird reserve network designation to 41 million acres of shorebird habitat at 120 sites in 20 countries in the americas: manomet hosts the executive office of the western hemisphere shorebird reserve network (whsrn), a partnership-driven conservation initiative for protecting critical habitats for shorebirds throughout the americas. Resilient habitats: reverse coastal habitat declines on 1,000 acres of critical habitat in the georgia bight: we are improving at least 1,000 acres of priority habitat over the next three years for shorebirds, sea birds, and other wildlife along the south carolina and georgia barrier coasts. By collaborating with local land managers and conducting targeted research, we will implement conservation actions to address threats at specific sites. Protect and restore tidal zone habitats with engineering best practices: we engage state partners from maine to florida to implement habitat improvements to benefit coastal biodiversity. Working with the coastal states organization, the us army corps of engineers, state coastal zone management authorities, state wildlife resource agencies, and the us fish and wildlife service, we will help steer sediment management decisions for the parallel outcomes of habitat improvement and coastal community resilience. Apply our understanding of climate change impacts on nearshore coastal ecosystems and fisheries productivity to strengthen resource management and conservation: productive and healthy coastal and nearshore ecosystems include thriving populations of intertidal invertebrates and fish that use both marine and freshwater habitat. Working lands and seas: deliver effective science-based management practices to 500,000 acres of working lands and seas: applying science is core to everything we do. By providing technical guidance and clearly communicating scientific results to stakeholders, we ensure that our science is applied toward solutions. Our science team will work closely with our program teams to ensure our guidance and metrics are thoroughly integrated at priority sites. Key stakeholders include: coastal communities, priority producers and shrimp farmers. Education and outreach: expand the scope and impact of manomet's education programs: manomet will establish itself as a regional leader in high-quality environmental education by committing to hands-on, inquiry-based science instruction and aligning our programs with national best practices and the curricular needs of schools. Promote sustainable business practices and environmental stewardship through education and e”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 1,807,748. Management and general expenses 115,428. Fundraising expenses 17,133. Total expenses 1,940,309.”

“The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant.”