Institute for Sustainable Communities

“The federal form 990 is prepared by outside accountants and then sent to isc for review. The governing body receives a copy of the final federal form 990 for review prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“Annually, the staff and the board of directors are asked to review the isc conflict of interest policy statement and indicate compliance with the policy. If a conflict arises the issue may be brought to the president. The decision of the president is final unless, in the opinion of either party, the president's decision is considered to be a major violation of isc's policy. If the decision of the president is considered to be a major violation of established isc policy by one of the parties, the aggrieved party may appeal the decision of the president by sending a complete description of the problem to the president and to the chairman of the isc board of directors. Staff members should be certain that the conflict is well documented and represents significant and substantive differences with established isc policy. Appealing a decision of the president will not interfere with decisions or procedures regarding termination of employment or "involuntary separation." the chairman will consider the appeal and issue findings and a decision within seven days. The chairman's decision on whether the president violated isc policy is final and cannot be appealed.”

“The president's compensation, and any adjustments, is annually reviewed by the board of directors. In addition to the board members' experience, this review includes a review of compensation levels from comparable organizations through the use of survey data from professional organizations. The decision is recorded in the board of director's minutes. The isc management team periodically reviews the compensation of key staff members against that provided to comparable positions in other ngos through the use of survey data from professional organizations.”

“Isc makes available, on its website either directly or through appropriate links, lists of board members, staff, organization contact information, audited financial statements, federal form 990 reports and its 501(c)(3) designation. Other governing documents, including conflict of interest statements, are available upon request.”

“See form 990, part iii, lines 4a and 4c for a description of the new program services.”

“The organization ceased conducting the mekong sustainable manufacturing alliance program. It launched at the end of 2020 and concluded in september 2023.”

“Contracted hr services: program service expenses 22,842. Management and general expenses 51,961. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 74,803. Contracted communication services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 31,594. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 31,594. Contracted business development services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 58,408. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 58,408. Contracted accounting services: program service expenses 105,528. Management and general expenses 128,308. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 233,836. Payroll service provider fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 11,309. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,309. Program services, management, etc.: program service expenses 782,723. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 2,235. Total expenses 784,958. Other misc professional services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 65,629. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 65,629.”

“Grants returned in 2023 133,150.”

“At the time of the form 990 filing, the organization was undergoing the single audit as well as the financial statement audit. During 2025, the organization restructured its leadership and staffing due to decreased federal funding, which has caused delays with both the single audit and the financial statement audit.”