Heritage Conservancy Inc

“Contributors of 50 or more are granted membership to the organization. Members help to preserve the natural and historic resources of the area through their contributions.members receive the environs newsletter, can attend free seminars, attend an annual member appreciation party, and are invited to member-only events.”

“The finance committee approves the form 990 which is then provided to the board members before it is filed.”

“In compliance with our national land trust accreditation, each year, all board members sign an agreement to abide by the conflict of interest policy. In addition, board members are required to bring any conflicts of interest to the board's attention before they occur. During the board meetings any potential conflicts of interest are documented in the meeting minutes.”

“The board's executive committee regularly reviews total compensation levels for heritage conservancy's senior executives and officers to ensure that all such compensation is both reasonable and appropriate given the individual's role and performance as well as compensation levels in the marketplace. Actions taken by the committee enable heritage to achieve a reputable presumption of reasonableness under irs code section 4958. Committee members involved in senior executive and officer pay decisions are truly independent and free from conflicts of interest with respect to their efforts in determining compensation levels. Members of management neither exert undue influence nor drive the conclusions of the compensation analyses, and they are recused during the committee's deliberations about their pay.”

“The organization uses the same compensation process for key employees that is used for top official employees.”

“Governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Heritage conservancy is a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with communities, landowners, businesses, governments, and other mission- focused organizations to ensure that the landscapes that make this region special endure and flourish, for the benefit of both people and nature. Founded in 1958 and based in doylestown, pa, the conservancy has worked with others to protect more than 16,000 acres of open space, farmland, wildlife habitat, and important watershed areas throughout bucks and in surrounding counties. The conservancy directly owns and manages more than 50 properties totaling more than 1500 acres, holds conservation easements on more than 250 properties totaling more than 8600 acres, and actively pursues habitat restoration initiatives across the region. Heritage conservancy also holds historic preservation easements and maintains a register of historic places with more than 700 entries. In its work to connect people to the environment and history of our region, to educate, and to inspire advocacy for land and watershed protection, the conservancy interacts with thousands of community members every year, including more than 2500 students and hundreds of volunteers. Heritage conservancy is nationally accredited by the land trust accreditation commission.”