Aspen Center for Environmental Studies

“Two board members are married.”

“Aces is a membership organization. A membership fee is considered a donation as there is de minimus benefit. Members do not elect board members.”

“The board president, treasurer and ceo review the 990 before sending to the entire board.”

“Board members and staff are required to contact key staff people or board members if there is a change in their status.”

“The executive committee of the board reviews the ceo annually to determine if any change in salary is appropriate. National compensation surveys for nonprofit ceo positions are referenced in the review process. In light of the fact that aspen and the roaring fork valley are such high cost of living areas, the executive committee has determined that the aces' ceo salary is appropriate since it is in line with or less than salaries paid to ceo's in new york, washington dc and new jersey. The board in full must approve any recommendations from the executive committee through the budget approval process.”

“Made available to the general public as requested.”

“Forest health index: program service expenses 43,506. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 43,506. Summer & winter program costs: program service expenses 42,405. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 42,405. Nfs program costs: program service expenses 39,467. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 39,467. Fundraising expenses: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 29,596. Total expenses 29,596. Hunter smuggler project: program service expenses 28,921. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 28,921. Educational program costs: program service expenses 16,490. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,490. Telephone: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 14,674. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,674. Animal care exhibits: program service expenses 14,183. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,183. Vehicle & equipment expense: program service expenses 12,490. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12,490. Green energy expenses: program service expenses 9,289. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,289. Building expenses: program service expenses 4,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,000. Tomorrow's voices: program service expenses 2,014. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,014. Postage: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,962. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,962. Habitat enhancement/agriculture: program service expenses 1,178. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,178.”

“The organization appoints board members and the ceo to review the financial statements. This is done annually.”