Castine Scientific Society

“The voting membership of the wilson museum consists of the board of trustees. The non-voting membership of the wilson museum consists of general members. These are one-year dues paying individual members, family members, student members, and one-time dues paying life members. General members have no voting rights.”

“The draft form 990 is provided to the director and the treasurer by the paid preparer. The treasurer subsequently provides the draft to the board, allowing at least one week for the members to review the document. The board then votes to accept and file the document as presented. If not accepted, and as needed, the board requests the preparer file an extension in order to resolve any discrepancies prior to filing.”

“In order to monitor the wilson museum's conflict of interest policy, covered persons will annually disclose (in writing) any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest as well as review the policy and sign an acknowledgement statement. Procedures for identifying and addressing conflicts of interest and violations to the policy are outlined in detail within the conflict of interest policy adopted by the board of trustees on september 22, 2009 and may include disciplinary and/or corrective actions.”

“If a new executive director were to be hired, compensation would be set by the board of trustees after a review of compensation levels at other maine non-profit organizations with comparable budgets and programs. The review would serve as guidance to the board, but not be the only determinant of compensation level. Any future adjustments in compensation may be made by the board as it sees fit. Normally, this will occur through the annual budget process. The board may consider increases in compensation as cost of living adjustments, as the result of organizational growth, and/or to reward exceptional job performance. The board may also consider decreases in compensation, depending on the fiscal health of the organization and/or job performance. Before making any compensation adjustments in excess of 5% (up or down), the board shall once again review compensation levels at other maine non-profit organizations to guide its decisions.”

“The wilson museum makes its governing documents, policies and financial statements, including its form 990 available for public inspection by keeping a copy on file in the museum's office which may be viewed upon request. Form 990 is also available on-line through candid.org”

“Other program services - outreach to area schools and community organizations. Approximately 150 persons impacted.”

“Fundraising net on 990 2,929 rounding 2 investment income net of statements -98,090 fundraising net on 990 -2,929 investment income net of statements 98,090 total 2”