Connecticut Zoological Society Inc

“The society has its form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm and has established the following review process to ensure that the information reported is complete and accurate. When the form 990 has been prepared, reviewed by the director of finance and business operations and is ready to be filed with the internal revenue service, it is electronically sent to the treasurer of the organization for any comments. Any comments are then summarized and provided to the outside accountants. Each issue is documented and addressed until the return is finalized and approved for filing. Finalized copies of the return are available for the board per request.”

“The organization maintains a formal conflicts of interest policy for its board members and requires each member to annually submit a written declaration to the secretary of the board confirming their compliance with the policy.”

“The compensation of the ceo is annually reviewed and formally determined by the executive committee of the board of directors. The compensation of all other top management officials is reviewed and approved as part of the annual budget process presented to the full board of directors for their approval.”

“The annual compensation of officers or key employees are reviewed and approved by the ceo and the full board of directors as part of the annual budgeting process.”

“The organization makes its form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code. The return is available on guidestar.org and other similar types of websites. In addition, the financial statements, articles of incorporation, form 990, and by-laws are also available upon written request or by calling the organization directly.”

“The society is dedicated to acquainting a diverse public to the delicate balance that exists between living things and their environment. Animal exhibits, plantings, graphics, and zoo programs are represented in such a manner as to give the visitor a sense of awareness and concern for the intricate beauty and fragility of our planet.”

“Special events 91,746 cost of goods sold 1,057,597 cost of goods sold -1,057,597 special events -91,746”

“The organization has a committee responsible for the oversight of its financial statements and the selection of an independent accountant. The process has not changed from the prior year.”