Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association

“The tax return is prepared by an outside accounting firm. After completion of said returns, the organization is sent a draft of the tax returns to be reviewed and examined. The organization makes copies of the returns and distributes to those individuals charged with governance. Those individuals at that time can review and if applicable discuss any line items in the return with the accountant who has prepared the return. If all items are found to be acceptable, an authorization is signed and provided to authorize the outside accounting firm to process, sign and provide copies of the returns to be filed (paper or electronically) with the designated governmental agencies. The tax returns are then signed by the organization, stamped and mailed with certified return receipt or the signed form 8879 is provided to the outside accounting firm allowing electronic filing.”

“A copy of CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY is given to all board members, staff members, volunteers or other key stakeholders upon commencement of such persons relationship with ESIA or at the official adoption of stated policy. Each board member, officer, staff member, and volunteer shall sign and date the policy at the beginning or her/his term of service or employment and each year thereafter. Failure to sign does not nullify the policy. The Executive Director will raise issue as necessary. The purpose of the policy and procedures is to prevent the personal interest of staff members, board members, and volunteers from interfering with the performance of their duties to ESIA, or result in personal financial, professional, or political gain on the part of such persons at the expense of ESIA or its supporters, and other stakeholders.”

“Executive Director's compensation is determined by the Board of Directors based on performance review. Senior management compensation is determined through a performance review as well. Those reviews occur on a calendar basis to match the organization's fiscal year.”

“Federal Tax Returns are available at guidestar.org.”

“Governing documents are available for public inspection at the principal place of business.The conflict of interest policy and the organization's financial statements are available upon request.”

“ESIA took over operations of the bookstore in Manzanar National Historic Site on Oct. 1, 2018.”