American Rivers Inc.

“The 990 is prepared by the external accounting firm using information provided by management. A final draft is submitted to the audit committee for review. The audit committee then meets with the accounting firm. When the form has been accepted by the audit committee on behalf of the full board, it is shared with the full board. The form is then signed by the president or vp of finance and administration.”

“All new board members are required to sign this document promptly upon commencement of their board service and all board members shall review and re-sign the policy every year.”

“The compensation committee compiles data on ceo salaries for comparable organizations and uses this information to determine the appropriate salary for american rivers' president. The compensation committee reviews the findings of a periodic compensation survey conducted by an external consultant to determine the appropriate salary and any fringe benefits for the president.”

“The governing documents and conflict of interest policy of the organization are made available to the public upon request. The audited financial statements and irs form 990 are posted on the organization's website.”

“Professional services: program service expenses 777,947. Management and general expenses 4,629. Fundraising expenses 49,299. Total expenses 831,875. Engineering & construction: program service expenses 1,446,708. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,446,708. Computer services: program service expenses 112,001. Management and general expenses 22,238. Fundraising expenses 54,664. Total expenses 188,903. Payroll services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 19,927. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 19,927. Temps and personnel services: program service expenses 19,400. Management and general expenses 14,057. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 33,457. Mailing services: program service expenses 21,916. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 60,608. Total expenses 82,524. Lockbox services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 12,223. Total expenses 12,223. Mailing list rental services: program service expenses 18,465. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 9,753. Total expenses 28,218.”