Rare

“The bylaws were updated to reflect a new position created for the company president. This position was split from the ceo and was given certain authority for governance that is outlined in the updated bylaws.”

“The audit committee reviews the form 990. All board members are given a copy of the form 990 before filing with the irs.”

“Upon joining, staff and board members are required to sign a conflict of interest disclosure statement indicating the capacity in which you are serving the organization, any affiliations with rare's business partners, or any benefit gained through a rare business transaction. Detailed information on any such potential conflict must be fully disclosed on the form. Annually, staff and board members are required to provide any updates.”

“Annually, rare staff compiles market compensation data from compensation surveys. Rare hires an external compensation firm to review the compensation of those in a position to exercise substantial influence with respect to rare's business affairs. The external compensation firm provides the ceo, the chairperson of the board and the finance and hr board committee with a report that provides market information for each role. The firm also provides an opinion on the reasonableness of the ceo's compensation. The board chairperson and the finance and hr board committee meets with the external compensation firm and reviews the report, information, and analysis. The ceo reviews the compensation adjustments recommended with the finance and hr committee. The board chairperson and the finance and hr committee determines a compensation adjustment for the ceo, based on the information provided by the outside firm, as well as the ceo and rare's business performance for the year.”

“Rare makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in section 6104(d).”

“Rare is the leading behavior change organization in conservation and sustainable development. In our more than four decades of work, rare has launched over 450 behavior change campaigns (known as "pride") in more than 60 countries, inspiring local communities to adopt more sustainable fishing habits, end deforestation, preserve habitat, and save species. Pride increases and accelerates the adoption of conservation solutions - and the change lasts. Rare's people-centered, participatory approach to conservation empowers local leaders and elevates the role of fishers, farmers, and other people who depend on nature in local decision-making and governance. This community-led approach is buoyed by partnerships with officials at all levels of government from mayors to ministers and with public and private institutions, universities and other organizations capable of removing barriers and paving the way for enduring solutions.”

“Part i, line 5 only reflects the number of employees receiving form w-2 125. The total number of worldwide employees is 232.”

“Rare is a global leader in driving social change to protect the environment. We have helped thousands of people across hundreds of communities in over 60 countries shift their behaviors and practices to protect the nature that sustains their lives, livelihoods and platforms with the social following to shift norms effectively. Rare is the leading behavior change organization in conservation and sustainable development. In our more than four decades of work, rare has launched over 450 behavior change campaigns (known as "pride") in more than 60 countries, inspiring local communities to adopt more sustainable fishing habits, end deforestation, preserve habitat, and save species. Pride increases and accelerates the adoption of conservation solutions - and the change lasts. Rare's people-centered, participatory approach to conservation empowers local leaders and elevates the role of fishers, farmers, and other people who depend on nature in local decision-making and governance. This community-led approach is buoyed by partnerships with officials at all levels of government from mayors to ministers and with public and private institutions, universities and other organizations capable of removing barriers and paving the way for enduring solutions. Rare inspires change so people and nature thrive. Using insights from behavioral and social science and design thinking, we empower shifts in individual and community behavior that benefit people and nature and ensure that change lasts. And we train local leaders to lead change, leaving a legacy of increased capacity and a sense of ownership, responsibility, and pride in the protection of our shared environment. Today, we are merging decades of experience from the frontlines of conservation, strong global partnerships, and our expertise in translating behavioral research into action to build the social, ecological and political networks to scale our impact across regions, nations, and the world.”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 4,480,019. Management and general expenses 146,333. Fundraising expenses 200,278. Total expenses 4,826,630.”

“The process for overseeing the audit of the financial statements and selection of an independent accountant that audited the financial statements has been consistent with prior years.”