Friends of the Earth

“This authority is delegated to the executive committee of the board. The executive committee is made up of only members of the governing body and includes the board officers and the committee chairs.”

“The organization has one class of members.”

“Each member shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members. Members are entitled to vote for one member of the board.”

“The finance committee chair conduct an extensive review of the form 990 prior to filing; all board members are encouraged to review the form 990 and submit questions. Questions and responses are exchanged by email, with all board members and key staff included.”

“Each board member is required to fill out a conflict of interest disclosure form annually. Any actual or potential conflicts are reviewed in depth by the executive committee, and decisions are made as to whether the board member should continue in his/her board role, or possibly recuse him/herself from voting on certain matters. The policy is monitored by a designated board member.”

“The president's compensation is determined by a special task force, which is made up of designated members of the executive committee. The task force assesses his overall performance in the position and the financial condition of the organization. As part of the process, the task force consults with foe's human resources professionals for current benchmarks of executive compensation for similar 501(c)(3) organizations. The process was most recently completed in 2024.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Campaign consulting: program service expenses 652,590. Management and general expenses 96,297. Fundraising expenses 336. Total expenses 749,223. Technical consulting: program service expenses 417,619. Management and general expenses 61,624. Fundraising expenses 215. Total expenses 479,458. Translation/interpreting: program service expenses 24,189. Management and general expenses 3,569. Fundraising expenses 12. Total expenses 27,770. Communications consultants/pitching, strategy: program service expenses 236,585. Management and general expenses 34,911. Fundraising expenses 122. Total expenses 271,618. Development consultants: program service expenses 25,209. Management and general expenses 3,720. Fundraising expenses 13. Total expenses 28,942. Hr/payroll/benefit admin: program service expenses 198,283. Management and general expenses 29,259. Fundraising expenses 102. Total expenses 227,644. Professional fees - other: program service expenses 384,429. Management and general expenses 56,726. Fundraising expenses 199. Total expenses 441,354.”

“The process for oversight and selection of an independent accountant has not changed.”