National Wildlife Refuge

“The form 990 is reviewed by the chief operating officer, financial consultant, as well as the audit and executive committee members. After any changes, the final draft is sent to the treasurer for review prior to filing with the irs.”

“The policy requires annual disclosure and authorizes the audit committee to monitor compliance and report to the board when appropriate.”

“Per refuge association bylaws, section 6.7, the human resources committee recommends "the appropriate compensation and benefit package for the president" to the board of directors for approval. The committee considers salary levels for comparable positions in similar organizations within the commuting area, as well as existing financial capability of the organization. The committee annually reviews and evaluates the performance of the president and give meaningful and constructive feedback and reports its evaluation to the board. Likewise the committee reviews the compensation and benfits for all officers and key staff.”

“Mississippi, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north carolina, oklahoma, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south carolina, tennessee, utah, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin”

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

“To conserve america's wildlife heritage for future generations through strategic programs that protect and enhance the national wildlife refuge system and the landscapes beyond its boundaries. By combining policy, landscape-scale conservation efforts, grassroots development and public education, the refuge association works to strengthen the ecologocial integrity of our national wildlife refuges, maintaining the diversity of american wildlife and plants for the future”

“Conservation policy and education- the refuge association mobilizes hundreds of local and national partners to address urgent conservation needs, including funding for the refuge system, loss of vital habitat and natural systems that sustain wildlife refuges, invasive species, and damaging changes in land use. The refuge association chairs a coalition of national environmental, scientific, and sporting groups with a combined membership of more than 15 million people, with the objective of raising awareness of the needs and accomplishments of our national wildlife refuges.”