Valley Crest Preserve Inc

“A draft of form 990 is reviewed by the director then distributed and made available to the board of trustees prior to the form being filed. There is an opportunity for questions and answers and when the draft is approved it is filed with the internal revenue service.”

“The organization requires annual conflicts of interest statements from all board members. These statements are reviewed by the executive director of the organization. All board members are required to disclose any conflicts of interest.”

“The organization does not have any payroll or other compensation for the officers or top management. The organization has no key employees.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statments are always available to the public at the organization's office or by request.”

“(continued from from 990, page 1) experience and information about nature through inspirational, educational programs and to ensure fresh produce for people in need by growing and donating food. We accomplish this through our educational nature programs for the public and outreach to scouts and other groups to volunteer and "pick for the pantry." in 2015 from april through mid-november the preserve offered ten nature programs for families, twenty-five specifically designed programs for both boy and girls scout troops to attain their badges, and ten organized volunteer groups to pick for the pantry. Approximately 750 people attended these programs throughout 2015.”

“No audit was required or performed for the current year. While there is no separate committee, the organization's board acts as a committee that is responsible for overseeing the financial activity. This process has not changed from the prior year.”