Space on the Farm Inc.

“Board member david weber and executive director and board member emily simoness - family relationship.”

“Each member of the board of directors receives a copy of the form 990 by email, in person or by mail for their review prior to the filing of the form 990 with the irs.”

“Conflict of interest policy covers the board of directors and the employees. In addition, the board of directors should monitor the conflict of interest policy at least once a year or as conflicts arise.”

“Executive compensation is reviewed annually by the executive committee, and takes into consideration generally available market data to set the compensation of the executive director (the only employed executive.) the executive committee makes a recommendation to the balance of the disinterested board members, and the full board (disinterested directors) must approve the compensation as part of the annual budget process by majority vote.”

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

“In 2019, space expanded its activities to include operating the agricultural farming programs of ryder farm, and restated its purposes as follows: to facilitate retreats and workshops for artists, and other innovators on the grounds of new york's ryder farm; to cultivate, promote, foster, sponsor and develop the creative endeavors and abilities of those in the artistic, activist, farming, and food communities; to promote social intercourse amongst the artistic, activist, farming and food communities and other members of the general public regarding the importance of a "green or environmentally conscious society, a sustainable food system, and the relationship between the arts, social activism, and agriculture; to educate the artistic and activist communities and the general public on organic and sustainable farming practices and food justice issues; and to provide affordable fresh organic produce to local underserved communities.”