Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Will County

“Cynthia harn (independent contractor) - this individual was an independent contractor for the friends of the forest preserve district of will county for the period january 24,2024 through october 31,2024. Ms. Harn served as the program coordinator for native plant sales and events. Total compensation in 2024 as reported in the 2024 form 1099-nec was 14,350. Tara neff (forest preserve district employee) - the friends of the forest preserve district of will county contracted with the forest preserve district of will county for the period january 1 through deccember 31, 2024. Ms. Neff serves as the foundation's executive director and provides professional services. Work consists of organizing and executing the plan of work approved by the board of directors which includes management, oversight/execution of business operations and administration, board relations, strategic planning,marketing and communications, finance and rporting, fundraising and development and programs and activities. Contract amount is 35,000. 1a. The board of directors includes four ex-officio directors that do not have voting rights as outlined in the foundations's by-laws.”

“Form 990 is provided to the finance committee which is led by the foundation's treasurer, for review, prior to filing. Upon filing, this form is provided to all board members on the foundation's board member portal which contains all pertinent financial reports and documents, policies, meeting minutes and agendas. Form 990 is also posted on the foundation's website, willcountynature.org for public viewing.”

“The foundation has a conflict of interest policy and requires each board member and the ed to file an annual disclosure of conflicts. Secion c disclosure, governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are posted on the foundations's website and are available by request any time.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are posted on the foundation's website and are available by request at any time.”

“Contract labor 14,350 0 0 license & fees 25 0 0 other direct expenses 19,392 0 0 postage 1,636 0 0 taxes 14,904 0 0 uncategorized expenses 71 0 0 capital projects 386,727 0 0 donor stewardship & marketing 4,040 0 0 dues & subscriptions 0 525 0 event expenses - goods 54,735 0 0 event expenses - services 6,234 0 0 printing 607 0 0 program expenses 98,744 0 0 advertising 1,528 0 0 total 602,993 525 0”