Michigan Nature Association

“The organization has members.”

“MEMBERS ELECT TRUSTEES.”

“Members approve any changes to the articles of incorporation recommended by board.”

“The executive director shall work with the organization's outside accounting and audit professionals to prepare an accurate draft irs form 990. The draft form 990 shall be forwarded to the board by e-mail for its review. If no objection is received within five business days, the form 990 shall be filed or, if an objection is received, then the board shall review the form 990 at a regular board meeting before it is filed. The executive director shall use all reasonable efforts to ensure that the annual form 990 is accurately and timely completed,executed and filed, ideally without extensions.”

“A conflict of interest form is completed annually by board and staff. Anyone with a conflict of interest may be recused from discussion and cannot vote on topics involving their conflict of interest.”

“Executive committee evaluates and recommends executive director salary annually. Salaries for all others are adopted by the board as part of the annual operating budget process, subject to later modification by the board.”

“Officers are not compensated.”

“Available electronically and in person upon request.”

“Mna's purposes are: (a) to acquire, maintain, and protect natural areas that predominantly contain examples of michigan fauna, flora, geologic features, and other components and aspects of the natural environment of michigan, including habitat and natural communities for fish, wildlife and plants, in the state of michigan. (b) to carry on a program of conservation study and education.”

“Volunteers are involved in activities at the sanctuary locations including evaluation of the properties and resident species, maintaining and improving wildlife habitats and trails, removing invasive species, providing tours and education to the public. The board of trustees are uncompensated volunteers. Trustee volunteer hours provide a variety of voluntary services. Trustee volunteer hours for this fiscal year were approximately 1,000 hours. Management estimated that the non-trustee volunteers provided is approximately 1,500 hours this fiscal year. Non- trustee volunteers also provide important clerical assistance in the association office.”

“Outside services & fees 193,825 0 0 professional fees 110,712 63,511 459 professional fees 5,371 0 0 total 309,908 63,511 459”

“Decrease in annuity -1,112”