Urban Ecology Center Inc

“After the vice president of finance has approved the 990, it is given to our finance committee to be discussed and reviewed. Upon their approval, the 990 is given to all board directors to review. After it is approved by the board of directors it is filed with the irs.”

“Annually the organization distributes a form to all key employees and board members that requires each person to list all relationships or affiliations with businesses that the urban ecology center has contracted with or may contract with. This information is then reviewed by the vice president of finance to determine any possible conflicts of interest.”

“The hr committee of the board of directors performs an in-depth study to determine compensation for our executive director and other key employees. The first step was to consult a survey of compensation and benefits for similar nonprofit positions throughout the city of milwaukee and throughout the nation. Then each position was evaluated on a quantitative basis to determine how much autonomy and skills were required to complete the job. The positions were next ordered from highest amount of responsibility to the lowest according to the scores awarded. Each position was assigned a range of expected salaries based on market research done in the first step and the evaluation of skills required in the second step. The hr committee advises the board during the annual budget development process and before compensation changes are made for the executive director. The board also considered the performance of the executive director and other key employees for the previous year in determining compensation.”

“Financial statements are available on our website or by requesting it from either our vice president of finance or our director of development. Our governing documents and conflict of interest policy can be obtained by requesting it from our vice president of finance.”

“In 2021, uec began a four-part comprehensive campaign that allows uec to introduce more people to the transformational properties of nature and ensures uec's longevity to reach generations of people. Uec's plans include expansion and renovation of the current washington park building and infrastructure, riverland development including the creation of a 300-person eco-friendly event space, endowment growth, and organizational excellence. Due to the timing of the recognition of revenue from these campaign funds, the contribution revenue reported on part i line 8 can fluctuate significantly from year to year.”

“Change in value of beneficial interest in assets held by greater milwaukee foundation 842,710.”