Tall Pines Conservancy Inc.

“The organization does not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The prepared form 990 is reviewed by the governing body before the return is filed with the irs.”

“The organization's conflict of interest policy covers all directors and employees. Any director or employee is considered an interested person. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, the interested person must disclose all material facts to the governing body. The interested person cannot be present at the meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. If a conflict that may affect the daily or long-term operations of the organization is identified, either the conflict is removed or the person is asked to no longer serve in such capacity. To ensure the organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, each director and employee must annually sign a statement that affirms that such person has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, and has agreed to comply with the policy.”

“The performance of the executive director is reviewed by the governing body on an annual basis. Written performance evaluations are given to all employees. The governing body reviewed compensation comparability data when hiring the current executive director.”

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

“Consulting fees: program service expenses 12,480. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 3,705. Total expenses 16,185. General contract fees: program service expenses 8,097. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 2,784. Total expenses 10,881.”

“The conservancy made the determination to change its method for accounting for conservation easements and donated land to provide a clearer understanding of the assets under the control of and owned by the conservancy resulting in the adjustment to certain previously reported balances.”