Sand County Foundation Inc.

“The organization amended its bylaws to eliminate the position of executive chairman, which also held the position of chief executive officer, from the governing body. The amendment moved the shared title of chief executive officer to the president from the eliminated executive chairman position.”

“The prepared form 990 is sent to all directors for review approximately one week prior to filing the return with the irs.”

“Annually all directors and officers complete and sign a statement that provides information regarding their interests and those of their family members that could give rise to conflicts. The members of the governing body make determinations of whether a conflict exists and review actual conflicts. Any person with a conflict is prohibited from participating in the governing body's deliberations and decisions in the transaction.”

“In 2016, the foundation's executive compensation committee reviewed an independent analysis of compensation for its senior leadership positions. The analysis examined compensation for comparable positions baesd on criteria of geography and levels of responsibility. It also reviewed figures for differing non-profit institutions within the foundation's region. The committee deliberated on the independent evaluation's information and the commitee and the governing body voted for recommended compensation consistent with the analysis's findings. The president's compensation was evaluated in 2011 in comparison to comparable executive directors of similar organizations and was adjusted by action of the governing body upward to be more consistent with industry averages. No major raises given to the president after this study was performed. Another study was conducted in early 2015 to compare the president's compensation to comparable organizations.”

“The organization made its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request to the extent appropriate. Audited annual financial statements are available to the public on the organization's website.”

“Conservation consulting services: program service expenses 272,861. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 272,861. Maintenance and personnel: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,789. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,789. Design and layout: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 10,482. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,482.”