Center for Responsible Shale Development Inc.

“Initially, the form 990 is compiled by cssd's contracted certified public accountants. Following compilation, the form 990 is reviewed and edited by cssd's senior management. Once determined to be adequately complete by senior management, the form 990 is then reviewed and edited among cssd's audit and finance committee. Once the audit and finance committee determines the form 990 is adequately completed, the form 990 is provided to the cssd board of directors for review. The form 990 is then transmitted electronically to the irs. After filing, the form 990 is distributed to the board of directors and audit and finance committee for informational use.”

“All members of the board of directors are provided cssd's conflict of interest policy and all related procedures. Board members are required to complete the conflict of interest disclosure form identifying any potential conflicts, identifying any other boards that they are a member of, and identifying their employer. Cssd senior management is responsible for assuring that every disclosure statement is returned. Once all disclosures have been collected, cssd's governance and board development committee reviews the disclosure statements and identifies any potential conflicts. Information on board members that are identified as having a conflict is provided to the full board meeting where a decision is related to that affiliation when a vote will be made. Any board member identified as having a conflict abstains from voting on the decision. This activity takes place prior to the board's annual meetings where individuals are voted onto the board. Cssd's board of directors consistently has 100% participation in this process. Cssd board of directors adopted the following policies and procedures: equal employment oppertunity and affirmative action policy, antitrust compliance policy, director affiliation disclosure policy, conflict of interest policy, americans with disabilities act, family and medical leave act, harassment and sexual harassment policy, information technology policy, protection of confidential information policy, violence in the workplace policy, whistleblower protection policy, document retention, and destruction.”

“The board evaluated the executive director's performance and determined her pay for 2015. There are no other officers or key employees.”

“Cssd makes all governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available for public viewing. Any person interested in this information can contact the president in advance to make arrangements to view the information on site, or if appropriate, the information can be mailed or emailed to the individual for review.”

“Marketing and communications: program service expenses 59,794. Management and general expenses 1,470. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 61,264. Certification audit services: program service expenses 320,463. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 320,463. Contracted office support: program service expenses 33,565. Management and general expenses 825. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 34,390. Other services: program service expenses 16,620. Management and general expenses 480. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 17,100. Consulting: program service expenses 2,890. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,890.”