Wafwa Species Restoration Foundation

“The Organization's Board of Directors delegates authority to the Executive Committee to act on behalf of the governing body. The President, First, Second and Third Vice-Presidents, Executive Secretary and CFO/Treasurer, 3 at large member directors selected by the President and the Chair of the Commissioners make up the Executive Committee. The scope of the Executive Committee is binding authority on behalf of the Association and its members.”

“On October 18, 2017, WAFWA Species Restoration Foundation redomesticated by changing their state of incorporation from Wyoming to Idaho. WAFWA Species Restoration Foundation continues to exist as the same corporation. WAFWA Species Restoration Foundation is a domestic business entity classified as a corporation, is carrying out the same purposes as they conducted before the change in incorporation, and was in good standing with the state of Wyoming prior to the change and is currently in good standing with Idaho. As such, the provisions of Revenue Procedure 2018-15 are met. Revenue Procedure 2019-5 Section 3.02(6) indicates this type of transaction does not require a new exemption application be filed.”

“Members of the Foundation consist of the Chief Administrative Officers of the state fish and game departments, or their equivalent, which are member agencies of Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA). Members serve as the Directors of the Foundation as detailed in Article V of these by-laws until they are no longer the Chief Administrative Officer of their respective state agency, or until they are removed.”

“The Treasurer/CFO reviews the Form 990 and shares with the Budget, Finance and Compliance committees and the Executive Secretary prior to final approval.”

“All Committee members and employees are covered by the policy and the policy is reviewed annually. Any potential conflicts are reviewed with our Compliance Officer and Executive Committee and any issues that arise are handled on an individual basis depending upon the conflict.”

“The Executive Secretary's compensation is determined through an annual contract with options to renew by the Executive Committee. The contract approval process is documented by the Executive Committee in Board Minutes and in the contract itself.”

“The Organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request. The Bylaws and Form 990 are available upon request and available on the website of Western Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, a related organization. The website address is www.wafwa.org.”