Humane Farm Animal Care

“Organizations Process to Review form 990. The draft 990 is reviewed by the CEO and changes are made before sending it to the Treasurer to review and approve.”

“Enforcement of Conflicts Policy. We require all employees, board, volunteers, inspectors and independent contractors to complete a conflict of interest disclosure form. The conflicts of interest are listed on a master list and prior to a board meeting, for example, the list is circulated so if there is a discussion on any topic where a board member may have a conflict of interest, they will be excused from the discussion, vote, or any participation in that issue. If an inspector has a conflict of interest they will not be assigned an inspection where a conflict may exsist (such as they might do some consulting work for company/producer)”

“Compensation Process for Top Offical Hiring. a) Screening and Interviewing Personnel - Applicants resumes are screened by the CEO using the qualifications in the job description for the position as screening criteria. The CEO arranges an interview with each candidate who passes the initial screening. The CEO invites other personnel to participate in the interview. b) Selecting Personnel - The CEO selects the top candidates and checks the candidates references. The CEO makes the final decision on hiring, after consulting witht the potential employees immediate supervisor and or the managing committee. Selection of employees shall be based soley upon their competence to perform the essential functions of the specific position, with or without reasonable accomodation. Minimum criteria for the competence of personnel are included in the job descriptions for staff and committee positions. In addition, the HFAC Administrative Procedures Manual provides instructions for the tasks to be carried out by persons holding staff and committee positions. c) Signing the Employment Agreement - Upon hiring, HFAC requires all personnel (including contractors and volunteers) involved in the certification process to sign a contract or other document by which they commit themselves: To conform with the standards, policies and procedures of HFAC : To sign a confidentiality Agreement, to fill out and submit a Declarations of Interest form and to submit an updated resume if position within HFAC changes, or at the request of the Chief Executive Officer. d) Hiring a Chief Executive Officer - The Board of Directors is responsible for recruiting and hiring the CEO using the procedures described above. e) Hiring Relatives of Existing Employees - The CEO may consider hiring qualified members of the immediate family of an employee. For this purpose only, an employees family is designated as a spouse, domestic partner, grandparents, grandchildren, brothers, and sisters of employee or spouse/domestic partner, or dependents living in the employees household. However, if an employees immediate family member is hired, certain restrictions apply unless an exception to one or more requirements is made with the written authorization of the CEO: An employees family memeber will not directly or indirectly exercise supervisory, appointment or dismissal authority or disiplinary action over another family member. One family member will not audit, verify, receive, or be entrusted with moneys received or handled by the others family member. f) Hiring Employees Transferring from Another Position - If an employee would like to be considered for a transfer to another position, the emplyee should discuss the possibility of making this change with his/her supervisor. Transfers may be considered when an opening exsists if it is in the best interest and needs of HFAC. As for other methods of filling a position, primary consideration is given to qualifications, experience, training, interest, and ability to meet the job requirements as indicated on job descriptions. Filling positions with personnel transferring from another HFAC position also involves evaluation of past job performance in relation to the skills and experience required for the new position.”

“Compensation Process for Officers. The same as 15a.”

“Governing Documets Disclosure Explanation. Our 990, Form 1023 and conflict of interest policy are available on Guidestar and available upon request.”

“Part I Line 1 - In 2024, over 500 million farm animals were raised under the Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC) Animal Care Standards and inspected to ensure that all our standards were met on farm through slaughter. This was made possible only through our donors and volunteers. In addition, consumers have benefitted from not consuming unnecessary antibiotics and animal byproducts. Farmers have also benefitted by being supported and recognized for their superior farming practices.”

“Inspector Fees 613263. 613263. 0. 0.”

“Bank Fees 7125. 6740. 371. 14.”

“Dues and Subscription 4331. 4331. 0. 0.”

“Education and networking events 108796. 108796. 0. 0.”

“Fundraising Expense 8674. 0. 0. 8674.”

“Outreach 33000. 33000. 0. 0.”

“Telephone 6762. 6397. 365. 0.”

“Contract Labor 78190. 73968. 4074. 148.”

“Inspector training 5072. 5072. 0. 0.”

“Utilities 3849. 3641. 201. 7.”

“Repairs and maintenance 8420. 7965. 439. 16.”

“Website 61525. 58203. 3322. 0.”

“Postage and delivery 1724. 1631. 93. 0.”

“Public relations expense 9200. 9200. 0. 0.”

“Subgrant expense 33237. 33237. 0. 0.”

“Registration Fees 5010. 5010. 0. 0.”