Audubon Nature Institute Inc.

“The members of the Audubon Nature Institute consists of the following classes: individual, student, senior citizen, family, individual plus one, family plus one, bronze patron, and honorary member.”

“The members of the Audubon Nature Institute consist of the following classes: individual, student, senior citizen, family, individual plus one, family plus one, bronze patron, and honorary member. The members elect the governing body. Each membership, except honorary members, is entitled to one vote on any matter submitted to a vote of the membership.”

“The 990 is reviewed by the Director of Finance and the Senior Executive VP/Chief of Staff. After their review, the return is also reviewed by the tax department of a public accounting firm. Once the return has been reviewed by the accounting firm, it is provided to the board of directors for review, with the exception of the donors' names and addresses on Schedule B, and then the return is filed with the IRS.”

“Audubon Nature Institute has a conflict of interest policy that has procedures in place to handle disclosing conflicts, determining whether a conflict exists, addressing the conflict, and violations of the policy. Annual statements are signed regarding the policy and periodic reviews are conducted to ensure the policy is being followed.”

“The compensation committee of the Audubon Nature Institute Board meets every two years. Staff provides the committee with six year history of the personal service agreement, outlining raises, length of term and any notable changes. The annual compensation survey conducted by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums is reviewed, comparing the salaries of the officers with that of facilities with comparable annual visitation, staffing and operating budgets. Staff provides an overview of goals and accomplishments since the previous committee meeting, as well as future goals. The compensation committee makes and approves a resolution setting the base salary. The resolution of the compensation committee is then presented to the executive committee for final approval. The executive committee is authorized by the board to set benefits and enter into the personal services contracts with the officers. The Audubon Nature Institute board, through the chairman, enters into written personal service agreements( or amendments), with the officers.”

“Audubon Nature Institute makes it governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Audubon Nature Institute operates a family of museums and parks dedicated to nature on behalf of the City of New Orleans. Facilities include Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Entergy IMAX Theatre, Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Audubon Park, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, Audubon Wilderness Park, Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center, and Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species. There are eight basic tenets of Audubon Nature Institute's mission statement that guide decisions at all facilities. The tenets are as follows: Provide a guest experience of outstanding quality, exhibit diversity of wildlife, preserve native Louisiana habitats, educate our diverse audience about the natural world, enhance the care and survival of wildlife through research and conservation, provide opportunities for recreation in natural settings, operate a financially self-sufficient collection of museums and parks, and weave quality entertainment through the guest experience.”

“Income from partnership not included in audited financial statements -695. 457(f) deferred compensation - unrealized gain(loss) -504,454.”