Earthworks

“A copy of the 990 is reviewed by the Audit Committee and then by the full Board prior to filing.”

“Officers and directors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Board members of the organization must submit annual conflict of interest reports including a Conflict-of-Interest Statement and Conflict-of-Interest Questionnaire. The reports are reviewed by the Board or an appointed Committee of the Board, which will attempt to resolve any actual or potential conflict(s) and, in the absence of resolution, refer the matter to the Board of Directors. If not previously disclosed, officers and directors and required to make such disclosure before any relevant board or committee action. The policy is addressed at each board meeting, and as necessary throughout the year.”

“The process for determining compensation of officers and key employees of the organization includes a review process and approval by the Board of Directors.”

“The governing documents, policies and financial statements are made available to interested parties upon request.”

“Earthworks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting communities and the environment from the adverse impacts of mineral and energy development while promoting sustainable solutions.”

“Earthworks stands for clean water, healthy communities and corporate accountability. We're working for solutions that protect both the Earth's resources as well as our communities. We fulfill our mission by working with communities and grassroots groups to reform government policies, improve corporate practices, influence investment decisions and encourage responsible materials sourcing and consumption. We expose the health, environmental, economic, social and cultural impacts of mining and energy extraction through work informed by sound science.”

“Earthworks Partnership Programs: Earthworks provides back-office services (including payroll, accounting, and administration), a legal framework, and capacity building support to a variety of small programs (single staff or volunteer only organizations) that share our mission of protecting communities and the environment from the negative impacts of mineral and energy development. This year Earthworks served as the fiscal sponsor of the following projects: Arizona Mining Reform Coalition: This project seeks to raise public awareness and protect indigenous sacred sites and recreational areas in the state of Arizona from irresponsible mineral development. ARO Working Group: The ARO Working Group's mission is to activate an international network of experts and change-makers who are operating in various capacities on the issue of environmental liabilities. Our strategy is to reveal and leverage real-time insolvency in the oil and gas industry due to severely undervalued environmental liabilities and asset retirement obligations to force E&P companies to stop drilling new wells and building new infrastructure. Beyond Extreme Energy: People taking action to retire fossil fuels. Beyond Extreme Energy's immediate demand is for no new permits by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for fossil fuel infrastructure. Beyond Extreme Energy's vision is a world powered by consumer-controlled renewable energy. Central Louisiana Coalition for a Clean and Healthy Environment: Initiated to oppose the open burning of hazardous waste materials at the Clean Harbors Colfax, LLC facility located on Highway 471, Colfax, LA ShaleTest: To collect environmental data around natural gas facilities, including natural gas drilling operations; to establish baseline air and water testing; to perform post drilling testing and comprehensive testing around natural gas processing facilities in areas where natural gas drilling is occurring throughout the United States; and to provide environmental testing to lower income families and neighborhoods that are affected by natural gas exploration.”

“Consultants, subcontractors, temporary help, video/photography & other fees: Program service expenses 435,042. Management and general expenses 118,958. Fundraising expenses 945. Total expenses 554,945.”

“Earthwork's Audit Committee is responsible for oversight of the audit and selection of the independent acccountant. The process is consistent with previous years.”