The Wilderness Society

“David bonderman and richard blum are related through a business relationship. Caroline getty and michael mantell are related through a business relationship.”

“After form 990 has been prepared, it is examined by the vice president, finance & administration for accuracy and completeness. The document is then presented to and reviewed by the president and vice presidents of conservation, communication, and philanthropy. Subsequently, in addition, form 990 is provided to the governing council for a further review before it is filed.”

“Tws has a written conflict of interest policy. It is reviewed annually. All staff, including officers, directors, trustees and key employees, must certify anually that they have read and familiarized themselves with the policy, and disclose any potential conflicts. Staff disclose whether they serve as board members or officers of any other organization whose mission and activities may overlap with those of tws. Further, all officers, directors, trustees and key employees disclose any related organization relationships. Completed forms are reviewed and any potential conflicts are discussed adn addressed as appropriate to enforce compliance with the policy. All staff including officers, directors, trustees, and key employees, notify the organization if circumstances change through tthe course of the fiscal year and the changed circumstances are discussed and addressed as appropriate to remain in compliance with the policy.”

“Executive compensation is examined annually at the wilderness society by the compensation committee, which reviews and approves the compensation of the president and officers each year. An independent consulting firm that regularly provides executive compensation studies for tax exempt entities is also engaged no less than every three years to provide an assessment. The firm provides market analysis on our positions using comparable organizations, matching positions directly to salary data, and utilizing a 'top paid' analysis in the final report of market findings.”

“The organization makes its financial statements and form 990 available to the public on its website. Form 1023 and the conflict of interest policy are available upon request.”

“Temporary agency services: program service expenses 19,949. Management and general expenses 871. Fundraising expenses 608. Total expenses 21,428. Volunteer expenses: program service expenses 76,468. Management and general expenses 3,339. Fundraising expenses 2,333. Total expenses 82,140. Direct mail: program service expenses 369,881. Management and general expenses 16,149. Fundraising expenses 11,283. Total expenses 397,313. Production/ design: program service expenses 145,353. Management and general expenses 6,346. Fundraising expenses 4,434. Total expenses 156,133. Computer service: program service expenses 947,583. Management and general expenses 41,371. Fundraising expenses 28,904. Total expenses 1,017,858. Consultants: program service expenses 3,180,857. Management and general expenses 141,202. Fundraising expenses 98,862. Total expenses 3,420,921.”

“Pledge allowance 188,432. Change in beneficial interest -9,354.”