The Wilderness Society

“Caroline getty and michael mantell are related through a business relationship.”

“The organization's bylaws were amended during june 2024 to add an articles of dissolution clause and to make an update to council members' extension of how long they can serve as members of the council.”

“After form 990 has been prepared, it is examined by the vice president of finance for accuracy and completeness. The document is then presented to and reviewed by our executive team. 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.”

“Volunteer expenses: program service expenses 66,014. Management and general expenses 4,643. Fundraising expenses 20,669. Total expenses 91,326. Direct mail: program service expenses 371,367. Management and general expenses 26,122. Fundraising expenses 116,278. Total expenses 513,767. Production/ design: program service expenses 100,427. Management and general expenses 7,064. Fundraising expenses 31,444. Total expenses 138,935. Computer service: program service expenses 511,538. Management and general expenses 35,982. Fundraising expenses 160,167. Total expenses 707,687. Consultants: program service expenses 2,622,871. Management and general expenses 184,496. Fundraising expenses 583,641. Total expenses 3,391,008.”

“Change in beneficial interest 529,753. Pledge allowance 44,942. Return grants 33,500.”