Environment New Jersey Inc

“The organization has two classes of members: grassroots/affirmation members who do not donate but who indicate a desire to be a member and dues paying members who make annual donations to the organization.”

“Grassroots/affirmation members have the right to elect one board member of the organization.”

“The organization does not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The form 990 is reviewed and approved by management. It is then provided to the board members for review and comment prior to filing.”

“To monitor and enforce compliance with the conflict of interest policy, the organization requires all officers, directors and individuals with substantial influence over the organization to complete an annual statement disclosing to the board any business, contractual or financial relationships the person has with other corporations. In addition, said persons have an ongoing obligation to disclose to the board any financial interest, direct or indirect, that the person would gain from any particular transaction, contract, or policy under consideration by the organization. The board must assess potential conflicts on a case-by-case basis, conflicted persons must abstain from the deliberation of the transaction, and corporate records be maintained.”

“The compensation committee will establish acceptable compensation packages after reviewing at least one of the following: 1) information about compensation paid by similarly situated tax-exempt organizations for similar services; 2) current compensation surveys compiled by independent firms; 3) actual written offers from similarly situated organizations. Documentation of the compensation deliberation and decision is kept on file.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public upon written request for the information.”

“On june 30, 2015, the organization was acquired by environment america, inc., a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to preserve, protect, and restore the health of the environment in the united states. The organization ceased all operations and transferred all assets and liabilities to environment america, inc.”

“The organization does not have any uncertain tax positions under fin 48 (asc 740) so this disclosure is no longer required based on recent guidance by the aicpa.”

“Consultants - other: program service expenses 150. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 150. Canvass expenses: program service expenses 448,811. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 235,863. Total expenses 684,674.”

“Contribution to enviroment america, inc -623,175.”

“The board is responsible for oversight of the audit and financial statement preparation. This process has not changed from the prior year.”