Northwest Arkansas Land Trust

“After initial preparation of draft by the organization's cpa, the organization's executive director conducts an internal review of the 990, asking questions and making edits where necessary. The document is then provided electronically to the board of directors for review, comment and edits as needed prior to filing.”

“Enforcement of conflicts policy: the organization follows a written conflicts of interest police and disclosure process for all officers, board members, staff and other "insiders". All new officers, board members and staff are briefed on the conflict of interest policy upon joining the organization.”

“Compensation process for top official: no board members or officers of the organization are compensated. The executive director/ceo salary is determined annually using comparability data from the land trust alliance's census of salaries and benefits for land trust staff, and based on regional data, merit and tenure.”

“Compensation process for top official: no board members or officers of the organization are compensated. The executive director/ceo salary is determined annually using comparability data from the land trust alliance's census of salaries and benefits for land trust staff, and based on regional data, merit and tenure.”

“Governing documents disclosure explanation: the organizations governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available for public inspection at the organization's office upon request and at the discretion of the executive director/ceo.”

“The organization has been accredited by the land trust accreditation commission since february 2015. This important distinction independently confirms that the organization operates according to the highest standard inland conservation and nonprofit management. In particular, it assures that the organization fulfills its responsibility to conserve its land and conservation easements in perpetuity.”

“Book / tax depreciation difference -2,285”