Center for Land-Based Learning

“Clark pacific is the organization's current landlord. The 25-year lease agreement provides a discounted rent. The fmv of the rent less amounts paid are treated as in-kind donations by the organization. As part of the agreement, clark pacific is allowed one member of their staff to sit on the board of directors.”

“Form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee of the board of directors before it is presented to the full board.”

“Enforcement of conflicts policy: annually, each board member completes a conflict of interest form. The forms are then reviewed by the governance committee to determine if a conflict is significant enough that a board member may either need to recuse himself or herself from an affected action or be required to step down from the board.”

“The processing for determining the compensation of the ceo goes through the board of directors. The board of directors approves the salary compensation for ceo. In addition, the board of directors will conduct a review analysis of the fair pay for northern california nonprofits: the compensation & benefits survey report of 728 nonprofit organizations in northern california. This report includes a survey of many variables, including organizations' annual expenses, field of service, location, number of employees and managerial responsibilities. The board of directors meets and discusses all these variables and determine the compensation for the ceo.”

“Copies of the governing documents are made available as requested.”

“Implementation of the 2nd mobile farmers market truck in woodland and rural yolo. Planted 5 acres of olives and began a major research project in partnership with uc davis around carbon sequestration (part of farm and climate program). Planning for new aghire program (a new program of apprenticeship) began, and was launched in december of 2024. Significant program costs included one new hire, travel and program supplies and expenses. Aghire is a 3-month training program for agricultural supervisors. Restarted the slews academy program (on hiatus for 5 years), included new 1.0 fte hire, program supplies and expenses. This program is a train-the-trainer program for organizations throughout california.”

“CA”

“Contract services: program service expenses 365,388. Management and general expenses 14,891. Fundraising expenses 151,834. Total expenses 532,113. Other professional services: program service expenses 335. Management and general expenses 1,725. Fundraising expenses 33. Total expenses 2,093.”