Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding Association

“Board members vote to elect new board members.”

“The finance committee reviews the form 990 and presents any recommendations to the board of directors prior to the president signing and mailing it.”

“At the beginning of each decision-maker's term and annually thereafter, the decision-maker shall complete and file with jhtra a conflict of interest disclosure statement identifying any positions held by self or any immediate family member and affiliation with any organization. Further, in any decision-making session, any possible conflicts shall be disclosed before discussion begins. The minutes of the meeting shall reflect this disclosure. The member shall not participate in further discussion of the issue, but may answer pertinent questions since personal knowledge on the issue may be of assistance to the other members in reaching their decision. The member shall abstain from voting on the issue. The minutes of the meeting shall reflect this abstention. It is the responsibility of the member to consider thoughtfully the option of leaving the room during the discussion if his or her presence exerts or may appear to exert undue influence upon the vote of the other members.”

“In order to determine the compensation of the executive director and key employees of the organization, the board gathers data from other local non profit organizations through the community foundation of jackson hole. Statistical data is analyzed and used as a guide within this organization. In addition, annual employee evaluations are performed.”

“Jackson hole therapeutic riding association makes its form 990 available to the public on the guidestar website at www2.guidestar.org. In addition, the form 990 and organizational documents are also available upon request. Interested parties can write to the organization at po box 415,teton village, wy 83025-0415 to request copies of these documents.”

“Accounting method is modified accrual”