Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

“The form 990 is provided to the board of directors in electronic format for review and comment in advance of approving the filing of the returns with the internal revenue service.”

“The board of directors monitors the conflict of interest policy and reviews annually for any potential conflicts. Each board member, officer, and employee annually signs a statement which affirms such person: a. Has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, b. Has read and understands the policy, c. Has agreed to comply with the policy, d. Has provided a list of known financial interests that might pose a conflict of interest, and e. Understands safsf is a charitable organization and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities that accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.”

“The board of directors and executive committee review and approve all officer compensation commensurate with other not-for-profit employers and the roles and responsibilities required by the organization. Safsf's compensation includes base salary, retirement plan contribution, vacation accrual, and other benefits. Safsf participates in the annual salary and compensation survey led by united philanthropy forum, a national network of peer networks. Safsf strives to provide a base salary that meets the market's median salary (target) for every position and conducts a bi-annual salary review to ensure our salaries are meeting the market median. The executive director reviews customized comparative survey data for like-networks (budget and staff size) and makes adjustments to salaries as needed post-review. The process was last conducted in december 2024.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public at the organization's place of business upon request.”

“Consulting services: program service expenses 254,408. Management and general expenses 364. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 254,772. Strategic planning: program service expenses 70,643. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 70,643. Research: program service expenses 43,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 43,000. Professional development: program service expenses 7,438. Management and general expenses 2,038. Fundraising expenses 351. Total expenses 9,827. Event management: program service expenses 7,500. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,500. Recruiting: program service expenses 5,302. Management and general expenses 1,453. Fundraising expenses 250. Total expenses 7,005. Payroll processing fee: program service expenses 1,844. Management and general expenses 505. Fundraising expenses 87. Total expenses 2,436. Professional facilitator: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,775. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,775.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”