Conservation Colorado Education Fund

“A draft of the 990 is reviewed by the finance committee prior to filing and is then emailed to the remaining officers and directors for their review prior to filing.”

“Board members will annually complete the conflict disclosure form, disclosing their involvements and interests that could give rise to a conflict of interest including, but not limited to, their involvement or those of family members, as directors or officers of other organizations. Board members will promptly update their disclosures if, during the year, a material change in circumstances should occur.”

“The compensation committee (which consists of the executive committee) meets and discusses existing compensation, compares compensation to that of comparable not-for-profit executives in colorado and for comparable environmental advocacy organizations, and reaches a consensus proposal for the next year's compensation. Compensation is voted upon by the committee annually. The deliberations are reflected in email communications among committee members.”

“The organization makes its tax forms available upon request as required by law.”

“The organization makes its governing documents,conflict of interest policy and financial statements available as required by law.”

“Other consultants: program service expenses 288,695. Management and general expenses 2,362. Fundraising expenses 1,649. Total expenses 292,706.”

“ROUNDING 2.”

“There were no changes to the audit selection or oversight process.”

“Conservation colorado education fund is changing to a fiscal year ended september 30, accordingly the form 990 is reporting information for the period january 1, 2024 to september 30, 2024. The change in fiscal year enables conservation colorado education fund accounting staff to perform year-end closing procedures and other work in a less demanding time of year and take advantage of increased availability for independent auditors.”

“The organization shares staff and certain other expenses with conservation colorado, an irc section 501(c)(4) organization, pursuant to a written cost-sharing agreement. Under the agreement, conservation colorado employees conduct activities on behalf of the organization, and the organization reimburses conservation colorado for all associated expenses, including the allocable share of employment taxes. Conservation colorado pays all required employment taxes for its employees, and issues the relevant irs forms.”