Space Science Institute

“The bylaws were amended during the year ended december 21, 2016. The responsibilities of the corporate secretary were formalized. The compensation of executive director and senior staff will be covered by the compensation performance evaluation policy, which will be maintained by the board.”

“An electronic copy of the complete draft form 990 is made available to the board of directors for their review prior to the filing of the return.”

“All conflicts of interest are required to be disclosed by employees, officers and agents to the board of directors by communicating any conflicts of interest directly to the board at the time the potential conflict arises. Review of potential conflicts may take place initially in the business office, depending on the individual's place in the organization's hirerarchy. Individuals with a conflict of interest with a potential contractor may not participate in the selection of the contractors for that particular job. Board members with a conflict of interest must recuse themselves from any votes related to the conflicted parties. Board approval is required before a situation is allowed to move forward where there is a potential conflict of interest involving a board member. All employees are informed of the policy during orientation and it is reviewed during annual ethics training. Business office personnel receive additional training on conflicts of interest and are responsible for bringing potential conflicts of interest to management's attention.”

“The board of directors performs the executive director's annual review and determines compensation based on the performance evaluation and also the compensation and performance evaluation policy. (the board of directors adopted a new compensation and performance evaluation policy in early 2016, which applies to both the executive director and other senior staff of the organization. As part of this change, a salary benchmark study was completed and will be revisited every two to three years.)”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to members of the public upon request.”

“Subcontractors: program service expenses 1,150,266. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,150,266. Consultant expenses: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 44,141. Fundraising expenses 9,050. Total expenses 53,191.”

“No change from prior year.”