The Beaver Coalition Inc

“During the fiscal year 2024, the organization amended its bylaws to indicate its doing business as name as project beaver, which was effective as of march 31, 2023. The bylaws were also amended to include section 6 "general membership program" stating the board of directors may cause the creation a membership program, wherein donors to the corporation are called "members." these members have no authority to act or speak on the behalf of the corporation.”

“The board received a complete draft of the form 990 for review and comment during their scheduled board meeting and later received the final version of the form 990 prior to it being filed with the irs.”

“All board members are made aware of this policy and asked to be vigilant to potential conflicts. Board members have recused themselves from any vote that concerns their compensation for a professional service. The executive director has recused himself from all votes that relate to his staff position.”

“The organization seeks comparables via formal or informal bids. If a board member is hired to deliver services, those services are reimbursed at below market rates. The board makes decisions on compensating a board member for professional services. Board members recuse themselves from any vote that concerns their potential compensation.”

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

“Several individuals volunteered a significant amount of their time to the beaver coalition (the organization). Andrew schwarz volunteered a total of 480 hours over the course of 2024. He was not compensated for his role as chair and treasurer. Rather, the organization compensated him at a significantly below-market rate for his professional services including leading a crew to conduct low tech process-based restoration. Andrew spent 8 hours per week on average in this role, in addition to his work as chair and treasurer.”

“Contract services: program service expenses 27,736. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 27,736. Payroll processing: program service expenses 1,308. Management and general expenses 287. Fundraising expenses 76. Total expenses 1,671.”