Friends of Tracy Aviary

“A draft copy of the form 990 is provided to management and the finance committee prior to filing. Management and the finance committee will review the return, ask questions, and request any changes or clarifications prior to filing the form. The final form 990 is presented to the full board of directors at their next meeting.”

“All officers, directors, and key employees are required to disclose their interests that could give rise to a conflict of interest each year. For members of the board, the executive committee reviews this information to determine whether an actual or perceived conflict exists. For staff, the executive director reviews this information to determine whether an actual or perceived conflict exists. If an actual or perceived conflict of interest is determined to exist, the board's executive committee and legal committee would write a contract or agreement specifying what activities and involvement are and are not acceptable. This is done on a case-by-case basis to directly address the specific risks posed by the conflict.”

“Performance assessments are conducted twice annually. Assessments use a standard form for all employees and always include three people: the person being assessed, their direct supervisor, and the supervisor's superior. If senior management are being assessed, then the third party is a board member. If there are to be salary increases, they are determined subsequent to assessments. Compensation is determined by independent persons. Market data from similar positions at similar organizations in the region is used to determine the reasonability of compensation. The deliberation and determination of compensation is documented.”

“Performance assessments are conducted twice annually. Assessments use a standard form for all employees and always include three people: the person being assessed, their direct supervisor, and the supervisor's superior. If senior management are being assessed, then the third party is a board member. If there are to be salary increases, they are determined subsequent to assessments. Management's compensation is determined by independent persons. Market data from similar positions at similar organizations in the region is used to determine the reasonability of compensation. The deliberation and determination of compensation is documented.”

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

“Tracy aviary's mission is to inspire caring and curiosity in birds and nature through education and conservation. The organization succeeds in accomplishing its mission through educating tens of thousands of onsite visitors as well as several thousand through outreach efforts. Tracy aviary's bird collection includes 135 species represented by 430 individuals.”

“Special event expenses 71,486 cost of goods sold 192,153 event expense -71,486 cost of goods sold -192,153”