The Baum Foundation

“Two of the Board members are related by marriage.”

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed by the organization's management, all members of the board of directors, and the executive director. This group of individuals then discusses the contents of the return with the outside tax professional. After a full review, the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management authorizes the final form 990 which is then e-filed with the internal revenue service.”

“Members of the board of directors review all potential conflicts of interest atleast annually. The executive director and all board members are required to disclose (in writing) potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans between the organization and members of management and the board are strictly prohibited. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.”

“Members of the board of directors review the compensation of all high-level personnel annually in accordance with irs rules and regulations. During 2014, the organization only utilized the services of outside professionals. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with irs guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures.”

“No officers or key members of management (as defined by the internal revenue service) are compensated.”

“All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements and other legalfilings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection bytax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually towww.guidestar.org (where they are available for viewing as electronic copies) and are also available for a physical inspection at the organization's office in san francisco, california.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: EYAK Preservation Council $139,866 The Community Cold Storage and Kitchen (CCS&K) Proof of Concept pilot project designed a food preservation model that delivers public benefit outcomes in a Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) - certified seafood processing facility to serve subsistence fishers and gatherers to process, freeze, and value-add to their seafood harvests increasing the quality of their traditional foods. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Hydous Project $29,145 Principal photography of a 3D film led by Dr. Erika Woolsey of Hydrous, a nonprofit organization was completed to generate marine stewardship and science understanding for educational purposes featuring Palau's coral reefs. Project partners include the California Academy of Sciences, Stanford University, the Smithsonian, the University of Sydney, and the Museum of Tropical Queensland. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Cabo Pulmo Mangrove Project $24,857 The Aburto Lab at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography conducted research on mangrove ecosystems that became the cornerstone of protection for mangroves in Cabo Pulmo. Pilot reserach revewaled that there is greater abundance and biomass of fish due to intact mangroves inside a no-take marine park than that of open access areas. Additionally the research revealed an upward shift in species composition and resulting trophic cascades due to this restoration of natural marine community structures. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: First Nations Roots and Relations $16,275 First nations roots and relations finalized design for a comprehensive interdisciplinary series of exhibits about canoe culture with programs that engage the public in critical environmental questions around work in habitat and wetland restoration. Project designers worked with the Exploratorium Science Museum in San Francisco to attain deeper engagement in the history, culture, and ways of indigenous practices. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 10: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 11: Green Forests Work $37,694Principal photography and editing was completed on a sizzle trailer for Green Forests Work to deliver a presentation to network executives. The American success story of Green Forests Work is featured as they are now set to plant 100,000 acres of trees on formerly coal minded land in 8 US states. The project offers a new narrative on the Appalachian region and for the American people, one of solutions, hope and economic opportunity. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 12: Mission Blue $40,310American Mission Blue met with Palau's Head of State President about protection of the ocean surrounding the pacific island nation that has 22,000 people. Palau is small in terms of landmass, fitting seven times over into the state of Rhode Island but dedicated their exclusive economic zone to span 80% of its territory. Dr. Sylvia Earle shed light on these vital ecosystems and that safeguarding of marine protected areas such as these are a global model for sustainability. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 13: Plastic Pollution Coalition $16,852 The Plastic Pollution Forum, hosted by Heirs to Our Oceans was attended by representatives from 3 local high schools who came together with visiting Heirs from the U.S., business leaders, educators, and elected officials to brainstorm solutions. Dr. Sylvia Earle was a special guest speaker ath the Youth Forum and spoke to students who were able to set benchmarks for ways to reduce plastic pllution that they want to see come to fruition in the next year. One idea was to take a look at each of their own school's plastic footprint and ways to reduce it.”