Life on Earth Art

“Tracy ferron and mark ferron have a family relationship.”

“The organization contracted with katrina steffek, a consultant with venture leadership collective, to fulfill the role of interim executive director through july 30, 2024. Total payments to venture leadership collective in exchange for these services totaled $61,100 during the 2024 calendar year.”

“A draft form 990 is prepared by an independent tax accountant, which is then reviewed by the executive director, treasurer, and chair; adjustments are made, as necessary. A complete copy of the form 990 is made available to the board of directors prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“The organization has a written conflict of interest policy which covers all members of the board of directors, officers, or persons who might have substantial influence over the organization (including key employees). Under the conflict of interest policy, each interested person annually furnishes a statement which affirms the person has: (i) received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, has read and understood the policy, and has agreed to comply with the policy; and (ii) discloses the person's financial interests and family relationships that could give rise to conflicts of interest. Additionally, each interested person(s) has an ongoing duty to disclose to the board transactions which could give rise to conflicts of interest. Disinterested members of the board of directors determine if a conflict of interest exists; the insider(s) and any other interested person(s) involved in the transaction are not present during the board's discussion or determination of whether a conflict of interest exists. Once a conflict of interest has been found, the board may ask questions of and receive presentations from insider(s) and other interested person(s), but shall deliberate and vote on the transaction in their absence. The deliberation and vote in regards to the transaction are recorded in the board meeting minutes.”

“Compensation for the executive director was determined by the board of directors who utilized the "fair pay for northern california nonprofits: the 2022 compensation and benefits survey report" prepared by nonprofit compensation associates, inc. This annual publication is based on an independent survey of the compensation and benefit practices as reported by 728 nonprofit organizations in northern california. The report details median and selected decile levels of compensation for executive directors (and other nonprofit staff) by size, location, and field of service. The executive director's compensation falls between the median (50th percentile) and the 75th percentile for all executive directors in the survey, while also taking into account the executive director's experience, skills, and growth prospects.”

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

“Production contractors: program service expenses 56,705. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 56,705. Other professional fees: program service expenses 169. Management and general expenses 146. Fundraising expenses 9. Total expenses 324. Media production: program service expenses 38,926. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 38,926. Business consultant: program service expenses 40,148. Management and general expenses 34,618. Fundraising expenses 2,223. Total expenses 76,989.”