Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society

“The form 990 is presented to the members of the board and management for review and approval. Upon approval the return is submitted.”

“The chief executive regularly polled and monitored directors for potential conflicts; the board of directors regularly polled and monitored staff for potential conflicts.”

“Compensation for top management officials and key employees is determined by a review of the independent board of directors. The board of directors uses regional compensation as a guide to determine the amount of compensation offered.”

“The organization keeps copies of the form 990 and governing documents that are available for handout upon request.”

“The corporation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes which include inspiring curiosity, appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of lake tahoe's art, history, and environment through preservation, education, and conservation. Specifically: (a) preserving, protecting, and interpreting the cultural, natural, and historic resources of northern nevada and northern california, including the whittell estate (thunderbird lodge) national historic district, thunderbird yacht, the artifacts and collections of the region and its people, and such other public works, monuments, and lands the corporation deems worthy of conservation or preservation. (b) educating and promoting public appreciation regarding the culture, art, heritage, science, environment, and history of lake tahoe and its contributing states through public tours and experiences. (c) conserving and interpreting the fragile lake tahoe area environment and regional landscapes by undertaking and/or facilitating scientific study and programs; and (d) engaging in such other lawful activities as are consistent with the foregoing charitable, educational, and/or scientific purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended, or the corresponding provisions of any future united states internal revenue law.”

“The corporation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes which include inspiring curiosity, appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of lake tahoe's art, history, and environment through preservation, education, and conservation. Specifically: (a) preserving, protecting, and interpreting the cultural, natural, and historic resources of northern nevada and northern california, including the whittell estate (thunderbird lodge) national historic district, thunderbird yacht, the artifacts and collections of the region and its people, and such other public works, monuments, and lands the corporation deems worthy of conservation or preservation. (b) educating and promoting public appreciation regarding the culture, art, heritage, science, environment, and history of lake tahoe and its contributing states through public tours and experiences. (c) conserving and interpreting the fragile lake tahoe area environment and regional landscapes by undertaking and/or facilitating scientific study and programs; and (d) engaging in such other lawful activities as are consistent with the foregoing charitable, educational, and/or scientific purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended, or the corresponding provisions of any future united states internal revenue law.”

“Investment fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 76,739. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 76,739. Donor expenses: program service expenses 62,578. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 62,578. Auto: program service expenses 14,837. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,837. Other: program service expenses 8,391. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,391. Payroll expenses: program service expenses 1,208. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,208. Volunteer program: program service expenses 323. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 323.”

“Book vs tax depreciation 9,835.”