Alaska Conservation Foundation

“Form 990 is reviewed by the executive committee of the board of trustees and is made available to all trustees on acf's sharepoint site for their review prior to filing the tax return with the irs.”

“Acf's conflict of interest policy covers any employee, trustee, or person with substantial influence over the organization including key employees("insider"), or between the organization and a person affiliated with any employee, insider, or current or potential grantee organization. Each trustee or insider is required to disclose to the board or relevant board committee all material facts regarding his or her interest (including relevant affiliations) in a decision or transaction being considered by the board or board committee. The insider is required to make that disclosure promptly upon learning of the proposed decision or transaction. Each employee who is not an insider is required to disclose to the executive director all material facts regarding his or her interest (including relevant affiliations) in any decision or transaction being considered by the board. The employee must make that disclosure promptly upon learning of the proposed decision or transaction. With regard to an insider, the board or board committee determined relevant by the executive committee shall determine if a conflict of interest exists. If the insider is a trustee, he or she shall not be present during the board or board committee's discussion or determination of whether a conflict of interest exists. With regard to an employee who is not an insider, the executive director shall determine whether a conflict of interest exists. With regard to an insider, the board or board committee investigates the potential conflict in order to decide whether to make the relevant decision or to enter into the transaction. If it does so, it must ensure that the basis for the decision is prudent and sound or the terms of the transaction are reasonable. In the case of an insider who is a trustee, the trustee will not vote on any decision or transaction in which the trustee has an interest and will not be present during the board or board committee's discussions. With regard to an employee who is not an insider, the executive director shall decide the appropriate response by the organization once a conflict of interest has been determined to exist. The board oversees an annual review of the administration of this conflict of interest policy, the continuing suitability of the policy, and whether the policy should be modified and improved.”

“Executive director compensation is reviewed at the time of director recruitment by reviewing comparable salary data compilations for similar positions at similarly situated organizations in national environmental groups, national foundations, and alaska's nonprofit sector. Initial review is performed by an ad hoc committee or the executive committee, with a determination of salary range then discussed and passed contemporaneously by board resolution at a convening of the board. The review process can be reinitiated at other times by determination of the board chair. This process was last undertaken in 2011. Form 990, part vi section b, line 15b: for these employees, salary range is determined at the time of position recruitment by reviewing comparable salary data compilations for similar positions at similarly situated organizations in both national environmental groups and alaska's nonprofit sector. Salary review is performed by the executive director, discussed with the executive committee, and recorded with supporting documentation by the executive director. The review process can be reinitiated at other times by determination of the executive director. The personnel committee currently is in the process of reviewing compensation and have engaged a contractor to analyze acf's compensation as compared to other conservation organizations in the us and non-profits in alaska. We expect that the review will be completed by march 2015.”

“Financial statements are included on form 990 and in the organization's annual report, available on our website. Governing and policy documents are available upon request. The most current three form 990s are displayed on the alaska conservation foundation website.”

“Alaska conservation foundation is a public foundation for conservation in the state of alaska. We build strategic leadership and support for alaskan efforts to take care of wildlands, water, and wildlife which sustain diverse cultures, healthy communities, and prosperous economies. Together with an expanding array of diverse partners, acf gives highest priority to maintaining an active and lasting majority that embraces conservation values.”

“Other grantmaking programs including grants and collaborations to strengthen the alaska conservation movement by creating greater efficiencies and movement diversity to achieve common goals, and grants to advance alaska native priorities for protecting land and sustaining a way of life essential for cultural survival. Expenses $821,927. Including grants of $477,830. Revenue $2,035. Strengthen the alaska conservation movement by creating greater efficiencies and movement diversity to achieve common goals, and grants to advance alaska native priorities for protecting land and sustaining a way of life essential for cultural survival.”