Alaska Community Action on Toxics

“Many of the board members live in remote villages and do not have access to email. Therefore it is not practical for all of the board members to view the return before it is filed. Our typical review process for form 990: executive director and accounting consultant review the return together before it is filed. Any questions are discussed with the preparer.”

“One of the organization executives surveys each board member and asks them to document their financial conflict of interest status.”

“Governing and policy documents, and financial statements are kept in the acat offices and made available to the public on request.”

“Description of organization mission: alaska community action on toxics (acat) is a progressive, statewide environmental health and justice organization that engages individuals, tribes, and other communities to advocate for the right to live in a healthy environment. Acat has a solid track record of base-building, organizing, and advocating for social and policy change on local, statewide, national, and international levels. We have considerable experience organizing indigenous peoples, as well as strong ties to other non-governmental organizations and tribes. Acats mission is to assure justice by advocating for environmental and community health. We believe everyone has the right to clean air, clean water, and toxic-free food. Acat staff and board members share the conviction that under conditions of scientific uncertainty, when evidence of the potential for harm to human health and the environment is scientifically compelling, precautionary measures that emphasize exposure prevention should be undertaken.”

“Alaska youth and community outreach program: the program's long-term goal is to inspire youth and the general public to engage in environmental health issues and eliminate contaminants in their homes and communities. Expenses $108,833. Including grants of $0. Revenue $28,402. Alaska wellness and healing program: to facilitate physical, emotional, and spiritual healing from the effects of environmental contaminants and the efforts required to work toward environmental health and justice. Expenses $54,417. Including grants of $ 0. Revenue $ 0.”