Earthviews Conservation Society

“All board members and contractors complete an annual conflict of interest disclosure form. The organization maintains financial oversight procedures, including a policy that requires dual approval by the Board Secretary and Treasurer for all expenditures over $1,000. Potential conflicts are discussed and addressed at board meetings as needed.”

“Line 11b Review of Form 990: A full draft of the Form 990 is provided to all board members prior to submission for review and feedback. Approval is obtained via email or at the next board meeting. Line 12c Conflict of Interest Policy Enforcement: All board members and contractors complete an annual disclosure form. Potential conflicts are discussed and addressed at board meetings as needed. Line 19 Public Access to Governance Documents: EarthViews Conservation Society makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and recent financial statements available on its website (earthviews.com). They are also available upon request via email or in writing.”

“Line 24e includes $30,000 paid to FishViews Inc. (contracted entity) for publishing, processing, and hosting high-resolution environmental mapping data from the Puget Sound Mapping Project. These services were a required deliverable under the organizations government contract and are considered mission-aligned program service expenses.”

“EarthViews Conservation Society is in its second year as a 501(c)(3) organization. The organization is within its five-year advance ruling period and is treated as a publicly supported organization under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi).”

“The $237,639 received from the Washington State Department of Ecology was a government grant awarded to support the Puget Sound Mapping Project. The funds supported field documentation, mapping, community engagement, and environmental data publishing in alignment with the organizations exempt purpose.”

“Marion Hogan, listed as a contributor in Schedule B, serves in a non-voting advisory board capacity. She contributed $15,000 in unrestricted support to EarthViews Conservation Society in 2024. She receives no compensation or financial benefit from the organization and holds no decision-making authority regarding use of funds.”