Inaturalist

“The organization made significant changes to their bylaws. Significant additions include an indemnification section for directors, officers, and employees, a ban of loans and contracts with directors and officers, a records and reports section, a committee section, and clarification and further detailing of the board and officers' roles, appointments, and board meeting procedures.”

“The form 990 by an outside accounting firm with data provided by management. The retrun is reviewed by the cfo and then by the executive director. Prior to filing, the draft return is sent to the board of directors for final review and approval.”

“The board of directors reviews and determines whether any transaction is a conflict of interest. Any person with a conflict of interest in a transaction must recuse themselves from any votes or decisions concerning the transaction. The organization will enter into the transaction only if the board determines, by a majority vote of the non-interested directors then in office, that the transaction or arrangement is in the company's best interests and for its own benefit; is fair and reasonable to the company and, after exercising due diligence, determines that the company cannot obtain a more advantageous transaction or arrangement with reasonable efforts under the circumstances. The following are the individuals covered with this policy: (i) a director or officer of the company, or any member of a committee of the company with board-delegated powers, (ii) an employee of the company earning $50,000 or more annually, (iii) any other person in a position to exercise substantial influence over the company's affairs, or (iv) a family member of an individual described in (i), (ii) or (iii).”

“In 2023, the organization hired an outside consulting firm to benchmark all top management positions based on market data. The compensation structure of top management is based on the data and finding and was adjusted for the prevailing inflation rate in 2024. The board reviews and approves the compensation structure of top management annually.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Payroll fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 4,308. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,308. Hr contractors: program service expenses 2,018. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 574. Total expenses 2,592. Technical contractors: program service expenses 408,199. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 408,199. Communications consultants: program service expenses 7,202. Management and general expenses 1,333. Fundraising expenses 4,438. Total expenses 12,973.”