Bark

“Bark's executive director reviews the 990 and provides the draft form to the board of directors for review (either by email, or presentation at a board meeting) prior to filing.”

“The organization's written conflict of interest policy is located in Article 2 of its bylaws. Any perceived or potential conflict of interest is stated verbally at meetings of the board of directors prior to taking action on the relevant item. This is recorded in meeting minutes.”

“The compensation of the executive director was approved by the board of directors based on comparable data compiled by Training Resources for the Environmental Community's "2016 Salary and Benefits Report, USA edition". Compensation for key employees was also derived from data complied in that report. Annual cost of living adjustments are made, based on state and local adjustments and are also approved by the board of directors. Board members and officers are not compensated.”

“Bark does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements available to the public. Forms 990 (and 990-T when filed) are made available upon request.”

“Due to restrictions necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of Bark's in person events were held in video-conferences, and later in the year, small groups of volunteers and staff wore PPE and physically distanced to survey proposed timber sales and monitor the impacts of roads and logging in Mt. Hood National Forest. Bark's Outreach and Education programs also took place remotely; our street outreach team worked from home for nearly 9 months, calling our supporters to provide updates on our work; and our free educational events that are usually held in our office, all became virtual events.”