Marin Humane Society

“The CFO/Treasurer retired, and the organization's bylaws were revised to move the duties of Treasurer from a staff position to a board position. The daily financial operations and duties are the responsibility of staff (Controller). In addition, the criteria for percentage of the Board living and working outside Marin County was revised to be more inclusive.”

“The form 990 is initially reviewed by the chief executive officer/president and controller, and subsequently reviewed by the audit committee. A pdf copy of the form 990 is sent to all board members prior to being filed.”

“The board of directors reviews all potential conflicts of interest at least annually. Key personnel and board members are required to disclose (in writing) potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans between marin humane and members of management and the board are strictly prohibited. Marin humane seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with marin humane's policies and procedures.”

“When setting key salaries for ceo and other top management officials, marin humane considers the annual "center for non-profit management", "nor-cal profit comp", "compdata and "sawa comp & benefits", as well as contacting three other animal welfare agencies in the bay area. Additionally, the expertise of a compensation analysis firm (companalysis) is utilized. Their firm is hired to help us review salaries via their resources and establish a salary structure and compensation plan. We consider benchmarking with other animal welfare agencies (locally and nationally) and have established grade levels and salary ranges for each position, again with compensation consultants.”

“Governing documents, conflicts of interest policy and financial documents are located in the office of the controller and are available for public inspection by appointment.”

“Veterinary services: Program service expenses 174,958. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 174,958. Printing services: Program service expenses 52,987. Management and general expenses 6,238. Fundraising expenses 4,572. Total expenses 63,797. Rebranding services: Program service expenses 93,416. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 93,416. Outside services: Program service expenses 126,850. Management and general expenses 9,423. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 136,273. Donor appeal services: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 121,662. Total expenses 121,662.”

“The process has not changed since the prior year.”