Center for Ecoliteracy

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside agency. Finance consultant provides all schedules. Deputy director of finance and operations and executive director review the 990 drafts. Executive director signs the final 990.”

“Bod bylaws: section 3. Conflict of interest avoidance procedures (a) duty to disclose. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of their financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with board-delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. (b) determining whether a conflict of interest exists. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, the interested person shall leave the board meeting while the remaining directors discuss, vote and decide whether a conflict of interest exists. (c) procedures for addressing the conflict of interest. Once a majority of disinterested directors of the board have determined a conflict of interest exists, an interested person may make a presentation at the board or committee meeting. After the presentation, the interested person shall leave the meeting during the discussion and vote on the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. The board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the center's best interest, for the center's own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. (d) violations of the conflicts of interest policy. If the board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the member's response and after making further investigation, the board or committee determines the member has failed to disclose a conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate action.”

“An independent agency was engaged to search for a new executive director and surveyed salary data throughout the usa. This data was discussed with the search committee of the board of directors.”

“The documents are kept in the administrative office and are available upon request.”

“Technical expertise: program service expenses 76,610. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 76,610. Bookkeeping/payroll services: program service expenses 73,832. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 73,832. Administrative support: program service expenses 247. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 247. Manager/coordinator: program service expenses 25,693. Management and general expenses 6,187. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 31,880. Presentor: program service expenses 18,750. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 18,750. Other consultant expenses: program service expenses 33,244. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 33,244.”

“There is no change in the oversight and selection process.”