Oregon Tilth Inc.

“Membership shall be granted to any person who supports and endorses the purposes of oregon tilth, inc. And who contributes annual dues to the organization. Membership shall not be denied on the basis of race, color, creed, nationality, sex, sexual preference, or age.”

“The draft form 990 is reviewed by the board treasurer and board finance committee and is provided to the board prior to filing.”

“We update conflict of interest declarations with our staff, volunteers and contractors on a yearly basis. Prior to assigning an inspector to a particular client file, the conflict of interest declarations are checked to ensure an unbiased inspection and report.”

“Annually, the board of directors evaluates the performance of the executive director. The evaluation process involves a form and supporting documentation that is reviwed by the board of directors. A compensation increase is determined based on the results of the evaluation and in consideration of comparable market salary data compiled and provided by a third party.”

“Annually, the executive director evaluates the performance of the finance director. The evaluation process involves a form, documenting performance factors in relation to specified job responsibilities and work objectives assigned during the review period. A compensation increase is determined based on the results of the evaluation and in consideration of comparable market salary data compiled and provided by a third party.”

“Governing documents, including articles of incorporation, bylaws and board policies are publicly available for download on the organizations website. Reseasonable requests for financial statements are furnished upon request.”

“Client Note 1 - FUND RAISING:DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FUNDING, SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF WHICH IS FROM FEES FOR SERVICES, THE COSTS INCURRED FOR FUND-RAISING ARE MINIMAL AND TO THE DEGREE THEY EXIST ARE INCLUDED IN MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL.”

“Other program services 4: organicology conference: the organicology conference, co-hosted by the organization, is designed by four organizations whose combined expertise and passion creates a truly unique conference that drives the food system toward a healthier, sustainable future. With intensive training sessions, workshops, top-notch keynote speakers, amazing entertainment and networking, organicology is a conference of its own class. Unlike most sustainable agriculture events, organicology seeks to bring all of the stakeholder groups to the table to not only develop skills in their own areas of activity but to gain exposure to the challenges and accomplishments of those in other areas of the trade and movement.”