Forterra Nw

“The form 990 is provided to the board of directors prior to filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed with each new officer, director and key employee. They sign a statement affirming their understanding. Coi disclosure statements are sent to each officer, director and key employee annually. The executive leadership team monitors for any previously undisclosed information and ensures full compliance. Board members recuse themselves if they have knowledge of any relationship or preceived relationship related to pending resolutions.”

“Compensation is based on performance against annual workplan, job responsibilities, internal equity and market demands. Using salary data provided by an independent consultant, the compensation committee determines compensation for the executive leadership team. The process and approved compensation amounts are documented.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“In 2022 forterra hosted 64 events providing 2,288 volunteer hours among 834 volunteers. Two programs were focused on these events including riparian restoration events (4 events, 93 volunteers that worked 216 hours) and green cities and evergreen carbon capture (eec) events (60 events, 741 volunteers, and 2,072 volunteer hours).”

“To enhance, support and steward the region's most precious resources. Many of the projects which forterra undertakes to achieve our mission through efforts that can often span several years. Net revenues from completion of these projects can be reinvested to fund the development of projects in future periods, covering net losses in years with no significant project closings.”

“Appraisals and surveys: program service expenses 83,635. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 83,635. Environmental site assessment: program service expenses 54,759. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 54,759. Forestry and biological analysis: program service expenses 170,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 170,000. Graphic design and photography: program service expenses 15,150. Management and general expenses 2,940. Fundraising expenses 4,127. Total expenses 22,217. Public relations and marketing: program service expenses 276,026. Management and general expenses 53,564. Fundraising expenses 75,187. Total expenses 404,777. Project management: program service expenses 14,910. Management and general expenses 2,893. Fundraising expenses 4,061. Total expenses 21,864. Contractors: program service expenses 663,735. Management and general expenses 128,801. Fundraising expenses 180,796. Total expenses 973,332. Americorps: program service expenses 52,824. Management and general expenses 10,251. Fundraising expenses 14,389. Total expenses 77,464. Cartography and gis: program service expenses 6,930. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,930. Other consulting: program service expenses 397,594. Management and general expenses 138,344. Fundraising expenses 193,093. Total expenses 729,031.”

“Bad debt recovery 67,142. Impairment of mineral rights -137,821.”