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 2023 forterra hosted 20 events which included a delta corporate sponsored events (5 events twice a day, 85 volunteers, 170 hours), mckinstry corporate sponsored events (5 events, 95 volunteers, 190 hours), and evergreen carbon capture events (5 events, 69 volunteers, 138 hours). In addition, we have 24 board members that each average 18 hours a year.”

“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.”

“Forterra redirected program efforts in 2023: transitioning out of the riparian program and on-the-ground implementation of the green cities program.”

“Appraisals and surveys: program service expenses 89,651. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 89,651. Environmental site assessment: program service expenses 57,263. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 57,263. Forestry and biological analysis: program service expenses 1,582. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,582. Graphic design and photography: program service expenses 9,216. Management and general expenses 2,098. Fundraising expenses 1,605. Total expenses 12,919. Public relations and marketing: program service expenses 52,270. Management and general expenses 11,900. Fundraising expenses 9,102. Total expenses 73,272. Project management: program service expenses 3,910. Management and general expenses 890. Fundraising expenses 681. Total expenses 5,481. Contractors: program service expenses 192,748. Management and general expenses 43,880. Fundraising expenses 33,565. Total expenses 270,193. Americorps: program service expenses 30,334. Management and general expenses 6,906. Fundraising expenses 5,282. Total expenses 42,522. Cartography and gis: program service expenses 788. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 788. Other consulting: program service expenses 657,211. Management and general expenses 149,617. Fundraising expenses 174,646. Total expenses 981,474. Miscellaneous: program service expenses 277,756. Management and general expenses 97,218. Fundraising expenses 14,164. Total expenses 389,138.”