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. The last compensation review occurred in may 2024.”

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

“In 2024 forterra hosted multiple events with a total of 174 volunteers each contributing 2-3 hours/per event (7 events during the year) for a total of 386 hours. Those events included tree planting, ivy removal, invasive plant removal, etc. In addition, we have 20 board members that each average 52 hours a year, including participation in board subcommittees for a total of 1092 hours. Total hours for both categories were 1478 hours for the 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.”

“Appraisals and surveys: program service expenses 103,185. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 103,185. Environmental site assessment: program service expenses 340,773. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 340,773. Forestry and biological analysis: program service expenses 23,161. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 23,161. Public relations and marketing: program service expenses 57,799. Management and general expenses 13,113. Fundraising expenses 12,626. Total expenses 83,538. Contractors: program service expenses 297,285. Management and general expenses 67,447. Fundraising expenses 64,943. Total expenses 429,675. Other consulting: program service expenses 282,906. Management and general expenses 244,313. Fundraising expenses 116,181. Total expenses 643,400.”