Forestethics

“The board of directors may, by resolution adopted by a majority of the directors then in office, create any number of board committees, each consisting of two or more directors, and only of directors, to serve at the pleasure of the board. Appointments to any board committee shall be by a majority vote of the directors then in office. Board committees may be given all the authority of the board, except for the powers to: (a) set the number of directors within a range specified in the bylaws; (b) elect directors or remove directors without cause; (c) fill vacancies on the board of directors or on any board committee; (d) fix compensation of directors for serving on the board or any board committee; (e) amend or repeal these bylaws or adopt new bylaws; (f) adopt amendments to the articles of incorporation of this corporation; (g) amend or repeal any resolution of the board of directors which by its express terms is not so amendable or repealable; (h) create any other board committees or appoint the members of any board committees; or (i) approve any merger, reorganization, voluntary dissolution, or disposition of substantially all of the assets of this corporation.”

“Andrea leebron-clay and james l clay, two members of the board of directors, have a family relationship.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm and presented to the finance committee of the board of directors and approved by that body before it is filed with the irs.”

“The conflict of interest policy applies to all officers and board members with a direct or indirect conflict of interest. They are required to comply with the conflict of interest policy and complete an annual statement reporting any potential conflicts. An interested person must disclose the existence of the conflicting interest, including any financial interest, close relationships (such as a family member or partner) and holdings in any other organizations with which stand.earth may have a financial interest that could potentially result in a conflict of interest. After disclosure, the interested person will be asked to leave the room for the discussion and will not be permitted to vote on the question.”

“The annual process for determining compensation of both the top management official (executive director) and of other officers/key employees includes review and approval by the personnel committee, use of comparability data and contemporaneous documentation of the deliberation and decision. The board of directors' personnel committee conducts a 360 performance evaluation of the executive director and other officers and key employees annually. The results of that evaluation and market research on executive director compensation (conducted by an independent financial services firm) are evaluated by the personnel committee. The committee then proposes a compensation package to the full board for a vote. The process last took place in 2023.”

“Informational returns and other information is made available for public inspection at the guidestar website and upon request. Financial statements are posted on stand's website and in the organization's annual report. The conflict of interest policy is available to the public upon request.”

“Payroll and other fees: program service expenses 75,690. Management and general expenses 32,653. Fundraising expenses 23,191. Total expenses 131,534. Contract services: program service expenses 3,677,951. Management and general expenses 25,899. Fundraising expenses 15,956. Total expenses 3,719,806.”

“The process for oversight and selection of an independent accountant has not changed from the prior year.”