Low Impact Hydropower Institute

“Review is done by the board and will occur before the 990 is filed. After reviewing the information contained in the forms, the committees will communicate that the form is accepted and ready to be filed to the executive director.”

“All governing board members and employees are required to sign the conflict of interest policy and make disclosures. This is done in october at the annual meeting and at each committee meeting or board meeting if there is a potential conflict on the agenda. If a member abstains from discussion due to a conflict, it would be acknowledged in the minutes.”

“The organization has a policy to review salaries based on below: The Compensation Policy 1) LIHI is a top performing Environmental 501(3) Organization: see GuideStar as recognized by its gold rating. 2) LIHI staff is above average in ability, skills, and qualifications 3) LIHI will pay its staff between the midpoint and the 90th % of the salary for comparable positions as determined from reputable and relevant salary studies like GuideStar. The exact amount will depend on individual performances including success in executing their job responsibilities and in meeting objectives both annual”

“The Organization has a policy to review salaries based on: The Compensation Policy 1) LIHI is a top performing Environmental 501(3) Organization: see GuideStar as recognized by its gold rating. 2) LIHI staff is above average in ability, skills, and qualifications 3) LIHI will pay its staff between the midpoint and the 90th % of the salary for comparable positions as determined from reputable and relevant salary studies like GuideStar. The exact amount will depend on individual performances including success in executing their job responsibilities and in meeting objectives both annual”

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

“The company is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code (irc). The organization is classified as an organization that is not a private foundation as defined in section 509(a) of the irc. As of year-end, the organization had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The organizations tax years are generally open for examination by the federal and state taxing authorities for three years following the date filed.”