Mountains Restoration Trust

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed and either revised or renewed annually. The revision or renewal is in writing. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, a responsible person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the executive directors and responsible parties of the committee who will consider the proposed transaction and arrangement.”

“Describe the process used by the organization to review this Form 990: Each board member receives a copy of the return, given a period of time to review, then provides approval to execute.”

“THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD ANNUALLY. The executive director purchases the Center for NonProfit Management's Southern California Survey for executive directors, or California Council of Land Trust's Wage and Benefit Survey. The MRT Board of Director Treasurer reviews the compensation survey and determines if the compensation for the executive director is comparable to the market.”

“Describe how the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public - Our books are available to the public when requested by telephone, in person or written communications. The policies are kept in a binder on a shelf in a public accessible room. The form 990 is also made available for charitable organizations through the website Guidestar and the State of California Attorney General website.”

“Explanation of Line 24A, Temporary Program Contractor: ALL TEMPORARY PROGRAM CONTRACTORS ARE FOR BIOLOGICAL SERVICE PROVIDED TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,648.”

“Explanation of over 10% for 11G: MOUNTAINS RESTORATION TRUST HAD A FIRE DURING 2015 OVER 75% OF THE EXPENSES PAID FOR OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES WAS DUE THE FIRE.”

“Description:professional fees total fees:192213”