Resources Legacy Fund

“Michael a. Mantell, mary scoonover, and shauna manner (former officer) are officers of rlf and have a business relationship - michael and mary are owners of resources law group (rlg) and shauna was employed by rlg.”

“Resources legacy fund in march of 2016 amended its bylaws to create three classes of directors, with staggered four year terms, and to allow the board to waive the requirement of a one year absence following three consecutive terms before serving another term. In december of 2016, rlf amended its articles of incorporation to expand its mission, to include charitable and educational activities that promote conservation of the environment and natural resources, education, and healthy communities.”

“The 990 is prepared by outside tax accountants, reviewed by the director of finance, director of operations and the president of resources legacy fund, and the audit committee. It is then sent to all voting members before filing.”

“A conflict of interest policy covers officers and directors, who are required to disclose potential conflicts annually in writing. The board of directors determines if an actual conflict exists and is responsible for any required review and action. Additionally, a conflict of interest policy is included in the employee policy manual. Upon hire, employees are required to read it and acknowledge that they are familiar with and will observe the policy.”

“The governance committee, on behalf of the board, engaged an outside consultant to review the executive compensation of rlf's peers, to assess rlf's executive compensation, and to provide an independent opinion regarding the reasonableness of rlf's executive compensation. The positions of president and executive vice president were included in this assessment. This process was last undertaken in 2015. Every two to three years, the president reviews comparative data of salaries and benefits from surveys of foundations, similar nonprofit organizations in the west, and/or law or environmental consulting firms, selected based on data availability and similarity of positions, for a comparative analysis of the california market and of similar positions to those at rlf. This data informs the development of and adjustments to salary ranges for each position. The president establishes a reasonable compensation level for the individual employees, taking into consideration the salary ranges, his awareness of compensation practices gained through his professional and volunteer affiliations, and other factors. This process was last undertaken in 2017.”

“Audited statements and 990 tax returns are available and downloadable from www.resourceslegacyfund.org. Organizational by-laws and irs letter of determination of tax exemption are provided at request to all donors.”

“In 2016, resources legacy fund began working on projects whose focus is on efforts and groups on education, public health, mental health, community engagement and healthy communities, arts, gun safety and civil rights. Please refer to program service accomplishments.”

“Consulting fees: program service expenses 13,041,366. Management and general expenses 30,083. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 13,071,449.”

“Fees include payments to over 81 vendors for scientific studies, strategic communications, mapping, conservation expertise, program design, management and evaluation, preparation of envrionmental documents required for projects by governmental agencies, and policy research and analysis.”

“Reversal of grant expense 55,066.”

“Neither process has changed from the prior year.”