Los Angeles Audubon Society Inc

“Members are notified of the bi-monthly online newsletter, which lists events and activities. Members are encouraged to join in free or low-cost bird walks and field trips. Through our website members and e-blasts members receive information on how they may be involved in los angeles area environmental issues.”

“Independent cpa prepares form 990 and submits it to key staff members for review and comment prior to finalizing. The final form 990 with all attachments is then submitted to the treasurer for review, signature, and filing. A copy is then made available to the full board.”

“The los angeles audubon society requires annual disclosure of conflicts by all board members and key employees. Any noted conflicts are then discussed by the board for resolution and compliance with our conflict of interest policy.”

“The following organizational documents of the los angeles audubon society, inc. Are available for inspection or copying at the organization's office during normal business hours at no charge, except for a nominal copying fee:a) tax exemption application b) irs determination letterc) articles of incorporationd) by-lawse) form 990 for the most recent and prior two yearsthe public inspection copy of the form 990 will not include schedule a excess contributions or the schedule b.the most updated versions of all of the preceding forms will be available.when responding to a public inspection request for any organizational document or form 990, the organization will fulfill such request in a timely fashion without inquiring as to the reason for the request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Beach Ecology Exploration School ProgramLAAS hosts 8 Beach ecology field trips for under-served schools each year. The program explores ecology and stewardship along a coastline visited by millions of people each year. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Shorebird Habitat Restoration EventsHundreds of volunteers and students help to conserve shorebird habitat on beaches in LA County. This work is focused on the nesting and roosting sites of the Endangered California Least Tern and the Threatened Western Snowy Plover.Snowy Plover Community Volunteer Monitoring ProgramSpecially trained community volunteers and LAAS biologists monitor and document Threatened Snowy Plover activity. ThESE data ARE provided to the CA Department of Fish & Wildlife as part of ongoing research of this species. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: DROPS (Drought Response Outreach Program at Schools)Five LAUSD schools will soon be seeing infrastructure improvements on their campuses that are designed to retain storm run-off, re-charge ground water and add/improve green spaces with drought tolerant and/or native plants. Los Angeles Audubon is a part of this grant, providing education to teachers and students about watershed and the historic natural hydrology of Los Angeles, among other things. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Schoolyard HabitatBuilding on their knowledge from the Environmental Leadership Program, students assist LAAS College Fellows, LAAS restoration ecologists and community volunteers to implement schoolyard habitats at urban core schools near downtown Los Angeles. This program showcases LAAS School-Shed concept of learning within the Ballona Creek Watershed, connecting students from different communities in positive interactions. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: OTHER PROGRAMSINCLUDING WORKSHOP TRIP, EVENING SESSIONS ETC”