2018-10-04T07:50:34-00:00 2017-12-31 Plante Moran PLLC 10 South Riverside Plaza 9th floor Chicago IL 60606 990 2017-01-01 362167016 Chicago Zoological Society CHIC 7086888400 3300 Golf Road Brookfield IL 60513 Stuart D Strahl PhD President and CEO 2018-10-04 true LuAnn Trapp 3122071040 2018-10-04 2017 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Brookfield Zoo Stuart D Strahl PhD 3300 Golf Road Brookfield IL 60513 104386344 false X www.czs.org X 1921 IL To inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature. 44 43 1635 1287 1529155 -88421 33020819 39723641 21267721 22571849 -1145624 3451157 9442258 10042895 62585174 75789542 227147 236509 0 41302317 43546019 66590 70046 3200585 29255487 29557296 70851541 73409870 -8266367 2379672 213879000 218818000 53482000 54100000 160397000 164718000 X To inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature. false false 16470618 3327821 Center for Science and Animal Well-Being CSAW More than 2500 ambassadors of the animal kingdom provide our visitors with a rare opportunity to see species from around the globe and experience up close, personal encounters with some. Expert care of these ambassadors is a time-honored tradition at CZS, where innovations in husbandry techniques and pioneering breeding programs are part of the cuttting edge culture of excellence. Staff in the CSAW integrate disciplines such as endocrinology, population biology, behavioral science, nutrition and veterinary science to determine the best ways to provide and continuously care for the animals. They also incorporate models and practices from around the world, and from an array of animal care professionals, to develop the best possible zoo-based animal care and management practices. 10550000 6425195 Visitor Services Brookfield Zoo served over 2.2 million visitors in 2017, providing them with transportation, shops and restaurants. In addition to motorized, narrated educational tours throughout the park, the Zoo offers strollers, wheelchairs, wagons, etc. to help visitors have a more enjoyable visit. The shops make available goods which promote an interest in and understanding of the natural world and an awareness of how people around the world co-exist with the animals and the ecosystems where they live, and how choices made by humans impact the animals and the environment. The restaurants allow our visitors to stay in the park for lunch and expand the time they can enjoy the park. Visitor Services works closely with educators and designers to develop food packaging programs and select products which convey education and conservation related messages. Visitor Services also provides opportunities for families, businesses, senior groups, social clubs, etc. to hold special outings at the park where they receive admission, special tours and interaction with zoo staff. 10512000 Care of Buildings and Grounds The CZS maintains over 214 acres of land and 75 buildings to exhibit over 2,500 animals. Guests see examples of our environmentally sound policies throughout the Zoo grounds including energy efficient cooling systems, plentiful recycling containers and clean burning natural gas vehicles. 25718000 236509 12928536 63250618 true true false true false true false true false true true false false false true true true true false true true true true true true true false true true true true false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false true 102 0 true 1635 true true true false false false false true true false false false false X 44 43 true false true false true true false true true false false true true true true true true true true false FL IL WI X David E Burns 7086888387 3300 Golf Road Brookfield IL 60513 John P Grube Chairman of the Board 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Fred A Krehbiel Honorary Chairman of the Board 002.00 X X 0 0 0 William C Kunkler III Deputy Chairman of the Board 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Hamill Bramsen Vice-Chairman of the Board 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Merrick M Elfman Vice-Chairman of the Board 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Bert A Getz Jr Vice-Chairman of the Board 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Sakeba Issa MD Vice-Chairman of the Board through 6/2017 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Cherryl T Thomas Vice-Chairman of the Board 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Kelley C Schueler Trustee through 8/17 ViceChrmn of Bd as of 8/17 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Kathryn Babcock Shaffer Trustee through 8/17 ViceChrmn of Bd as of 8/17 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael P Emmert Treasurer 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Randall G Vickery Secretary 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Stuart D Strahl PhD President and CEO 040.00 X X 564181 0 78757 Stuart B Abelson Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 Mrs LW Alberts Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 George Barr Trustee as of 5/2017 002.00 X 0 0 0 Walter W Becky II Trustee as of 3/2017 002.00 X 0 0 0 Stephen P Bent Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 Jay D Bergman Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 Edward McCormick Blair Jr Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara J Bradford Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 John A Carpenter Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin M Carmody Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Bonny Chen Trustee as of 5/2017 002.00 X 0 0 0 Dawn M Davis Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 Lawrence E DeMar Trustee through 5/2017 002.00 X 0 0 0 Michael F DeSantiago Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 Gregory J DiDomenico Trustee as of 5/2017 002.00 X 0 0 0 Arthur J Fogel Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 Sasha Gerritson Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 Mrs James M Guyette Trustee through 5/2017 002.00 X 0 0 0 Philip Lee Harris Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 Christine E Holden Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 William L Hood Jr Trustee through 3/2017 002.00 X 0 0 0 Mrs Peter H Huizenga Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 Jill V Javors Trustee through 4/2017 002.00 X 0 0 0 Lisa N Johnson Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 Molly Keller Trustee as of 5/2017 002.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara Levy Kipper Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin W Kirby Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 Angelo C Kleronomos Trustee through 3/2017 002.00 X 0 0 0 William O Lipinski Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 Jerry Manne Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 Christian B McGrath Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 Toni Reed Preckwinkle Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 Mark G Sander Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 John W Taylor III Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 William E Thonn Trustee 002.00 X 0 0 0 Christopher D Traut Trustee through 5/2017 002.00 X 0 0 0 Jeffrey D Warner Trustee as of 10/2017 002.00 X 0 0 0 Patrick E Whiteside Trustee as of 5/2017 002.00 X 0 0 0 Richard G Gamble Chief Operating Officer/Exec. 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Brookfield Zoo was created through an act of the Illinois Legislature and the Society annually receives partial funding from Cook County to maintain and operate the Zoo. Occasionally, the laws and regulations under which the Society was organized and is funded and operated require updating. The Society may advise and assist appropriate legislative bodies in this activity. It may also advocate the adoption or rejection of legislation. By virtue of a management agreement with the District, the Society is periodically called upon to advise on matters of public policy. The Society also employs certain staff and consultants to communicate with the State of Illinois, federal officials, county commissioners and other government officials, to inform those parties of the activities of the Society. Additionally, as required during the year, the Societys President and designated staff attend national and international professional group meetings and otherwise communicate with those groups on various matters, including the expression of opinions to appropriate congressional representatives, congressional committees or other deliberative bodies that influence public policy concerning species in danger of extinction, environmental management, the biological sciences and kindred subject, and federal regulatory agency activities affecting wildlife and its management. Also, as needed from time to time, the Society may contact its members, staff and volunteers to encourage them to express their views on pending legislation that may have a direct impact on the Society and its conservation programs. 2 385107 183806 2391734 false false X X X X false 17699000 342000 2893000 840000 20000 20074000 16699000 266000 1622000 853000 35000 17699000 18533000 301000 -1252000 847000 36000 16699000 18663000 169000 514000 774000 39000 18533000 17011000 345000 2120000 776000 37000 18663000 0.26000 0.41000 0.33000 true false 265142928 135868140 129274788 9541607 7007862 2533745 280413 280413 132088946 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Federal income taxes Accrued Post Retirement Benefit Obligation 2645840 Accrued Sick Pay Benefit Obligation 1657369 Charitable Gift Annuity Obligation 252721 Market Value of Swap Agreements 128551 Unamortized Bond Issue Costs -246199 Other 184316 4622598 X 82747000 2243320 122722 2366042 80380958 20339 -4611755 -4591416 75789542 78146000 122722 4633747 4756469 73389531 20339 20339 73409870 I 5 and 6 The Society does not maintain any donor advised funds. Other Funds consist of the Chicago Board of Trade Endangered Species Fund and the CZS Womens Board Fund. Contributions to these funds come from donors as well as proceeds from fundraising events and investment income. Grants are decided by committees as described in Schedule I. At times, donors who have given money to the fund may also sit on the granting committee but no one donor may decide on the grant awards. All grants awarded must follow the guidelines and processes established by CZS. CZS Board of Trustees has final approval of all Chicago Board of Trade Endangered Species Fund Committee recommended grant awards. CZS Management has final approval of all CZS Womens Board recommended grant awards. III 1A Animal Collections, which were acquired through breeding loans, purchases and contributions, are not recognized as assets on the Statement of Financial Position. Costs to acquire collection items are recorded as decreases in unrestricted net assets in the year in which the animals are acquired. Proceeds from deaccessions are reflected as increases in the appropriate net asset class. The Societys animal collection consists of specimens with numerous attributes including taxonomic group, age, sex, relationship and value to other animals, endangered status and breeding potential. The Society retains a record of every animal in a permanent file. An inventory of the collection is prepared annually. Professionally trained keeper staff and population managers provide daily care for the collection and determine population needs. III 4 The more than 2500 ambassadors of the animal kingdom which make up the CZS collection provide our visitors a rare opportunity to see species from around the globe. The collection, in connection with our education programs, provides CZS the opportunity to teach guests about animals and nature, conservation and other related topics. V 4 The Societys endowment consists of different funds established to support a variety of CZS programs including conservation and research, education and outreach, care of the animal collection and grounds, and general operations. Additionally, the Society is the designated beneficiary of the interest income on a 1 million endowment established and maintained by the Chicago Community Trust. The CCT maintains variance power over this endowment and, accordingly, the Society has not included it in its financial statements. VI 1A-E The Society operates a zoological park on land owned by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, IL which is provided to the Society at no charge. The land site of the Zoo, accordingly, is not recorded on the Societys financial statements. All park improvements acquired by the Society are legally owned by the District. All park improvements acquired by the Society, including those acquired with District funds, are recorded as park improvements on the Societys financial statements. The amount in Other represents construction in progress on capital assets. Once a capital asset is complete and in use, the total amount for that project is closed out of construction in progress and transferred to park improvements. X 2 The Society is a not-for-profit corporation and is exempt from tax under the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501c3, except for taxes on unrelated business income. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require management to evaluate tax positions taken by the Society and recognize a tax liability if the Society has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the IRS or other applicable taxing authorities. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Society, and has concluded that as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability or disclosure in the financial statements. XI 4b Other Adjustments - Cost of Sales of Inventory -3,953,093, fundraising event expense -658,563, raffle expense -100, Rounding and Misc adjustments 1 VII 2d Other Adjustments - Cost of Sales of Inventory 3,953,093, change in market value of swap agreements 22,253, fundraising event expense 658,563, raffle expense 100, Rounding and Misc adjustments -262 true Europe Including Iceland and Greenland program services attend conservation related conferences 8303 Europe Including Iceland and Greenland grants to recipients for fieldwork in region 5000 Europe Including Iceland and Greenland program services memberships in conservation organization 12312 Europe Including Iceland and Greenland program services conservation research fieldwork 624 North America program services attend conservation related conferences 17322 North America program serivces conservation research fieldwork 6472 North America grants to recipients for fieldwork in region 1500 Russia and the Neighboring States grants to recipients for fieldwork in region 4716 South America 1 program services conservation research fieldwork 105932 South America program services conservation education fieldwork 2073 South America program services attend conservation related conferences 1833 South America grants to recipients for fieldwork in region 27300 South Asia grants to recipients for fieldwork in region 5000 Sub-Saharan Africa program services conservation education fieldwork 523 Sub-Saharan Africa grants to recipients for fieldwork in region 18600 1 1 217510 217510 Sub-Saharan Africa conservation research fieldwork 10000 wire transfer South America conservation research fieldwork 17100 check 2 conservation research fieldwork South America 2 6700 wire transfer conservation research fieldwork Russia and the Neighboring States 1 4716 wire transfer conservation research fieldwork Europe Including Iceland and Greenland 1 5000 wire transfer conservation research fieldwork North America 1 1500 wire transfer conservation research fieldwork South Asia 1 5000 wire transfer false false false false false false Part I Line 2 The Society awards grants through its Chicago Board of Trade Endangered Species Fund CBT ESF. The grant cycle is 2 times per year. Grant proposals are reviewed by a team of approximately 20 reviewers. All proposals must be endorsed by an IUCN Species Survival Committee or other major, internationally known conservation organization, the AZA/WAZA, or other major zoo organization. For any individuals/organizations who are not US Citizens/entities, the Society checks the most recent OFAC Control List of Specifically Designated and Blocked Persons as well as the Consolidated List established and maintained by the 1267 Committee with respect to Al-Qaida, Osama Bin Laden, and the Taliban and other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them. Approximately 50,000 is awarded each cycle, usually in amounts of 2000 to 5000 per grant. Final award recommendations are presented to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees by the CBT ESF Committee members. Status reports are required from recipients 6 months after the receipt of the funds. Final reports are due 1 year after the receipt of the funds along with a final accounting of the grant funds expended. In addition, other grant funds are given by the Society to major, internationally known conservation organizations in support of their general conservation mission. These contributions are determined by Society management They are approved by the Board either as part of the annual operating budget process or as part of a periodic spending authorization from the Societys Board Designated Conservation Fund. Part I Line 3, Col F , Part II Line 1, and Part III All expenditures are reported using the accrual method of accounting. 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Scholarship for Conservation Education 5 12500 Conservation Leadership Award 1 5000 Conservation Hero Award 1 1500 Part I Line 2 CZS awards grants and assistance through a variety of programs. For awards under the CBT ESF program, as well as general contributions to major conservation organizations, see details in Schedule F, part V. CZS also provides grants and assistance through its educational scholarship programs and bus stipends programs. CZS maintains records to substantiate amounts, elegibility and selection criteria. Procedures are in place to monitor grants to ensure they are used for proper purposes including, where applicable, periodic reporting by the grantee. X X true true X X X X X true true false false false false false true false Stuart D Strahl PhD President and CEO 453358 110823 54002 24755 642938 59862 Richard G Gamble Chief Operating Officer/Exec. VP 302680 20000 1270 7200 21948 353098 Cynthia W Zeigler Chief Advancement Officer 292388 5000 3351 7714 10823 319276 Christopher Jabin Sr. VP Development 178633 62634 6134 17154 264555 Sarah Breen-Bartecki Interim Sr VP Conserv. Educ. Community 206384 1270 5400 7572 220626 Frank W Zeigler Sr. VP Animal Programs 196261 5243 5684 9338 216526 Michael Owens VP Information Technology 174487 1979 5862 8803 191131 Sandra L Dornhecker VP Human Resources 170565 2271 2765 15618 191219 Jerome E Johnston VP Guest Services Operations 161254 4801 4312 7369 177736 Leah Rippe VP Marketing Communications 156505 1637 19249 177391 Part I Line 1a As provided for in the executive employment agreement approved by the Board of Trustees, the President received a housing allowance and a gross up payment equivalent to the tax obligation for the value of the Society provided life insurance. Both were treated as taxable compensation to the President. Part I Line 4a As provided for in the Severance Agreement with the Sr. VP Development related to the elimination of the position, he received a severance payment of 40,329. Part I Line 4b As provided for in the CZS Deferred Compensation Plan and as approved by the Board of Trustees, a deferred contribution plus interest credit was made to the Plan on behalf of the President in the amount of 45,902. Also, as provided for in the CZS Deferred Compensation Plan, a payout was made to the President of previously deferred compensation in the amount of 59,862. Part II Line 7 As indicated in Schedule J part II, certain individuals received bonuses based on performance and the financial results of the organization. These bonuses are approved by the Board of Trustees. A Village of Brookfield Cook County IL 366005807 112732AAO 2008-06-18 39850000 Construction and renovation of certain buildings and exhibits false false false A 9130000 39850000 595445 296598 30539559 2010 false false true true A false false false false 0.01280 0.01280 false false true A false true true true The Northern Trust co 0000000010.000000000000 false false false false true A true Part II Line 11A Some proceeds of the bonds were used to retire a portion of the bonds as reported in Part II, Line 1A Part IV Line 2c Column A The rebate calculation was performed by an independent rebate consultant in March 2013 indicating no rebate was due and advising that as long as all assumptions remained true it was no longer necessary to compute excess with respect to these bonds. Cynthia W Zeigler Family Member of Key Employee 319276 employment false Frank W Zeigler Family Member of Key Employee 216526 employment false Part IV Line 1 During 2017, Cynthia W. Zeigler was employed as Chief Advancement Officer. She is a family member of key employee Frank W. Zeigler. Her employment follows the Societys established recruiting, hiring and compensation policies. Part IV Line 2 During 2017, Frank W. Zeigler was employed as Sr. VP Animal Programs. He is a family member of key employee Cynthia W. Zeigler. His employment follows the Societys established recruiting, hiring and compensation policies. X 2300 cost or selling price X 40 763135 price of stock on gift date X 7 18076 cost or selling price X 53 X Operating Supplies/Equipment 68 1108442 cost or selling price X Charity fundraising supplies 9 19794 cost or selling price X Charity auction items 44 43031 cost or selling price X Charity raffle items 10 15052 cost or selling price false true true Part I Line 32b The Society has an agreement with IDonate to process certain non cash donations on behalf of the Society. Donors donate their items to IDonate Foundation/Servant Foundation, a 501c3 organization, who sells the items, retains a commission and issues a cash grant to the Society for the remainder. Part I Line 33 Securities Current year contributions of stock which represent payments on pledges recorded as contribution in a previous year are not included in the revenue shown on Form 990, Part VIII, Line 1g Part I Line 33 Collection Items/Scientific Specimens A zero dollar amount was reported on Form 990, Part VIII, Line 1g because the Society does not capitalize its collection, as allowed under SFAS 116. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 7,476,000, Grants and allocations 236,509, Revenue 767,384 Center for Conservation Leadership CCL Through its many conservation and education programs, CZS communicates with others to engender in them a sense of ownership about living harmoniously with nature and helping save endangered species. Education specialists, curators, graphic and exhibit designers, photographers and many others contribute to sharing this information with visitors. As well as reaching the 2.2 million visitors, CZS engages would be conservationists outside of the Zoo including classrooms of school children, teachers and community leaders. Additionally through field programs, CZS supports efforts to protect and restore populations of threatened species in other parts of the world. The CCL strengthens the bridge between education and conservation, between field research and the animals in our care. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 3,530,000, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 6,206,912 Admissions and Parking In the course of a year, over 2.2 million visitors enjoy the experience of seeing and learning about the animals of the world. Each individual that enters Brookfield Zoos gates represents an opportunity a chance to introduce representatives of the wild world, to convey our intertwined connections to the animal kingdom, and to encourage positive change in the world. The Brookfield Zoo is open every day of the year. Admission is free to the general public 52 days each year and at all times to Illinois school groups and to military personnel. On certain days throughout the summer extended hours are offered to be more accessible to a more diverse audience. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 1,537,000, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 4,888,812 Membership The membership program services our over 115,000 member households, providing them with the opportunity to participate in the conservation and educational efforts of CZS. Member services fulfills new and renewing memberships, answers member questions at locations throughout the park and via telephone and provides educational member Animail updates via email. Members receive unlimited free admission, free or discounted parking and in-park attraction admissions and discounts on food and educational classes. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 4,287,000, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 1,065,428 Marketing and Public Relations CZSs marketing and public relations draws thousands of visitors throughout the year to discover, celebrate and help conserve natures gifts. Through production of seasonal themed events such as Summer Nights, Holiday Magic and Boo at the Zoo, CZS attracts attendance and exposes a wider audience to our mission. Through celebratory events including Freeze Day, Party for the Planet, World Giraffe Day, Animal Enrichment Day and Animal Awareness Weekends, CZS inspires conservation leadership. Through outreach programming to local communities and organizations, CZS reaches out to those who may not have an opportunity to visit the zoo otherwise. Additionally, CZS produces two complementary websites CZS.org is devoted to in-depth discussion of conservation issues designed to inspire conservation leadership in our guests brookfieldzoo.org acquaints future and past visitors with the many exhibits within the Zoo, upcoming special events and visit planning tools. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 8,888,000, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Depreciation Depreciation on the Zoos 275 million in buildings and equipment, including animal exhibits, animal care facilities, education spaces, shops and restaurants. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1A The fiscal, general oversight, and policies of the Society are vested in a Board of not more than 58 Trustees. As of December 31, 2017, there were 44 voting Trustess. The elected Officers of the Board, the chairs of the standing committees and such other Trustees as may be appointed by the Chairman constitute the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee has the power to transact all regular business of the Society during the period between the regular Board meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Cindy Zeigler, Key Employee and Frank Zeigler, Key Employee - Family Relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 The membership of the Society is composed of up to 250 Governing Members. Up to 55 of the 58 Board of Trustees are elected by the Governing Members at their annual meeting. Governing Members are also eligible for appointment by the Societys Chairman to serve on Board committees other than the Exectuive Committee. Governing Members are chosen by the Nominating Committee of the Board of Trustees and voted on by the full Board of Trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A The membership of the Society is composed of up to 250 Governing Members. Up to 55 of the 58 Board of Trustees are elected by the Governing Members at their annual meeting. Governing Members are also eligible for appointment by the Societys Chairman to serve on the Board committees other than the Executive Committee. Governing Members are chosen by the Nominating and Govenance Committee of the Board of Trustees and voted on by the full Board of Trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B The IRS Form 990 is prepared by Societys management and reviewed and signed by the Societys tax advisor. The Form 990 is also reviewed by the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees. A copy of the entire final version of the form is also made available to the Board of Trustees prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C Annually, a conflict of interest form is sent out to all members of the Board of Trustess, Key Employees and any employee with purchasing authority. The form covers potential conflicts through financial interests, use of Society services, priviledged information and representation of Society interests. It also covers specific disclosures required by the IRS Form 990 and the Illinois AG990IL. Board of Trustees responses are reviewed by the Secretary of the Board and the Sr. VP Finance who together determine if a conflict exists. Employee responses are reviewed by the VP Human Resources and the Sr. VP Finance. Any conflicts are addressed to ensure that all internal procedures are followed for any transactions with that individual and that all items requiring disclosure are properly noted. Any Board members with a conflict must abstain from voting on decisions involving the transaction in question. Any transactions entered into with interested parties follow the Societys established procurement policies and are provided at rates competitive with market rates. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A and 15B The Societys policy for approval of compensation arrangements with officers and certain senior employees requires review and approval of the compensation arrangement by the Executive Committee of the Board, excluding anyone who is related to or under the control of the person involved in the arrangement. The Committee relies on appropriate comparability data which indicates the types and levels of similar compensation and benefit packages for similar positions provided by similar organizations. The Committee documents the basis for its determination of the reasonableness of compensation. This process is done annually for the President, Sr. VP of Operatons, Sr. VP of Finance and the Chief Advancement Officer any year where there is an increase in compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents are available through applicable governmental agencies the conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon written request to the Society. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other Changes in net assets or fund balances Changes in Post Retirement Benefits not yet recognized in operations -280,000 change in market value of swap agreements -22,253 rounding and other 261. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 At the September 19, 2017 Board of Trustees meeting the Societys by-laws, last updated in 2009, were revised. Several Standing Committees were reorganized and renamed to be more in line with the current strategic priorities of the Board. Changes included removing the standing committees of Conservation, Research and Education, Governmental Affairs and Guest Experience/Marketing and establishing the new standing committees of Ceneters of Excellence, Community Engagement Social Innovation, Master Site Planning and Strategic Business Model. There were no significant changes to the standing committees of Finance and Investment, Audit and Controls, Nominating and Governance and Development. Additional changes were made to the Governing Members section to add consistency.