GREEN AMERICA: Form 990, tax year 2014

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Organization
GREEN AMERICA (EIN 52-1660746)
Tax period
2014-04-01 to 2015-03-31
Filed
2016-02-05
IRS object ID
201640369349301374
Schema version
2014v6.0
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

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Return2016-02-05T15:51:34-06:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2015-03-31TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

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Preparer Firm EIN201835208PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

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Business Name Line1ADEPTUS PARTNERS LLCBusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

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Address Line13311 OLNEY SANDY SPRING RDAddressLine1Txt
CityOLNEYCityNm
State AbbreviationMDStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP208321411ZIPCd
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Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2014-04-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

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EIN521660746EIN

Business Name BusinessName

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Business Name Line1GREEN AMERICABusinessNameLine1Txt
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Business Name ControlGREEBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone2028725307PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

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Address Line11612 K STREET NW NO 600AddressLine1Txt
CityWASHINGTONCityNm
State AbbreviationDCStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP20006ZIPCd

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

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PersonALISA GRAVITZPersonNm
Person TitlePRESIDENT/CEOPersonTitleTxt
Phone2028725307PhoneNum
Signature2016-01-20SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid PreparerYes (1)DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd

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Preparer PersonNEIL E BERGERPreparerPersonNm
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Form 990 IRS990

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Principal OfficerALISA GRAVITZPrincipalOfficerNm

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Address Line11612 K STREET NW NO 600AddressLine1Txt
CityWASHINGTONCityNm
State AbbreviationDCStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP20006ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$4,194,515GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For Affiliates0GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.GREENAMERICA.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation1989FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateDCLegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionGREEN AMERICA'S PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE ITS MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ROLE THAT CONSUMERS, INVESTORS, AND BUSINESSES CAN PLAY IN SOLVING TODAY'S SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS. TO SERVE THIS PURPOSE, GREEN AMERICA CONDUCTS A NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANT ROLE THAT BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS CAN PLAY IN CREATING A SOCIETY BASED ON COOPERATION, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THE ORGANIZATION CARRIES OUT ITS MISSION WITHIN FOUR KEY AREAS: THE CONSUMER EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM, THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY PROGRAM, THE CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM, AND THE GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM. ITS PRIMARY PUBLICATIONS ARE: GREEN AMERICAN MAGAZINE, THE NATIONAL GREEN PAGES, GREEN AMERICA GUIDE TO SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING, GREEN AMERICA GUIDE TO ENDING SWEATSHOPS, AND GUIDE TO FAIR TRADE.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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Voting Members Independent7VotingMembersIndependentCnt
Total Employee58TotalEmployeeCnt
Total Volunteers20TotalVolunteersCnt
Total Gross UBI$138,599TotalGrossUBIAmt
Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm-$241,465NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt
PY Contributions Grants$790,838PYContributionsGrantsAmt
CY Contributions Grants$3,530,415CYContributionsGrantsAmt
PY Program Service Revenue$23,839PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
CY Program Service Revenue$239,441CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
PY Investment Income-$1,852PYInvestmentIncomeAmt
CY Investment Income$204CYInvestmentIncomeAmt
PY Other Revenue$3,955PYOtherRevenueAmt
CY Other Revenue$72,981CYOtherRevenueAmt
PY Total Revenue$816,780PYTotalRevenueAmt
CY Total Revenue$3,843,041CYTotalRevenueAmt
PY Grants And Similar Paid$15,150PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
CY Grants And Similar Paid$62,275CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
PY Benefits Paid To Members$0PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
CY Benefits Paid To Members$0CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid$529,882PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt
CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid$2,058,429CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt
PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns$0PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt
CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns$0CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt
CY Total Fundraising Expense$386,353CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt
PY Other Expenses$441,707PYOtherExpensesAmt
CY Other Expenses$1,681,158CYOtherExpensesAmt
PY Total Expenses$986,739PYTotalExpensesAmt
CY Total Expenses$3,801,862CYTotalExpensesAmt
PY Revenues Less Expenses-$169,959PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses$41,179CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
Total Assets BOY$1,885,381TotalAssetsBOYAmt
Total Assets EOY$2,044,506TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$752,370TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$870,129TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY$1,133,011NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY$1,174,377NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionTO HARNESS ECONOMIC POWER--THE STRENGTH OF CONSUMERS, INVESTORS, BUSINESSES, AND THE MARKETPLACE--TO CREATE A SOCIALLY JUST AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY.MissionDesc
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Significant Change0SignificantChangeInd
Expense$1,155,038ExpenseAmt
Grant$62,275GrantAmt
Revenue$18,126RevenueAmt
DescGREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM: THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND SMALL BUSINESS ABOUT HOW BUSINESSES CAN ADOPT SOCIALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS PRACTICES. THE PROGRAM ALSO ENCOURAGES SMALL BUSINESSES TO USE THEIR RESOURCES TO HELP SOLVE THE SERIOUS SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS FACING SOCIETY TODAY. AS PART OF THIS WORK, IT ENCOURAGES SMALL BUSINESSES TO ADOPT AND ACCOMPLISH SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MISSIONS, PARTICULARLY IN ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS, AND TO CREATE MUCH NEEDED JOBS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PUBLISHES A NEWSLETTER, CONNECTIONS, MAINTAINS A WEBSITE FOR BUSINESSES TO LEARN ABOUT HOW TO APPLY THESE PRACTICES IN THEIR OWN WORK PLACES, AND HOLDS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AT CONFERENCES AND ONLINE. ALL GREEN BUSINESS CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC.Desc

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Expense$493,601ExpenseAmt
Revenue$4,629RevenueAmt
DescCORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM:THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ENCOURAGE THE NATION'S CORPORATIONS TO ADOPT SOCIALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE PRACTICES. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:1. CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY: THIS PROGRAM ENCOURAGES FORTUNE 500 AND OTHER COMPANIES TO ADOPT ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY PRINCIPLES, DISCLOSE ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC, AND DEVELOP INDEPENDENT ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW. 2. RESPONSIBLE SHOPPER: THIS PROGRAM HELPS CONSUMERS LEARN ABOUT THE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY OF COMPANIES TO HELP THEM MAKE RESPONSIBLE SHOPPING DECISIONS. IT ALSO PROVIDES CONSUMERS WITH THE INFORMATION TO CONTACT THE COMPANIES AND PRAISE THEM FOR THE POSITIVE PRACTICES THEY HAVE ADOPTED AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO DO BETTER IF THE CONSUMERS SEE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES, SUCH AS WORKER HEALTH AND SAFETY, WITHIN THE COMPANIES THAT NEED IMPROVEMENT. ALL RESPONSIBLE SHOPPER INFORMATION IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE WEBSITE. 3. CLIMATE ACTION: OUR CLIMATE ACTION PROGRAM GIVES PEOPLE TOOLS TO REDUCE THEIR OWN CARBON FOOTPRINT WHILE TELLING THE MOST POLLUTING CORPORATIONS TO DO THE SAME. THE PROGRAM ALSO MOBILIZES CONSUMERS, INVESTORS, BUSINESSES, AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS TO TELL OUR NATION'S KEY DECISION MAKERS TO ADOPT THE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS NEEDED TO BRING SOLAR AND OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY TO SCALE, INSTITUTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES EVERYWHERE, AND RAMP UP PRODUCTION OF PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC CARS. 4. BETTER PAPER PROJECT: THE BETTER PAPER PROJECT WORKS TO FOSTER COLLABORATION AMONG PAPER MANUFACTURERS, MERCHANTS, INVESTORS, BUSINESSES, NONPROFITS AND CONSUMERS TO ENCOURAGE THE PRODUCTION OF SOCIALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE RECYCLED PAPER.5. FAIR TRADE: GREEN AMERICA'S FAIR TRADE PROGRAM REACHES OUT TO CONSUMERS ACROSS THE NATION THROUGH PUBLICATIONS, WEBSITES, AND EVENTS TO SPUR DEMAND FOR FAIR TRADE PRODUCTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S FAIR TRADE ALLIANCE - THE LARGEST FAIR TRADE CONSUMER GROUP IN THE UNITED STATES - PLAYS A LEADING ROLE IN BUILDING A MARKET FOR FAIR TRADE WITH THE HELP OF OVER 3,000 GROUPS REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY 300,000 CONSUMERS.6. HEATHLY FOODS: THIS PROGRAM EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT ENVIROMENTAL, HEALTH AND SOCIAL JUSTICE CONCERNS IN THE FOOD SYSTEM - FROM PESTICIDES TO GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS - AND ENCOURAGES THE SWITCH TO SUSTAINABLE LOCAL AND ORGANIC FOODS.7. CENTER FOR SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS: THIS PROGRAM BRINGS STAKEHOLDERS ACROSS SUPPLY CHAINS TO SOLVE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS. THESE SUPPLY CHAIN PROGRAMS FOCUS ON CLEAN ENERGY,SUSTAINABLE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, RESPONSIBLE FINANCE AND FAIR LABOR.Desc

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Expense$1,507,889ExpenseAmt
Revenue$17,445RevenueAmt
DescGREEN LIVING PROGRAM: THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT HOW THEY, IN THEIR ROLES AS CONSUMERS AND INVESTORS, CAN ENCOURAGE BUSINESSES TO ADOPT SOCIALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS PRACTICES. THE FOLLOWING GREEN AMERICA ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED WITHIN THIS PROGRAM:1. GREEN AMERICAS GUIDE TO SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING: THIS PUBLICATION EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT HOW TO INVEST IN A SOCIALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE MANNER. IT ALSO PROVIDES PEOPLE WITH A DIRECTORY OF INFORMATION ABOUT WHERE TO FIND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT RELATED SERVICES. OVER 500,000 OF THESE GUIDES ARE NOW IN THE HANDS OF INVESTORS AROUND THE COUNTRY. THE INFORMATION IN THIS GUIDE IS ALSO FREE TO THE PUBLIC IN GREEN AMERICA'S WEBSITES. 2. GREEN AMERICAN: THIS IS A MAGAZINE THAT CONTAINS ARTICLES ON TOPICS SUCH AS WAYS INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS CAN PARTICIPATE IN VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND AROUND THE WORLD, AND HELP TO FIND SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS IN EDUCATION, HEALTH, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND AGRICULTURE. THE MAGAZINE ALSO SERVES AS A FORUM FOR THE EXPRESSION OF READERS VIEWS ON THESE ISSUES. OVER 70,000 PEOPLE RECEIVED THIS MAGAZINE DURING THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2015. THE INFORMATION IN THE MAGAZINE IS ALSO FREE TO THE PUBLIC ON GREEN AMERICA'S WEBSITES. 3. GREEN AMERICA'S NATIONAL GREEN PAGES: THIS IS A GUIDE TO HELP PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES ADOPT SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE PRACTICES IN THEIR HOMES AND BUSINESSES. IT PROVIDES INFORMATION, MODELS, AND HOW TO TIPS ABOUT HOW INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES CAN ADOPT THESE PRACTICES. IT ALSO INCLUDES A DIRECTORY OF BUSINESSES FROM AROUND THE NATION WHO ARE EMPLOYING SOCIALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS PRACTICES. OVER 1.2 MILLION INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES HAVE RECEIVED THIS GUIDE. ITS INFORMATION IS ALSO FREE TO THE PUBLIC ON GREEN AMERICA'S WEBSITES. 4. GREEN AMERICA'S ACTION ENEWSLETTER AND GUIDE SERIES PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON HOW THEY CAN HELP SOLVE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS. ACTION PROGRAMS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 HAVE FOCUSED ON ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE FORESTRY PRACTICES (BETTER PAPER PROJECT), STOPPING THE BUSINESS PRACTICE OF EMPLOYING SWEATSHOP AND CHILD LABOR,EXPANDING COMMUNITY INVESTING, GUIDE TO SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING, REDUCING DIRTY ENERGY SOURCES AND INCREASING RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES. ENEWSLETTERS ALSO INCLUDE INFORMATION ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY, USING CONSUMER CHOICES TO STOP SWEATSHOPS AND PROMOTE FAIR TRADE, AND FINDING JOBS AND VOLUNTEER WORK TO HELP SOLVE SOCIETY'S PROBLEMS. THESE ENEWSLETTERS AND GUIDES ARE ALSO FREE TO THE PUBLIC ON GREEN AMERICA'S WEBSITES. 5. GREEN AMERICA'S WEBSITES: THESE WEBSITES NOW PROVIDE THE INFORMATION FROM ALL OF THE ABOVE PUBLICATIONS AND ACTIVITIES FREE TO PUBLIC. DURING THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2015, OVER TWO MILLION PEOPLE USED THE WEBSITES, WHICH CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH WWW.GREENAMERICA.ORG.Desc

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Expense$109,974ExpenseAmt
Revenue$2,162RevenueAmt
DescSUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM EDUCATES CONSUMERS, INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITIES ABOUT HOW THEY CAN WORK TOGETHER TO SOLVE SOCIETY'S PROBLEMS SUCH AS ELIMINATING POVERTY AND PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT. IT INCLUDES EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT HOW TO HELP COMMUNITIES ADDRESS PROBLEMS LIKE IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND PREVENTING PREDATORY LOANS IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES GREEN AMERICA'S RESPONSIBLE BANKING AND COMMUNITY INVESTING PROGRAM. DURING THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2015, THIS PROGRAM PUBLISHED THE GUIDE TO COMMUNITY INVESTING, AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE ON THE GREEN AMERICA WEBSITE.Desc
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Total Program Service Expenses$3,266,502TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt
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Schedule B RequiredYes (1)ScheduleBRequiredInd
Political Campaign Acty0PoliticalCampaignActyInd
Lobbying ActivitiesYes (1)LobbyingActivitiesInd
Subject To Proxy Tax0SubjectToProxyTaxInd
Donor Advised Fund0DonorAdvisedFundInd
Conservation Easements0ConservationEasementsInd
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Credit Counseling0CreditCounselingInd
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Report Land Building EquipmentYes (1)ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd
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Report Other LiabilitiesYes (1)ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd
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Operate Hospital0OperateHospitalInd
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Employee58EmployeeCnt
Employment Tax Returns FiledYes (1)EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd
Unrelated Bus Incm Over LimitYes (1)UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd
Form990 T FiledYes (1)Form990TFiledInd
Foreign Financial Account0ForeignFinancialAccountInd
Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans0ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd
Taxable Party Notification0TaxablePartyNotificationInd
Nondeductible Contributions0NondeductibleContributionsInd
Quid Pro Quo ContributionsYes (1)QuidProQuoContributionsInd
Quid Pro Quo Contri DisclYes (1)QuidProQuoContriDisclInd
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Indoor Tanning Services0IndoorTanningServicesInd
Info In Schedule O Part VIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd
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Independent Voting Member7IndependentVotingMemberCnt
Family Or Business Rln0FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd
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Members Or StockholdersYes (1)MembersOrStockholdersInd
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Local Chapters0LocalChaptersInd
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Whistleblower PolicyYes (1)WhistleblowerPolicyInd
Document Retention PolicyYes (1)DocumentRetentionPolicyInd
Compensation Process CEOYes (1)CompensationProcessCEOInd
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Own WebsiteYes (X)OwnWebsiteInd
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Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

Business Name BusinessName

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Business Name Line1BOB BULIKBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Phone2028725307PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

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Address Line11612 K STREET NW 600AddressLine1Txt
CityWASHINGTONCityNm
State AbbreviationDCStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP20006ZIPCd

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (12 entries)

TitleTitleTxtAverage Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRtIndividual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorIndReportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmtReportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmtOther CompensationOtherCompensationAmtOfficerOfficerInd
P FREUNDLICH
BOARD MEMBER2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
K HARGET
BOARD MEMBER2.00Yes (X)$59,685$0$0
J MARCOUS
BOARD MEMBER2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
T NING
BOARD MEMBER2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
D CHRISTIANSON
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP MAR2.00Yes (X)$64,255$0$14,394
A D KORFHAGE
ONLINE/SPECIAL PROJECTS ED2.00Yes (X)$26,331$0$5,923
J LINEBERGER
BOARD CHAIR3.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
D MOMSEN-HUDSON
BOARD VICE CHAIR2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
J FITZGERALD
BOARD VICE CHAIR2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
R GORDON
TREASURER2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
D HAMLER
BOARD SECRETARY55.00Yes (X)$83,680$0$22,059Yes (X)
A GRAVITZ
PRESIDENT/CEO60.00Yes (X)$62,048$0$15,319Yes (X)
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org$295,999TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt
Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org$0TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt
Total Other Compensation$57,695TotalOtherCompensationAmt
Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K0IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Former Ofcr Employees Listed0FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd
Total Comp Greater Than150 K0TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other Srcs0CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (2 entries)

Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCdServicesServicesDescCompensationCompensationAmt
RIPON COMMUNITY PRINTERS
656 S DOUGLAS STREETRIPONWI54971PRINTING AND MAILING$132,503
JIM BUCKLEY OFFSETTING & PRINTING
3480 CATTERTON PLACE SUITE 102WALDORFMD20602PRINTING AND MAILING$107,065
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K2CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Membership Dues$470,461MembershipDuesAmt
All Other Contributions$3,059,954AllOtherContributionsAmt
Total Contributions$3,530,415TotalContributionsAmt

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmtUnrelated Business RevenueUnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmtExclusionExclusionAmt
PUBLICATION SPONSORSHI511120$178,719$40,120$138,599
CONSULTING AND SPEECHE900099$49,921$49,921
GREEN FESTIVALS REIMBU900099$10,801$10,801
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue$239,441TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$890TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$890ExclusionAmt

Royalties Revenue RoyaltiesRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$62,880TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$62,880ExclusionAmt

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$350,788SecuritiesAmt

Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$349,971SecuritiesAmt
Other$1,503OtherAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$817SecuritiesAmt
Other-$1,503OtherAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column-$686TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion-$686ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Sales Of Inventory$2,242GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt
Cost Of Goods Sold$0CostOfGoodsSoldAmt

Net Income Or Loss NetIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$2,242TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$2,242RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescMAILING LIST INCOMEDesc
Business511140BusinessCd
Total Revenue Column$7,859TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$7,859ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$7,859OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$3,843,041TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$42,362RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$138,599UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$131,665ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part IXYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd

Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$57,275TotalAmt
Program Services$57,275ProgramServicesAmt

Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$5,000TotalAmt
Program Services$5,000ProgramServicesAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$296,686TotalAmt
Program Services$255,158ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$15,631ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$25,897FundraisingAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,414,613TotalAmt
Program Services$1,216,608ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$74,530ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$123,475FundraisingAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$214,342TotalAmt
Program Services$180,664ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$11,958ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$21,720FundraisingAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$132,788TotalAmt
Program Services$114,201ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$6,997ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$11,590FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$624,949TotalAmt
Program Services$564,296ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$12,717ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$47,936FundraisingAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$20,417TotalAmt
Program Services$2,853ProgramServicesAmt
Fundraising$17,564FundraisingAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$7,208TotalAmt
Program Services$5,337ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$414ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,457FundraisingAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$86,712TotalAmt
Program Services$75,479ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,063ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$9,170FundraisingAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$218,533TotalAmt
Program Services$188,091ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$11,263ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$19,179FundraisingAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$127,193TotalAmt
Program Services$118,866ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,910ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$5,417FundraisingAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$30,347TotalAmt
Program Services$30,347ProgramServicesAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$32,750TotalAmt
Program Services$28,279ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$604ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$3,867FundraisingAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$33,766TotalAmt
Program Services$29,156ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$623ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$3,987FundraisingAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$5,931TotalAmt
Program Services$969ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$506ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$4,456FundraisingAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmtFundraisingFundraisingAmt
POSTAGE AND DELIVERY$224,596$176,333$2,974$45,289
PRINTING AND PUBLICATIO$187,451$162,341$71$25,039
BANK FEES$37,757$22,846$3,653$11,258
TELEPHONE$28,178$24,363$1,436$2,379

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$15,370TotalAmt
Program Services$8,040ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$657ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$6,673FundraisingAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$3,801,862TotalAmt
Program Services$3,266,502ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$149,007ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$386,353FundraisingAmt

Total Joint Costs TotalJointCostsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$210,798TotalAmt
Program Services$140,715ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$3,482ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$66,601FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$16,724BOYAmt
EOY$168,339EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$476,981BOYAmt
EOY$184,301EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$943,637BOYAmt
EOY$1,108,851EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$357,651BOYAmt
EOY$414,689EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$26,062BOYAmt
EOY$11,780EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$12,322BOYAmt
EOY$40,810EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$315,209LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$208,956LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$44,711BOYAmt
EOY$106,253EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,326BOYAmt
EOY$7,706EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$967BOYAmt
EOY$1,777EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,885,381BOYAmt
EOY$2,044,506EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$206,172BOYAmt
EOY$164,979EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$36,270BOYAmt
EOY$31,458EOYAmt

Escrow Account Liability EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$70,118BOYAmt
EOY$20,787EOYAmt

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$436,599BOYAmt
EOY$649,566EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,211BOYAmt
EOY$3,339EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$752,370BOYAmt
EOY$870,129EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY-$312,010BOYAmt
EOY$52,621EOYAmt

Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,445,021BOYAmt
EOY$1,121,756EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,133,011BOYAmt
EOY$1,174,377EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,885,381BOYAmt
EOY$2,044,506EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$41,179ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$187NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$0OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Info In Schedule O Part XIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$3,059,341CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$2,933,066CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$3,225,726CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$790,838CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$3,541,216CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$13,550,187TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$3,059,341CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$2,933,066CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$3,225,726CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$790,838CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$3,541,216CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$13,550,187TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support Total170$13,550,187PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$59,523CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$75,789CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$82,266CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$4,987CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$63,770CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$286,335TotalAmt

Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$22,863CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$23,015CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$25,478CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year$7,859CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$79,215TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$13,915,737TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$460,402GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.97370PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.97210PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceFORM 990, SCHEDULE A, PART IIFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationORGANIZATION CHANGED FROM A CALENDAR YEAR TO A FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31ST, INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR FORM 990, PART 1 SUMMARY LINES 8 THROUGH 22 AND SCHEDULE A, PART II COLUMN D IS FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2014.ExplanationTxt

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

Total Grassroots Lobbying TotalGrassrootsLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$204FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Total Direct Lobbying TotalDirectLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$0FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Total Lobbying Expend TotalLobbyingExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$204FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Other Exempt Purpose Expend OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$3,801,658FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Total Exempt Purpose Expend TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$3,801,862FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Lobbying Nontaxable Amount LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$340,093FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Grassroots Nontaxable GrassrootsNontaxableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$85,023FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Tot Lbbyng Grassroot Mns Non Tx TotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$0FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Tot Lbby Expend Mns Lbbyng Non Tx TotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$0FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Avg Lobbying Nontaxable Amount AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$311,072CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$312,828CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$173,011CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$340,093CurrentYearAmt
Total$1,137,004TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Lobbying Ceiling$1,705,506LobbyingCeilingAmt

Avg Total Lobbying Expend AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$401CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$387CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$666CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$204CurrentYearAmt
Total$1,658TotalAmt

Avg Grassroots Nontaxable AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$77,768CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$78,207CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$43,253CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$85,023CurrentYearAmt
Total$284,251TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grassroots Ceiling$426,377GrassrootsCeilingAmt

Avg Grassroots Lobbying Expend AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$73CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$22CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year$204CurrentYearAmt
Total$299TotalAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Agent Trustee Etc0AgentTrusteeEtcInd
Incl Escrow Custodial Acct LiabYes (1)InclEscrowCustodialAcctLiabInd
Explanation ProvidedYes (X)ExplanationProvidedInd

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$124,593OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$104,533DepreciationAmt
Book Value$20,060BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$190,616OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$104,423DepreciationAmt
Book Value$86,193BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$106,253TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescGIFT ANNUITY LIABILITYDesc
Amt$3,339Amt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$3,339TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$3,911,970TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst$187NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Donated Services And Use Fclts$67,239DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt
Other Revenue$1,503OtherRevenueAmt
Revenue Not Reported$68,929RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$3,843,041RevenueSubtotalAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$0RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$3,843,041TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$3,870,604TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Donated Services Use Fclts$67,239DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt
Other Expenses Included$1,503OtherExpensesIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Reported$68,742ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$3,801,862ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$0ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$3,801,862TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART IV, LINE 2B:ESCROW ESTABLISHED RELATED TO SALE OF GREEN FESTIVALS.
PART X, LINE 2:ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRE THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY IF THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED ITS TAX POSITIONS, AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF MARCH 31, 2015, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES IT IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATION FOR YEARS PRIOR TO 2012.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:LOSS ON SALE OF FIXED ASSETS 1,503.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:LOSS ON SALE OF FIXED ASSETS 1,503.

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (11 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINCash GrantCashGrantAmtValuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDescPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt
FEED EARTH NOW LLC
4544 N KEYSTONE AVENUECHICAGOIL60630454800222$5,000FMV - CASHTO FULFILL THE PEOPLE AND PLANET AWARD PROGRAM
FLS ENERGY
130 ROBERTS STREETASHEVILLENC28801056483898$5,000FMV - CASHTO FULFILL THE PEOPLE AND PLANET AWARD PROGRAM
MAUTHE FARM LLC
2033 JOE TUCKER ROADMCCOMBMS39648753248783$5,000FMV - CASHTO FULFILL THE PEOPLE AND PLANET AWARD PROGRAM
PEAPODS NATURAL TOYS
2290 COMO AVENUEST PAULMN55108260015260$5,000FMV - CASHTO FULFILL THE PEOPLE AND PLANET AWARD PROGRAM
GREEN BEGINNING COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
3047 S ROBERTSON BLVDLOS ANGELESCA90034800329444$5,000FMV - CASHTO FULFILL THE PEOPLE AND PLANET AWARD PROGRAM
VERVE INC
305 DUDLEY STREETPROVIDENCERI02907204307475$5,000FMV - CASHTO FULFILL THE PEOPLE AND PLANET AWARD PROGRAM
MATA TRADERSINC
1770 W BERTEAU AVENUE SUITE 406CHICAGOIL60613611548651$5,000FMV - CASHTO FULFILL THE PEOPLE AND PLANET AWARD PROGRAM
OJABA COLLECTIVE
PO BOX 19356PORTLANDOR97280743204243$5,000FMV - CASHTO FULFILL THE PEOPLE AND PLANET AWARD PROGRAM
CANAAN FAIR TRADE
2453 ATWOOD AVENUE 210MADISONWI53704200704815$5,000FMV - CASHTO FULFILL THE PEOPLE AND PLANET AWARD PROGRAM
CLEAN POWER PERKS
42 8TH STREET 4113CHARLESTONMA02129463257846$5,000FMV - CASHTO FULFILL THE PEOPLE AND PLANET AWARD PROGRAM
ORGANIC TRANSIT INC
311 W CORPORATION STREETDURHAMNC27701455009435$5,000FMV - CASHTO FULFILL THE PEOPLE AND PLANET AWARD PROGRAM

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant TypeRECIPIENT OF PEOPLE AND PLANET AWARD PROGRAMGrantTypeTxt
Recipient1RecipientCnt
Cash Grant$5,000CashGrantAmt
Valuation Method UsedFMV-CASHValuationMethodUsedDesc

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHESE GRANTS ARE MADE AS AWARDS BY GREEN AMERICA'S PEOPLE & PLANET PROGRAM FOR LOCALLY BASED ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPLIFYING OUTSTANDING SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES. TO PARTICIPATE, AWARD APPLICANTS MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY (1) ARE SMALL, LOCALLY-BASED BUSINESSES OR NON-PROFITS, AND (2) MEET PROGRAM CRITERIA FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES. FROM A QUALIFIED FIELD OF APPLICANTS, AN INDEPENDENT PANEL OF JUDGES SELECTS THE FINALISTS FOR THE AWARDS AND THE PUBLIC MAKES THE FINAL SELECTION FOR THE AWARDS. ORGANIZATIONS THAT WIN THE AWARDS, GRANTS OF $5,000, MAY USE THEM AS THEY CHOOSE. PROCEDURES TO MONITOR AND REPORT ON THE USE OF THE FUNDS DO NOT EXIST BECAUSE THE AWARDS GIVEN ARE RECOGNITION FOR OUTSTANDING SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES AND ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE USED FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE.ExplanationTxt

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Bus Tr Involve Interested Prsn BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp (7 entries)

Relationship DescriptionRelationshipDescriptionTxtTransactionTransactionAmtTransactionTransactionDescSharing Of RevenuesSharingOfRevenuesInd
BERNADETTE GASKIN
FORMER BOARD MEMBER SPOUSE$70,093COMPENSATION PAID BY GREEN AMERICA AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES0
PAUL FREUNDLICH
EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FAIR TRADE FOUNDATION$5,600PAYMENT FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE0
RUSS GASKIN
FORMER BOARD MEMBER AND KEY EMPLOYEE$67,227CONSULTING FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES0
KRISTA KURTH
FORMER BOARD MEMBER$39,513CONSULTING FEES0
KATHY HARGET
BOARD MEMBER$51,865CONSULTING FEES0
ANDREW KORFHAGE
BOARD MEMBER$2,617CONSULTING FEES0
NORA MARSH
FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE$15,813CONSULTING SERVICES0

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Securities Publicly Traded SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Contribution1ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$349,971NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesFMV ON DATE OF GIFTMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt

Other Non Cash Contri Table OtherNonCashContriTableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
DescPLEDGESDesc
Contribution31ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$47,865NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesSEE SCHEDULE OMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Any Property That Must Be Held0AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC GiftsYes (1)ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties Used0ThirdPartiesUsedInd

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (11 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6THE ORGANIZATION HAS THREE CLASSES OF MEMBERS: INDIVIDUAL, ORGANIZATIONAL, AND WORKER. EACH MEMBER HAS ONE VOTE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7ATHE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS HAVE CERTAIN LIMITED VOTING RIGHTS. MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (EXCEPT IN THE EVENT OF A VACANCY, IN WHICH CASE THE VACANCY IS FILLED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE REMAINING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS). THE GENERAL DIRECTOR OF THE STAFF IS ONE OF THE DIRECTORS BUT ONLY HAS A VOTE IN THE EVENT OF A TIE. OF THE REMAINING DIRECTORS, FIFTY PERCENT ARE ELECTED BY WORKER MEMBERS, TWENTY FIVE PERCENT BY THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, TWENTY FIVE PERCENT BY THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS. IN THE EVENT THAT THE DIRECTORSHIPS TO BE ELECTED BY INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS ARE AN ODD NUMBER, INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS WILL ELECT THE ODD SEAT. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS THE RIGHT TO VOTE ON ALL OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION WITHOUT BEING SUBJECT TO MEMBER APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 GOES THROUGH THREE LEVELS OF REVIEW. FIRST, THE DRAFT IS REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ANY NECESSARY CHANGES ARE MADE AT THIS POINT. SECOND, THE DRAFT (REFLECTING DIRECTOR OF FINANCE CHANGES) IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ANY NECESSARY CHANGES ARE MADE. LAST, THE FINAL DRAFT IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CIN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST: AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER THE PRESENTATION, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER GREEN AMERICA CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT INTEREST, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN GREEN AMERICA'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION IT SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. RECORDINGS AND PROCEDINGS: THE MINUTES OF THE GOVERNING BOARD AND ALL COMMITTEES WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL CONTAIN: A)THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO DISCLOSED OR OTHERWISE WERE FOUND TO HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE NATURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST, ANY ACTION TAKEN TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAS PRESENT, AND THE GOVERNING BOARD'S OR COMMITTEES DECISION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN FACT EXISTED. B) THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO WERE PRESENT FOR DISCUSSIONS AND VOTES RELATING TO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, THE CONTENT OF THE DISCUSSION, INCLUDING ANY ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, AND A RECORD OF ANY VOTES TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROCEEDINGS. COMPENSATION: A VOTING MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BOARD WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM GREEN AMERICA FOR SERVICES IS PRECLUDED FROM VOTING ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO THAT MEMBER'S COMPENSATION. A VOTING MEMBER OF ANY COMMITTEE WHOSE JURISDICTION INCLUDES COMPENSATION MATTERS AND WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM GREEN AMERICA FOR SERVICES IS PRECLUDED FROM VOTING ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO THAT MEMBER'S COMPENSATION. NO VOTING MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR ANY COMMITTEE WHOSE JURISDICTION INCLUDES COMPENSATION MATTERS AND WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM THE ORGANIZATION, EITHER INDIVIDUALLY OR COLLECTIVELY, IS PROHIBITED FROM PROVIDING INFORMATION TO ANY COMMITTEE REGARDING COMPENSATION. EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON: HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND UNDERSTANDS GREEN AMERICA IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. TO ENSURE GREEN AMERICA OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL BE CONDUCTED. THE PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL, AT A MINIMUM, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: WHETHER COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE, BASED ON COMPETENT SURVEY INFORMATION AND THE RESULT OF ARM'S LENGTH BARGAINING. WHETHER PARTNERSHIPS, JOINT VENTURES, AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS CONFORM TO GREEN AMERICA'S WRITTEN POLICIES, ARE PROPERLY RECORDED, REFLECT REASONABLE INVESTMENT OR PAYMENTS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES, FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DO NOT RESULT IN INUREMENT, IMPERMISSIBLE PRIVATE BENEFIT OR IN AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15ASALARY REVIEW PROCESS: AN ANNUAL SALARY REVIEW OCCURS EACH SUMMER FOR ALL ELIGIBLE REGULAR STAFF AT THE COMPLETION OF THE ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN PROCESS. THE SALARY REVIEW PROCESS EMPHASIZES CHANGES, INCREASES AND UPDATES IN THE WORKLIFE RESPONSIBILITIES OF STAFF MEMBERS AND THE DURATION OF ONE'S SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE. THE PROCESS BEGINS EARLIER IN THE YEAR WITH THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LED BY THE FINANCE TEAM OF GREEN AMERICA'S CURRENT FINANCIAL SITUATION AND A DETERMINATION OF WHAT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALARY INCREASES IN THE COMING YEAR. ONCE THE STAFF AND THEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE APPROVED THE FINAL OPERATING PLAN, THE SALARY ADJUSTMENT PROCESS BEGINS. FINANCES PERMITTING, EACH REGULAR STAFF PERSON WHO HAS BEEN AT GREEN AMERICA SINCE DECEMBER 31 OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA). THE COLA IS A SET PERCENT OF SALARY DETERMINED BY THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, WHICH VARIES EACH YEAR AND IS INTENDED TO ADJUST FOR INFLATION. ONCE THE OPERATING PLAN IS PASSED IN THE SPRING, STAFF MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE THEIR COLAS RETROACTIVE TO JANUARY 1 OF THAT YEAR. ANNUAL PAY INCREASES ARE DETERMINED ACCORDING TO THE SALARY ADJUSTMENT POLICY. ONCE THE OPERATING PLAN IS APPROVED, EVERY STAFF MEMBER IS ASKED TO SUBMIT A SALARY PETITION, WHICH THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM WILL USE TO ALLOCATE THE FUNDS IN THE SALARY POOL. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SALARY ADJUSTMENT, A STAFF MEMBER MUST HAVE BEEN ON STAFF AS OF JANUARY 1 OF THAT YEAR. IN ADDITION TO THIS ANNUAL REVIEW, ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON MAJOR JOB DESCRIPTION CHANGES WILL BE CONSIDERED AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR. ANY STAFF MEMBER WHO HAS MADE A MAJOR CHANGE IN THEIR JOB DESCRIPTION MAY BE REHIRED INTO A NEW POSITION BASED ON THOSE CHANGES. THIS USUALLY OCCURS DUE TO A DEPARTURE OF STAFF OR A RESTRUCTURING OF DUTIES. ANY CHANGE IN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY, OUTSIDE OF A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT, IS DETERMINED BY A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMMITTEE RESEARCHES COMPARABLE SALARIES, CONSIDERS THE BUDGET, AND RECOMMENDS A SALARY AMOUNT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE RECOMMENDATION AND MAKES A DECISION. THIS PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING. THE ORGANIZATION DETERMINES COMPENSATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES: ANY COMPENSATION RECEIVED BY OFFICERS IS RELATED TO SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION. OFFICERS ARE NOT PAID FOR THEIR DUTIES AND SERVICES PROVIDED AS OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY KEY EMPLOYEES AS DEFINED IN IRS 2014 FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS (PAGES 25 AND 26). IF APPROVED, THE NEW SALARY IS PUT INTO EFFECT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND/OR UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11GCONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 564,296. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 12,717. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 47,936. TOTAL EXPENSES 624,949.
FORM 990, PAGE 11, PART XI, LINE 2CTHE ORGANIZATION HAS A SEPARATE AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.
SCHEDULE M, PART I, LINE 25, COLUMN (D)PLEDGES RECEIVABLE: THE REVENUE RECORDED WAS THE TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE PLEDGES MADE, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE YEAR IN WHICH THE DONOR SPECIFIED THEY WOULD PAY.
SCHEDULE M, PART I, LINE 31GREEN AMERICA ACCEPTS GIFTS OF CASH, CHECKS, CREDIT CARD CHARGES, STOCK, BONDS AND MUTUAL FUNDS. GIFTS OF AUTOS, LAND, BUILDINGS, AND OTHER MATERIAL ITEMS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED UPON APPROVAL BY THE COORDINATING TEAM. GIFTS OF STOCK/BONDS/MUTUAL FUNDS: GENERALLY, GREEN AMERICA IMMEDIATELY SELLS THE STOCK OR MUTUAL FUNDS RECEIVED AND DEPOSITS THE CASH INTO THE REGULAR OPERATING CASH ACCOUNT. ANY RESTRICTIONS ON THE GIFT ARE RECORDED VIA THE USE OF THE "CLASS", WHICH IDENTIFIES THE PROGRAM THE GIFT IS TO BE USED FOR.
FORM 990, PAGE 7, SECTION A.ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE VOLUNTEERS AND ARE NOT COMPENSATED FOR THEIR BOARD SERVICES. ALL COMPENSATION LISTED IN PART VII COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES IS COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES PROVIDED AS EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND NOT FOR BOARD OR OFFICER DUTIES.

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