2015-11-13T14:19:01-08:00 2014-12-31 Deborah Tomczik CPA 149-A South Fowler St Bishop CA 93514 990 2014-01-01 770389436 Friends of the Inyo FRIE 7608736500 819 North Barlow Lane Bishop CA 93514 David Herbst VP/Acting Treasurer 2015-11-13 true Deborah Tomczik P01228708 7608727300 X 2014 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z David Herbst 817 South Barlow Bishop CA 93514 480417 false false X N/A X 1997 CA Ensure that the public lands of the Eastern Sierra remain wild and free for future generations of people and wildlife by connecting people to the land through preservation, stewardship and exploration. 10 10 14 1050 0 559060 471283 28079 8667 73 -28 0 587212 479922 16412 0 406765 325831 0 25718 145813 172778 552578 515021 34634 -35099 258460 216291 9240 2170 249220 214121 Ensure that the public lands of the Eastern Sierra remain wild and free for future generations of people and wildlife by connecting people to the land through preservation, stewardship and exploration. false false 311445 Stewardship - Protection and restoration of public lands through habitat monitoring and improvement, removal of invasive species or human debris, and maintenance that limits the expansion of the human imprint in natural environments. Includes construction and maintenance of facilities and amenities to allow responsible enjoyment of public lands to all visitors. Activites include trail and campground maintenance, restoration of abandonned roads, streams, and other disturbed sites, control and eradication of invasive exotic species, monitoring of recovery resource values, and care for wilderness. The organization works with local schools, college groups, donors, local governments, and agency partners. Stewardship projects are often held as part of broader events such as "National Trail Day" and "National Public Lands Day". 74437 Preservation - Work to secure sound administrative management to preserve species and habitats on public lands and efforts to secure protection of public lands. Examples of activities include participating in public meetings, producing site specific comments related to conservation, and working with groups to build support for conservation and preservation activities and collaborating with public landmanagement agencies to ensure sound land management practices. 68385 Exploration - Efforts through presentations, outdoor activities, published materials and various other means to inform the public about the natural heritage and current management practices of public lands. Activities include leading hikes and working with school children. Exploration goals are accomplished through outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, and natural history trips; publications, such as the "Jeffrey Pine Journal" and monthly e-news, and outreach events such as the annual environmental film festival. 454267 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 1 0 true 14 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true false true false false X X Laura Beardsley 7608736500 819 North Barlow Lane Bishop CA 93514 X Sydney Quinn President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 David Herbst Vice President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jo Bacon Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Prather Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 William Mitchel Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sam Roberts Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 James Wilson Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara Kelly Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Lizza Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Thomas Boo MD Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 136314 334969 471283 Program Service Fees 3935 3935 Special Events 4732 4732 8667 15 15 0 0 0 452 495 -43 -43 -43 0 0 0 0 479922 8639 16412 16412 0 0 0 0 0 286766 250920 21461 14385 0 11289 10179 893 217 27776 24394 2173 1209 0 0 3965 1161 2804 0 0 0 14829 14187 613 29 0 3492 2507 907 78 0 0 19972 15575 1799 2598 12329 12301 28 0 2019 1848 171 0 0 6785 6601 117 67 40643 39146 835 662 Matching Grants 25000 25000 Printing and Publications 15846 12725 393 2728 Supplies 10447 10203 8 236 Events and Activites 5683 5683 11768 5425 2834 3509 515021 454267 35036 25718 211747 178075 20031 20485 0 0 0 0 0 0 7209 1456 67179 50904 19473 16275 0 0 0 0 0 258460 216291 9240 2170 9240 2170 X 141141 111300 108079 102821 249220 214121 258460 216291 -35099 X true X false true false X 327584 604105 580004 559060 471283 2542036 0 0 327584 604105 580004 559060 471283 2542036 796678 1745358 1694 721 345 73 -28 2805 2250 2250 0 2547091 0.68520 0.67560 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 66824 50549 16275 355 355 16275 true Mammoth Lakes Trails & Pub Ac PO Box 100 PMB 432 Mammoth Lakes CA 93546 205554141 16412 0 Cash Contractor Stipend 0 1 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used The organization was awarded the funds by National Forest Foundation for a project Friends of the Inyo performed with Mammoth Lakes Trails & Public Access during Mammoth SOS trail days, grant name Ski Conservation Fund. The funds were to be used as a contractor stipend for Mammoth Lakes Trails & Public Access. A final report was provided to National Forest Foundation, describing all of the work accomplished by Friends of the Inyo and Mammoth Lakes Trails & Public Access. All of the expenditures were accounted for in the report with grant spending monitored through work completed. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Copies of Form 990 and compiled financials provided to the organization's Treasurer and Executive Director to review. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c - Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts. Conflict of Interest Policy is detailed in the organization's employee manual. All directors, officers, and employees are annually required to read the policy and sign a disclosure statement verifying that the policy was read and identifying any conflicts. The signed statement is kept on file with the organization's records. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management Compensation for the Executive Director is approved and monitored by the officers and directors. All members of this board are independent in respect to the Executive Director. Salary is determined by taking into consideration Executive Director performance,organizational performance, and earnings provided to employees performing like tasks in other non profit organizations. The Executive Director undergoes periodic reviews. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Available at Guidestar.com and upon request.