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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
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Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Inspection
Name of the organization
EXCELLENCE THROUGH STEWARDSHIP
Employer identification number
26-3021330
26-3021330
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY, BY RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE DIRECTORS, ESTABLISH AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO CONSIST OF THE ELECTED OFFICERS AND ONE OF THE BIO REPRESENTATIVES, AS APPOINTED BY BIO'S PRESIDENT AND CEO. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY NOT EXERCISE THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT, IF ANY, THAT SUCH AUTHORITY IS GRANTED BY RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT NEITHER THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NOR ANY OTHER COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR THESE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL SERVE AS THE CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THERE ARE TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP: 1) REGULAR VOTING MEMBERS -- REGULAR VOTING MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ANY CORPORATION, ACADEMIC, OR GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION THAT UTILIZES PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY IN RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, OR MANUFACTURE OF PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS OR OWNS, HANDLES, OR CONTROLS PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS; AND 2) ASSOCIATE MEMBERS -- ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP IS FOR ANY NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, ACADEMIC INSTITUTION, GOVERNMENT ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL THAT SUPPORTS PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY AND THE EXCELLENCE THROUGH STEWARDSHIP MISSION, BUT IS NOT DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, OR MANUFACTURE OF PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | EACH REGULAR VOTING MEMBER THAT IS IN GOOD STANDING SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONE (1) VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ON ANY OTHER MATTER BROUGHT BEFORE THE FULL MEMBERSHIP. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | EACH REGULAR VOTING MEMBER THAT IS IN GOOD STANDING SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONE (1) VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ON ANY OTHER MATTER BROUGHT BEFORE THE FULL MEMBERSHIP. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | BEFORE THE FORM 990 IS FILED, IT IS FIRST REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT. THE FORM 990 IS THEN PRESENTED BY THE PREPARING COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE ENTIRE BOARD REVIEWS THE FORM PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | VOLUNTEER LEADERS AND STAFF ARE ASKED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM ANNUALLY. THE FORM IS ALSO TO BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME THAT AN "OTHER INTEREST" ARISES OR BECOMES KNOWN TO THE PERSON. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW DISCLOSURE FORMS PROMPTLY AS THEY ARE SUBMITTED. THE COMMITTEE MAY ASK THE PERSON SUBMITTING A FORM TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO ENABLE IT TO MAKE A FULLY INFORMED RECOMMENDATION. THE COMMITTEE MAY DETERMINE THAT NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED. OTHERWISE, THE COMMITTEE WILL MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD FROM THE ACTIONS LISTED IN THE POLICY (A. CONCLUDE THAT NO CONFLICT EXISTS; B. GRANT A WAIVER; C. RECUSAL FROM RELELVEANT PORTION OF THE MEETING; OR D. RESIGNATION), AND WILL ALSO PROVIDE THE BOARD WITH THE DISCLOSURE FORM AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY THE PERSON. AT THE SAME TIME, THE COMMITTEE WILL NOTIFY THE PERSON OF ITS RECOMMENDATION. AFTER EVALUATING THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION AND THE PERSON'S DISCLOSURE INFORMATION, THE BOARD WILL MAKE THE FINAL DETERMINATION OF THE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN LIGHT OF THE BEST INTERESTS OF ETS. WHEN AN ETS MEMBER'S "OTHER INTEREST" IS A MATTER OF COMPETITIVE SENSITIVITY VIS-A-VIS OTHER MEMBERS, AT THE MEMBER'S REQUEST, THE DISCLOSURE WILL BE REVIEWED AND ACTED UPON, ON THE BOARD'S BEHALF, BY A COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVES ON THE ETS BOARD. THE COMMITTEE MAY TAKE ANY OF THE ACTIONS LISTED ABOVE. THE POLICY APPLIES TO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. "OTHER INTERESTS" TO BE DISCLOSED INCLUDE: 1) AFFILIATION WITH A COMPETING ENTITY; 2) AFFILIATION WITH A CURRENT OR POTENTIAL ETS BUSINESS PARTNER; 3) AFFILIATION WITH AN ADVERSE ENTITY; AND 4) GRATUITY FROM AN AFFECTED ENTITY. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE POLICY "OWNERSHIP" MEANS MORE THAN 1% INTERST IN AN ENTITY AND "ACTING AS AN AGENT" INCLUDES SERVING AS A BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER, TRUSTEE, OR PARTNER OF AN ENTITY. COVERED PERSONS SHOULD ALSO DISCLOSE WHENEVER HIS OR HER SPOUSE, CHILD, OR CHILD'S SPOUSE HAS AN "OTHER INTEREST." |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | REVIEWS ARE BASED ON PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT PLAN DEVELOPED EACH YEAR AND REVIEWED MID-YEAR. A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, CHAIRED BY THE PREVIOUS BOARD CHAIR AND INCLUDING ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DETERMINING APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION. THE COMMITTEE USES COMPENSATION DATA FOR OTHER DIRECTORS AND TOP OFFICIALS OF ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND COMPLEXITY. THE PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2013. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,911. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,607. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 11,518. COMMUNICATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 16,336. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 10,891. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 27,227. TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 488. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 326. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 814. |
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Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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