Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 | The bylaws were changed in February 2019 so that all board members are elected to three year terms, with 1/3 of the board ending their terms each year. Also, the title of Executive Director was changed to Chief Executive Officer. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | The Form 990 was prepared by an independent outside accountant with the staff accountant. It was reviewed by key staff and officers before filing with the IRS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | Global Aquaculture Alliance implemented a conflict of interest policy in 2016. All officers and directors were required to sign the policy when it was implemented. The organization reviews the policy annually to determine any necessary updates. Beginning in early 2018, all officers, directors, and other key personnel were required to review and sign an updated statement on an annual basis and document any potential coflicts of interest. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | The Board reviews and approves compensation for the organization's officers annually, and documents the discussion in writing. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. |
| Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Column D: | Reportable Copmensation: The 2019 compensation reported for Michael Berthet was paid by Global Aquaculture Alliance for his services as a contracted service provider to Global Aquaculture Alliance. Mr. Berthet was not compensated for serving as a Global Aquaculture Alliance Board member. The 2019 compensation reported for William Herzig was paid by a related organiztion, Global Seafood Assurances for his services as a contracted service provider to Global Seafood Assurances. Mr. Herzig was not compensated for serving as a Global Aquaculture Alliance Board member. |
| Form 990, Part XI, line 9: | Transfers to Affiliate -616,783. |
| Form 990, Part XI, line 2c: | The audit process has not changed from the prior year. |
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