2026-05-15T16:13:23-05:00 2025-06-30 390859910 BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP 790 N WATER ST SUITE 2000 MILWAUKEE WI 53202 990 2024-07-01 882858979 ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY INC ALLI 2029097430 1629 K STREET 300 WASHINGTON DC 20006 CYNTHIA PACHECO CHIEF FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE OFFI 2029097430 2026-05-15 1 1 TROY E MARINE P00187863 4147775500 2026-05-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z CHERI SMITH 1629 K STREET 300 WASHINGTON DC 20006 15207137 0 X WWW.TRIBALCLEANENERGY.ORG X 2022 DE THE ALLIANCE IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OFFERING NO-COST CAPACITY-BUILDING SUPPORT TO TRIBES THROUGH FOUR KEY PILLARS - BUILT ON A STRONG FOUNDATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE AND VALUES. NO-COST CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FOR TRIBAL NATIONS. THE CRITICAL WORK OF THE ALLIANCE IS FULLY SUPPORTED BY PHILANTHROPY. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GENEROSITY OF OUR PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS, INCLUDING MAJOR FOUNDATIONS, FAMILY OFFICES, AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS. 4 0 40 0 0 0 6811259 14600759 62478 284248 10261 319129 22938 3001 6906936 15207137 182308 405896 0 0 1598670 3988441 0 0 252523 2624072 4819681 4405050 9214018 2501886 5993119 8351490 14548635 205785 409811 8145705 14138824 X THE ALLIANCE IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OFFERING NO-COST CAPACITY-BUILDING SUPPORT TO TRIBES THROUGH FOUR KEY PILLARS BUILT ON A STRONG FOUNDATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE AND VALUES. 1 0 1480974 405896 284248 CONVENING AND EVENTSTHE ORGANIZATION HOSTS THREE FLAGSHIP EVENTS ANNUALLY:TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY FINANCE FORUM: A STRATEGIC CONVENING OF TRIBAL LEADERS, INVESTORS, LENDERS, AND CLEAN ENERGY STAKEHOLDERS FOCUSED ON ADVANCING EQUITABLE PARTNERSHIPS. THE FORUM EMPHASIZES INTERACTIVE, SOLUTIONS-ORIENTED DISCUSSIONS THAT ALIGN COMMUNITY PRIORITIES WITH INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES.TRIBAL ENERGY EVOLUTION SUMMIT (TEES): AN ANNUAL GATHERING THAT BRINGS TOGETHER TRIBAL LEADERS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM ACROSS INDIAN COUNTRY TO STRENGTHEN REGIONAL COLLABORATION, FACILITATE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE, AND SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF TRIBAL ENERGY SOVEREIGNTY.TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY SYMPOSIUM AT RE+: A STRUCTURED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EDUCATE PARTICIPANTS ON BEST PRACTICES FOR ENGAGING WITH TRIBAL NATIONS IN CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT. THE SYMPOSIUM COVERS FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES, PRACTICAL TOOLS, AND REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS WITHIN THE CURRENT POLICY AND MARKET LANDSCAPE. 1316667 TRIBAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & PROJECT DEVELOPMENTTHE ALLIANCE TEAM OFFERS GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR ENERGY PLANNING, GRANT WRITING, PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, FINANCING, LEGAL AND TAX MATTERS. THROUGH OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER PROGRAM, WE EVALUATE AND CONNECT TRIBES WITH HIGHLY QUALIFIED, ETHICAL CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ENSURE TRIBES' BEST INTERESTS ARE PROTECTED THROUGH ALL PHASES OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT. 1045417 ENERGY POLICY & GOVERNMENT RELATIONSTHE ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY POLICY TEAM ADVOCATES TO ENSURE TRIBAL NATIONS ARE NOT JUST STAKEHOLDERS, BUT SOVEREIGN DECISION-MAKERS IN THE CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION. FOR TOO LONG, TRIBES HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO EXTRACTIVE AND EXPLOITATIVE CONTROL BY FOSSIL FUEL INDUSTRIES, OUTSIDE UTILITIES, AND NON-TRIBAL AGENCIES. THE SELF-DETERMINED DEVELOPMENT OF CLEAN ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE OFFERS A PATHWAY TO BREAK FREE FROM THIS LEGACY AND SECURE LASTING SOVEREIGNTY. AS OUR FOUNDER, CHRI SMITH, OFTEN ASKS: "HOW CAN A TRIBAL NATION BE TRULY SOVEREIGN IF IT IS NOT IN CONTROL OF ITS OWN ENERGY RESOURCES?" 2974042 THE INDIGENOUS POWER & LIGHT FUND (IPLF), A PROGRAM OF THE ALLIANCE, IS A TARGETED PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT INITIATIVE. IPLF AIMS TO SECURE AN INITIAL $100 MILLION IN URGENTLY NEEDED SUPPORT TO SERVE AS A JUST-IN-TIME CATALYST, UNLOCKING A PORTION OF OVER $27 BILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING CURRENTLY ALLOCATED IN RECENT LANDMARK LEGISLATION AND HELPING TO ENSURE THAT THE POTENTIAL OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY IN U.S. HISTORY IS REALIZED. ITS VISION IS TO SPARK PROFOUND CHANGE BY FOSTERING ECONOMIC GROWTHAND MITIGATING THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE, ULTIMATELY STRIVING TO EFFECT A JUST TRANSITION AND RESTORE TRUE SOVEREIGNTY. 2974042 6817100 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 37 0 1 40 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY X CYNTHIA PACHECO 2029097430 1629 K STREET SUITE 300 WASHINGTON DC 20006 DAVID LENT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 8000 0 0 GEORGETTE SMITH BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBIN HAMMOND BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHERI SMITH PRESIDENT & CEO 80.00 X X 246667 0 35533 CYNTHIA PACHECO CHIEF FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER 80.00 X 199333 0 8930 RAMON ALBERTO SANCHEZ PINA CHIEF KNOWLEDGE & INNOVATION OFFICER 40.00 X 126042 0 3776 WENDOLYN S HOLLAND SR. ADVISOR TO SLT 40.00 X 170000 0 17232 SIERRA REBECCA FLANIGAN SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CA 40.00 X 105000 0 15344 WILLIAM CHARLES SAPORITO DEPUTY HEAD OF TECH ASSIST. 40.00 X 133750 0 17871 SHAUN TSABETSAYE HEAD OF TRIBAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PROJECT DE 40.00 X 135000 0 3769 1123792 0 102455 7 0 1 0 KVG COMMUNICATIONS 185 EAST MAIN ROAD LITTLE COMPTON RI 02837 COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS 240800 CROWELL & MORING LLP 1001 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE WASHINGTON DC 20004 LEGAL SERVICES 192065 REWW LLC 9901 HORIZON BOULEVARD 401 ALBUQUERQUE NM 97201 MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORY SERVICES FIRM 159000 SANTALYNDA MARRERO EDD 33315 BARMETTA LANE TEMECULA CA 92592 ADVISORY SERVICES 132961 GABRIEL S GALANDA 8606 35TH AVENUE NORTHEAST STE L1 SEATTLE WA 98115 LEGAL SERVICES 131062 6 14600759 14600759 TEES EVENT ATTENDANCE 900099 284248 284248 284248 319129 319129 OTHER INCOME 900099 3001 3001 3001 15207137 284248 0 322130 X 405896 405896 815514 654731 133615 27168 2624023 2106685 429923 87415 112131 73495 36427 2209 154929 101546 50331 3052 281844 184731 91561 5552 331485 331485 39819 39819 2098931 1590481 390289 118161 11352 5232 6120 28227 10341 17886 194488 32689 161799 905170 545260 357122 2788 18839 11348 7433 58 1938 1938 24017 24017 EVENTS 1076219 1076219 OTHER 72633 21740 50893 GIFTS & ENTERTAINMENT 10582 10582 STATE REGISTRATIONS 5981 5981 9214018 6817100 2144395 252523 2855517 8650850 5320000 5825000 127683 40704 42906 24396 10042 2357 5384 7685 8351490 14548635 14869 73055 190916 336756 205785 409811 X 7746805 4697888 398900 9440936 8145705 14138824 8351490 14548635 5993119 0 X 0 1 X 0 0 X 526034 6911259 14600759 22038052 526034 6911259 14600759 22038052 11316320 10721732 1 10261 319129 329391 22938 3001 25939 22393382 346726 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 5127541 748015 4379526 1.00000 0 0 10042 2357 7685 7685 ACCRUED EXPENSES 236756 REFUNDABLE ADVANCES 100000 336756 X 15207137 0 15207137 0 15207137 9214018 0 9214018 0 9214018 PART V, LINE 4: THE INDIGENOUS POWER & LIGHT FUND (IPLF), A PROGRAM OF THE ALLIANCE, IS A TARGETED PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT INITIATIVE. IPLF AIMS TO SECURE AN INITIAL $100 MILLION IN URGENTLY NEEDED SUPPORT TO SERVE AS A JUST-IN-TIME CATALYST, UNLOCKING A PORTION OF OVER $27 BILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING CURRENTLY ALLOCATED IN RECENT LANDMARK LEGISLATION AND HELPING TO ENSURE THAT THE POTENTIAL OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY IN U.S. HISTORY IS REALIZED. ITS VISION IS TO SPARK PROFOUND CHANGE BY FOSTERING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND MITIGATING THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE, ULTIMATELY STRIVING TO EFFECT A JUST TRANSITION AND RESTORE TRUE SOVEREIGNTY. PART X, LINE 2: THE ALLIANCE HAS RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT IT QUALIFIES AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS NOT SUBJECT TO FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAXES. THE ALLIANCE FOLLOWS THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, WHICH ADDRESSES THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER TAX BENEFITS CLAIMED OR EXPECTED TO BE CLAIMED ON THE TAX RETURN SHOULD BE RECORDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. UNDER THIS GUIDANCE, THE ALLIANCE MAY RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. THE ALLIANCE DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT IT HAS ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AT JUNE 30, 2025. X X X 1 PHILANTHROPY WITHOUT BORDERS 27 NORTHEAST 55TH AVENUE PORTLAND OR 97213 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ALLIANCE 0 0 0 82628 82628 AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V) AMOUNT WAS PAID TO INDIGENOUS RESILIENCE CONSULTING FOR FACILITATING OUR EVENTS. THEY ARE PROFESSIONAL INDIGENOUS FACILITATORS. 1 POSITIVE ENERGY SOLAR 1235 SILER RD SANTA FE NM 87507 68749 0 ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY & IPLF SUPPORT WAS THEREFORE TIME-CRITICAL AND FUNCTIONED AS A BRIDGE PAYMENT TO UNLOCK FEDERAL FUNDS ALREADY AWARDED. THE SUPPORT DID NOT CREATE NEW PROJECT SCOPE, EXPAND PRIVATE BENEFIT, OR SUBSIDIZE BUSINESS OPERATIONS. CONTINENTAL DIVIDE PO BOX 1087 GRANTS NM 87020 850094829 5417 0 ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY & IPLF SUPPORT WAS THEREFORE TIME-CRITICAL THE FUNDS WERE USED TO COVER IMMEDIATE PROJECT COSTS. ANRI TYONEK COMMUNITY CHANGE GRANT INVOICE AK PAID TO ALASKA NATIVE RENEWA PO BOX 33 HUSLIA AK 99746 823782737 29318 0 ATCE SHALL PROVIDE TO THE ENTITY THE FOLLOWING SERVICES DESCRIBED BELOW: 1. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSMISSION, INTERCONNECTION, AND INTEGRATION STUDIES 2. GRANT WRITING AND APPLICATION REVIEW 3. LEGAL COUNSEL KWIGILLINGOK (KWIG) PO BOX 90 KWIGILLINGOK AK 99622 256515 0 THIS GRANT IS INTENDED TO COVER IMMEDIATE PROJECT COSTS, INCLUDING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THE BLADE SETS. UPON RECEIVING THE AEA REIMBURSEMENT, KWIGILLINGOK IS REQUIRED TO REPAY THE GRANT AMOUNT TO THE INDIGENOUS POWER AND LIGHT FUND WITHIN 30 DAYS. METLAKATLA POWER AND LIGHT 35 MILE AIRPORT RD METLAKATLA AK 99926 581915263 250000 0 MP&L IS RECEIVING SUPPORT TO COVER A $250,000 EXPENSE DUE TO WESTPARK ELECTRIC LTD. THIS ADVANCE DOES NOT FULY COVER FUL PROJECT COSTS IT IS A NECESSARY COST TO ACCESS ADDITIONAL CAPITAL FOR THE $8,190,165 PROJECT. THEREFORE, TO BRIDGE THE GAP, THE INDIGENOUS POWER AND LIGHT FUND WI L PROVIDE A RECOVERABLE GRANT OF $250,000. 0 5 PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES TO MONITOR THE USE OF PHILANTHROPIC GRANT FUNDS TO ENSURE ALIGNMENT WITH FUNDER INTENT AND RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP. ALL GRANTS ARE GOVERNED BY WRITTEN AGREEMENTS THAT DEFINE THE SCOPE OF WORK, REPORTING TIMELINES, DELIVERABLES, AND APPROVED BUDGETS. PROGRAM AND DEVELOPMENT STAFF ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRACKING PROGRESS TOWARD GRANT OBJECTIVES AND ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. THE FINANCE TEAM USES FUND-SPECIFIC ACCOUNTING TO MONITOR EXPENDITURES AND ENSURE THEY ALIGN WITH THE INTENDED USE OF FUNDS. NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORTS ARE PREPARED ACCORDING TO EACH FUNDER'S REQUIREMENTS, TYPICALLY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. INTERNAL REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED TO ASSESS SPENDING AGAINST BUDGETS AND TO MONITOR PROGRESS TOWARD PROGRAMMATIC GOALS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS OPEN COMMUNICATION WITH PHILANTHROPIC FUNDERS AND PROVIDES SEVERAL TIMELY UPDATES ON ANY MATERIAL CHANGES IN THE USE OF FUNDS OR PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CHERI SMITH PRESIDENT & CEO 246667 0 0 0 0 0 9867 0 25666 0 282200 0 0 0 CYNTHIA PACHECO CHIEF FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER 199333 0 0 0 0 0 7973 0 957 0 208263 0 0 0 WENDOLYN S HOLLAND SR. ADVISOR TO SLT 170000 0 0 0 0 0 7154 0 10078 0 187232 0 0 0 WILLIAM CHARLES SAPORITO DEPUTY HEAD OF TECH ASSIST. 133750 0 0 0 0 0 6000 0 11871 0 151621 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 3 OUR APPROACH TO OFFICER COMPENSATION REFLECTS THE VALUES OF EQUITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP. WE STRIVE TO OFFER COMPETITIVE SALARIES THAT ATTRACT AND RETAIN HIGHLY QUALIFIED LEADERSHIP WHILE MAINTAINING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY IN SERVICE OF INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES. TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION LEVELS, WE CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE MARKET ANALYSIS OF SIMILARLY SIZED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PARTICULARLY THOSE SERVING INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES AND OPERATING ON A NATIONAL, REMOTE BASIS. THIS INCLUDES REVIEWING: - INDUSTRY-STANDARD SALARY SURVEYS (E.G., GUIDESTAR, NONPROFIT TIMES, INDIGENOUS-SPECIFIC REPORTS) - IRS FORM 990 DATA FROM PEER ORGANIZATIONS - GEOGRAPHIC COST-OF-LIVING CONSIDERATIONS, GIVEN THE REMOTE NATURE OF OUR WORKFORCE FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION LAUNCHED THE INDIGENOUS POWER AND LIGHT FUND DURING THE TAX YEAR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS DRAFTED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR INTERNAL ACCOUNTING TEAM, WHICH CONSISTS OF TWO STAFF ACCOUNTANTS AND THE CFO/COO. THE CEO AND HER EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, BOTH OF WHOM HAVE FULL VISIBILITY INOT FINANCIAL MATTERS, ALSO REVIEW THE DRAFT FORM 990 FOR OVERSIGHT. ONCE FINALIZED AND FILED WITH THE IRS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE SUBMITTED FORM 990 FOR THEIR RECORDS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH DIRECTOR, EACH CORPORATE OFFICER, THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL, THE TOP FINANCIAL OFFICIAL, AND EACH KEY EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND OTHERS THAT THE ORGANIZATION MY IDENTIFY, SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN THE STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE AND ANNUAL DISCLOSURE. ALL SUCH STATEMENTS BY DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS SHALL BE FILED WITH THE MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE; STATEMENTS BY OTHERS SHALL BE RETAINED IN THEIR PERSONAL FILES. TO ENSURE THAT THE ORGANIZATION OPERATED IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH ITS CHARITABEL PURPOSES AND ITS STATUS AS AN ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX, THE BOARD SHALL AUTHORIZE AND OVERSEE AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THIS CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY. THE REVIEW MAY BE WRITTEN OR ORAL. THE REVIEW SHALL CONSIDER THE LEVEL OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY, THE CONTINUING SUITABILITY OF THE POLICY, AND WHETHER THE POLICY SHOULD BE MODIFIED AND IMPROVED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY FOLLOWS A STRUCTURED AND TRANSPARENT PROCESS TO ESTABLISH OFFICER COMPENSATION, ENSURING ALIGNMENT WITH NONPROFIT BEST PRACTICES, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, AND THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION-DRIVEN PRIORITIES. 1. COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY OUR APPROACH TO OFFICER COMPENSATION REFLECTS THE VALUES OF EQUITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP. WE STRIVE TO OFFER COMPETITIVE SALARIES THAT ATTRACT AND RETAIN HIGHLY QUALIFIED LEADERSHIP WHILE MAINTAINING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY IN SERVICE OF INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES. 2. BENCHMARKING & MARKET COMPARISONS TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION LEVELS, WE CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE MARKET ANALYSIS OF SIMILARLY SIZED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PARTICULARLY THOSE SERVING INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES AND OPERATING ON A NATIONAL, REMOTE BASIS. THIS INCLUDES REVIEWING: - INDUSTRY-STANDARD SALARY SURVEYS (E.G., GUIDESTAR, NONPROFIT TIMES, INDIGENOUS-SPECIFIC REPORTS) - IRS FORM 990 DATA FROM PEER ORGANIZATIONS - GEOGRAPHIC COST-OF-LIVING CONSIDERATIONS, GIVEN THE REMOTE NATURE OF OUR WORKFORCE 3. THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR A DESIGNATED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, FOLLOWING THESE STEPS: - THE BOARD HAS THE OPTION TO ENGAGE IN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH TO ENSURE SALARIES ARE FAIR AND REASONABLE. - THE BOARD OR DESIGNATED COMMITTEE REVIEWS BENCHMARKING DATA AND CONSIDERS ORGANIZATIONAL FINANCIAL CAPACITY. - OFFICER PERFORMANCE, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT ARE ASSESSED. 4. ONGOING EVALUATION TO MAINTAIN FAIRNESS AND COMPETITIVENESS, OFFICER COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AS PART OF THE BUDGET PLANNING PROCESS. ADJUSTMENTS MAY BE MADE BASED ON: - ORGANIZATIONAL FINANCIAL HEALTH - CHANGES IN JOB SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES - UPDATED BENCHMARKING DATA THIS STRUCTURED APPROACH ENSURES THAT COMPENSATION IS MISSION-ALIGNED, EQUITABLE, AND COMPLIANT, SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION'S ABILITY TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN EXPERIENCED LEADERS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING INDIGENOUS ENERGY SOVEREIGNTY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, BOARD MINUTES, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,225,235. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 93,685. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 118,161. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,437,081. OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 365,246. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 296,604. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 661,850.