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Organizational Documents and Policies

California Native Grass Association dba California Native Grasslands Association

Mission

The mission of the California Native Grasslands Association is to promote, preserve, and restore the diversity of California's native grasses and grassland ecosystems through education, advocacy, research, and stewardship.

Policies

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
Conflict of Interest - each Board Member is required to read and sign conflict of interest policy annually
Document Retention and Destruction Schedule
Whistleblower Policy
Joint Venture Policy
Expense Reimbursement Policy
Nonstandard Gift Acceptance Policy
Thresholds for Board Votes
Distribution of Grassland Journal and Articles
Privacy Policy

CNGA History

Mission, Goals, History Timeline 1991-2022

Corporate Documents & Bylaws

Articles of Incorporation & Amendments
Bylaws, approved December 2019
Application for Exemption Form 1023
Application for CA Exemption Form 3500/3500A
IRS Tax Exempt Determination Letter Note: Original determination letter issued July 1992
State Tax Exempt Determination Letter

Tax Returns

Tax Year 2022 Form 990EZ

Tax Year 2021 Form 990EZ

Tax Year 2020 Form 990EZ

Tax Year 2019 Form 990EZ

Tax Year 2018 Form 990 EZ

Tax Year 2017 Form 990 EZ

Tax Year 2016 Form 990 EZ

DEIJ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

On behalf of the California Native Grasslands Association (CNGA), the Board of Directors declares our commitment to building a shared understanding for every member of our Association and surrounding community about the relevance and importance of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) work.

Read the Board of Directors Full DEIJ Policy Statement

This organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.