Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
58-1740503
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
590,598
606,892
612,713
775,279
828,043
3,413,525
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
590,598
606,892
612,713
775,279
828,043
3,413,525
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
2,875,992
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
537,533
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
590,598
606,892
612,713
775,279
828,043
3,413,525
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
7,700
4,433
2,532
643
949
16,257
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
31,016
31,016
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
3,460,798
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
64,322
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15.530 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
21.810 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS FOUNDATION FAILED TO MEET THE 33 1/3% PUBLIC SUPPORT TEST FOR FISCAL YEARS ENDING 6/30/09, 6/30/10 AND 6/30/11. THIS IS BECAUSE THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN THAT BEGAN IN 2007 DEPRESSED CHARITABLE GIFT GIVING BY MANY DONORS AND REDUCED STATE REVENUES, COMPELLING THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ELIMINATE ITS SIGNIFICANT DONATIONS FOR TWO KEY PAGE FOUNDATION PROGRAMS. AS A RESULT, DURING THE FISCAL YEARS REFERENCED, MOST OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION CAME FROM THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS (PAGE). THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS (PAGE) IS A NONUNION, STATEWIDE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MORE THAN 80,000 TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL MEMBERS. A PORTION OF THE MEMBERSHIP FEES COLLECTED FROM PAGE MEMBERS ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION. SINCE PAGE IS A 501(C)(6) ORGANIZATION, THE PORTION OF ITS CONTRIBUTION IN EXCESS OF TWO PERCENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TOTAL SUPPORT IS NOT TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN CALCULATING THE PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE. THE FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES PAGE MEMBERS TO OFFER FINANCIAL SUPPORT BY IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS WHICH PROMOTE WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION FOR ALL OF GEORGIA'S CHILDREN THROUGH INITIATIVES THAT RECRUIT, DEVELOP, RETAIN AND RECOGNIZE HIGHLY ACCOMPLISHED TEACHERS. EACH YEAR, MEMBERS COMPLETE A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION WHICH NOTIFIES THEM THAT A PORTION OF THE MEMBERSHIP FEE IS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FOUNDATION, AND ENCOURAGES ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS. THE FOUNDATION PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS HELP ASPIRING AS WELL AS EXPERIENCED TEACHERS, AND PROMOTE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOR ALL STUDENTS. BASED ON THE ABOVE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES AND THE FACT THAT THE FOUNDATION'S CURRENT PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE IS 15%, THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES THAT IT MEETS THE 10% FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST AND CONTINUES TO BE A PUBLIC CHARITY.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
58-1740503
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ALL OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
STAR PROGRAM THE STUDENT TEACHER ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNITION (STAR) PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO FOCUS PUBLIC ATTENTION ON GEORGIA'S OUSTANDING SUTDENTS AND THE TEACHERS WHO HAVE BEEN MOST INSTRUMENTAL IN THEIR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT. DURING THE PAST 48 YEARS, THE STAR PROGAM HAS HONORED MORE THAN 20,000 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO HAVE IN TURN CHOSEN THEIR STAR TEACHERS TO SHARE IN THIS RECOGNITION. TURNING EVENT THE PAGE TURNING EVENT IS AN ANNUAL GALA BANQUET HELD TO HONOR A CORPORATION AND CORPORATE LEADER WITH A DEMONSTRABLE RECORD OF SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION IN GEORGIA. FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THE SALE OF SPONSORSHIPS AND TICKETS TO THE GALA BANQUET ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE PAGE FOUNDATION AND ITS WORK TO RECRUIT, DEVELOP, RECOGNIZE AND RETAIN OUTSTANDING TEACHERS FOR ALL OF GEORGIA'S CHILDREN EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND VIDEO PRODUCTIONS COMMUNICATE FOUNDATION MESSAGES TO A VARIETY OF SPECIFIC AUDIENCES INCLUDING JOURNALISTS, PHILANTHROPISTS, STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. MARKETING AT THE FOUNDATION INCLUDES THE PRODUCTION OF MULTIPLE TYPES OF BROCHURES AND OTHER COLLATERAL MATERIAL 'SELLING' AUDIENCES ON PARTICIPATION OR SUPPORT FOR FOUNDATION PROGRAMS. PUBLIC RELATIONS INVOLVES INTERACTION WITH THE NEWS MEDIA TOWARD THE GOAL OF INFORMING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE WORK OF THE FOUNDATION. VIDEO PRODUCTION IS THE NEWEST EFFORT OF THE FOUNDATION TO REACH MULTIPLE AND DIVERSE AUDIENCES THROUGH ELECTRONIC MEANS INCLUDING WEB SITE DISTRIBUTION, PODCASTING, DVDS AND VIDEO DELIVERED VIA EMAIL, ETC. VIDEO PRODUCTION ALSO SERVES TO EXTEND THE REACH OF PAGE'S PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DEPRTMENT IN A COST EFFICIENT MANNER ALLOWING THE STAFF THERE TO REACH SIGNIFICANLY LARGER AUDIENCES ELECTRONICALLY THAN WOULD HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE IN TRADITIONAL FACE-TO-FACE MEETING. SCHOLARSHIPS THE PAGE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN GEORGIA'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS. ONE OF THE MANY PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENHANCE THE TEACHING PROFESSION. IN 1986, GEORGIA GOVERNOR GEORGE BUSBEE PRESENTED THE FIRST PAGE FUTURE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP. SINCE THEN, PAGE HAS INVESTED MORE THAN 200,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES ACADEMICALLY AND THROUGH THEIR SERVICE WITHIN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION. THEY WILL BE THE TEACHERS WHO TAKE GEORGIA'S STUDENTS TH THE NEXT MILLENNIUM.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
A DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER, EITHER AT A MEETING OR VIA EMAIL. BOARD MEMBERS WILL ADVISE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, AND THEY WILL BE ADDRESSED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS' SATISFACTION
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
REASON FOR STATEMENT THE PAGE FOUNDATION, AS A NONPROFIT, TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, DEPENDS ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC. MAINTENANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS IS IMPORTANT BOTH FOR ITS CONTINUED FINANCIAL STABILITY AND FOR THE RECEIPT OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND PUBLIC SUPPORT. THEREFORE, THE OPERATIONS OF THE PAGE FOUNDATION FIRST MUST FULFILL ALL LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. THEY ALSO DEPEND ON THE PUBLIC TRUST AND THUS ARE SUBJECT TO SCRUTINY BY AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO BOTH GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. CONSEQUENTLY, THERE EXISTS BETWEEN THE PAGE FOUNDATION AND ITS BOARD, OFFICERS, AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES A FIDUCIARY DUTY THAT CARRIES WITH IT A BROAD AND UNBENDING DUTY OF LOYALTY AND FIDELITY. THE BOARD, OFFICERS, AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ADMINISTERING THE AFFAIRS OF THE PAGE FOUNDATION HONESTLY AND PRUDENTLY, AND OF EXERCISING THEIR BEST CARE, SKILL, AND JUDGMENT FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF THE PAGE FOUNDATION. THOSE PERSONS SHALL EXERCISE THE UTMOST GOOD FAITH IN ALL TRANSACTIONS INVOLVED IN THEIR DUTIES, AND THEY SHALL NOT USE THEIR POSITIONS WITH THE PAGE FOUNDATION OR KNOWLEDGE GAINED THERE FROM FOR THEIR PERSONAL BENEFIT. THE INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION MUST HAVE THE FIRST PRIORITY IN ALL DECISIONS AND ACTIONS. PERSONS CONCERNED THIS STATEMENT IS DIRECTED NOT ONLY TO BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS, BUT TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO CAN INFLUENCE THE ACTIONS OF THE PAGE FOUNDATION. FOR EXAMPLE, THIS INCLUDES ALL WHO MAKE PURCHASING DECISIONS, ALL OTHER PERSONS WHO MIGHT BE DESCRIBED AS "MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL," AND ALL WHO HAVE PROPRIETARY INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PAGE FOUNDATION. KEY AREAS IN WHICH CONFLICT MAY ARISE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST MAY ARISE IN THE RELATIONS OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING THIRD PARTIES: PERSONS AND FIRMS SUPPLYING GOODS AND SERVICES TO THE PAGE FOUNDATION PERSONS AND FIRMS FROM WHOM THE PAGE FOUNDATION LEASES PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT PERSONS AND FIRMS WITH WHOM THE PAGE FOUNDATION IS DEALING OR PLANNING TO DEAL IN CONNECTION WITH THE GIFT, PURCHASE OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE, SECURITIES, OR OTHER PROPERTY COMPETING OR AFFINITY ORGANIZATIONS DONORS AND OTHERS SUPPORTING THE PAGE FOUNDATION RECIPIENTS OF SCHOLARSHIPS OR GRANTS FROM THE PAGE FOUNDATION AGENCIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND ASSOCIATIONS THAT AFFECT THE OPERATIONS OF THE PAGE FOUNDATION FAMILY MEMBERS, FRIENDS, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES NATURE OF CONFLICTING INTEREST A MATERIAL CONFLICTING INTEREST MAY BE DEFINED AS AN INTEREST, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, WITH ANY PERSONS AND FIRMS DOING BUSINESS WITH THE PAGE FOUNDATION OR SEEKING SUCH A RELATIONSHIP. SUCH AN INTEREST MIGHT ARISE, FOR EXAMPLE, THROUGH 1.OWNING STOCK OR HOLDING DEBT OR OTHER PROPRIETARY INTERESTS IN ANY THIRD PARTY DEALING WITH THE PAGE FOUNDATION 2.HOLDING OFFICE, SERVING ON THE BOARD, PARTICIPATING IN MANAGEMENT, OR BEING OTHERWISE EMPLOYED (OR FORMERLY EMPLOYED) BY ANY THIRD PARTY DEALING WITH THE PAGE FOUNDATION 3.RECEIVING REMUNERATION FOR SERVICES WITH RESPECT TO INDIVIDUAL TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING THE PAGE FOUNDATION 4.USING THE PAGE FOUNDATION'S TIME, PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, OR GOOD WILL OTHER THAN FOR APPROVED PAGE FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS, AND PURPOSES 5.RECEIVING PERSONAL GIFTS OR LOANS FROM THIRD PARTIES DEALING WITH THE PAGE FOUNDATION. RECEIPT OF ANY GIFT IS DISAPPROVED EXCEPT GIFTS OF NOMINAL VALUE THAT COULD NOT BE REFUSED WITHOUT DISCOURTESY. NO PERSONAL GIFT OF MONEY SHOULD EVER BE ACCEPTED. INTERPRETATION OF THIS STATEMENT OF POLICY THE AREAS OF CONFLICTING INTEREST LISTED IN THE PREVIOUS SECTION, AND THE RELATIONS IN THOSE AREAS THAT MAY GIVE RISE TO CONFLICT ARE NOT EXHAUSTIVE. CONCEIVABLY, CONFLICTS MIGHT ARISE IN OTHER AREAS OR THROUGH OTHER RELATIONS. IT IS ASSUMED THAT THE TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES WILL RECOGNIZE SUCH AREAS AND RELATION BY ANALOGY. THE FACT THAT ONE OF THE INTERESTS DESCRIBED EXISTS DOES NOT MEAN NECESSARILY THAT A CONFLICT EXISTS, OR THAT THE CONFLICT, IF IT EXISTS, IS MATERIAL ENOUGH TO BE OF PRACTICAL IMPORTANCE, OR IF MATERIAL THAT UPON FULL DISCLOSURE OF ALL RELEVANT FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES THAT IT IS NECESSARILY ADVERSE TO THE INTERESTS OF THE PAGE FOUNDATION. HOWEVER, IT IS THE POLICY OF THE BOARD THAT THE EXISTENCE OF ANY OF THE INTERESTS DESCRIBED SHALL BE DISCLOSED ON A TIMELY BASIS AND ALWAYS BEFORE ANY TRANSACTION IS CONSUMMATED. IT SHALL BE THE CONTINUING RESPONSIBILITY OF BOARD, OFFICERS, AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES TO SCRUTINIZE THEIR TRANSACTIONS AND OUTSIDE BUSINESS INTERESTS AND RELATIONSHIPS FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND TO IMMEDIATELY MAKE SUCH DISCLOSURES. DISCLOSURE POLICY AND PROCEDURE DISCLOSURE SHOULD BE MADE ACCORDING TO THE PAGE FOUNDATION STANDARDS. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES MAY BE UNDERTAKEN ONLY IF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE OBSERVED: 1.A MATERIAL TRANSACTION IS FULLY DISCLOSED IN THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION; 2.THE RELATED PARTY IS EXCLUDED FROM THE DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF SUCH TRANSACTION; 3.A COMPETITIVE BID OR COMPARABLE VALUATION EXISTS; AND 4.THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD HAS ACTED UPON AND DEMONSTRATED THAT THE TRANSACTION IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION. STAFF DISCLOSURES SHOULD BE MADE TO THE FOUNDATION DIRECTOR OR PRESIDENT (OR IF HE OR SHE IS THE ONE WITH THE CONFLICT, THEN TO THE DESIGNATED BOARD COMMITTEE), WHO SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND IS MATERIAL, AND IF THE MATTERS ARE MATERIAL, BRING THEM TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DESIGNATED COMMITTEE. DISCLOSURE INVOLVING DIRECTORS SHOULD BE MADE TO THE APPROPRIATE BOARD COMMITTEE AND IF APPROPRIATE TO THE PAGE FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND IS MATERIAL, AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN EXISTING MATERIAL CONFLICT, WHETHER THE CONTEMPLATED TRANSACTION MAY BE AUTHORIZED AS JUST, FAIR, AND REASONABLE TO THE PAGE FOUNDATION. THE DECISION OF THE BOARD ON THESE MATTERS WILL REST IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION, AND THEIR CONCERN MUST BE THE WELFARE OF THE PAGE FOUNDATION AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF ITS PURPOSE. THE FOUNDATION MONITORS THESE CONFLICTS BY HAVING EACH BOARD MEMBER SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT EACH YEAR. THESE ARE REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR AND PRESENTED TO THE BOARD IF THERE ARE ANY LISTED CONFLICTS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SALARY POLICY WHEN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS TO BE REPLACED, THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL NEGOTIATE WITH THE CANDIDATE ALL SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFIT PACKAGE. THE COMMITTEE WILL BRING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY PACKAGE TO THE BOARD AFTER THE COMMITTEE AND THE CANDIDATE HAVE AGREED ON THE DETAILS. THE BOARD APPROVES THE PACKAGE BEFORE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS HIRED.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
PAGE'S REMAINING STAFF IS PAID COMPARABLY TO A MIDDLE SIZE SCHOOL SYSTEM IN GEORGIA. COST OF LIVING WAGES ARE PROVIDED WHEN FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. PAGE HAS FOLLOWED THE PRACTICE OF REVIEWING WHAT THE TEACHERS RECEIVE AS COST OF LIVING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AND TRY TO STAY CLOSE TO THE STATE COLA.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
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