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
PALAMA SETTLEMENT
Employer identification number
99-0074140
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
..................................................
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?
................
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.") ....
773,613
728,055
769,458
784,112
863,214
3,918,452
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..
773,613
728,055
769,458
784,112
863,214
3,918,452
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)..
335,679
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
3,582,773
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..
773,613
728,055
769,458
784,112
863,214
3,918,452
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
500,141
505,560
441,558
386,497
386,322
2,220,078
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
63,184
12,455
1,866
77,505
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
6,216,035
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
1,643,426
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
57.640 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
58.930 %
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
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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
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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
Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PALAMA SETTLEMENT
Employer identification number
99-0074140
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE ORGANIZATION'S BUSINESS MANAGER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WORK CLOSELY WITH THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM IT ENGAGES TO REVIEW THE RETURN AND PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED. THE FORM 990 IS PRIMARILY REVIEWED, PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM, AND BY THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BUSINESS MANAGER. THE FORM 990, AS COMPARED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL AUDIT WHICH IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD'S BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO FINALIZATION, DOES NOT CURRENTLY REQUIRE BOARD REVIEW PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ARTICLE VII - CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, SECTION 7.1 CONFLICT OF INTEREST TRANSACTIONS, GENERALLY. A CONFLICT OF INTEREST TRANSACTION IS A TRANSACTION WITH THE CORPORATION IN WHICH A TRUSTEE OR OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT INTEREST. A CONFLICT OF INTEREST TRANSACTION IS NOT VOIDABLE OR THE BASIS FOR IMPOSING LIABILITY ON THE TRUSTEE OR OFFICER IF THE TRANSACTION WAS FAIR AT THE TIME IT WAS ENTERED INTO OR IS APPROVED AS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION. A TRANSACTION IN WHICH A TRUSTEE OR OFFICER HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY BE APPROVED IF THE MATERIAL FACTS OF THE TRANSACTION AND THE TRUSTEE'S OR OFFICER'S INTEREST WERE DISCLOSED OR KNOWN TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE TRANSACTION WAS AUTHORIZED, APPROVED, OR RATIFIED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. A TRUSTEE OR OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION HAS AN INDIRECT INTEREST IN A TRANSACTION IF: (1) ANOTHER ENTITY IN WHICH THE TRUSTEE OR OFFICER HAS A MATERIAL INTEREST OR IN WHICH THE TRUSTEE OR OFFICER IS A GENERAL PARTNER IS A PARTY TO THE TRANSACTION; OR (2) ANOTHER ENTITY OF WHICH THE TRUSTEE OR OFFICER IS A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR TRUSTEE IS A PARTY TO THE TRANSACTION. A CONFLICT OF INTEREST TRANSACTION IS AUTHORIZED, APPROVED, OR RATIFIED IF IT RECEIVES THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE TRUSTEES EITHER ON THE BOARD OR ON THE COMMITTEE, WHO HAVE NO DIRECT OR INDIRECT INTEREST IN THE TRANSACTION; PROVIDED THAT A TRANSACTION MAY NOT BE AUTHORIZED, APPROVED, OR RATIFIED UNDER THIS SECTION BY A SINGLE TRUSTEE. IF A MAJORITY OF THE TRUSTEES ON THE BOARD WHO HAVE NO DIRECT OR INDIRECT INTEREST IN THE TRANSACTION VOTE TO AUTHORIZE, APPROVE, OR RATIFY THE TRANSACTION, A QUORUM IS PRESENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF TAKING ACTION UNDER THIS SECTION. THE PRESENCE OF OR A VOTE CAST BY A TRUSTEE WITH A DIRECT OR INDIRECT INTEREST IN THE TRANSACTION DOES NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF ANY ACTION TAKEN UNDER THIS SECTION; PROVIDED THE TRANSACTION IS OTHERWISE APPROVED AS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION. SECTION 7.2 INTERESTED PERSON. ANY TRUSTEE, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD OF TRUSTEE DELEGATED POWERS, WHO HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 7.3 OF THESE BYLAWS, IS AN INTERESTED PERSON. SECTION 7.3 FINANCIAL INTEREST. A PERSON HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST IF THE PERSON HAS, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THROUGH BUSINESS, INVESTMENT, OR FAMILY: (1) AN OWNERSHIP OR INVESTMENT INTEREST IN ANY ENTITY WITH WHICH THE CORPORATION HAS A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT,(2) A COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT WITH THE CORPORATION OR WITH ANY ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL WITH WHICH THE CORPORATION HAS A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, OR (3) A POTENTIAL OWNERSHIP OR INVESTMENT INTEREST IN, OR COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT WITH, ANY ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL WITH WHICH THE CORPORATION IS NEGOTIATING A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. COMPENSATION INCLUDES DIRECT AND INDIRECT REMUNERATION AS WELL AS GIFTS OR FAVORS THAT ARE NOT INSUBSTANTIAL. A FINANCIAL INTEREST IS NOT NECESSARILY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. UNDER SECTION 7.5 OF THESE BYLAWS, A PERSON WHO HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ONLY IF THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DECIDES THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. SECTION 7.4 DUTY TO DISCLOSE. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE TRUSTEES AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. SECTION 7.5 DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. SECTION 7.6 PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL BE FOLLOWED TO ADDRESS THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST: (1) AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER THE PRESENTATION, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. (2) THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. (3) AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE CORPORATION CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. (4) IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED TRUSTEES WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE CORPORATION'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION IT SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. SECTION 7.7 VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES SHALL BE TAKEN, IF A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST HAS NOT BEEN DISCLOSED. (1) IF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE AN INTERESTED PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE INTERESTED PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE INTERESTED PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. (2) IF, AFTER HEARING THE INTERESTED PERSON'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE INTERESTED PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION, WHICH MAY INCLUDE WITHOUT LIMITATION REMOVAL BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. SECTION 7.8 PROCEEDINGS. THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ALL COMMITTEES WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL CONTAIN: (1) THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO DISCLOSED OR OTHERWISE WERE FOUND TO HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE NATURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST, ANY ACTION TAKEN TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAS PRESENT, AND THE BOARD'S OR COMMITTEE'S DECISION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN FACT EXISTED. (2) THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO WERE PRESENT FOR DISCUSSIONS AND VOTES RELATING TO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, THE CONTENT OF THE DISCUSSION, INCLUDING ANY ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, AND A RECORD OF ANY VOTES TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROCEEDINGS. SECTION 7.9 COMPENSATION. THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS CONCERN COMPENSATION:(1) A TRUSTEE OF THE BOARD WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM THE CORPORATION FOR SERVICES IS PRECLUDED FROM VOTING ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO THAT TRUSTEE'S COMPENSATION. (2) A MEMBER OF ANY COMMITTEE WHOSE JURISDICTION INCLUDES COMPENSATION MATTERS AND WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM THE CORPORATION FOR SERVICES IS PRECLUDED FROM VOTING ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO THAT COMMITTEE MEMBER'S COMPENSATION. (3) NO TRUSTEE OR ANY MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS WHOSE JURISDICTION INCLUDES COMPENSATION MATTERS AND WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM THE CORPORATION, EITHER INDIVIDUALLY OR COLLECTIVELY, IS PROHIBITED FROM PROVIDING INFORMATION TO ANY COMMITTEE REGARDING COMPENSATION. SECTION 7.10 ANNUAL STATEMENTS. EACH TRUSTEE, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF HIS OR HER TERM A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON: (1) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, (2) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, (3) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND (4) UNDERSTANDS THE CORPORATION IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAS THE DUTIES OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND THEREFORE HER COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S BY-LAWS WHICH CALL FOR PERIODIC REVIEWS TO DETERMINE WHETHER COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE, BASED ON COMPETENT SURVEY INFORMATION AND THE RESULT OF ARM'S LENGTH BARGAINING. THIS MAY INCLUDE THE USE OF OUTSIDE EXPERTS. THE BOARD ENSURES THAT NO ONE INVOLVED IN THE DELIBERATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED. NO OFFICERS OF THE BOARD ARE COMPENSATED. THE ORGANIZATION HAS DETERMINED THERE ARE NO EMPLOYEES THAT MEET THE DEFINITION OF KEY EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS (DCCA), STATE OF HAWAII, AND ARE BY NATURE OF BEING RECORDED THERE, A MATTER OF PUBLIC RECORD. THE AGENCY'S BY-LAWS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED WITH THE DCCA AND ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. HOWEVER, UPON REQUEST, WE MAY SHARE SUCH PROVISIONS AS PART VI WHICH IS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION'S/AGENCY'S 990 TAX INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON WWW.GUIDESTAR.COM FOR ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC TO ACCESS SHOULD THEY CHOOSE TO DO SO.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.