Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Part VI, Line 6: Royal Neighbors of America is an I.R.C. Section 501(c)(8) fraternal benefit society, organized under the laws of Illinois applicable to fraternal benefit societies. As such, Royal Neighbors has members, but no stockholders, and is organized solely for the benefit of its members and their beneficiaries. Part VI, Line 7a: The adult beneficial members of Royal Neighbors of America elect 9 of the 11 members of the governing body in a direct election by mail as authorized by Royal Neighbors of America's bylaws and by the Illinois laws applicable to fraternal benefit societies. Part VI, Line 11a: The Form 990 is reviewed by the chair of Royal Neighbors of America's Audit Committee and then the Form 990 is emailed to each member of the governing body for review prior to the filing of the Form 990. Part VI, Line 12c: Royal Neighbors of America's conflict of interest policy requires annual certification by all officers, directors, and key employees, among others, regarding compliance with the conflicts of interest policy, including disclosure of matters that could give rise to conflicts. These matters are reported to the Governance Committee and, if applicable, the Audit Committee. Part VI, Line 15a and 15b: The compensation of Royal Neighbors of America's CEO and other officers and key employees, among others, is approved by the governing body following review and recommendation by the compensation committee, composed entirely of outside (independent) directors of Royal Neighbors of America. The Compensation Committee process includes a review of comparability data. The deliberations and decisions of the Compensation Committee and the governing body are contemporaneously substantiated through written minutes. Part VI, Line 18: Royal Neighbors of America makes its Form 990 available for public inspection upon request at its office and by mail upon written request. Part VI, Line 19: Royal Neighbors of America makes its Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and annual financial information (including summarized financial statements) available to the public on its website. The annual financial information is also mailed to the members in the Royal Neighbors magazine. Royal Neighbors of America's conflict of interest policy is available upon request. Part XI, Line 9: The $-14,241,606 change in net assets or fund balances is itemized as follows: $-12,007,008 change in net unrealized capital gains, $-1,502,792 change in non-admitted assets, $1,052,193 change in asset valuation reserve, $-1,783,999 change in pension valuation. Part XII, Line 2c: No change in process or oversight. |
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