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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LOUISIANA RIGHT TO LIFE EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE INC
Employer identification number
58-1647634
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 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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
220,575
277,982
537,871
486,852
728,763
2,252,043
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
220,575
277,982
537,871
486,852
728,763
2,252,043
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)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
2,252,043
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
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Amounts from line 4..
220,575
277,982
537,871
486,852
728,763
2,252,043
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
43
43
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
790
900
1,690
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
2,253,776
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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12
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
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Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
99.920 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.940 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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—2012.
If the organization did not check a 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
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
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
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
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
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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.)
0
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
0 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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
.....
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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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
13000178
Software Version:
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TIN:
SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LOUISIANA RIGHT TO LIFE EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE INC
Employer identification number
58-1647634
Return Reference
Explanation
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AT LOUISIANA RIGHT TO LIFE EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE, INC. (LARTL), OUR GOAL IS
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TO BUILD A STRONGER PRO-LIFE LOUISIANA. DURING 2013, WE TOOK SEVERAL MAJOR STEPS
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IN THAT DIRECTION. THROUGH ENGAGING IN SEVERAL NEW INITIATIVES, WE
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BELIEVE THAT WE DID EVERYTHING WE COULD TO PROTECT AND DEFEND
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HUMAN LIFE. THIS INCLUDED ESTABLISHMENT OF SEVERAL NEW ACTIVITIES TO
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INCREASE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. THE NEW PROGRAMS OF
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LOUISIANA RIGHT TO LIFE (LARTL) FOR 2013 ARE AS LISTED BELOW.
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- - NEW PROGRAMS FOR 2013 - -
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1) NEW ORLEANS (NOLA) NEEDS PEACE EFFORT:
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- LARTL SPEARHEADED A NEW CAMPAIGN AND COALITION TO OPPOSE
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PLANNED PARENTHOOD'S ABORTION CAMPAIGN PLANNED FOR NEW ORLEANS
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AND ELSEWHERE. THIS REPRESENTED THE 2013 SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT
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AS LARTL LED THE BUILDING OF A CHURCH AND COMMUNITY COALITION
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TO ACCOMPLISH A LARGE-SCALE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND GRASSROOTS ACTIVATION
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EFFORT TO ECUCATE THE NEW ORLEANS AND LOUISIANA COMMUNITY ABOUT
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THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW ABORTION FACILITY
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IN THE NEW ORLEANS AREA.
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2) ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT KEYS EDUCATION EFFORT
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- DURING 2013, LARTL HIRED A COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR WHICH
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HAS FACILITATED AN INCREASE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION EFFORTS.
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INCLUDED AMONG THIS NEW OUTREACH ARE: A) THE "LIFE MINUTE" RADIO
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CAMPAIGN, WHICH PLACED ALMOST 2,000 ADS ON AIR; B) THE USE OF
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MASS E-MAILS AND C) LAUNCHING OF A NEWSLETTER, LUMINARY, WHICH
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IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES PER YEAR.
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3) THE DAVID SCOTTON LIFE STORY - FILM PROJECT IN PRODUCTION
FICA WITHHELD & ACCRUED FEDERAL INCOME TAX WITHHELD STATE INCOME TAX WITHHELD
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THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED AND CONDUCTED A NUMBER OF OTHER PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: 24198. 10000. 0. 2) "CHOOSE LIFE" LICENSE PLATE ADMINISTRATION AND PROMOTION: 37852. 36000. 37400. 3)EDUCATION AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - LOUISIANA RIGHT TO LIFE'S TEAM MEMBERS GAVE TALKS 51826. 0. 0. 4) CENTER FOR MEDICAL ETHICS ACTIVITIES, TOWN HALL MEEETINGS & CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT: 36909. 5450. 500. 5) 2ND LARTL STATE CONFERENCE "LOUISIANA NEEDS PEACE" INSPIRES ATTENDEES: 51604. 0. 4948. 6) GATHERED 3,500 PRO-LIFERS
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- THROUGHOUT 2013, LARTL HAS BEEN WORKING WITH DAVID SCOTTON
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AND A FILM PRODUCER ON A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT DAVID SCOTTON,
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WHOSE LIFE WAS ALMOST ABORTED AND THEN ADOPTED. THE FILM FOLLOWS
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DAVID'S TRAVEL TO INDIANA TO MEET HIS BIRTH PARENTS FOR THE FIRST TIME.
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POST-PRODUCTION AND THE MARKETING PLAN ARE IN PROGRESS, AND THE FILM
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COULD BE RELEASED IN 2014.
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4) GRASSROOTS EXPANSION IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE
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- WHILE DISTRIBUTING PRO-LIFE INFO, IN AN ASSORTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL
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MATERIALS THROUGHOUT LOUISIANA, RIGHT TO LIFE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS
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VISITED WITH MANY ADULT GROUPS TO SPEAK ON ABORTION AND OTHER LIFE
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ISSUES. THIS INCLUDED LARTL STAFF HOSTING TOWN HALL MEETINGS IN ALL
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PARTS OF LOUISIANA. FROM THESE TOWN HALLS, LARTL STAFF IS BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
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WITH LOCAL LEADERS, AND NEW PRO-LIFE CHAPTERS ARE BEING CREATED.
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5) EXPANSION IN SHREVEPORT, ABORTION CAPITAL OF LOUISIANA
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- AFTER MANY YEARS OF DESIRING TO EXPAND IN SHREVEPORT AND THE ENTIRE
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NORTH LOUISIANA REGION, IT CAME TO REALITY DURING 2013.
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SINCE CADDO AND BOSSIER PARISHES (COUNTIES ELSEWHERE IN THE U.S.)
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ACCOUNT FOR A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF LOUISIANA ABORTIONS, THIS
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EXPANSION WAS ESSENTIAL. A DIRECTOR AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR HAVE
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BEEN APPOINTED. INITIAL EFFORTS FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING A
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LOUISIANA LIFE MARCH NORTH IN SHREVEPORT TO INVIGORATE THE
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CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IN NORTH LOUISIANA TO RESPOND TO THE
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INJUSTICE OF ABORTION.
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6) FIRST BOWTIES FOR BABIES SOIREE IN BATON ROUGE
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- LARTL HELD THE FIRST "BOWTIES FOR BABIES: A SOUTHERN SOIREE
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FOR LIFE" AT THE OLD STATE CAPITOL IN MAY TO BENEFIT THE
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ADVERTISE FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN. THIS WELL-ATTENDED GALA RAISED
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FUNDS TO REACH MOTHERS IN NEED WITH THE MESSAGE OF LIFE!
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FORM 990:
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- FORM 990 - THE STAFF GATHERS INFORMATION TO ASSIST THE RETURN PREPARER
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IN THE PREPARATION OF THE FORM 990. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY
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AND TREASURER REVIEW THE DRAFT RETURN. AFTER REVIEW FOR ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS
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AND APPROVAL OF THE RETURN, IT IS FORWARDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY:
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- DURING 2011, THE BOARD ADOPTED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
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THE POLICY IS BASED UPON THE SAMPLE IN THE IRS FORM 1023 PACKAGE.
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UNDER THE POLICY, ANNUALLY, THE BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY
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EMPLOYEES COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT TO
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DETERMINE ANY PERSONAL, FAMILY OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS OR
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TRANSACTIONS THAT MAY BE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THESE FORMS
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ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD. DURING THE YEAR, IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT,
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ARISES, THE POLICY REQUIRES THAT THE INDIVIDUAL NOTIFY THE BOARD.
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WHEN A POTENTIAL TRANSACTION IS CONSIDERED, THE INDIVIDUAL MUST NOT PARTICIPATE
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IN THE DISCUSSION, OTHER THAN TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POTENTIAL
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TRANSACTION, AND MUST PHYSICALLY EXCUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF, WHILE THE
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REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS CONSIDER THE TRANSACTION TO DETERMINE
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WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION. LEGAL
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COUNSEL IS CONSULTED, AS NECESSARY, TO DETERMINE THAT SUCH A
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TRANSACTION WOULD NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION.
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- THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT ITS
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OFFICE THROUGH INSPECTION OR THROUGH PHOTOCOPY, IF REQUESTED.
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- STAFF COMPENSATION: ANNUALLY, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE
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PERFORMANCE OF STAFF MEMBERS AND MAKES SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE
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BOARD FOR CONSIDERATION. THE BOARD TREASURER HANDLES EVALUATIONS
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OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SUBMITS HIS PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND
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SALARY RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CONSIDERATION.
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THE BOARD TREASURER IS A RETIRED LAW FIRM EXECUTIVE AND IS
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EXPERIENCED IN COMPENSATION MATTERS. THE BOARD PRESIDENT IS
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ACTIVE WITH THE NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE ORGANIZATION AND HAS
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ACCESS TO COMPENSATION INFO FOR LOCAL RIGHT TO LIFE ORGANIZATIONS.
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- COMPENSATION - OTHER STAFF:
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THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS AND EVALUATES THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL
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OTHER STAFF MEMBERS AND SUBMITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD FOR CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.