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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
Inspection
Name of the organization
Shriners International
El Katif Shriners Group Return
El Katif Shriners Group Return
Employer identification number
23-7398322
23-7398322
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | To become a Shriner, a potential member must be a Master Mason in good standing of a Lodge recognized by or in amity with the Conference of Grand Masters of North America, and have resided within the jurisdiction of the club for not less than 6 months. All members must conform to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of The Imperial Council and the Bylaws of the club. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | The Shriners of the club (members) elect the members of the governing body known as the "Divan" by majority vote. Divan members elected may include: the Potentate, Chief Rabban, Assistant Rabban, Treasurer, Recorder, High Priest and Prophet, and Oriental Guide. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b | The membership of a club can pass any governing motion by majority vote. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | The Form 990 was prepared under the guidance of the central organization's management team by the independent accounting firm of SCHOEDEL & SCHOEDEL, Certified Public Accountants, PLLC. A draft copy of the Group Form 990 was reviewed for accuracy and completeness by the central organization's Potentate, Recorder and Treasurer. All questions, concerns or issues raised by the Potentate, Recorder and Treasurer were addressed and any necessary revisions were made to the Form 990. The revised Form 990 was then provided to the central organization's Divan for its review and approval. All additional questions, concerns or issues raised by the Divan were addressed and any necessary revisions were made to the Form 990. The final version of the Form 990 was reviewed and approved for filing by the central organization's Divan. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | On an annual basis, the conflict of interest policy is reviewed by the Divan, and each member of the Divan attests that they have read and understand the policy. As part of the conflict of interest policy, members of the Divan, or any other person having responsibility for the management or administration of the organization's finances, investments, or other proprietary information concerning the organization are considered interested persons. An interested person is under a continuing obligation to disclose any potential conflict of interest to the Divan as soon as it is known or reasonably should be known. The interested person is given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the Divan when considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial, professional, or personal interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she leaves the Divan meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is considered. If the disinterested members of the Divan determine a conflict of interest exists, the Potentate, if appropriate, appoints a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. After exercising due diligence, the Divan determine whether El Katif can obtain, with reasonable efforts, a more advantageous transaction or arrangement with a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably attainable under circumstances that would not give rise to a conflict of interest, the Divan or committee determines by majority vote of the disinterested members of the Divan whether the transaction agreement or arrangement is in El Katif's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination, the Divan decides as to whether to enter into the transaction agreement or arrangement. The minutes of the meeting reflect that the conflict disclosure was made to Divan, the vote taken and, where applicable, the abstention from voting and participation by the interested party. Whenever possible, the minutes frame the decision of the Divan in such a way to provide guidance for consideration of future conflict of interest situations. To ensure El Katif operates in a manner consistent with its tax-exempt purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, the Divan conducts periodic reviews. The periodic reviews include, at a minimum, the following subjects: Whether the contractual arrangements with service providers and the services provided are reasonable, based on competent market and survey information, and the result of arm's length negotiation; Whether contractual arrangements with service providers and arrangements with other organizations conform to written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further tax-exempt purposes, and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction; and Whether any transaction conducted by El Katif during the review period involves or could possibly give rise to a conflict of interest. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | The affiliated organizations' Form 990 is available to the general public upon written request sent to Shriners International, El Katif Shriners at: 7217 W Westbow Avenue, Spokane WA 99224 |
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Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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