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| Form 990, Part I, Line 1, Description of Organization Mission: | RepresentUs is America's leading nonpartisan grassroots organization working for a government accountable to the people. Represent.Us (RU) is a national, nonpartisan 501(c)(4) organization that unites people from all backgrounds to defend democracy, root out corruption, mobilize action, and support campaigns at every level to hold leaders accountable and build a political system that truly serves the public. Currently, political leaders are enriching themselves, dismantling checks and balances, and silencing those who stand in their way. The institutions meant to protect our democracy are under attack and the stakes couldn't be higher. As a result, RU is working to expose this corruption and build a government that works for the people, by: -Pressing key members of Congress to uphold their oath and defend democracy -Mobilizing local communities to demand accountability and win lasting reform. Together, we can make real and meaningful change. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 1 | RepresentUs is America's leading nonpartisan grassroots organization working for a government accountable to the people. We unite people from all backgrounds to defend democracy, root out corruption, mobilize action, and support campaigns at every level to hold leaders accountable and build a political system that truly serves the public. |
| Form 990, Part V, Lines 2a and 2b, Part IX Lines 7-10: | All compensation is paid by a related organization, Represent.Us Education Fund. The organization reimburses allocated payroll and other expenses to the related organization. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | The Federal Form 990 is drafted by the Organization's independent accountants and reviewed by the Chief Operating Officer. The 990 is then submitted to the Finance Committee for approval prior to filing with the IRS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | Board Members are required to annually disclose in writing any potential conflicts. If a member of the Board is deemed to have a potential conflict they are required to recuse themselves from voting on such matters. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | Although there are no employees, the organization shares expenses with the Represent.Us Education Fund (RUEF). The Board will negotiate with the CEO with respect to the appropriate salary. The salary is based on annual performance review, and benchmarks of other similar organizations. Other key employees salaries are reviewed by the CEO based on a work plan subject to approval of the Board. The process is driven by the budget and approved by the Board. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | Financial statements and other documents are made available to the public upon request on a case by case basis. |
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