| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | The organization is a membership organization. Members who pay annual dues make up the membership of the organization. Per bylaws: membership shall be an inclusive collaboration responsive to crime victims and survivors; victim advocacy organizations; and criminal justice organizations. We invite professionals, students, and volunteers who work with victims of crime in the adult and juvenile corrections fields; allied professionals in adult and juvenile justice systems; crime victims and survivor organizations; and crime victims and survivors to join as members of the organization. Membership is granted after completion and review of the membership application and receipt of annual dues. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | Members of the association elect the executive board members of the governing board in accordance with the association bylaws. Executive board members are: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | The information provided in the 990 is provided through monthly board member meetings. Because this filing is done electronically on the date it is submitted the final 990 filing will be transmitted to each governing board member and kept in the organization's official documents. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | Governing documents are available on the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth's website. All governing documents, policies, meeting minutes, and financial reports are available upon request to the agency. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g | Independent contractors who developed curriculum and provided training for members and allied professionals on the curriculum related to Victim Offender Dialogue in 2024. Professional services for videos related to curriculum development. |
| Software ID: | 24021167 |
| Software Version: | v1.00 |