| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | A complete draft of Form 990 was provided to all Board Members for review before submitting to the IRS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | FDD Action asks those covered by the Conflict of Interest Policy to complete a disclosure form annually. In the case that they do have an actual or potential conflict of interest, they are asked to promptly disclose all pertinent facts to the President, the CEO or the Chairman of the Board. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | The Compensation Committee of FDD, a related organization, reviews, sets, and approves salary and bonuses for the President and CEO. Quatt & Associates conducted a compensation study to assist the Compensation Committee in setting compensation for the President and CEO. Minutes are taken of the meeting and decisions are confirmed via email. Compensation for other officers is recommended by the President and CEO, and reviewed and approved by the Compensation Committee. Quatt & Associates conducted a compensation study for FDD to assist the President, CEO, and the Compensation Committee in setting and approving compensation for the other officers. Salary and bonus recommendations for other officers are documented in writing by the President and CEO, which are then provided to the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee's review and approval of the recommendations is included in the Compensation Committee minutes and confirmed by email. FDD Action's Managing Director's compensation is set and approved by the Board of Directors and documented via email approval. Salary and bonus recommendations by non-managerial employees is recommended by the Managing Director and is approved by at least one member of the Board via email. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | The governing documents, Conflict of Interest Policy and Form 990 are available upon request. |
| Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: | No change from prior year. |
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