Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 754,577 | 761,901 | 743,005 | 989,567 | 984,733 | 4,233,783 |
| 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 | 754,577 | 761,901 | 743,005 | 989,567 | 984,733 | 4,233,783 |
| 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) .. | 538,496 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 3,695,287 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 754,577 | 761,901 | 743,005 | 989,567 | 984,733 | 4,233,783 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 3,921 | 10,462 | 14,383 | |||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 80,988 | 17,014 | 98,002 | |||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 4,346,168 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 on 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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023: | ||||
| a From 2018....... | ||||
| b From 2019....... | ||||
| c From 2020....... | ||||
| d From 2021....... | ||||
| e From 2022....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| PART II, LINE 10 | PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS 80,988 OTHER INCOME 17,014 |
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| FORM 990, PAGE 1, ITEM C | SON MINISTRIES FESTA |
| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | COMMUNITY SERVICE MISSION. THE CORPORATION WILL EXIST TO SERVE OUR NEIGHBORS IN POVERTY OR THOSE IN NEED WITH CHRISTIAN COMPASSION. IT WILL PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES, REFERRAL PROCESSES, AND SYNERGY WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO FEED, EDUCATE AND PROVIDE FELLOWSHIP. THE PURPOSE OF THIS ASSISTANCE IS TO HELP FAMILIES TAKE STEPS TOWARD SPIRITUAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL STABILIZATION WITH THE GOAL OF THE FAMILIES ATTAINING SELF- SUFFICIENCY IN THE COMMUNITY. THE CORPORATION WILL PROVIDE EDUCATION TO CHILDREN, FAMILIES, ADULTS, AND THE GREATER COMMUNITY TO LEARN SKILLS, ENGLISH OR UNDERSTAND POVERTY. THE CORPORATION WILL ALSO PROVIDE ACCESS TO CHURCH PROGRAMMING AND PRAYER TO FULFILL THE SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF OUR NEIGHBORS. THIS WORK IS DONE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE PURPOSES BY ECUMENICAL VOLUNTEERS WHICH SHOWS THE GRACE AND LOVE OF GOD IN OUR COMMUNITY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | 3-GENERATION FAMILY ESL PROGRAM THE FESTA 3-GENERATION FAMILY ESL PROGRAM TAKES PLACE EVERY MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FROM OCTOBER-APRIL AND WELCOMES IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES OF ALL AGES SEEKING TO LEARN ENGLISH. PARENTS CAN BRING THEIR CHILDREN TO FESTA FRIENDS CLUB, WHICH PROVIDES PROGRAMMING, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND DINNER FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES K-8, OR TO OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOMS WHICH PROVIDE INFANT CARE AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR TODDLERS. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN OUR TEEN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WHERE THEY ASSIST FESTA STAFF IN LEADING ACTIVITIES, PROVIDING DINNER, AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT. THIS YEAR, OUR 3-GENERATION FAMILY ESL PROGRAM SERVED FAMILIES FROM 55 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES AND SERVED CHILDREN FROM 3 MONTHS OF AGE TO THEIR GRANDPARENTS, AND EVERYONE IN BETWEEN WE WELCOMED FAMILIES FROM 39 DIFFERENT ZIP CODES ACROSS CENTRAL OHIO, AS WELL AS A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM FOR STUDENTS WITHOUT LOCAL TRANSPORTATION, OR IN OTHER PARTS OF THE STATE, TO JOIN OUR PROGRAM AND THE WELCOMING COMMUNITY THAT EXISTS AT FESTA. DURING THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR, WE WELCOMED 562 IN-PERSON ADULT STUDENTS, 124 ONLINE ADULT STUDENTS AND 530 CHILDREN FOR A RECORD NUMBER OF 1,216 PEOPLE (AN 67% INCREASE) SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM. HALF OF OUR MISSION IS TO MOBILIZE THE COMMUNITY TO SERVE OUR NEIGHBORS AND IN THIS PROGRAM, WE RECRUITED, TRAINED AND MOBILIZED 620 VOLUNTEERS (CHILD AND ADULTS) WHO SERVED 7,795 HOURS. IN ADDITION TO THE EXPENSE REPORTED ABOVE, THERE WAS 140,148 IN DONATED RENT AND 60,763 IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WHICH WERE REPORTED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS CONTRIBUTIONS IN PROGRAM EXPENSE. FOR THE FORM 990, HOWEVER, THE IRS REQUIRES THAT CONTRIBUTED SERVICES AND USE OF FACILITIES BE EXCLUDED FROM BOTH REVENUE AND EXPENSE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | FREE SUMMER LUNCH CAMP NOW IN ITS 18TH YEAR, THE FESTA'S FREE SUMMER LUNCH CAMP WELCOMES CHILDREN FACING POVERTY FROM CULTURALLY DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO JOIN US DAILY FOR FRIENDSHIP, RECREATION, READING SUPPORT, SPECIAL ACTIVITIES, AND A NUTRITIOUS, FREE LUNCH. CHILDREN WHO ATTEND WILL PARTICIPATE IN AGE- APPROPRIATE PROGRAMMING AND EAT A NUTRITIOUS MEAL DAILY THE SUMMER LUNCH CAMP HELPS CHILDREN WHO RECEIVE FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH AT SCHOOL WHILE SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION BY SERVING FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WHILE FACILITATING CAMP ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ENTREPRENEURIAL LEARNING. THIS PROGRAM COMBATS SUBURBAN POVERTY BY PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH A SAFE SPACE TO GROW, LEARN, AND BE PART OF A SUPPORTIVE AND POSITIVE COMMUNITY. DURING SUMMER 2024, WE WELCOMED 706 CHILDREN (A 5.7% INCREASE) AND SERVED A TOTAL OF 7603 MEALS WITH 352 VOLUNTEERS SERVING 4,037 HOURS. IN ADDITION TO THE EXPENSE REPORTED ABOVE, THERE WAS 84,418 IN DONATED RENT AND 1,752 IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WHICH WERE REPORTED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS CONTRIBUTIONS IN PROGRAM EXPENSE. FOR THE FORM 990, HOWEVER, THE IRS REQUIRES THAT CONTRIBUTED SERVICES AND USE OF FACILITIES BE EXCLUDED FROM BOTH REVENUE AND EXPENSE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C | CONNECTING FAMILIES IN NEED TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES WHEN FAMILIES WHO ATTEND OUR PROGRAMS HAVE A VITAL NEED FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER OR EMERGENCY BILL PAYMENT WE VET THE NEED AND MAKE THE CONNECTION TO LOCAL CHURCHES, SUBURBAN NEIGHBORS, PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS OR OUR BENEVOLENT FUND WITH THE GOAL OF STABILIZING FAMILIES. WE SERVE AS A VITAL LINK CONNECTING FAMILIES WITH NEEDS TO A HOST OF COMMUNITY SERVICES. DURING FY24 (SEPTEMBER 2023 THROUGH AUGUST 2024), OUR STAFF WORKED ON AND SUCCESSFULLY CLOSED 94 CONNECTING TO RESOURCES CASES. FESTA AND CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP PARTNER WITH THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE AN AFFORDABLE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE FOR FAMILIES WITH A LIMITED INCOME. THE GOOD TIDINGS CHRISTMAS STORE ALLOWS FAMILIES TO PURCHASE A VARIETY OF ITEMS AT VERY AFFORDABLE PRICES IN A RESPECTFUL MANNER. THIS IS A DIGNITY STORE AND OFFERS FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY A RESPECT FILLED "HAND-UP" VERSUS A "HANDOUT." ALL SALES GENERATED GO TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL TOYS, ENABLING MORE FAMILIES TO SHOP. OUR GOAL IS TO GIVE PARENTS AND GUARDIANS WITH LIMITED INCOME A WAY TO CHRISTMAS SHOP FOR THE CHILDREN IN THEIR LIVES AT A VERY LOW COST, IN A RESPECTFUL WAY. DURING THE 2023 HOLIDAY SEASON, WE WERE ABLE TO SERVE 275 FAMILIES. 849 CHILDREN RECEIVED GIFTS THANKS TO THE GOOD TIDINGS CHRISTMAS STORE WITH 102 VOLUNTEERS SERVING 634 HOURS. IN ADDITION TO THE EXPENSE REPORTED ABOVE, THERE WAS 1,663 IN DONATED RENT, WHICH WAS REPORTED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS CONTRIBUTIONS IN PROGRAM EXPENSE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | MARCH 2023 FESTA STARTED A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FESTA BUSINESS ESL WHERE BUSINESSES CAN HIRE FESTA TO TEACH ENGLISH TO ASSOCIATES AND SPANISH TO MANAGERS ON-SITE BEFORE WORKING HOURS, MAKING IT FREE AND CONVENIENT FOR THEM. BEING BILINGUAL IS A TOP BUSINESS SKILL IN THE UNITED STATES. FESTA BUSINESS ESL ALLOWS COMPANIES TO INVEST IN THEIR EMPLOYEES, OFFERING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME BILINGUAL. THIS WILL CLOSE THE COMMUNICATION GAP AMONG COWORKERS, STRENGTHENING THE TEAM AND HELP ATTRACT NEW EMPLOYEES WHILE RETAINING QUALITY TALENT. IN 2024, WE CONTINUED WITH ONE COMPANY AND OFFERED PROPOSALS TO 2 OTHERS. FESTA OFFERS TRAINING, COACHING, AND CONSULTING, SINCE 2008 TO HELP CHURCHES, CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GROUP OF CARING PEOPLE PROVIDE CRUCIAL SUPPORT TO THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FACING POVERTY IN THEIR SUBURBAN NEIGHBORHOODS. TOPICS INCLUDE RUNNING OUR FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS OF 3-GENERATION FAMILY ENGLISH AND FREE SUMMER LUNCH CAMP AS WELL AS POVERTY, CULTURAL DIVERSITY, AND VOLUNTEERISM. IN AUGUST 2024, FESTA OFFERED TRAINING TO THE COMMUNITY OF SPRINGFIELD OHIO, WHICH ENABLED THEM TO START A 3-GENERATION FAMILY ESL PROGRAM IN THAT CITY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A FIRM THAT SPECIALIZES IN ASSISTING TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WITH THIS TYPE OF FILING. THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS THOROUGHLY REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TREASURER. A COPY IS SENT VIA EMAIL TO EACH BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO BEING FILED. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DIVULGE ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IMMEDIATELY UPON BECOMING AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF CONFLICT. FURTHER, EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO CERTIFY ANNUALLY THAT NO CONFLICTS NOT PREVIOUSLY DIVULGED EXISTED AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS TASKED WITH MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INDEPENDENTLY ESTABLISHES ALL COMPENSATION. IN DOING SO THEY EXERCISE DUE DILIGENCE TO ENSURE SUCH COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES BY A) INVESTIGATING WHAT OTHER SIMILARLY SITUATED ENTITIES ARE PAYING, B) BY REFERRING TO SURVEYS OF SIMILAR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO OBJECTIVELY DETERMINE THE VALUE OF SERVICES RENDERED, C) BY TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AS WELL AS THE UNIQUE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THIS ORGANIZATION AND D) BY DOCUMENTING IN WRITING BOTH THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS AND ITS FINAL OUTCOME. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INDEPENDENTLY ESTABLISHES ALL COMPENSATION. IN DOING SO THEY EXERCISE DUE DILIGENCE TO ENSURE SUCH COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES BY A) INVESTIGATING WHAT OTHER SIMILARLY SITUATED ENTITIES ARE PAYING, B) BY REFERRING TO SURVEYS OF SIMILAR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO OBJECTIVELY DETERMINE THE VALUE OF SERVICES RENDERED, C) BY TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AS WELL AS THE UNIQUE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THIS ORGANIZATION AND D) BY DOCUMENTING IN WRITING BOTH THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS AND ITS FINAL OUTCOME. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION BUT ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. REQUESTS FOR REVIEW OF THESE DOCUMENTS BY OUTSIDE PARTIES ARE REVIEWED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,159 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -1,159 |
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