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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A | THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHAIR, VICE-CHAIR, SECRETARY, AND TREASURER. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD BETWEEN MEETINGS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO APPROVE OR NOT APPROVE THE FORM 990. THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW. AFTER REVIEW AND DISCUSSION, THE FULL BOARD VOTES TO APPROVE OR NOT APPROVE THE FORM 990. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ANNUALLY. IN THE EVENT A CONFLICT EXISTS, THE CONFLICTED MEMBER LEAVES THE MEETING WHILE THE ISSUE IS DISCUSSED WITH THE FULL BOARD. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, THE CONFLICTED BOARD MEMBER IS ALLOWED TO MAKE A CASE, AND THE BOARD THEN DISCUSSES WHETHER THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE CONFLICT; IF THE BOARD MEMBER WILL NEED TO END THE CONFLICT OR TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION NEEDED TO END THE CONFLICT. ALL PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE NOTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD USES NATIONAL DATA AND TAKES INTO ACCOUNT RELEVANT EXPERIENCE TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS. THIS PROCESS LAST TOOK PLACE IN 2024. KEY STAFF COMPENSATION IS SET BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH GUIDANCE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MANAGING DIRECTORS, AND IS BASED ON A CURRENT EVALUATION OF THE OVERALL EMPLOYMENT MARKET, ROLE DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES, EQUITABLE PAY, AND OVERALL TENURE IN THE ROLE. THE PROCESS DESCRIBED HERE WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2024. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 143,963. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 17,315. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 16,404. TOTAL EXPENSES 177,682. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: | THE PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. |
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