| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | The organizations membership structure allows each member to appoint a representative to the governing body ensuring all members voices are heard in decision-making for transparent democratic governance. |
| Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | | Class of the Person:, Nature of their rights:| DIRECTOR, Every member exercises their right to appoint a representative to the governing body, ensuring diverse voices on the board. This process allows each member to have a direct say in board decisions by selecting and appointing a director to represent their interests and perspectives effectively.| |
| Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | Our organizations management conducts meticulous reviews to ensure precise financial reporting and compliance with regulations promoting transparency and trust. This rigorous process reinforces accountability and upholds the highest standards of integrity in our operations. |
| Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | The board conducts an annual review of programs finances and governance to ensure accountability transparency and mission alignment. This oversight safeguards effectiveness promotes trust and ensures responsible resource stewardship. |
| Part VI, Section B, Line 15 | | Name of the Person:, The process used to establish compensation of the person who served in:|, The year in which this process was last undertaken:| JOHN RICE, The Executive Committee annually evaluates and sanctions any alterations in the Presidents compensation. To ensure reasonableness the committee follows a structured process: 1 engaging an independent group for review 2 utilizing pertinent comparability data and 3 documenting all pertinent compensation decisions in the official meeting minutes. This meticulous approach safeguards transparency and accountability in compensation practices., 2025| |
| Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | Our nonprofit prioritizes transparency and accountability. While certain documents like governing policies and financial statements are not publicly accessible we ensure compliance with all regulations. This approach guarantees responsible stewardship of resources and fosters trust among stakeholders. |
| Part IX, line 11g | | Description:, Amount:| Research & advocacy, $108509| |
| Part XI, Line 9 | | Description:, Explanation:, Amount:| CHANGE IN REPORTING ENTITY - REMOVAL OF RELATED PAC CASH, Financial statements are consolidated with California Snow PAC a related Section 527 organization EIN 45-4482694 that files its own returns separately. Prior year Forms 990 reflected the consolidated presentation and included the PACs cash and disbursements. Beginning with the 2025 tax year the Organization reports only its own activity on Form 990. This adjustment removes the PACs cash balance of $30,153 as of 1 1 25 from beginning net assets., $-30153| |
| Other,line XII2a | | Explanation:| Part XII line 2a - The Organizations financial statements are compiled on a consolidated basis with California Snow Political Action Commitee EIN 45-4482694 a related Section 527 organization that files its own returns. This Form 990 only reports the Organizations own activity. The Political Action Committees cash revenue and expenses are excluded from this return and the removal of its beginning of year cash balances is reported on Part XI line 9. |
| Part V,line 3a | | Explanation:| The organization did not have any unrelated business gross income in excess of $1,000 and no unrelated trade or business activity during the tax year. A Form 990-T was filed solely to report and pay the proxy tax imposed under IRC Section 6033e2 on $82,343 of non-deductible lobbying and political expenses see Schedule C Part III-B Line 5 because such expenditures exceeded the non-deductible portion that was communicated to members in conjunction with their annual membership dues paid to the organization. |
| Part IX,line 24d | | Explanation:| Dues & subscriptions $2,185; Sponsorships $21,700; Bank charges $175; Payroll processing fees $1,855; Administrative services $14,000 Interest & fees $20 = $39,935 |
| Part IX,line 24e | | Explanation:| CA PAC Contribution $19,732 See Schedule C Part I-C Line 2 |
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