Believe in Books Literacy Foundation

“A copy of form 990 is provided to each board member prior to it being filed with irs.”

“Consistent with the organization's by-laws, all board members who have a conflict of interest with an issue before the board are required to recuse themselves from any discussion or vote with regards to such issue and any potential conflicts of interest are reported to the board on an ongoing basis.”

“The executive directors compensation package is reviewed annually to ensure that it is within the range of comparable positions in new hampshire. No other officers or directors recieve compensation.”

“Copies of the organizations organizing documents and tax returns are available to anyone making such request of the organization.”

“Annual journey to the north pole event: train rental 411,446 supplies, bells, candies, costumes, etc 70,402 credit card fees and ticket processing 42,990 advertising, brochures and website 15,010 dues and subscriptions 365 insurance 12,743 executive director payroll 26,827 payroll 86,334 payroll taxes 9,609 performer stipends 37,192 postage/mailings 3,760 volunteer expenses and recognition 2,463 depreciation 64,117 venue expenses 52,089 interest expense 26,632 telephone and utilities 13,238 total journey to the north pole 875,217 other fundraisers 98,042 total 973,259”

“Bank charges: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,244. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,244. Dues and fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,470. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,470. Telephone: program service expenses 880. Management and general expenses 220. Fundraising expenses 44. Total expenses 1,144. Rubbish removal: program service expenses 394. Management and general expenses 99. Fundraising expenses 20. Total expenses 513.”