Rock the Vote

“An outside accountant prepares the federal form 990. The draft version of form 990 is then reviewed and approved by the president/executive director and provided to the board of directors before filing with the internal revenue service.”

“The organizations governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are held in the organizations office and are available to the public upon request.”

“The list of officers and directors does not include new board members, notes on board members that rolled off/transitioned to non-voting emeritus, or officer transfers.”

“A document is given to all staff once a year for the staff to disclose and sign whether a possible conflict of interest exists. Additionally, the conflict of interest policy is given to all board members for their review every year to sign and indicate if a possible conflict of interest exists. If an actual or possible conflict of interest arises, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts and after any discussion with the interested person, he or she shall leave the board of directors or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board of directors or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. The chair of the board of directors or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement.”

“Compensation for the officers and the key employees is decided by the board of directors based on comparable data and recorded into the board of directors meeting notes. The board of directors is responsible for reviewing and implementing any changes in compensation for the leadership, as appropriate, based on comparable data. Rtv leadership worked with an independent consultant to set salary bands for varies employment levels, including key employees like vps. Salary bands are based on nonprofit, industry standards.”

“The organizations governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are held in the organizations office and are available to the public upon request.”

“Program Service Expenses 11,397, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Voting Rights Election Protection - Rock the Vote works to reduce barriers to participation and protect a healthy democracy by championing young peoples right to vote. Through initiatives, partnerships, and educational resources, Rock the Vote equips young voters with knowledge about civic systems and democratic foundations while defending access and modernizing the electoral process.In 2024, Rock the Vote participated in the Election Protection Coalition and promoted the 1-888-Our-Vote Election Protection Hotline through its Election Reminders program, Voting is Self-Care campaign, brand partnerships, and social media. Rock the Vote continued outreach to state election officials to promote adoption of connected voter registration to streamline and modernize voter registration.”

“And reducing barriers to participation by modernizing the civic process and fighting for young peoples right to vote.”

“Other fees - designer data manager 139500 - communications support 62233 - digital support 156546 - advertising support 44225 - design support 67250 donor communications and data base management 39750 - event production 5698500 - artistic support 77000 - research and testing 43728 - ovr fellow 4000 - other consultants 111750”