Good Institute

“The ceo shall ensure that form 990 and form 990-t (if necessary) shall be filed and any associated taxes or payments made, in a timely and accurate manner. The ceo or treasurer shall sign and certify that the form 990 is accurate and complete. Each director on the board shall receive for their review and consideration an electronic draft of form 990 and form 990-t (if necessary) at least two weeks in advance of filing. All directors will be encouraged to review the entire form. Within one week of receipt of the draft form 990 and form 990-t (if necessary), all directors shall submit their comments and concerns, if any, to the cfo, treasurer, and the ceo, any of whom may address the comments and concerns, consulting with legal counsel as necessary. Directors shall identify and submit any critical concerns to the cfo, the ceo, and the board chair. Critical concerns shall be resolved jointly by the ceo and chair or by the executive committee of the board, and resolution of such concerns shall be communicated with the director raising the concern and the board, if deemed necessary by the ceo and chair. A copy of the filed form 990 and form 990-t (if necessary) shall be distributed to the entire board within one week after filing, together with a note identifying any material and substantial changes from the draft versions distributed earlier.”

“The organization's conflict of interest policy is distributed at the start of each calendar year. Each board member reviews and signs the policy, certifying they have no conflict of interest.”

“Bay area compensation data for comparable organizations and positions was compiled prior to recommending compensation for executive director and cfo to board for approval.”

“The organization makes its form 1023, 990 and 990-t (if applicable) available to the general public upon request.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, policies and financial statements available to the general public upon request.”

“Professional fees: program service expenses 433,946. Management and general expenses 143,801. Fundraising expenses 45,159. Total expenses 622,906.”

“The organization restructured as part of a social impact alliance with good worldwide and upworthy, changing the name from net impact to good institute. As a result the organization restated our articles of incorporation and registration with the ca secretary of state, updated our bylaws, and secured an official dba in alameda county to continue to operate in certain circumstances under the name net impact.”