Let Freedom Ring Inc

“The Organization contracts management services to Hanna Enterprises, LLC, an entity 50% owned by the President of the Organization to provide executive leadership, speaking and representation at functions and events, and other services. For both years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Organization paid $180,000 in management fees to Hanna Enterprises, Ltd.(which includes fees for services as well as all costs related to rent and utilities for the Organization's home office). Of this amount, $156,000 was paid to Colin Hanna.”

“Form 990 was prepared by an independent CPA firm and reviewed by the organization's top management. The reviewed Form 990 was then forwarded to the board of directors for review prior to filing with the IRS.”

“The organization requires all board members and officers to annually sign conflict of interest statements. The organization monitors compliance with the conflict of interest policy through regular team conference calls and planning retreats. If a conflict of interest were to arise during a board meeting, the interested persons would abstain from voting on the matter.”

“The organization does not compensate any officers or key employees. Therefore, Lines 15a and 15b were answered no in accordance with the instructions.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“See description on Form 990, Part III, Line 4b.”

“Independent contractors: Program service expenses 321,426. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 321,426.”

“This process has not changed since the prior year. The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant.”