National Association for the Advancement

“The organization has members who pay dues.”

“Members elect the governing body.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the audit committee for its comments and corrections if necessary.”

“Naacp reviews the conflict of interest statements and monitors compliance with the policy.”

“Decisions involving compensation of the chief executive officer are made by the board of directors executive committee.”

“Documents are made available to the public once approved by the executive director or the organization's designated member of management.”

“1. Expenses-the naacp utilizes its direct mail and communications capacity to regularly inform and educate its constitutents, stakeholders, and suppporters about its programs and other strategic initiatives. 2. Economic development-the naacp economic program recognizes the importance of the economy and economic issues in advancing the equal opportunity society and aims to address the challenging economic realities facing our county(e.g., disproportionate high unemployment, poverty, and foreclosures, etc. 3. Research and policy-this division was created in 2005 to provide research and to develop the naacp policy on public policy issues affecting people of color in the united states. 4. Health-the naacp health program promotes equality in health care for african americans and seeks to address the disparities between the quality of care received by african americans and other groups. The national health director works with the national health committee to create and implement projects; evaluates and drafts policy statements; and represents the naacp at conferences, workshops, and on advisory boards. 5. Human rights and voting rights-the human rights project seeks to apply an human rights norm and utilizes international forums to raise issues of concern to the naacp, such as the disenfranchisement of persons with felony convictions, and the impact of global warming and environmental degradation on communities of color. 6. Education-the fundamental goal of the naacp education progam advocacy agenda is to provide all students access to quality education. The naacp education department resources are strategically focused on three major objectives: -preventing racial discriminiation in education programs and services -advancing educational excellence -promoting an equal opportunity education agenda the education program also includes administration of educational scholarships. 7. Climate justice-this program seeks to reduce racial disparties among communities affected by national disasters, environmental pollution, and other characteritics of global warming. 8. Criminal justice-the program promotes alliances, legislation, and initiatives that positively impact inmate recidivism, ex-felon re- enfranchisement and re-employment, and racial disparities within the criminal justice system. The program also assists with the formation of the naacp prison membership units. 7. Leadership 500 summit-the summit serves a training ground for leadership development of mid-level professionals between the ages of 30-50 years old. The summit helps participants gain awareness, focus, and hone their skills as they advance professionally.”

“4,735,213 734,985 78,546”

“Pension obligation 683,098 indirect allocation-foundation and crisis 264,528 it allocation-foundation and crisis 11,089 total 958,715”