Perlite Institute Inc

“Calabrese management is hired to perform all administrative duties. The contract for management is reviewed when the contract is up for renewal.”

“There are three membership categories: regular members are any entity engaged in the sale of perlite ore, expanded perlite, or engaged in the manuafacter and sale of perlite expanding equipment. Associate members is any entity engaged in the manufacturer or supply of products using perlite. Educator members are individuals who are studying or employed at an accredited institution. Only regular members have the right to vote.”

“Membership votes on the election of board members at the annual meeting.”

“By law changes and the board slate are voted on by members, all other decisions are by the board.”

“The tax form 990 is sent to the treasurer for approval before filing.”

“A conflict of interest policy is approved in the policy manual. Conflict of interest and disclosure statement are signed by each board member and kept on file annually.”

“The board of directors performs a review of management when the contract is renewed. Compensation is set during contract negotiation.”

“The tax form 990 is available to the public. Governing documents, conflict of interest policies and financial statements are available upon request to the general public.”

“Unrealized gain in market value of investments”

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“The organization has entered into a contract with a management company. Calabrese management, inc., ein: 25-1874170, handles all management, financial, program and administrative duties for the organization. The company averaged 25 hours per week working for perlite institute in 2021.”