Robert F Kennedy Center for Justice

“Composition: the executive committee shall consist of the founder, chair, vice chair(s), president, secretary, treasurer, chairs of the four standing committees of the board, and such other directors as the board shall elect by majority vote of the directors in office at a duly constituted meeting of the board of directors. The executive director and chief operating officer shall serve as non-voting, ex officio members of the executive committee. Executive committee members may serve more than one term. The above officers of the center shall serve in the same title and capacity on the executive committee as they do with regard to the center. Powers and authority: the executive committee shall have all of the authority of the board of directors during the periods between meetings of the board of directors, except: (a) where such action is prohibited by law or these bylaws; (b) where such action is prohibited by the articles of incorporation; (c) the power to amend or repeal these bylaws; (d) the power to amend or repeal an action taken by the board; (e) the power to set compensation for the executive staff; (f) the power to elect or remove directors, officers, trustees, the executive director or the chief operating officer; (g) the power to adopt a plan of merger; and (h) the power to authorize the voluntary dissolution of the corporation. The executive committee shall: (a) monitor the center's compliance with its legal obligations; (b) act as the legal representative of the board during emergencies; (c) serve as the primary support mechanism for the executive staff during normal business and times of crisis; (d) in collaboration with the governance and nominating committee, review each director's activity, participation, and fulfillment of responsibilities; (e) recommend new directors to the governance and nominating committee; and (f) create non-standing committees and task forces as necessary. Any action by the executive committee shall be reported in writing to the board within seven (7) days of said action and shall be subject to approval, revision, or disapproval by the board, provided that no such reconsideration shall adversely affect the rights of third parties who have acted in reliance on the action of the executive committee taken in accordance with the authority of these bylaws.”

“Cara kennedy-cuomo, kerry kennedy, and joseph kennedy iii have family relationship.”

“An accounting firm prepares the form 990, and the draft is reviewed by the outsourced cpa accountant, who compares the draft to the audited financial statements. The outsourced accountant and the chief operating officer address any areas of concern, and the final form 990 is forwarded to the members of the board of directors after filing with the internal revenue service.”

“The organization has a written conflict of interest policy. The board addresses any potential or possible conflicts with staff or board members. There is a transparent process in which any possible conflict issue is discussed with the person and then openly among the board members, who review the situation, and make recommendations, approvals, and decisions. The executive committee will typically review the situation first, and the board will take into consideration their position as well.”

“The president, chief operating officer, and executive director's compensation are reviewed and approved by the chairman of the board and treasurer. The chairman uses form 990s of other organizations, compensation surveys, and other means to determine the reasonableness of their compensation. Final decisions are documented by the board and sent to president and chief operating officer. The board treasurer, approves and documents the compensation of the only board member who is a key employee. The president, chief operating officer, and executive director determine the compensation of the other staff using budget guidelines as approved and documented by the board and the process described here was last completed in 2024.”

“The financial statements are available on the website and upon request. Governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request.”

“Partners for human rights: program service expenses 254,528. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 254,528. Speak truth to power: program service expenses 14,450. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,450. Book and journalism awards: program service expenses 132,435. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 132,435. Rfk young leaders: program service expenses 1,456. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,456. Compass: program service expenses 270,987. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 270,987. Communications: program service expenses 563,338. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 563,338. Rfkhr international: program service expenses 38,747. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 38,747. Rfk legacy: program service expenses 2,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,000. Other professional fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 212,197. Fundraising expenses 588,201. Total expenses 800,398. Workplace dignity inititative: program service expenses 35,347. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 35,347.”

“Change in value of beneficial interest in remainder trusts -2,587,009. Change in value of guarantor debt to insurance 479,082.”