The Public Agenda Foundation Inc

“Public agenda's by-laws were amended in february 2024 to incorporate updated language reflecting operations as a virtual organization and to include term limits for members of the board of directors.”

“Board meetings are documented but the committee meetings are not.”

“Public agenda's form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm. After review of the form 990 by the chief strategy and impact officer and the president of the organization, the form 990 is sent to each member of the board of directors electronically prior to filing.”

“At the beginning of each fiscal year, public agenda provides each board member with a copy of our conflict-of-interest and code-of-ethics policies and disclosure form, which each board member must complete, sign, and return to public agenda. The chief strategy and impact officer reviews the forms. Any conflicts of interest noted on the form are brought to the attention of the board at its fall meeting for review. No director is permitted to vote on any matter under consideration at a board or committee meeting where they have a conflict of interest. The minutes of such meetings will reflect that a disclosure was made and that the director with the conflict of interest abstained from voting.”

“The president's salary is established by the board of directors and reviewed annually. In determining the president's compensation, the board considers performance, the latest cost of living rate issued by the social security administration, and the financial health of the organization. The board chair maintains written documentation with respect to the salary determination and approval. The president uses the same process when determining compensation for employees annually. The president maintains written documentation with respect to the salary determination and approval. Members and officers of the board of directors do not receive compensation.”

“Public agenda makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. The federal form 990 is available on guidestar.org.”

“Public agenda strengthens american democracy by connecting research to action enabling people and institutions to pursue changes that make a difference. We amplify the voices of americans and help communities discover and build on common ground.”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 1,824,034. Management and general expenses 12,394. Fundraising expenses 2,361. Total expenses 1,838,789.”

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