Equal Justice America Inc.

“The form 990 is prepared by the organization's independent accounting firm and reviewed by the executive director. A complete draft of the form 990 is distributed to all members of the board of directors prior to filing with the internal revenue service. Board members are given the opportunity to review the return, ask questions, and provide comments before the return is finalized and filed.”

“The organization maintains a written conflict of interest policy applicable to all officers, directors, and key employees. Each year, individuals covered by the policy are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. The board of directors reviews these disclosures and monitors compliance with the policy. Any potential conflicts are addressed in accordance with the procedures described in the policy and documented in the minutes of board meetings. During the year, no conflicts of interest were reported.”

“The compensation of the executive director is determined and approved by the board of directors, which is composed entirely of independent members. Any compensation decisions are documented in the minutes of board meetings. The executive director's current compensation was approved by the board of directors and has remained unchanged since that approval.”

“The organization's governing documents, including its articles of incorporation and bylaws, and the organization's conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request. The organization's most recent financial statements are posted on the organization's website and are also available upon request.”

“Equal justice america provides grants to nonprofit legal services organizations that deliver legal assistance to low-income and disadvantaged individuals. The organization funds fellowships for law students to work with legal aid organizations across the united states, expanding access to justice for vulnerable communities.”

“Grants to legal service organizations that serve the poor & disadvantaged”