National School Climate Center

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm based on information provided by the organization and in consultation with the organization's staff. The form 990 is reviewed by the executive directors and the board of directors at a board meeting for approval. If changes are required, the executive directors will then forward these changes to the accounting firm. The final version is distributed to board members at the following board meeting.”

“The organization conducts annual conflict of interest checks with all employees to ensure all related parties are identified. Additionally, the organization board of directors vote on and approve the use of any related party.”

“Salary brackets were independently established based on role and comparable industry standards. Factors such as education, experience, and extracurriculars were assessed to increase salaries determined from the bracket previously mentioned.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. In addition, form 990 is available on guidestar and the ny state charity bureau's website.”

“The prior period adjustment is related to the capitalized software and other liabilities recorded on part x, line 10b and part x, line 25, respectively. These balance sheet balances were on the books as of the beginning of the year but omitted from form 990 in the prior year erroneously.”

“The form 990 for the 10 months ended 8/31/2024 was amended to properly reflect balances on the balance sheet as of the beginning of the year. Part iii, line 4a was amended to properly reflect the program revenues earned during the 10 months ended 8/31/2024. Part vi, lines 11a, 12b, and 12c were amended to properly check off policies and governance oversight in place within the organization. Part viii, line 2a was amended to properly reflect the program revenues earned during the 10 months ended 8/31/2024. Part x, lines 10a, 10b, 10c, and 25 were amended to properly reflect the balance sheet assets and liabilities on the books as of 8/31/2024. Part xi, line 8 was amended to properly reflect the prior period adjustment for the balance sheet assets and liabilities mentioned above. Part xii, line 2c was amended to properly reflect the possession of an audit committee.”