Strides for Life Colon Cancer Foundation

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed by the organization's management and a member of the board of directors. This group of individuals then discusses the contents of the return with the outside tax professional. After a full review (with modifications where necessary), the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body on their request. A board member and officer signs an efile authorization and the tax preparer efiles the return with the department of the treasury.”

“The board of directors reviews all potential conflicts of interest at least annually. All personnel and board members are required to disclose potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans between the organization and members of management and the board are strictly prohibited. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.”

“The board of directors reviews the compensation of all high-level personnel annually in accordance with irs rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with irs guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures.”

“All of the organization's tax filings are available upon request at the office of the organization in burlingame, ca.”

“All financial statements, governing documents and organization policies are available upon request at the office of the organization in burlingame, ca.”