Upton Foundation Inc

“The wesley group is the sole member of the organization.”

“The sole member of the organization, the wesley group, elects the board members of the foundation.”

“Form 990 is prepared by upton foundation and then sent to the outside accountant for review. Once the form 990 has been reviewed by the outside accountants and all questions answered, copies of the 990 are electronically distributed to the board of directors for review prior to it being filed. Directors are instructed to contact the director of finance with any questions. Each issue is documented and addressed until the return is finalized and approved for filing.”

“Directors and officers are required to complete a conflict of interest declaration annually. Directors and officers are asked at each board meeting if there have been any changes that the organizations should be made aware of. If a conflict is identified, board members would be excused from participating in discussions and voting for any item deemed relevant to their conflict. The policy is also monitored and enforced through observations and whistleblowing.”

“Upton foundation makes its' form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code. In addition, form 990 as well as the financial statements, governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon written request at 3 upton park, rochester, new york 14607-1500 or by calling the organization directly at (585)241-2131.”

“The following board members served on the board of wesley garden corporation: robert w. Jones iii, richard mileo, and tamra titus. Lawrence belle also served on the board of wesley garden corporation.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”