Buffalo Prep Inc.

“The organization's committee meetings are informal. All official business is brought to the board meeting.”

“A copy of the 990 was emailed and mailed to the board prior to being filed. A special meeting of the board will also be held to review the 990.”

“To ensure the organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, the board will conduct periodic reviews, including, at a minimum, whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information, and the result of arm's length bargaining, and whether any partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the corporation's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction. The organization may, but need not, use outside advisors to assist it in its periodic reviews. If outside advisors are used, their use will not relieve the board of its responsibility for ensuring periodic reviews are conducted.”

“Buffalo prep uses our hr organization (employer services corporation) to review all the full time employees compensation which is then reviewed by the executive committee.”

“The organization's governing documents and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Alumni prep supports buffalo prep graduates through postsecondary education and career placement, providing services including career exploration and development, internships, leadership and enrichment workshops, scholarship assistance, networking and mentoring. Prep alumni also have the opportunity to stay connected with each other and active in the prep community, including serving on the buffalo prep board of directors, as mentors in the buffalo prep mentor me program, and providing guidance and opportunities to the next generation of alumni.”

“Prep scholars academy is a community-based summer enrichment program offered to students seeking to succeed in high school and pursue a college education. Prep scholars academy takes place on buffalo's west side and gives preference to hispanic/latino students.”