International Policy Governance Association

“The organization paid $16,298 to treeline associates, inc. For management services. Treeline associates, inc. Compensates michael palmer, the managing director. Total compensation paid to michael palmer by treeline associates, inc. Is not determined. The organization also paid $29,518 to meridian edge consulting for management services. Meridian edge consulting compensates karen fryday-field, the ceo. Total compensation paid to karen fryday-field by meridian edge consulting is not determined.”

“Membership is open to all individuals who support the purposes of the organization and complete the application process for membership. Membership categories and dues are determined by the board of directors.”

“The board of directors is elected by the members.”

“The board of directors must receive a signed petition from 25% of the membership in order to approve changes to the bylaws. The board, on receipt of such petition shall either accept such amendment or shall organize a ballot on the proposed amendment. The amendment shall be approved if two-thirds of the votes cast by the members of the corporation support it.”

“The 990 form is prepared by a third party cpa firm with assistance from the director of accounting. The form is then reviewed by the ceo. The form is then sent to all individual board of directors' members prior to submitting it to the irs.”

“The conflict of interest policy was reviewed with the board of directors and individuals submitted compliance forms to the chair of the board.”

“The organization is managed by an association management company that employs the managing director. The organization is also managed by a management company that employes the ceo. The management companies were selected by independent board officers through a competitive bidding process.”

“Summaries of the financial statements were sent out to all members prior to the annual meeting and the financial report was presented at the annual meeting. All documents are also made available upon request.”

“Affiliate services & other fees: program service expenses 20,551. Management and general expenses 6,102. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 26,653.”