Massequality Education Fund Org Inc.

“The form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants and senior management. An electronic copy of the form 990 was provided to all board members for their review and approval prior to filing.”

“The board of directors requires an annual declaration from all board members and senior management as to the existence and disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest. The board members sign a disclosure statement. Any potential conflicts are discussed by the dis-interested board members, while the party in potential conflict is required to leave the room. Board meeting minutes will document the discussion and decision making process. In the event of a potential conflict, procedures to obtain competitive bids and diligence on fair market value will be established.”

“The process for determining compensation of the executive director and key employees includes the following: (1) a review and approval by independent board members; (2) comparability data, and (3) documentation of the deliberation process and decision (including who was involved)”

“Upon request form 990, page 10, part ix, line 5: the organization operates under a common paymaster arrangement whereby massequality.org, the campaign for equality, inc. Pays for services performed by massequality education fund.org, inc. And is reimbursed for such payments under a cost sharing agreement. As such, as instructed, amounts disclosed in part vii, columns d and f, represent compensation only for services performed and as if paid directly by the reporting organization.”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 22,074. Management and general expenses 9,567. Fundraising expenses 26,923. Total expenses 58,564.”