Excelencia in Education Inc.

“The form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants and reviewed by management before it was provided to the board of directors and then filed with the irs.”

“Annually, each director, officer, employee and volunteer completes a disclosure form identifying any relationships, positions or circumstances in which s/he is involved that s/he believes could constitute a conflict of interest. Such relationships, positions or circumstances might include service as a director of or consultant to another nonprofit organization, or ownership of a business that might provide goods or services to excelencia. Any such information regarding the business interests of a director, officer, employee or volunteer, or a family member thereof, is treated as confidential and is generally available only to the chair, the executive director and any committee appointed to address conflicts of interest, except to the extent additional disclosure is necessary in connection with the implementation of this policy. This policy is reviewed annually by each member of the board of directors. Any changes to the policy are communicated to all staff and volunteers. Excelencia in education collects an annual conflict of interest form from all its board members. These are then inspected for possible conflict of interest. Should a conflict of interest arise among board members, excelencia would take the following steps to resolve it: 1. The president evaluates the situation and determines the appropriate steps to take to eliminate and avoid the perception or presence of a conflict of interest. 2. Where there is confirmation of a conflict of interest, the president appropriately takes one of the following actions: - provides a letter of caution to the board member - provides a letter of direction to resolve the conflict - if appropriate, disciplines the board member by terminating his/her term 3. If there is conflict of interest with the president, the chair will be responsible for the actions described above. 4. The issue and actions taken must be well documented, ensuring both privacy and confidentiality is observed.”

“Annually, the board of directors performs an evaluation of the president of excelencia and sets his/her salary. Comparable data was used in the compensation process for the president. Deliberation and documentation of the compensation process also took place. The last compensation review took place in march 2012. Other salaries are recommended by the president and approved by the board as part of the annual budgeting process. When a new position or category of employee is added, the salary range for that category of employee shall be approved by the board of directors.”

“The organization's governing documents, policies, and audited financial statements are available within a reasonable time after receipt of request.”

“Research consultants: program service expenses 18,074. Management and general expenses 187. Fundraising expenses 4,271. Total expenses 22,532. Event coordinators: program service expenses 30,479. Management and general expenses 316. Fundraising expenses 7,202. Total expenses 37,997. Program technical support: program service expenses 72,106. Management and general expenses 747. Fundraising expenses 17,037. Total expenses 89,890. Design and editing services: program service expenses 50,115. Management and general expenses 519. Fundraising expenses 11,841. Total expenses 62,475. Media consultants: program service expenses 3,671. Management and general expenses 38. Fundraising expenses 868. Total expenses 4,577. Communication services: program service expenses 113,556. Management and general expenses 1,177. Fundraising expenses 26,831. Total expenses 141,564. Sub-contracts: program service expenses 20,054. Management and general expenses 208. Fundraising expenses 4,738. Total expenses 25,000. Development services: program service expenses 4,011. Management and general expenses 42. Fundraising expenses 948. Total expenses 5,001. Other professional fees: program service expenses 40. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 9. Total expenses 49.”