Operation Exodus USA

“Oeusas president, debra minotti, and a key employee of oeusa, kathleen ardino, have a family relationship. They are sisters.”

“Oeusas articles of incorporation were amended to broaden its educational purposes to encompass educating the public about the jewish religion, jewish history, culture and heritage.”

“Page 6, part vi, section b, line 10b: the organization has satellite offices in columbus, ohio and brooklyn, new york, which are governed by the same policies and procedures as oeusas headquarters located in lancaster, new york. The headquarters office supervises all staff at satellite offices and handles satellite office finances. Satellite offices are extensions of the headquarters location and are not separate legal entities.”

“Page 1, part i, line 1: the most significant activities operation exodus usa (oeusa) pursues in order to fulfill its charitable humanitarian mission include facilitating emigration of needy and persecuted jewish persons from the former soviet union and elsewhere to israel. To accomplish this mission oeusa conducts programs to inform both the jewish community and christians in the us about the jewish religion, jewish history, culture, and heritage. This education includes information about persecution of jewish people in the former soviet union and elsewhere and the urgency of assisting them. The financial information necessary to prepare the organizations 2017 form 990 was gathered throughout 2017 by accounting staff and then verified by its treasurer. Fiscal reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and budget projections were distributed quarterly and reviewed and adopted by the organizations board at board meetings. This information was delivered to oeusas certified public accountant who then prepared and forwarded a copy of the completed form 990 as well as oeusas audited financial statements to the oeusa treasurer and president. The completed form 990 and audited financial statements were then distributed by the treasurer and president to its board for review prior to timely filing of this return.”

“Page 6, part vi, section b, line 12c: the conflict of interest policy includes an annual attestation by all officers, directors, managers, and other key employees whereby they affirm their understanding of the policy and disclose any conflict of possible conflict of interest. Conflict of interest is defined in the policy, and the policy provides for the procedure to properly disclose any such conflict. Oeusa regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with its conflict of interest policy. Article 2 of the policy explains which persons are covered under the policy, defining those in a position to exercise substantial influence over the affairs of the organization as persons concerned or disqualified persons. The board of directors determines whether a conflict exists. Article 6 of the policy charges the directors with the responsibility of being alert to recognizeareas and relations which constitute a conflict of interest. The board exercises this responsibility by updating its records on a regular basis regarding potential transactions between disqualified persons and the organization. Per the conflict of interest policy, a conflict arises when a person with authority over the organization can benefit financially from a decision that he or she could make in that capacity, including benefits to family members or associated businesses. Article 6 of the conflict of interest policy provides that it is the policy of the board of directors that the existence of any of the direct or indirect conflicting interests described in articles 4 and 5 shall be disclosed before any transaction is consummated. The individual with the conflict is precluded from participation in discussion and voting on the transaction giving rise to the conflict, and is prohibited from attempting to influence the disinterested members decision-making on the transaction.”

“Page 6, part vi, section b, line 15a & 15b: the review and approval process for determination of the compensation of persons described in lines 15a and 15b is as follows:1.review and approval by the board of directors is independent of the person whose compensation is being determined.2.each member of the board of directors who is authorized to vote is present during discussion and the vote, either in person or by means of telecommunications equipment.3.the board of directors obtains and relies on data regarding salaries of persons in comparable positions in the geographic area in which the employee is located4.any director having a conflict on interest in voting for compensation for a particular employee abstains from the discussion and the vote.5.documentation of data is made contemporaneously.6.at the next meeting, records are approved as reasonable, accurate, and complete and are adopted by the board.”

“SAME AS 15(A).”

“Page 6, part vi, section c, line 19: the organization makes its articles of incorporation and bylaws available as part of its form 1023 application, which, as noted in line 18 is available upon request. The conflict of interest policy is also available upon request, as are financials in the form of the organizations form 990.”

“Page 2, part iii, line 3: oeusa has increased its educational and grant activities concerning jewish people living in the us who wish to make aliyah (return to israel).”

“Page 2, part iii, line 1: oeusas articles of incorporation describe its charitable mission to include providing humanitarian aid to jewish communities and christian churches. This mission includes facilitating emigration of jewish people to israel from the former soviet union and elsewhere and educating the public about the jewish religion, jewish history, culture, and heritage.”