Little Steps

“Part vi, section b, line 11b:a complete copy of the form 990 is provided to all of the members of the board of directors for review during their meeting prior to the form 990 being filed with the irspart vi, section b, line 12c:in connections with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest to be give the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the board of directors with their delegate powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. An interest person may make a presentation disclosing the financial interest and all material facts to the board of directors. He/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of and the vote on the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. The board of directors shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. After exercising due diligence, the board of directors shall determine whether little steps can obtain with reasonable efforst, a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entitiy that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. The remaining board of directors shall decide if a conflict of interest exists and proceed accordingly. The minutes of the board of directors shall contain:1. The names of the personswho disclosed or otherwise were found to have taken a financial interest in connection with an actual or possibleconflict of interest, the nature of the financial interest, any actions taken to determine whether a conflict of interest was present, and the board of directors decision as to whether a conflict of interrest in fact existed.2. The names of the individuals who were present for discussions and votes relating to the transaction or arrangement, the content of the discussion, including any alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement, and a recor of any votes taken in connection with the proceedings. Part vi, section c, line 19:the organization makes their governing documents, financial statements, and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request.”

“Amount 2,024grantee grants allocated”

“Description amountinsurance 1,846telephone 2,517office supplies 1,089software 906accounting 6,351other 312consulting 3,000staff gifts 1,708abandoned leasehold impr & furnitur 18,431”

“Category beginning of year end of yearpayroll taxes 872 0”