USA Pickleball Association

“Members have the right to participate in sanctioned tournaments. Members are not a governing body.”

“Organization's process to review form 990 the draft form 990 is electronically provided and reviewed by the finance committee, then by the board of directors for comment and resolution prior to final approval. After the board of directors approves the form 990 for issue, it is made available in electronic form, via the organization's website, to the public who wish to review a copy in this manner.”

“The organization's conflict of interest policy applies to directors, principal officers, and committee members with board-delegated powers. When a potential conflict arises, the interested person must disclose it and leave the meeting during related discussions and votes. Disinterested board or committee members determine if a conflict exists and review actual conflicts. If a conflict is found, the person is prohibited from participating in deliberations or decisions about the transaction. Alternatives are considered to avoid conflicts, and all proceedings are documented in meeting minutes. Annual affirmations and periodic reviews help ensure compliance with charitable purposes and tax-exempt requirements. Voting members who receive compensation from the organization cannot vote on matters related to their own compensation.”

“The governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request. The conflict of interest policy is available on our website (usapickleball.org).”

“Photography/video: program service expenses 370,511. Management and general expenses 207,920. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 578,431. Referees and trainers: program service expenses 316,043. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 316,043. Marketing: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 133,690. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 133,690. Other professional fees: program service expenses 53,493. Management and general expenses 178,641. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 232,134.”

“Tournaments: program service expenses 314,023. Management and general expenses 23,163. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 337,186.”

“The accounting method used to prepare the 990 is accrual. The organization has always been on an accrual basis and prior years marked cash-modified in error.”

“The process for overseeing and selecting an independent accountant has not changed from the prior year.”