Embracing Our Differences Inc.

“The form 990 tax return is completed by an independent cpa firm and then provided to the treasurer for review. The tax return is also reviewed and approved by all board members. Once the treasurer and board members have approved the tax return, the treasurer signs and files the return.”

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms their receipt of a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, that they understand the policy, that they agree to comply with the policy and understand the nature of activities in which the charitable organization is to engage. In addition, periodic reviews are conducted regarding the reasonableness and arms length nature of compensation as well as whether partnerships, joint ventures and arrangements with management organizations conform to the organizations written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction. The periodic reviews may or may not be conducted by outside advisors.”

“The organization's compensation of officers and key employees is based upon market values in the community as well as values set nationwide for a comparable sized organization.”

“The organization's compensation of officers and key employees is based upon market values in the community as well as values set nationwide for a comparable sized organization.”

“All tax forms and governing documents are made available to the public upon written request to the organization.”

“Events expense 39,273 0 0 curiculum development 21,414 0 0 diversity training 17,024 0 0 dr suess' differences day 16,082 0 0 education consulting 15,000 0 0 pr consultant 12,000 0 0 meals and entertainment 8,243 0 2,748 art competition awards 5,000 0 0 web site 3,874 0 0 telephone 0 3,345 0 credit card processing 0 2,503 0 miscellaneous expense 966 0 0 dues and subscriptions 0 500 0 corporate maintenance 0 361 0”