Rays Baseball Foundation Inc.

“An electronic draft of form 990 is distributed via email to the board to review prior to filing the final version with the irs. One board member will be responsible for signing the final form 990. The final form 990 will be distributed to the board electronically and retained by the finance department.”

“The standard of behavior at the rays baseball foundation is that all board members, volunteers and associates scrupulously avoid any conflict of interest between the interests of the rays baseball foundation on one hand, and personal, familial, professional, and business interests on the other. This includes avoiding actual conflicts of interest as well as perceived conflicts of interest. The purposes of the policy is to protect the integrity of our organization's decision-making processes, to enable our customers and other partners to have confidence in our integrity, and to protect the integrity and reputation of our board of directors, volunteers and key associates. Upon or before election, or appointment, a full written disclosure of interests, relationships and holdings that could potentially result in a conflict of interest is required. This written disclosure is kept on file and is updated as necessary and at least on an annual basis. In the course of meetings or activities, disclosure of any interests in a transaction or decision where anyone (including business or other nonprofit affiliation, family and/or significant other, employer or close associates) could appear to receive a benefit or gain is discussed. It is understood the party will be asked to leave the room for the discussion and will not be permitted to vote on the question.”

“The conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available for inspection during regular business hours at the foundation's principal office. Copies are available for a small fee to cover copying and mailing costs.”

“Approximately 50 volunteers are used to distribute scratch off cards to raise money for the foundation at the annual shirts off our backs fundraiser. Each scratch off card contains a prize, with the grand prizes being a game worn jersey of a player or coach.”

“The following programs received money from the foundation during 2014: positive coaching alliance $6,875 which exists to develop "better athletes, better people" by working to provide all youth and high school athletes a positive, character-building youth sports experience; south st. Pete initiatives $36,648 gives a variety of assistance to help an underserved community next to the rays ballpark, where emphasis is placed on good character traits such as making positive choices, safety, working hard, and staying in school. Various scholarships granted each year: academy prep student scholarship $32,000; monte irvin scholarship $5,000; barry jones memorial scholarship $2,500.”

“The organization's board assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent auditor.”