Goodie Two Shoes Foundation Inc

“Nikki and tony berti are co-founders and have a familial relationship.”

“There are no committees than can act on behalf ot the board.”

“The form 990 is sent via email to each board member. Each board member responds by email that they have received the form 990.”

“Each year, board members are asked to complete a commitment package. Included in this package is a conflict of interest policy and form to disclose any conflicts of interest. This is done each year for each board member. The board president reviews all conflict of interest policy paperwork annually. If a conflict of interest should arise, then the board member with the conflict would abstain/be restricted from voting on any matters relating to the issue.”

“An independent compensation review committee of board members and unaffiliated business professionals makes executive compensation recommendations. Comparability data is utilized in this determination. Unrelated board members vote to approve the salary.”

“An independent compensation review committee of board members and unaffiliated business professionals makes executive compensation recommendations. Comparability data is utilized in this determination. Unrelated board members vote to approve the salary.”

“Documents are made available upon request.”

“Shoe inventory was revalued on july 1, 2025 to reflect current market values due to inflation. Shoe inventory increased by $270,850.”

“In the short-term, goodie two shoes programming provides simple necessities in a fun and exciting atmosphere. Long after the recipients outgrow their goodie two shoes of choice, it is hoped that the children remember their positive interaction with a caring community volunteer and the feeling of empowerment that came with making an unrestrained, positive choice and that they draw on that experience when making decisions in the future. Goodie two shoes foundation serves children kindergarten to 12th grade, referred by schools, social service agencies and other nonprofit organizations dedicated to assisting the lack of adequate attire, most notably shoes and socks, significantly contributes to educational deficiency within the district. It is not uncommon for ill-fitting shoes to reduce classroom focus and participation. In addition, the outright lack of footwear is a contributing factor to not only missed physical education classes, but also lower overall school attendance. In some instances, siblings actually share a single pair of shoes, which results in alternating attendance pattern. If something as simple as having a new pair of properly fitting shoes can keep a child in the goodie two shoes foundation was awarded a large private foundation grant to assist in purchasing new office and warehousing space. The construction project was completed in spring 2024. Since 2003, goodie two shoes has outfitted 157,453 critical needs children with new shoes and socks.”