Montclair State University Foundation

“Montclair state university foundation, inc. Has its form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm and has established the following review process to ensure that the information reported is complete and accurate. When the form 990 has been prepared, the avp - finance and the audit committee review form 990 for accuracy and completeness. The form 990 is then distributed by hard copy to the board members for final review and approval. Once agreed, the forms are signed by appropriate officers and electronically filed with the irs.”

“Montclair state university foundation, inc. Currently has in place a conflict of interest policy that applies to the board of trustees, as well as the executive director. The board of trustees, with the assistance of the foundation counsel, reviews annually the requirement and procedures provided in the conflict of interest and recusal procedures. Each trustee must annually sign a form indicating the date the code of ethics was received and acknowledging that he/she is responsible for reading the code and is bound by it. In accordance with the policy, a trustee must disclose any potential conflict and recuse him/herself from a matter that he/she has a conflict with. If a potential or actual conflict exists, the trustee must consult with the chair, who may request a written opinion from the foundation counsel on whether a conflict of interest exists under this policy. If the existence of the conflict involves the chair, the chair must consult with the vice chair. A trustee with a possible conflict of interest shall not participate in the deliberation or vote of interest. A trustee who declares or has been found to have a conflict of interest shall be absent from any deliberations or vote on the matter determined to be a conflict, and the trustee shall not take any action to influence the outcome of the matter. The results of the investigation will be summarized and documented in the board meeting minutes.”

“The organization makes its form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code. The return is posted on montclair state university's website and other similar types of websites. In addition, the financial statements, conflict of interest policy, form 990, form 1023, and governing documents are also available upon written request.”

“Change in value of split-interest, cash surrender, & beneficial interest -16,141. Write off of uncollectible pledges -257,354.”

“The audit committee is responsible for selecting an independent accountant and assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit. This process has not changed from prior years.”

“The foundation generally accepts gifts of art and similar non-cash gifts that enhance the mission of montclair state university by providing access to gifts that further the educational experience of its students including scholarly experiences and research. The foundation has accepted gifts of art that have been designated for educational purposes by the college of the arts at montclair state university, providing students with the ability to study the genres, styles, and history of art that enhances curriculum and provides hands on experience in the research, restoration, and management of works of significance.”