Quality of Life Foundation for Metropolitan Dallas

“The independent accounting firm reviews 990 requirements with the audit and finance committee of the chamber prior to completion of the return, and the committee also reviews the actual return prior to filing. The audit and finance committee is comprised of dallas regional chamber members and members of management who are responsible for financial governance of the dallas regional chamber and related organizations. A copy of form 990 is made available on a secure internet site and a link to the site is emailed to each member of the board so that they can review form 990.”

“The chamber code of conduct policy includes an annual conflict of interest questionnaire to be distributed to all board members, officers, key employees and highest compensated employees. This information is logged in and evaluated for conflicts requiring individuals to recuse themselves from issues that may present conflicts, or in extreme circumstances, removal from the board.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon written request and at management's discretion.”

“Some amounts in this column are due to the bonuses that were deferred in tax year 2024. The deferred bonuses will be reported in column (e) when they are paid in tax year 2025. The deferred bonuses from tax year 2023 are currently being reported in column (e).”

“The exclusive purpose of the corporation is to promote the public interest and welfare of the greater dallas metropolitan area and to function to that end as an educational organization devoting itself to the betterment and welfare of the greater dallas metropolitan area and its citizens as follows: 1. To seek methods of improving the cultural, social and educational aspects of the life style of the people residing in the greater dallas metropolitan area; 2. To inquire into the causes of the failure of the individuals who reside in the greater dallas metropolitan area to reach their full human potential and to educate them to do so; 3. To gather and to disseminate information which contributes to the broadening and the enabling of the human experience; 4. To motivate and guide existing institutions, organizations and agencies, as well as individuals, in the effort to improve the lives of the people in the greater dallas metropolitan area; 5. To do all things necessary and helpful to improve and enrich the quality of life in the greater dallas metropolitan area.”

“(Expenses $ 3,782 including grants of $) Leadership Dallas class projects are service projects that are organized, coordinated, fundraised, and executed by the Leadership Dallas cohorts. The cohorts include a range of professional expertise, including operations, technology, legal, and consulting across a range of diverse industries. During 2024 the classes: 1) Continued to work with the Dallas 911 Call Center operations, including over 1,000 volunteer hours, working with the 911 call center team and partners to improve the information and processes used to communicate and educate the residents, including children, and businesses in the Dallas Region about the needs and ways to utilize the 911 call center in an emergency or non-emergency situation. 2) Began working with the Southern Dallas County not for profit For Oak Cliff on their strategic plan, designing a memorial park, and community outreach programs.”