Northstar Foundation

“Amended bylaws to increase the number of years that each director can hold office.”

“Line 11b explanation - a copy of the 990 return is provided to each member of the audit & finance committee for their review prior to its filing with the irs.”

“The board reviews all conflict statements signed annually by board members and monitors transactions for potential conflicts.”

“President's salary determined based on informal survey of similar non-profit organizations in omaha, nebraska. The president's compensation is reviewed annually by the board of directors.”

“Organizational documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“Academic supplies expense: program service expenses 78,815. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 78,815. Transportation: program service expenses 77,567. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 77,567. Erc filing fee: program service expenses 40,672. Management and general expenses 7,626. Fundraising expenses 2,542. Total expenses 50,840. Staff development: program service expenses 23,816. Management and general expenses 4,763. Fundraising expenses 3,175. Total expenses 31,754. Program evaluation: program service expenses 26,396. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 26,396. Scholarships: program service expenses 25,400. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25,400. Vehicle expenses: program service expenses 21,632. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 21,632. Security: program service expenses 18,833. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 18,833. Bank charges: program service expenses 2,036. Management and general expenses 12,229. Fundraising expenses 3,914. Total expenses 18,179. Meals & entertainment: program service expenses 6,383. Management and general expenses 3,686. Fundraising expenses 7,448. Total expenses 17,517. Adventure expense: program service expenses 12,787. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12,787. Taxes & licenses: program service expenses 9,259. Management and general expenses 332. Fundraising expenses 111. Total expenses 9,702. Guild expenses: program service expenses 8,712. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,712. Student emergency fund expense: program service expenses 6,167. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,167. Recruitment expenses: program service expenses 4,311. Management and general expenses 862. Fundraising expenses 575. Total expenses 5,748.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”