California Forward

“The governing body has to the extent permitted by california law and the organization's bylaws, delegated authority to an executive committee composed of two co-chairs, two vice chairs, treasurer, and secretary who are members of the governing body and a finance committee composed of three members of the governing body.”

“Form 990 is distributed to the board of directors and is distributed and reviewed by senior management and the audit committee prior to submission.”

“Each director, officer, management official, and key employee is required to annually sign a statement affirming they have received, read, and agreed to comply with the conflict of interest policy. In addition, the conflict of interest policy provides that the board of directors shall authorize, oversee, and review annually the administration of the organization's conflict of interest policy.”

“The board of directors sets the salary of the president/ceo based on a review of what comparable organizations pay comparably qualified individuals for similar tasks. All the other salaries are set by the president/ceo. Periodically, the president/ceo may review salaries for all positions and utilize statistics about non-profit compensation to ensure that ca forward remains competitive in its compensation practices. The process was last undertaken in 2024.”

“The organization's forms 1023 and 990, governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“Policy : program service expenses 24,675. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 24,675. Event management: program service expenses 80,200. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 80,200. Payroll & pension processing: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 4,482. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,482. Stipends and honoria: program service expenses 1,850. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,850. Other consulting: program service expenses 89,900. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 89,900.”