International Partnering Institute

“The organization has delegated membership services and daily operational duties to kca. They were paid 67,721 for their contracted services during the 2024 calendar year. The costs for these services are reflected on form 990, part ix, line 11a. Cathy herring of kca, serves as the organizations executive director. Cathy herring received w2 wages from kca of approximately 23,000 for her services to the organization for the 2024 calendar.”

“The international partnering institute has only one type of membership that offers a wide range of exclusive benefits, helping owners and construction leaders understand how to deliver partnering that works.”

“Any person may serve as an officer of this corporation. Officers shall be elected by the board of directors, at any time, and each officer shall hold office until he or she resigns, is removed, or is otherwise disqualified to serve, or until his or her successor shall be elected and qualified, whichever occurs first.”

“Subject to the power of members, if any, to change or repeal these bylaws under section 5150 of the corporations code, by approval of the board of directors unless the bylaw amendment would materially and adversely affect the rights of members, if any, as to voting or transfer, provided, however, if this corporation has admitted any members, then a bylaw specifying or changing the fixed number of directors of the corporation, the maximum or minimum number of directors, or changing from a fixed to variable board or vice versa, may not be adopted, amended, or repealed except as provided by approval of the members, if any, of this corporation. After members, if any, have been admitted to the corporation, amendment of the articles of incorporation may be adopted by the approval of the board of directors and by the approval of the members of this corporation.”

“The executice director of the organization distributes a pdf copy of the 990 to all board members for review and comment prior to the return being filed.”

“In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists.”

“The board may hire and compensate individuals for necessary services rendered to the organization so long as such compensation is reasonable. The board shall determine reasonable compensation amounts based upon compensation paid by similarly situated nonprofits for like services. Currently, all directors are volunteers.”

“The organization will provide in a timely manner, copies of all governing documents including its conflict of interest policies and financial statements when requested in writing or in person.”

“Adjustment for sfpuc wic fiscal agent funds that were improperly treated as a pass through.”