The Norman B Leventhal Map Center Inc

“William Schnoor and Erin Claywell, who both served on the Organization's Board during the period covered by this tax return, share a business relationship. Michelle Knight and Christian Westra, who both served on the Organization's Board during the period covered by this tax return, share a business relationship. Charles Cooney and Dava Newman, who both served on the Organization's Board during the period covered by this tax return, share a business relationship.”

“The Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center's Form 990 is prepared by an independent public accounting firm with the assistance of the Center's financial staff. All members of the board of directors have the opportunity to review the Form 990. Once any changes are made and the draft is approved, the Form 990 is filed with the Internal Revenue Service.”

“The purpose of the conflict of interest policy is to protect the interest of the corporation when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director of the corporation or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction. This policy is intended to supplement but not replace any applicable state and federal laws governing conflict of interest applicable to nonprofit and charitable organizations. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and all material facts to the directors and to members of any 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, the board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. The interested person shall not be present for or participate in such determination. Each Director, officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall sign a statement which affirms such person has received a copy of the policy, understands the policy, and agrees to comply with the policy. The Organization conducts periodic reviews to ensure that no interested persons are in violation of the conflict of interest policy.”

“The board reviews the compensation for the President and uses comparability data to determine that the compensation is appropriate for the individual's involvement, experience, and ability. The President uses a similar process in assessing compensation for all other employees.”

“The Norman B. Levanthal Map & Education Center makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

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