Podium Foundation

“Part VI, Lines 11b, 12c, and 19. The organization provided a complete copy of the Form 990 and schedules to all directors of the governing body prior to filling. All directors of the governing body were provided a tutorial of the form in which the Executive Committee reviewed the form's major purposes. The organization, as part of its governance duties, conducts an annual review with Board members and key employees to ensure Conflict of Interest forms are current. The Executive Committee conducts these interviews. The organization makes its governing documents, COI policy, and annual financial statements available to the public through the following methods: linking to Podium's Guidestar giving profile, updating an organizational annual report on its website, and upon request.”

“Part VI, Lines 11b, 12c, and 19. The organization provided a complete copy of the Form 990 and schedules to all directors of the governing body prior to filling. All directors of the governing body were provided a tutorial of the form in which the Executive Committee reviewed the form's major purposes. The organization, as part of its governance duties, conducts an annual review with Board members and key employees to ensure Conflict of Interest forms are current. The Executive Committee conducts these interviews. The organization makes its governing documents, COI policy, and annual financial statements available to the public through the following methods: linking to Podium's Guidestar giving profile, updating an organizational annual report on its website, and upon request.”

“Part VI, Lines 11b, 12c, and 19. The organization provided a complete copy of the Form 990 and schedules to all directors of the governing body prior to filling. All directors of the governing body were provided a tutorial of the form in which the Executive Committee reviewed the form's major purposes. The organization, as part of its governance duties, conducts an annual review with Board members and key employees to ensure Conflict of Interest forms are current. The Executive Committee conducts these interviews. The organization makes its governing documents, COI policy, and annual financial statements available to the public through the following methods: linking to Podium's Guidestar giving profile, updating an organizational annual report on its website, and upon request.”

“Referencing: 0422614611. Podium Foundation submitted a paper 2020 990 on April 14, 2021, and it was stamped received on April 21, 2021. On Oct 26, 2021, Podium Foundation received a letter from the IRS returning our 2020 990. The letter indicated that Podium Foundation is now required to e-file our 990. Our explanation for a now late return is not receiving notification of an e-file requirement prior to filing our 2020 990 on April 14, 2021. Podium Foundation submitted all required paperwork on time and requests no penalty or fees be associated with this refiling of our 2020 990 electronically. Thank you for your consideration.”