Young Scholars for Academic Empowerment DBA Truevolution Inc

“The Chief Operating Officer Marguerite Wheeler-Lara is the mother of Chief Executive Officer Gabriel Maldonado.”

“TruEvolution's outside CPA firm and the CEO prepare the form 990. The form is then reviewed and approved by the Organization's CEO. The form is provided to and reviewed with the entire governing body prior to filing with the IRS.”

“All officers, directors and key employees are covered persons under TruEvolutions conflict of interest policy. The purpose of this policy is to protect the Corporation's interest when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of a director, officer or other person in a position of authority within the Corporation and to make sure the Corporation is managed in an ethical manner.Interested persons have a fiduciary duty to the Corporation and at all times shall act in a manner consistent with their fiduciary duties the Corporation and shall make best efforts to avoid any conflict with the Corporation's interests as well as to avoid the appearance of impropriety. In connection with any actual or potential conflict of interest, the interested person must disclose the existence of any ethical, financial, policy, or other interest, and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts, to assist the Board's determination of whether there is a material conflict of interest.In the case of a financial interest, the Board determines whether the Corporation should enter into a different transaction that would not give rise to a conflict of interest as follows:I. The Board will obtain and rely on data regarding comparable alternatives and costs from objective reliable sources;II. The Board will vote without the involvement of the person(s) who have the identified conflict of interest to approve the chosen alternative; and,III. The Board will document in its minutes the reason for its decision.In the case of policy interest or other conflicts of interests, the Board determines whether the transaction or arrangement is in the Corporation's best interest and conduct a vote in which the interested person abstains from voting.If the Board has reasonable cause to believe that an interested person has failed to disclose an actual or potential conflict of interest, it will inform the interested person of the basis for that belief and allow the interested person an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose.If, after hearing the interested person's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the Board determines the interested person has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it will take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.A voting member of the Board who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Corporation for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that person's compensation.A voting member of any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Corporation for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that member's compensation.A voting member of the Board or any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Corporation, either individually or collectively, is prohibited from providing information to any committee regarding compensation.The minutes of the Board and all committees with Board delegated powers contain:A. The names of the persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have a financial interest in connection with an actual or possible conflict of interest, the nature of the financial interest, any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest was present, and the Board's or committee's decision as to whether a conflict of interest in fact existed. B. The names of the persons who were present for discussions and votes relating to the transaction or arrangement, the content of the discussion, including any alternative to the proposed transaction or arrangement, and a record of any votes taken in connection with the proceedings.Upon election, hiring, or appointment, and annually thereafter, directors, officers, key employees, or members of a committee with Board of Directors”

“TruEvolution's Board of Directors has a process for reviewing and approving the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer, other officers, and key employees on a regular basis to determine it is fair and reasonable with the goal of retaining employees at compensation levels within appropriate market range. The process for determining the compensation paid to the Chief Executive Officer, other officers, and key employees includes the approval of the compensation arrangement in advance, by the Board of Directors, with all persons with a conflict of interest abstaining from the Board's deliberation and discussion. The Board reviews data of comparable compensation for similarly qualified nonprofit executives at similarly situated entities. The documentation of the Board includes the terms of the transaction and the date of approval, the members who were present during the debate and vote on the transaction, a description of the comparable data and how it was obtained, and documentation of the basis for the determination.”

“TruEvolution's Board of Directors has a process for reviewing and approving the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer, other officers, and key employees on a regular basis to determine it is fair and reasonable with the goal of retaining employees at compensation levels within appropriate market range. The process for determining the compensation paid to the Chief Executive Officer, other officers, and key employees includes the approval of the compensation arrangement in advance, by the Board of Directors, with all persons with a conflict of interest abstaining from the Board's deliberation and discussion. The Board reviews data of comparable compensation for similarly qualified nonprofit executives at similarly situated entities. The documentation of the Board includes the terms of the transaction and the date of approval, the members who were present during the debate and vote on the transaction, a description of the comparable data and how it was obtained, and documentation of the basis for the determination.”

“Governing documents, the conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. However, current tax law does not require governing documents, the conflict of interest policy, and financial statements be provided to the public.”

“Healthcare services: Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or prep, is an HIV prevention method in which young scholars for academic empowerment LGBTQ+ people. Healthcare services people who don't have HIV take an antiviral medication daily to reduce their risk of contracting HIV if they are exposed to the virus. Truevolution's rapid-start prep service provides a safe environment and convenient approach to inform readiness for prep, receive consultation housing from a licensed medical provider, same day fulfillment of script, and get connected to mental health and other social services to feasibly access and maintain prep adherence. The behavioral health services program primarily targets HIV positive and sexually active negative Latinos and African Americans living in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Health services links or relinks HIV and high risk individuals into testing services, core medical services, and support services that are necessary to improve their treatment adherence and maintenance of their individual medical care. During the tax year over 350 people were served through over 2,000 appointments.Total program expenses were $1,893,971.”