Values United

“On 1/24/20 wba amended its articles of incorporation. Among the provisions that affect governance of the corporation were establishing the powers of the board of directors to govern the corporation by majority vote, their ability to amend articles, and the election and change in principals serving on the board.”

“Board members were provided a draft copy of the 990 and attached schedules for review and approval before the 990 was signed and submitted.”

“The organization regularly updates a list of all parties and interests that could be a conflict for board members. This list is made available to board members for review at any time and provided annually when members reaffirm their commitment to avoiding conflicts.”

“Compensation was reviewed and considered in light of comparability data by disinterested members of the board of directors. Independent corporate counsel reviewed the proposed compensation and advised the board on suitability before it was approved. The last compensation review took place in november 2020.”

“All governing documents are made available upon request. Copies are made or electronically transmitted to interested parties.”

“The ceo, john tye, received $37,855 in salary compensation in 2019. The board approved an annual salary for mr. Tye of $197,000, but for 2017, 2018 and much of 2019, mr. Tye deferred this salary due to budgetary constraints. When there have been revenue shortfalls, mr. Tye has agreed to defer his salary so the organization can continue its exempt activities in the most effective manner possible. The fourth quarter of 2019 was the first time contributions were sufficient and sustainable enough that mr. Tye felt comfortable taking a salary without an impact on programmatic work. In 2020, mr. Tye received a full year's salary of $200,000 as well as deferred income from 2019 and prior years in the amounts of $427,980. In 2020, mr. Tye forgave the remainder of his deferred salary, to the benefit of the corporation.”

“Values united was incorporated in louisiana in 2009, but initially was inactive as an organization. Due to this inactivity, in 2012 its exempt status was automatically revoked for not filing a return for three consecutive years. In 2017, values united became active and the irs reinstated its exempt status effective march 15, 2017. At that time, values united began doing business as whistleblower aid, focusing its exempt activities on defending human and civil rights secured by law, with an emphasis on protecting the rights of whistleblowers.”

“Administrative contractor: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 4,519. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,519. Consultants: program service expenses 148,543. Management and general expenses 16,505. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 165,048. Tech support: program service expenses 22,099. Management and general expenses 5,525. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 27,624. Production consultants: program service expenses 6,200. Management and general expenses 1,550. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,750. Security: program service expenses 182,667. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 182,667.”