Focus Marines Foundation

“Form 990 is prepared by an independent public accounting firm, reviewed by the chief financial officer and provided to the board of directors prior to filing.”

“On an annual basis, board members and key emloyees are asked to review the conflict of interest policy and disclose any conflicts. Board members are also required to refrain from voting if there is a known conflict of interest.”

“The compensation for both the vice-president, development and the focus program coordinator are monitored to ensure that such compensation is appropriate given the size and mission of focus marines foundation (fmf). The compensation paid to the vice-president, development is well below the median expected annual pay for a typical fundraising coordinator per guidestar's 2014 compensation report. Furthermore, based upon robert half's 2016 salary guide, fmf's focus program coordinator's salary is well within the salary range of comparable positions in similar sized organizations.”

“Articles of incorporation, bylaws, conficts of interest statement and financial statements are made avalable upon written request.”

“The board of directors adopted a written whistle blower policy in october 2015.”

“The board of directors adopted a written document retention and destruction policy in october 2015.”

“Speakers fees: program service expenses 56,500. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 56,500. Program support: program service expenses 2,599. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 150. Total expenses 2,749. Audio visual: program service expenses 6,519. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,519. Other fees: program service expenses 29,094. Management and general expenses 262. Fundraising expenses 2,094. Total expenses 31,450.”