Arizona Center for Empowerment

“Under a management and service agreement, the organization hired its related party, living united for change in arizona lucha, to perform management services for the organization in addition to performing services related to its programs. Lucha provided the executive director for the organization. Alejandra gomez received 61,401 for the services provided to the organization.”

“The bylaws were modified to add language regarding indemnification for eligible persons regarding matters related to any actual or threatened civil, criminal, or administrative action, arbitration proceeding, claim, suit, proceeding, or appeals therefrom, or any criminal, administrative, or congressional or other bodys investigation, hearing, or other proceeding. An eligible person for these purposes is defined as any person who at any time was or is a director, a member of any committee or subcommittee, an officer, an agent, an employee, or a volunteer of the corporation. This indemnification is defined, limitations are detailed, and the impact of other rights provided by the bylaws is discussed as well as detailing interim indemnification and the ability to authorize insurance.”

“The executive director of the organization distributes a pdf copy of the 990 to all board members for review and comment prior to the return being filed.”

“At each board and committee meeting, if there is a discussion of selecting or engaging a vendor or service provider, all in attendance are asked to recuse themselves from this discussion if there could be a perceived conflict. Annually, the organization reviews and discusses the conflict of interest policy and requests that each board member and officer list and acknowledge any known conflicts.”

“The board may hire and compensate individuals for necessary services rendered to the organization so long as such compensation is reasonable. The board shall determine reasonable compensation amounts based upon compensation paid by similarly situated nonprofits for like services. The board may rely upon salary studies, as well as data regarding compensation paid by peer organizations of similar size to determine reasonable compensation. The terms of such compensation and information relied upon shall be recorded in writing. An individual who is a member of the board who receives compensation, directly or indirectly from the organization for services, is precluded from participating in discussions or votes pertaining to their own compensation.”

“The organization will provide in a timely manner copies of governing documents and tax returns when requested in writing or in person.”

“Consulting fees were paid for womens collective, civic engagement, operational support, project management, get out the vote, and other service work.”