The Oped Project Public Knowledge Fund Inc

“Management reviews the 990 to obtain an understanding of the reporting requirements and to ensure it is acccurate and complete. Subsequently, a copy of the draft 990 is provided to the board of directors for review and approval. Upon approval from the board the 990 will be filed.”

“AT SCHEDULED MEETINGS.”

“The board discusses the salary of the executive director, the board approves salaries only after after reviewing the generally accepted salary levels for the industry and the organizational cash flows requiments.”

“The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request.”

“Management fees (program services) $223,854.”

“Program service expenses:charitable contributions $250payroll processing fees 163total $413management & general expenses:bank charges $286filing fees 75payroll processing fees 82total $443fundraising expenses:payroll processing fees $ 27total $ 27”

“SEE STATEMENT O8.”

“Form 990, part 1, line 1 - organization mission or significant activities (continued)the seminars teach participants to how to write, edit, and submit op-ed columns for publication with the goal of encouraging women and other under represented groups to engage in public discourse and increasing the levels of participation in public affairs. The oped project offers seminars which address the concepts of expertise, creditability, evidence, and framing. These seminars are offered regularly in major cities throughout the united states. The oped project waives seminar fees for participants who cannot afford to pay. The oped project also offers a mentor-editor program, a national, volunteer-based mentoring program which was established to harness the power of experienced writers and editors. Form 990, part 111, line 1 - organization mission (continued)the seminars teach participants to how to write, edit, and submit op-ed columns for publication with the goal of encouraging women and other under represented groups to engage in public discourse and increasing the levels of participation in public affairs. The oped project offers seminars which address the concepts of expertise, creditability, evidence, and framing. These seminars are offered regularly in major cities throughout the united states. The oped project waives seminar fees for participants who cannot afford to pay. The oped project also offers a mentor-editor program, a national, volunteer-based mentoring program which was established to harness the power of experienced writers and editors.”