Both Ends Burning Campaign Inc

“The board of both ends believing all receive a copy of the form 990 prior to filing. The form 990 is sent to each board member via federal express for their review. Upon review, a conference call is scheduled where each member asks specific questions and approves the form.”

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: 1. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy 2. Has read and understands the policy 3. Has agreed to comply with the policy 4. Understands the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. A. Duty to disclose - in connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of the committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. B. Determining whether a conflict of interest exists - after disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. C. Procedures for addressing the conflict of interest an interested person may make a presentation at the governing board or committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. The chairperson of the governing board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee shall determine whether the corporation can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the governing board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the corporation's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination, it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement. D. Violations of the conflicts of interest policy if the governing board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the member's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the governing board or committee determines the member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.”

“Compensation of the vice presidents is established via a written employment contract. Furthermore, the individuals are subject to performance reviews and subsequent salary adjustments via a series of email and telephone conversations with the president. Board approval is required for any salary increases.”

“The following documents of the organization will be available for inspection upon request: 1. Tax exemption application (form 1023) 2. Internal revenue service determination letter 3. Articles of incorporation 4. By-laws containing conflict of interest 5. Form 990 the organization will make best efforts to ensure that when responding to a public inspection request for any organizational document or form 990 by anyone, the organization shall fulfill such request in a timely fashion.”

“Consulting: program service expenses 312,002. Management and general expenses 59,563. Fundraising expenses 8,713. Total expenses 380,278. Payroll processing: program service expenses 2,350. Management and general expenses 185. Fundraising expenses 1,123. Total expenses 3,658. Other prof fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 16,750. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,750.”