Kusanya Cafe Inc.

“990 is prepared by the treasurer with assistance from the secretary. A copy of the draft return is provided by email to the full board for review, comment, and changes. Following the comment period the return is filed and a digital copy of the final return shared with all board members.”

“The conflict of interest policy is shared with all incoming directors (officers or at-large). Because all of the directors are local and regularly involved in the organization day-to-day, new "potential conflicts" are regularly discussed, reviewed according to coi policy standards, and if needed, voted on at quarterly board meetings. Directors are also required to disclose annually (as a failsafe to the contemperaneous requirement, not in place of it) any conflicts or potential conflicts which may have arisen or seem imminent.”

“IN PERSON”

“Kusanya is a community gathering place for the englewood neighborhood on the south side of chicago. The primary exempt purpose is charitable (job training and apprenticeship) followed by educational (community events) kusanya is open to the public 6 days per week, operating a job training/apprenticeship cafe and community gathering space. Kusanya additionally hosts many free & open community events each year; on average 2 events per week, including arts, culture, and educational events.”

“Participants' potential business or organization. Participants are supported at in-depth research and creating professional connections suitable for their next step. Hands-on training includes high-level aspects of starting or managing a food service business, or community org, ie menu design, website design, staff training, marketing, supply chain, accounting, nonprofit program design and budgeting, etc.”

“Retained earnings adj 944”