Charities Under 5 Percent Overhead

“The federation outsources certain enumerated administrative and ministerial services to maguire/maguire association management, specifically including maintaining a headquarters address and storage for the federation, preparing campaign applications and registrations as required to maintain campaign eligibility, coordinating marketing & advertising activities, and consulting to the member charities on issues of their individual campaign eligibility and campaign presentation. The contract excludes providing decision-making or policy-making functions, which are reserved to the board.”

“The treasurer reviews the form 990 for accuracy and completeness, signs and files the return on behalf of the governing board. Copies of the form 990 including attachments are sent to each board member for review and discussion at the next scheduled board meeting.”

“The written conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually by the governing board for adherence and new board members are required to affirm acceptance of the policy.”

“Prior year information returns (form 990) are available for public inspection on the guidestar website located at www.guidestar.org.the organization's governing documents, policies, financial statements and information returns are available upon request.”

“The organization is supported by volunteers and does not intend to employ individuals.”

“Although the organization did not receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions, it participates in a vehicle donation program administered by independent charities of america, of which the organization is a member. The organization does not take title to or possession of donated vehicles, does not issue receipts, and has no control over the program, but a contributor may specify that net proceeds from the resale of the contributor's vehicle be directed to the organization.”