Illinois Opportunity Project C/O Matthew Besler

“Prior to submission to the irs, form 990 is provided to the principal officer and governing body of the organization for review.”

“Prior to submission to the irs, form 990 is provided to the board for review.”

“All are required to sign an agreement to be bound by the provisions of the conflict of interest policy for the duration, and inform the organization of any reportable changes as soon as they occur. In addition, the organization monitors all transactions, contracts and agreements by the board.”

“Compensation of ceo is determined by an examination of comparable date for other ceo's in the industry countrywide and in the chicagoland area. The information from that research is shared with the board of directors who then approve compensation for the ceo. Note that an independent consultant is not utilized in the process. For other officers and key employees, the compensation process is the same with the ceo having full discretion as delegated by the board of directors.”

“All governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Other program services include advocacy campaigns and other methods used to educate individuals about public policy choices”

“Program training: program service expenses 20,200. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 20,200. Books, subscriptions: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 17,248. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 17,248. Call center: program service expenses 16,868. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,868. Bonuses: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 16,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,000. Postage: program service expenses 9,865. Management and general expenses 492. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,357. Auto expenses: program service expenses 5,983. Management and general expenses 350. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,333. Outreach and advocacy: program service expenses 4,630. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,630. Meals & entertainment: program service expenses 4,406. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,406. Payroll fees: program service expenses 2,782. Management and general expenses 1,620. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,402. Supplies: program service expenses 3,389. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,389. Computer expense: program service expenses 2,938. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,938. Telephone: program service expenses 1,664. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,664. Other: program service expenses 1,142. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,142. Printing: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 932. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 932. Bank charges: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 55. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 55.”

“Other method of accounting: the organization uses the modified cash basis of accounting. Certain expenses are recognized when received rather than when earned and certain expenses are recognized when paid rather than when the obligation is incurred.”

“There has been no change in the process since the prior year.”