E-Collaborative for CIVIC Education Corp

“The form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants and reviewed by senior management. Board members were given a copy of the draft form 990 to review before it was submitted to the irs.”

“Annually, officers and directors are made aware of and review the organization's conflict of interest policy. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person discloses the existence of the financial interest and is given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board-delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she leaves 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 decide if a conflict of interest exists. If it is determined that a conflict exists, an interested person may make a presentation at the governing board or committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she leaves the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. If appropriate, the chairperson of the governing board or committee appoints a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee determines 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 determines 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 makes its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement. If the governing board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it informs the member of the basis for such belief and affords 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 takes appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.”

“The organization's compensation for its director is part of the grant budget submitted to the applicable government agency, based upon applicable regulations and prior grant requests. Once the budget has been set, the salary for the director is approved by the other three board members. The last compensation review took place in december 2024.”

“E-collaborative for civic education makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.”

“Legal protection for human rights defenders in iran: this project focuses on strengthening the skills and capacity of human rights defenders and legal advocates, equipping the public with knowledge and tools to take collective action for justice, and expanding access to reliable legal support in response to human rights abuses. Notable achievements include operating a legal clinic that has responded to thousands of urgent legal consultation requests from both human rights defenders and underserved populations.”