Christopher Coffland Memorial Fund Inc.

“Meeting notes are taken by willie franklin, chairman of the board. Once meeting notes are compiled, they are distributed via email to all of the members of the board.”

“The 990 is reviewed by members of the board prior to filing.”

“To ensure that each cal entity operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax exempt status, the board members of each cal entity conduct periodic reviews of the cal entity's operations. The periodic reviews, at a minimum, include a review of whether any partnerships, joint ventures, and other arrangements with board members, officers, or key employees of that cal entity conform to the cal entity's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investments or payments for goods and services, the charitable purposes of the cal entity and do not result in impermissible private increment or an excess benefit transaction. Specifically, annually, or more frequently, if directed by the board members of the applicable cal entity, there shall be: (1) a review by the board members (or a committee designed by the board chairperson) of the conflict of interest disclosure statements submitted by board members, officers and key employees; (2) a detailed listing and analysis by the board members (or a committee designated by the board chairperson) of all situations where a conflict of interest may exist; and (3) a detailed listing of by the board members (or a committee designed by the board chairperson) of all situations found to be a conflict of interest.”

“The board of directors approves compensation with a vote.”

“Select documents are available upon request.”

“We provide veterans with grants that include, but are not limited to, yearly gym memberships, adaptive and personalized home gym equipment, fitness programs, nutrition plans and one on one coaching; all the tools needed to heal through wellness, post military service. Veterans are renewed on a 12 month time-line based on their completion of our fitness and health surveys, commitment to the program, and goals met through out the year. To date veterans in our program have lost life-changing amounts of weight, dropped medications, run marathons, learned to walk again, won bodybuilding competitions, participated in the crossfit games, and re-connected with their friends, families, and communities through fitness. Renewals of grants are subjective and based upon the veteran's participation not only in their fitness regiment but also in accountability. While fitness goals reached will be accessed, they are not the sole deciding factor. Answering calls, emails and being actively part of the cal requirements are looked at as well. All renewals are contingent upon funds available. Testimonial from grant recipient henry v. Us army- san antonio tx, " i cannot begin to express the gratitude i have for the cal program. In the past 12 months i have made substantial gains physically and mentally to my overall well being. My overall fitness level has improved drastically since i have been a part of the cal program. When i first started i could barely move my right elbow 40 degrees now i can almost bend and extend the elbow entirely. My leg would get swollen to the point where i would have to elevate it for hours for the swelling to subside and although it still gets swollen it no longer takes hours to reduce the swelling. I no longer take prescription pain medication and have not done so for over a year. Mentally, i still deal with inner demons and emotions but it isn't remotely close to what i dealt with before starting this program. I am able to help cope with those feeling whenever they arise because of the access to the gym and daily exercise routine. I am active, confident and most importantly involved in the day to day lives of my wife who has stood by me through thick and thin and my children who because of them, i decided to take part in this program. Cal has done so much for me and my family and for that i am forever grateful."”