Soliya Inc.

“The agency's bylaws were amended on october 20, 2015 to give search for common ground, a district of columbia not-for-profit corporation, control of soliya through the sole ability to appoint soliya's board of directors.”

“Search for common ground, a district of columbia nonprofit corporation serves as the sole member of the corporation.”

“Search for common ground, a district of columbia not-for-profit corporation, has control of soliya through the sole ability to appoint soliya's board of directors.”

“Search for common ground, a district of columbia not-for-profit corporation, has control of soliya through the sole ability to appoint soliya's board of directors.”

“Form 990 was reviewed by soliya's finance and operations manager by cross-checking information in the form with organizational records, then reviewed and approved by soliya's ceo. It was then sent to soliya's 3 board members for review and approval. All 3 board members emailed their approval of the form before it was finally approved for filing.”

“This policy applies to soliya's board members, officers, and executives. When any of these individuals become aware of a conflict with: - a family member as identified in the policy; - other parties in which these individuals or entities share 10% or greater relationship; - or these individuals are an officer, director, trustee, partner, or employee of the other party; he or she has a duty to take the following action: - immediately disclose the existence and circumstances to soliya's board in writing; - refrain from using his or her personal influence to encourage soliya to enter into the transaction; - physically excuse himself or herself from any discussions regarding the transaction except to answer questions, including board discussions and decisions on the subject. Each individual covered by this policy annually shall complete a conflict of interest questionnaire provided by the organization at the annual board meeting and shall update as necessary to reflect changes during the course of the year. Questionnaires are available for inspection by any board member and may be reviewed by the organization's legal counsel.”

“A thorough analysis of salary standards in the non-profit industry and in geographies where soliya operates was conducted, and salary bands for each position were created to avoid gross fluctuations. The salary bands determine a minimum and maximum salary for all positions. The final amount is decided through negotiations with the employee and consultation with the executive team at soliya for key employees, and with the board of directors for executive salaries.”

“UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.”

“In 2008, soliya, inc. Decided to create a presence in egypt in order to effectively implement programs in universities in the middle east and north africa region. Based on laws in egypt, soliya, inc. Chose to establish an egyptian limited liability company to be owned by at least two members. Accordingly, the soliya, inc created a wholly owned subsidiary, soliya international llc, and formed soliya cultural & educational communication llc (soliya cec), which is owned 99% by soliya, inc. And 1% by soliya international llc. Due to political conditions on the ground in egypt, soliya cec was forced to cease operations in egypt during 2016, which resulted in a loss on discontinued operations. Soliya, inc. Is exploring other means of continuing program services that were interrupted due to this situation.”

“Facilitators / educators: program service expenses 385,863. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 385,863. Recruiters: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,134. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,134. Evaluators: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 6,371. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,371. Other consultants: program service expenses 30,712. Management and general expenses 10,035. Fundraising expenses 4,385. Total expenses 45,132. Payroll service: program service expenses 1,894. Management and general expenses 196. Fundraising expenses 509. Total expenses 2,599.”

“Loss on discontinued operations -358,182. Loss on foreign currency translation -39,671.”

“The return is being amended to reflect changes based upon the completion of the annual financial statement audit. The following changes were made: part i lines 8 to 22 - amounts in the prior year column were updated to reflect the final amounts on the amended 2014 return. Part iii line 4a - program expense amount was updated to reflect the changes made on part ix. Part vi line 4, 6, 7a and 7b - changed to yes, and added required disclosures on schedule o. The corporation's bylaws were amended to introduce one sole member. Part vii section a - added fahad ahmad as he was an interim ceo for a portion of the year. Part ix and part xi - the allocation of expenses was amended to reflect the audited financial statement. Additionally expenses that had previously been reported as programing services on part ix, line 11g were moved to loss on discontinued operations and reported on part xi, line 9. Part x line 12, 16, 29, 33 and 34 - updated to reflect writeoff of investment schedule a - the amount of contributions reported on part ii, line 1, column d for 2014 was decreased by $45,476 to adjust for a pledge writedown. The amount on part ii line 5 was adjusted for the same writedown. Amounts on line 10 columns a through d were added. These were inadvertently left off of the original return. Additionally, part iv was updated to explain the amounts in part ii, line 10 and also to provide additional information about why the organization satisifes the 10% facts and circumstances test. Schedule f - the total expenditures reported on part i, line 2, column f increased by 27,398. Schedule r - the amount reported on schedule r, part iv, column f increased by 270,708. The amount reported on schedule r, part iv, column g decreased by 15,840. The amount reported on schedule r, part v, line 2, column c increased by 27,398. Form 5471 was also filed with the amended return.”