Convergence Center for Policy Resolution

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accountant. After the draft is complete, it is reviewed by the organization's accountant prior to distributing to the president, treasurer, and finance director for their review. Changes are submitted back to the form 990 preparer and then a final copy is produced. The final copy is sent to the board of directors prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“All directors and officers review and sign the conflict of interest policy each year. The policy includes a duty to report any possible conflicts. The completed forms are reviewed by the audit committee, which can raise conflicts to the notice of the full board of directors as needed.”

“The president and ceo's salary is determined by the board of directors, who may consult salary information from similar organizations. The board of directors' discussion and determination are recorded in the board's meeting minutes. The process was conducted in december 2024. Form 990, part vi, section b, line 15b: the salaries of other officers and key employees are determined by convergence's president and ceo, who uses convergence's salary bands available to all staff as a guide and who may consult salary information from similar organizations.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Convergence leaders mariah levison (current ceo) and robert fersh (founder and first ceo) published their book on collaborative problem-solving in july 2024 titled, from conflict to convergence: coming together to solve tough problems. The book goes hand-in-hand with the purpose of the convergence learning lab, so in 2024, we started thinking through ways in which to incorporate the book into our learning lab work. We have started to recommend the book as part of some trainings.”

“Consulting services: program service expenses 247,426. Management and general expenses 500. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 247,926. Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 3,446. Management and general expenses 1,337. Fundraising expenses 660. Total expenses 5,443. Facilitation: program service expenses 4,200. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,200. Hr-recruiting: program service expenses 175. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 424. Total expenses 599. Staff training: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 109. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 109.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”

“Form 990 is being amended to correct a classification error on part viii, statement of revenue. Specifically, certain general contributions were inadvertently reported on line 1e (government grants) instead of line 1f (all other contributions). This reclassification does not change the total revenue reported on line 1h or part i, line 12. No other changes have been made to the financial data or governance disclosures previously filed.”