Stand to Reason

“Business relationship between Craig Hazen, Board Member and Greg Koukl, Board Member.”

“The Organization's top financial official reviews the Form 990 prior to its filing with the IRS. A copy of the final Form 990 is also provided to the voting members of the Organization's governing body prior to its filing with the IRS.”

“The Organization inquires regularly with officers, directors or trustees, and key employees who have changed their status that would constitute a conflict of interest. Officers, directors or trustees, and key employees are required to notify Stand to Reason in writing if they have a potential conflict of interest. They are also cognizant in the decision making process when engaging in any new activity of avoiding conflicts of interest.”

“The Organization has adopted an executive compensation setting policy applicable to its key leaders, including the Organization's President and Executive Director. Under the policy, the Board of Directors annually reviews and approves the compensation levels of all individuals subject to the policy. An independent consultant and salary survey is used to benchmark compensation amounts paid for comparable positions in comparable organizations. These procedures are followed to ensure that compensation arrangements for the Organization's key leaders are reasonable and appropriate.”

“The Organization's Articles of Incorporation are publicly available upon request. The Organization provides copies of its bylaws and its conflict of interest policy to those responsible for complying with them.”

“The amount listed in column (F), other compensation, for Gregory Koukl includes $125,000 of ministerial housing allowance under Section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code.”

“Technology: Program service expenses 54,150. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 2,850. Total expenses 57,000. Pursuant: Program service expenses 48,833. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 29,551. Total expenses 78,384. Consultant: Program service expenses 74,295. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 74,295. Human Resources: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 9,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,000.”