Desert Forum Inc.

“The organization's form 990 is reviewed by the current executive director and by the organization's treasurer and president. Upon approval from the treasurer and president, the form 990 is signed by the authorized officer/director and filed.”

“Conflict of interest policy is reviewed and enforced by the board on an annual basis.”

“The board reviews compensation of all staff members.”

“The board reviews and approves the compensation of all staff members.”

“The organization makes its form 990, governing documents, policies and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The organization's primary exempt purpose is to further educational and cultural opportunities in the coachella valley area and southern califonia through lecture series and speeches by prominent world leaders. Events are open to the public and to students from local schools.”

“The organization has 43 unpaid volunteers that assist with the lecture series program. No amounts for such donated services are recognized in the financial statements since no objective basis is available (under u.s. Generally accepted accounting principles) to measure the value of such services.”

“Due to the pandemic there was no program service revenue during the fiscal year ending 6.30.2021. All functional expenses were allocated to management and general except those specificially related to program services and fundraising. Program service expenses included refunds, speaker fees, credit card processing fees, advertising, and marketing. Fundraising expenses included sponsor books/tapes, advertising and marketing, and credit card processing fees.the organization expects to allocate other functional expenses to program service in future years as program services commence.”