Think Together

“The Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Committee, Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors.”

“On an annual basis, THINK Together reviews its Conflicts of Interest policy with its board members. A written affirmation of compliance is obtained from each board member annually. Additionally, THINK Together's Conflicts of Interest policy is outlined in its Employee Handbook. All new hires acknowledge reviewing this policy and, on an annual basis, a written affirmation of compliance is obtained from all regular full-time employees. Finally, THINK Together has engaged an independent third-party service provider to receive, monitor, and report on any ethical or workplace concerns raised by its employees. Information regarding this anonymous service is communicated in its Employee Handbook, verbally communicated to new hires and posted at all work locations.”

“Executive Committee reviews CEO performance against previously established annual performance metrics. Further, EC benchmarks CEO compensation against similar organizations based on information obtained from those organization's 990s and other compensation surveys. Executive Committee and the CEO review all executive performance against previously established performance metrics and other qualitative measures. The Executive Committee benchmarks all executive compensation against similar organizations based on information obtained from those organization's 990s and other compensation surveys.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available for public inspection at its main office, on-line with GuideStar, submitted with all grants, and otherwise available by request.”

“Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (stmt #4a) THINK Together focuses its efforts on providing extended learning opportunities to underserved students by offering high quality, academically-oriented out-of-school programs. Services include early literacy and math programs for pre-K students, daily comprehensive academic support programs (K-12), summer enrichment programs (K-12), small group tutoring programs (K-12), as well as fee based hourly enrichment programs (K-5). For the year ended June 30, 2016, these services were provided at more than 400 schools and community locations in partnership with nearly 50 public school districts throughout California, covering Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Alameda, Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. These programs operate largely in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods where many of the students who participate struggle academically, and may not have the resources and support at home to allow them to perform at their full potential. Approximately 130,000 students were provided free access to these programs during the year ended June 30, 2016. THINK Together managed a paid staff of over 2,700 employees and coordinated approximately 3,000 volunteers who contributed over 100,000 volunteer hours to deliver and support these programs. This was the second year of THINK Together's strategic partnership with Principals Exchange, a consulting firm that works with public schools and districts to support instructional improvement, leadership development and systems change during the school day. Key elements of this strategic partnership include a THINK Together minority equity interest in Principals Exchange along with an operating agreement to provide a variety of administrative and support services. Principals's Exchange more than doubled its reach last year to 30,000 students in 600 classrooms across the state. Starting in fall of 2016, 80% of Think Together's district partners elected to increase their investment in Think Together's work to keep pace with state mandated cost increases and to expand learning opportunities for students through the allocation of locally controlled funds. New programs vary based on the needs of students in these districts, and include homework centers, small group tutoring, afterschool academics for kindergarten students, STEM enrichment and expanded high school intership opportunities. Think Together staff began delivering physical education during the school day enabling 8,000 kids to get their recommended exercise hours while releasing hundred of teachers to participate in planning and collaberation time without increasing the demand for substitute teachers.”

“THINK Together purchased its business insurance at market rates through an insurance agency that employs the sister-in-law of THINK Together's CEO. Mary Barth, the wife of THINK Together's CEO and Founder, is employed by THINK Together as its Director of Administration. Joyce Howard, the wife of THINK Together's Treasurer and Director, was employed briefly during the year by THINK Together. Nossaman LLP, which is the employer of a board member, is a firm engaged to provide Public affairs and outreach services.”