Columbiana Community Foundation Inc.

“A copy of this form 990 was e-mailed by the treasurer to all eleven trustees at least two weeks prior to filing, who were instructed to review it and get back to the treasurer within the next 10 days with any questions or suggested changes, prior to it being filed. If any changes were made, a new final form 990 was e-mailed to each of the trustees reflecting any changes.”

“The organization's board consists entirely of eleven unpaid indviduals. The organization does not enter into any contracts other than with huntington national bank to manage its investments. Board members are prohibited from voting on any matters in which they might have a conflict, such as the awarding of any scholarship to a relative, or a grant to any other 501(c)(3) organization in which they or a relative may serve on its board, or as an employee. As there are no potential conflict of interest situations present, monitoring of such is accomplished through a general awareness.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are posted to its website and are available for public inspection at any reasonable time at the organization's office. Further a copy of form 990 can be found on the website guidestar. Lastly, a copy of the organization's financial statement is mailed out to all members (people who have contributed 100 or more in the past).”

“Charitable organization providing educational scholarships to graduates in the community and grants to other 501(c)(3) organizations for the benefit of the communities of columbiana and fairfield township. Our mission is to continue to raise funds from the general public as well as to manage funds under investment to provide income to support our charitable works.”