Simon Youth Foundation Inc

“Sarah Beeson - Business relationship, Deborah Simon - Family relationship, Deborah Simon - Business relationship, Taylor Nefuose - Family relationship, Darin Etchison - Business relationship”

“The form 990 is reviewed by an independent accounting firm, the finance committee, and the treasurer. It will be provided to each board member by email before it is filed with the irs.”

“A questionnaire is sent annually to all board members and staff which requires them to disclose potential conflicts of interest. The director of finance and administration reviews the signed conflict of interest policies. Any conflicts are reported to and discussed with the finance committee. Any person with a conflict abstains from voting on the related issue.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors determines officer compensation for simon youth foundation. Compensation reviews were last conducted in january 2024. On an annual basis, the chair and members of the executive committee and/or board of directors shall review general and specific compensation data within the comparable market for similarly qualified individuals in functionally comparable positions. The data reviewed will be used as a key factor in determining compensation of syf's key employees. When necessary, independent consultants will be utilized to help establish compensation objectives and methods. Contemporaneous documentation and recordkeeping with respect to deliberations and decisions regarding compensation shall be maintained by the chair or her designee. Other key employees of the foundation are reviewed in february of each year by the ceo/president. Last review held in january 2024.”

“Coo position is reviewed by the ceo and recommendation is approved by the board of directors.”

“Simon youth foundation's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“Andrea neely, le-angela thompson, and sherri scrogham meet the irs definition of officer for the form 990 but are not officers of the board of directors.”

“Simon youth foundation fosters and improves education opportunities, career development and life skills to transform the lives of students on the verge of dropping out of high school through focused programs and initiatives with our public school and post-secondary education partners. To deliver on its mission, simon youth foundation has developed two major initiatives: simon youth academies and the simon youth scholarship program. Simon youth academies, often located inside simon malls, are non-traditional schools that provide students at risk of dropping out of high school, and the districts that support them, with the personalized support they need to earn their diplomas. Academy students receive job and life-skills training, individualized instruction and support, and are able to set the pace of their education. As each academy operates in partnership between syf and on or more local public school districts, students earn their high school diploma from their local public school district, and teachers received tailored professional development beyond what the school district provides. Since 1999, simon youth academies have maintained a 90 percent high school graduation rate, helping thousands of students earn their high school diplomas.”

“The simon property group, inc. Prepares and maintains the payroll records for the simon youth foundation's employees under a reimbursement plan.”