District of Columbia Students Construction Trades Foundation Inc.

“Gerald sigal and michael sigal have a familial relationship.”

“Paula ralph of ralph communications performs management/financial duties for the organization. Ralph communications received payment of $165,000 for management and program support services.”

“The board reviews the 990 before it is filed.”

“Board members of the foundation will submit the conflict of interest statement and disclosure annually and will make appropriate disclosure before any relevant board or board committee action. These reports will be reviewed by the board or an appointed committee of the board, which will attempt to resolve any actual or potential confict and, in the absence of resolution, refer the matter to the board of directors for final review and appropriate action.”

“The organization's governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“To provide youths in the district of columbia with the opportunity to improve their abilities and readiness to participate in the construction workforce.”

“The organization provides technical assistance and accredited curriculum to assist public school graduates in securing employment in the construction trades and obtains equipment and materials to support public school vocational training. The organization operates year-round internship programs to educate students in architecture, engineering, and construction career paths as well as comprehensive employability skills training. The dc apprenticeship academy expands on the organization's exempt purpose, as described in the organization's bylaws, article ii - purpose, section 2.2 (b): to promote and advance career and technology education in the building construction trades for students enrolled in the public schools, the public charter schools, and private licensed and/or accredited (as the case may be) schools of the district of columbia; and section 2.2 (d): to raise the standards of a career and technology education and assist in the development of a career and technology education program which is responsive to the needs of business, industry, and the community. The dc apprenticeship academy offers a career and technology education training program to adults 18 and over who are employed in the construction trades/ industry and are registered as apprentices with the district of columbia office of apprenticeship.”

“Consultant: program service expenses 236,567. Management and general expenses 33,000. Fundraising expenses 16,500. Total expenses 286,067.”