Future Problem Solving Program International Inc.

“The organization's national, regional and state affiliate programs serve as its members.”

“The members of fpspi (affiliate programs, and collectively the governing council) elect the members of the governing body. The governing council elects seven of the nine governing body members, and five members to each of two standing committees. Each of those committees in turn elects a governing body member.”

“A number of governing body decisions are subject to governing council approval, including changes to the articles of incorporation, bylaws, policies and rules; the accreditation and termination of members; and changes in the annual affiliate assessment. In addition, the governing council must approve evaluation guidelines and scoresheet changes, on the recommendation of the evaluation committee, and topics for the "global issues problem solving" competition, on the recommendation of the topics committee, in both cases without governing body involvement.”

“The 990 was reviewed by the executive director, president, policy committee chair, and finance committee chair (treasurer), and was provided to all trustees for further review before it was finalized by the preparing accountant.”

“The governing body enforces the policy whenever transactions are considered that may involve a conflict of interest. Starting in 2010, all members are required to affirm their ongoing compliance on their behalf, and on behalf of their affiliate directors (all members of the governing body being affiliate directors, pursuant to the bylaws) and nominees to be members of committees of the governing council, every three years when they re-execute their charters.”

“Executive director compensation was initially approved by the governing body and was compared to that paid by similarly situated organizations. Executive director compensation is reviewed annually by the governing body, finance committee, and personnel committee.”

“Persons who wish to review the organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements should call the telephone number listed on this return. A time will be scheduled for them to visit the office where all documents are available for their perusal.”