Liabilities / Assets
55th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 55% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 45-0493983
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
55th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 55% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
67th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
69th percentile
Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
45th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 45% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 2.6% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
63rd percentile
Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
62nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$12,560,751
Up $944,504 (+8.1%) from 2016
Net Assets
Up$9,982,111
Up $964,647 (+11%) from 2016
Liabilities
Down$2,578,640
Down $20,143 (-0.8%) from 2016
Revenue
Up$3,764,868
Up $312,143 (+9.0%) from 2016
Expenses
Down$2,800,221
Down $655,831 (-19%) from 2016
Net Income
Up$964,647
Up $967,974 (+29094%) from 2016
The corporation is organized and operated exclusively for social welfare purposes. The corporations activities may include public education, research, litigation, and advocacy on issues affecting the environment and the public interest.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Accounts Receivable | $2,022,770 | $3,718,041 | ▲ $1,695,271 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $4,390,140 | $3,592,617 | ▼ $797,523 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | → $0 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $1,514,677 | $1,448,218 | ▼ $66,459 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $535 | $0 | ▼ $535 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $0 | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $11,616,247 | $12,560,751 | ▲ $944,504 |
| Other Assets Total | $188,125 | $301,875 | ▲ $113,750 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $2,598,783 | $2,578,640 | ▼ $20,143 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,598,783 | $2,578,640 | ▼ $20,143 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $9,017,464 | $9,982,111 | ▲ $964,647 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $9,017,464 | $9,982,111 | ▲ $964,647 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $11,616,247 | $12,560,751 | ▲ $944,504 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | - | $10,731 | $10,731 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Jacobson | State Director | PT | $41,885 | $55,170 | $97,055 |
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fund for the Public Interest | prog & fundraising | 294 Washington Street 500, Boston, MA 02108 | $2,051,638 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $2,675,532 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $806,103 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $124,689 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $50,394 | $4,987 | $6,154 | $61,535 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $34,303 | $3,394 | $4,188 | $41,885 |
| Fees for Services Other | $7,343 | $22,028 | - | $29,371 |
| Insurance | - | $9,858 | - | $9,858 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $8,378 | - | $8,378 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $6,724 | $665 | $821 | $8,210 |
| Payroll Taxes | $5,673 | $561 | $693 | $6,927 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $5,022 | $497 | $613 | $6,132 |
| Travel | $4,925 | $484 | $601 | $6,010 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $4,682 | - | - | $4,682 |
| Occupancy | $3,357 | $329 | $409 | $4,095 |
| Information Technology | $1,269 | $124 | $155 | $1,548 |
| Office Expenses | $50 | $1,319 | $111 | $1,480 |
| Other Expenses | $592 | $58 | $72 | $722 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $439 | $43 | $53 | $535 |
| All Other Expenses | $121 | $12 | $15 | $148 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $1,806,190 | $52,737 | $791,431 | $2,597,621 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $2,800,221 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $2,800,221 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $2,800,221 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
“The organization has two classes of members: Supporting Members and Grassroots Supporters. All members make an affirmative declaration of their desire to join as a member of the corporation and sign a statement indicating their support for the corporations mission. Supporting Members additionally contribute annually to the corporation at or above an established level.”
“The organization's governing body had no committees.”
“The draft of the Form 990 is sent to all board members prior to the return being finalized.”
“To monitor and enforce compliance with the conflict of interest policy, the organization requires all officers, directors and individuals with substantial influence over the organization to complete an annual statement disclosing to the board any business, contractual or financial relationships the person has with other corporations. In addition, said persons have an ongoing obligation to disclose to the board any financial interest, direct or indirect, that the person would gain from any particular transaction, contract or policy under consideration by the organization. The board must address potential conflicts on a case-by-case basis, conflicted persons must abstain from the deliberation of the transaction, and corporate records must be maintained.”
“The Compensation Committee will establish acceptable compensation packages after reviewing at least one of the following: 1) Information about compensation paid by similarly situated tax-exempt organizations for similar services; 2) current compensation surveys compiled by independent firms; or 3) actual written offers from similarly situated organizations. Documentation of the compensation deliberation and decision is kept on file.”
“The Compensation Committee will establish acceptable compensation packages after reviewing at least one of the following: 1) Information about compensation paid by similarly situated tax-exempt organizations for similar services; 2) current compensation surveys compiled by independent firms; or 3) actual written offers from similarly situated organizations. Documentation of the compensation deliberation and decision is kept on file.”
“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financialstatements are kept in our office and are not available to the public.”
“The Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under IRS Code Section 501(c)(4) and believes it has complied with all requirements necessary to maintain its status.”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
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| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 3592617 |
| IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 34303 |
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| IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd | 0 | true |
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| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 4682 |
| IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt | 0 | 806103 |
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| IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 439 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 535 |
| IRS990/Desc | 0 | Public education and outreach: Recruiting volunteers, distributing educational literature, and conducting surveys on the following issues:PreservationClean energyGlobal warmingEnvironmental healthOcean protectionClean waterClean air |
| IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DistributionToDonorInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/EmployeeCnt | 0 | 2 |
| IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/EscrowAccountInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 1846443 |
| IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 7343 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 29371 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | 1 | 20.00 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 2 | X |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 1 | 14670 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Faye Park |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 1 | Dan Jacobson |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 2 | Sue Moran |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 1 | 41885 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 1 | 40500 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | President |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | State Director |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | Secretary |
| IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/Form990TFiledInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FormationYr | 0 | 2002 |
| IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/FSAuditedInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt | 0 | 3 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 3764868 |
| IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt | 0 | 2 |
| IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 155 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 124 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 1269 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1548 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 9858 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 9858 |
| IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | 114618 |
| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 114618 |
| IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InvestTaxExemptBondsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt | 0 | 2 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/JointCostsInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt | 0 | 10731 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 535 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt | 0 | 10731 |
| IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd | 0 | CA |
| IRS990/LicensedMoreThanOneStateInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/LocalChaptersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MembershipDuesAmt | 0 | 3347031 |
| IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | The corporation is organized and operated exclusively for social welfare purposes. The corporations activities may include public education, research, litigation, and advocacy on issues affecting the environment and the public interest. |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 9017464 |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 9982111 |
| IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetIncomeFromGamingGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/NondeductibleContriDisclInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 409 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 329 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 3357 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 4095 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 111 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 1319 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 50 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1480 |
| IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/OnBehalfOfIssuerInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Organization501cInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OrgFiledInLieuOfForm1041Ind | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 301875 |
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| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 665 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 6724 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 8210 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 0 | Citizen outreach |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 1 | Printing and Publications |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 2 | Dues & memberships |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 3 | Bad debts expense |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 1 | 787 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 2 | 72 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 630 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 1 | 58 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 1806190 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 1 | 6455 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 2 | 3212 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 3 | 592 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 2597621 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 7872 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 2 | 3212 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 3 | 722 |
| IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 6154 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 4987 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 50394 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 61535 |
| IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 3500000 |
| IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 3500000 |
| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 693 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 561 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 5673 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 6927 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 613 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 497 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 5022 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 6132 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | Faye Park |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 0 | Program service revenue |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | The organization's governing body had no committees. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | The draft of the Form 990 is sent to all board members prior to the return being finalized. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | To monitor and enforce compliance with the conflict of interest policy, the organization requires all officers, directors and individuals with substantial influence over the organization to complete an annual statement disclosing to the board any business, contractual or financial relationships the person has with other corporations. In addition, said persons have an ongoing obligation to disclose to the board any financial interest, direct or indirect, that the person would gain from any particular transaction, contract or policy under consideration by the organization. The board must address potential conflicts on a case-by-case basis, conflicted persons must abstain from the deliberation of the transaction, and corporate records must be maintained. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | The Compensation Committee will establish acceptable compensation packages after reviewing at least one of the following: 1) Information about compensation paid by similarly situated tax-exempt organizations for similar services; 2) current compensation surveys compiled by independent firms; or 3) actual written offers from similarly situated organizations. Documentation of the compensation deliberation and decision is kept on file. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | The Compensation Committee will establish acceptable compensation packages after reviewing at least one of the following: 1) Information about compensation paid by similarly situated tax-exempt organizations for similar services; 2) current compensation surveys compiled by independent firms; or 3) actual written offers from similarly situated organizations. Documentation of the compensation deliberation and decision is kept on file. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees |
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