Theopen Field Foundation

“The organization engaged ems strategies, inc. To provide management duties. See schedule l.”

“The organization's sole member is maria shriver.”

“The organization's sole member is maria shriver. The member has the power to elect one or more members of the board of directors.”

“Not applicable - the organization does not have committees.”

“This form 990 was reviewed by the organization's executive director, its current treasurer as well as its accountants who kept the books. Certain parts of the form 990 were reviewed by outside counsel.”

“The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy. Each director, trustee, principal officer and member of a committee (if any) with board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: a. Has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy; b. Has read and understands the policy; and c. Has agreed to comply with the policy.”

“The board president refers to the center for nonprofit management and other comparable organizations to determine high average compensation and uses that as a guide. All board members vote on the compensation as part of the annual budget review.”

“A woman's nation makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request.”

“THE ORGANIZATION CEASED CONDUCTING THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM SERVICES DURING FYE 11-30-17: THE SHRIVER REPORT: THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION CREATED AND PUBLISHED A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT THAT WILL EXAMINE THE TRUE FACE OF POVERTY IN 2014 AMERICA, WITH PARTICULAR FOCUS ON WOMEN. THROUGH INTERVIEWS, ROUNDTABLE CONVERSATIONS, NATIONAL POLLING, RESEARCH, ESSAYS, DOCUMENTARIES AND BOOKS, THE SHRIVER REPORT IS INVESTIGATING HOW WIDESPREAD FINANCIAL INSECURITY IS AFFECTING OUR NATION'S WOMEN AND FAMILIES AND WILL MAKE PROPOSALS TO MODERNIZE OUR NATION'S PRACTICES AND POLICIES TO MEET THE REALITIES OF TODAY'S AMERICAN FAMILIES. THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS OF PRODUCING THE SHRIVER REPORT, THE ORGANIZATION IS IDENTIFYING AND HIGHLIGHTING ANTI-POVERTY PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT ARE WORKING WITH THE INTENTION OF SPURRING ON OTHERS TO FOLLOW THEIR LEAD. MINERVA PROGRAM: RECOGNIZES WOMEN FOR THEIR UNIQUE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT BETTER THE LIVES OF OTHERS IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE U.S. AND AROUND THE WORLD. THE ENVELOPE PLEASE: AN INITIATIVE THAT ENABLES HOTEL GUESTS TO EXPRESS THEIR GRATITUDE BY LEAVING TIPS AND THANK YOU NOTES FOR HOTEL ROOM ATTENDANTS IN DESIGNATED ENVELOPES PROVIDED IN HOTEL ROOMS. THESE ATTENDANTS, PREDOMINANTLY WOMEN, LIVE ON MODEST WAGES AND WORK MAXIMUM HOURS IN PHYSICALLY DEMANDING JOBS. THEIR EFFORTS TO CARE FOR TRAVELERS OFTEN GOES UNNOTICED AND THEIR HARD WORK IS OFTEN OVERLOOKED WHEN IT COMES TO TIPPING. the fund a 21st century boss is an initiative aimed at moving women and their families toward economic security. Program participants would take small loans to start or expand a business.”