Open Notebook Inc.

“The organization's governing body (board of directors) does not have any committees to which it delegates authority.”

“The board of directors shall annually review the form 990 before its submission.”

“All officers, directors and key employees ("members") must annually disclose to the board president all relationships which may influence the way they carry out their responsibilities. All such disclosures will be reviewed by the board of directors to determine whether any disclosures constitute a conflict or duality of interest. The board will determine whether the disclosure is an actual conflict of interest or not. The member in question shall not participate in any discussion or vote related to this determination, except to the extent necessary to fully explain the potential conflict and the manner in which the proposed transaction or arrangement to be discussed or acted upon by the board or committee may or will bear upon or relate to the potential conflict.”

“The board of directors conducted a discussion about the compensation of the editor-in-chief/executive director. This individual was not present for or privy to this discussion. Siri carpenter is president of the organization, an unpaid role. This individual is also the editor-in-cheif/executive director, a role for which she is paid as an independent contractor. She is the organization's highest paid contractor.”

“Form 1023 is available upon request. Form 990 is available on guidestar and upon request.”

“The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request.”

“Editorial expenses 114,843 0 0 mentoring & training expenses 10,650 0 0 business consulting 700 0 0 development & fundraising 0 0 1,150 total 126,193 0 1,150”