To by for Kids Foundation

“Mark mcdaniel, board member, and stacy mcdaniel, executive director, are spouses.”

“No committees have the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“Form 990 is presented to the finance committee and upon their approval the committee chair then distributes the form 990 to the board for their approval.”

“The officers, directors or trustees provide a copy of the conflicts of interest policy annually at the board of directors meeting in january. Each person provides a signed conflicts of interest disclosure statement which is reviewed by the president and chairman of the board. If any conflict is disclosed, this is brought before the governance committee for review and action if needed. If any conflict of interest is either disclosed or discovered during the course of the year, it is brought to the attention of the governance committee for review and action if needed.”

“All compensation is approved in advance by disinterested members of the board who do not have a conflict of interest with respect to the compensation. The board obtains and relies upon objective data, such as current compensation surveys compiled by independent firms, compensation levels paid by similarly situated organizations for functionally comparable positions or written offers from similar institutions competing or the services of the person under consideration, before voting to approve compensation. The board then documents the basis for its determination concurrently with making that determination (within 60 days of the decision or the date of the next meeting of the board, whichever is later) in its meeting minutes which include: (a) the terms of the compensation and the date it was approved; (b) the members of the board who were present during the debate on the compensation that was approved and those who voted on it; (c) the comparability data obtained and relied upon and how the data were obtained; and (d) any actions taken with respect to consideration of the compensation transaction by anyone who is a member of the board but who had a conflict of interest with respect to the decision on the compensation.”

“These forms are available upon request and are also kept available at the foundation office.”

“The above documents are maintained at the foundation office and are available upon request.”

“To by for kids foundation, with the registered trade name oklahoma cleats for kids and ohio cleats for kids (collectively c4k) empowers kids to live healthier lifestyles and learn important life lessons through sports by providing sports shoes and equipment to kids. Families and coaches can "shop" free of charge for gently used and new sporting goods at the "c4k locker room". C4k sees kid's lives changed through the power of sports with athletes having higher grade point averages, better attendance and better graduation rates. Kids who are physically active are more focused, more likely to have fewer discipline issues and have better mental health. Kids are involved in every aspect of c4k's mission which gives them a chance to be part of something bigger than themselves. Kids learn firsthand that they can make a difference by recycling their sporting goods, volunteering in the locker room and sporting goods distributions and encouraging young athletes. C4k's varsity board (for high school students) or junior varsity board (for middle school students) engages 200 students from across the metro-oklahoma city area in sports related philanthropy and bringing our communities together for good. Ohio cleats for kids likewise gives kids in the cincinnati metro-area opportunities to give back by recycling their sports shoes and equipment. C4k understands the power of partnerships. In oklahoma, c4k collaborates with 307 school districts and over 65 other organizations including ymcas, okc police athletic league, boys and girls clubs, dodgers rookie league, and more. C4k also works with hundreds of youth sports leagues. By removing the cost barrier of sports gear, more kids have equal access to sports and physical activity. C4k is taking a leadership role in the oklahoma city youth sports coalition which is a collaborative effort of nonprofit organizations supporting youth sports and play in oklahoma city. C4k organized the first meeting of this group which is working toward sports equity and access for all kids, regardless of zip code or financial resources.”

“C4k empowers kids to live healthier lifestyles and learn life lessons through sports by providing sports shoes and safe equipment to kids in need. It is a unique, one-of-a-kind mission in our community. By getting more kids involved in sports, c4k changes lives and gives underserved kids hope and self-confidence. The organizational mission also promotes kids helping kids by encouraging giving back to their community and starting them down a path of philanthropy beyond mere volunteering.”