Parentpowerchicago Inc

“Internally prepared data is used to prepare form 990. The form is then reviewed internally by the organization. A copy of form 990 is provided to the board prior to filing.”

“The officers are required to report any conflicts of interest under the policies of parentpowerchicago. Any conflicts must be disclosed in writing before entering into the transaction to the governing board. A transaction may not be entered into until approved by a vote of the current board members. Each member of the governing board and each officer shall file a yearly statement with the treasurer certifying that he or she has read, and is familiar with the terms of, this conflict of interest policy, and either (a) disclose any possible conflicts of interest which may have arisen or which may be expected to arise in the next year, or (b) confirm that he or she knows of no such possible conflict of interest.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public on an as needed basis after thorough consideration for the use.”

“Parentpowerchicago, inc. (the corporation) is an illinois non-profit philanthropic corporation, the purpose of which is to apply its income or property, or both, exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes and to engage in such other activities that are exclusively in futherance of these purposes. The corporation provides single-point-of-contact access to parents for a wide range of educational and cultural services for their children. Access is via a free, 800-number that reaches a call center. The call center is a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week organization that will identify the resource appropriate to the parent's need and ensure that a contact is made to a real person to address that need. The corporation forms relationships with existing resources to support services such as afterschool programs, tutoring, school options and cultural enrichment. The corporation is solution neutral and functions as an access point for parents that matches their needs or questions with resources that are appropriate. As an over-arching objective, the corporation encourages parents to feel empowered to take greater control of and participation in their children's education. The corporation works with local community and church leaders, parents' groups and others to provide a link to parents where they live. The corporation also has a "parent-to-parent" initiative that connects parents with other parents with similar issues.”

“Distribution of cash: ($2,058) total other changes in net assets or fund balances: ($2,058)”