Starfall Education Foundation

“Business relationships stephen schutz, jordanna schutz, jay grodin, paul knutson and diana temple are employed at sps studios. Family relationships stephen schutz and jordanna schutz have a family relationship.”

“Form 990 review process the form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm and then reviewed by the organization's management team. The final draft of the form is provided to the board of directors for their review prior to filing.”

“Conflict of interest policy enforcement & monitoring process a conflict of interest certification and disclosure form are sent to the board of directors and officers annually. The certifications and disclosure forms are reviewed by the board of directors to ensure they are compliant with the policy. If a conflict of interest is identified, the person having the conflict of interest shall not particpate or attend any discussion relating to such interest. Violation of the conflict of interest policy may constitute cause for removal or termination of a director or officer.”

“Compensation review the organization takes into consideration a compensation report prepared by the university of denver to determine the compensation for the organization's president. The board of directors review the report and approves the compensation.”

“The organization will provide the form 1023 and form 990 upon written request.”

“Governing documents the organization will provide its governing documents upon written request.”

“...children have fun learning through exploration, gain self-confidence, and develop an understanding and compassion for diversity.”

“The foundation, through its website starfall.com, offers free and low-cost interactive experiences whereby children can successfully learn through exploration. It continues the tradition of its predecessor, a social enterprise founded in 2002, as a place where children have fun learning to read. Currently, it includes the core subjects of language arts and mathematics for pre-k, kindergarten, and elementary school grade levels. It teaches through positive reinforcement to help children become confident and intrinsically motivated. The foundation produces and distributes the following educational services and materials for students, parents, teachers and schools: interactive games, videos, movies, e-books, audio books, educational songs, downloadable books, lesson plans, classroom curricula, printed books, practice books, electronic media and teaching tools. These are primarily distributed through the starfall.com website. Many of starfall's digital activities are also available on mobile apps. Starfall offers low-cost membership which expands its free content to include additional games, e-books, movies and songs. Benefits of annual membership include preferred and unlimited access to starfall.com from tablet, mobile phone or computer during a one year membership period. The foundation also maintains a free website at pumerosa.com to help spanish language speakers learn english.”

“The foundation's two standing committees consisting of two members each did not exercise their authority to act on behalf of the board. Instead, all committee business was discussed and voted on by the entire six member board and recorded in its minutes.”