Leap Innovations

“The organization has one member, phyllis lockett, who is the initial member. The initial member may from time to time designate one or more individuals as her successor or successors, or a series of successors, to serve after the initial member ceases to be a member and may specify the length of time that each successor shall serve.”

“The members shall: (a) have the right, together with the affirmative vote of a majority of the then acting directors of the corporation, to approve an amendment to the articles of incorporation; (b) have the right, together with the affirmative vote of a majority of the then acting directors of the corporation, to adopt and amend these bylaws; (c) have the right to approve (i) any voluntary dissolution of the corporation; (ii) any merger or consolidation of the corporation; or (iii) any sale, lease, exchange, or other disposition of all, or substantially all, the property and assets of the corporation if not made in the usual and regular course of the conduct of the affairs of the corporation; and (d) have the right to approve all matters pertaining to the affairs of the corporation on which a vote of the members is required by the not for profit corporation act, the articles of incorporation, or these bylaws, or is otherwise deemed desirable by the board of directors. Each member shall be entitled to one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of the members.”

“There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the board.”

“Prior to filing, a draft version of the form 990 will be reviewed by the board following management's internal review.”

“A conflict of interest policy questionnaire is annually distributed and completed. The board discusses all conflicts of interest that arise, including potential conflicts with new board members. Conflicts of interest would be dealt with by the board on a case by case basis at the time that they arise.”

“The process for determining the compensation of the organization's executive director was performed by independent board members with the deliberation and decision documented in the board minutes. A compensation survey was conducted in the prior year. There were no other compensated officers as of the fiscal year end. Key employee compensation is determined by the executive director.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Consulting fees: program service expenses 1,042,914. Management and general expenses 198,173. Fundraising expenses 12,350. Total expenses 1,253,437. Temporary help: program service expenses 32,950. Management and general expenses 145,133. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 178,083. Honorarium: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 500. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 500. Contractual services: program service expenses 1,623. Management and general expenses 9,284. Fundraising expenses 114. Total expenses 11,021.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”