Chiefs for Change

“The organization has members.”

“The organization shall be dissolved by an 80% vote of all of its directors and all of its members.”

“The organization does not have any committees authorized to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The form 990 is drafted with the support of the tax preparer, bookkeeper and operations staff. The form 990 is then reviewed by the ceo and coo and any changes are made. Once finalized, the form 990 is forwarded to the board and approved prior to filing.”

“If a director or officer has a financial or personal interest in any matter coming before the board, the board must ensure the interest is fully disclosed. The interested person is not involved in voting on the possible conflict.”

“The board of directors reviewed compensation for executives at similar organizations and approved the compensation prior to the ceo's hiring. The ceo has an annual review with the board chair to determine any changes in compensation. The discussions are documented.”

“The organization's documents are available upon request.”

“Consulting services: program service expenses 421,790. Management and general expenses 82,847. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 504,637. Communications: program service expenses 244,024. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 244,024. Contracted personnel: program service expenses 86,913. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 86,913. Member support and accelerator: program service expenses 888,629. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 888,629. Miscellaneous expense: program service expenses 4,876. Management and general expenses 2,658. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,534. Stipends: program service expenses 11,875. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,875. Recruiting: program service expenses 662. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 662.”

“The finance committee consists of board finance chair-robert runcie, ceo-michael magee, and senior finance associate-jamar knox. They are responsible for the audit of the financial statements, and the selection of an independent accountant that compiled, reviewed, or audited the statements.”