Spark Sf Public Schools

“A copy of the form 990 is provided to all directors of the organization prior to filing. The audit committee who has been charged with the responsibility of reviewing and approving the form 990 on behalf of the board reviews and approves the form 990 prior to it being filed. In addition, management of the organization reviews the completed form 990 and follows up with the tax return preparation firm to answer any questions prior to filing.”

“The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy. Upon appointment, each director and executive officer of the organization signs a conflict of interest statement and disclosure form. To ensure the organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, the board shall conduct periodic reviews.”

“The organization does not have any employees. None of the listed individuals received any compensation from the filing organization. During fy16, each was an employee of the san francisco unified school district, a related organization.”

“The governing documents, forms 990 (current and prior three years), and the conflict of interest policy are made available upon written or oral request at the organization's office.”

“Reportable compensation and other compensation from related organizations do not relate to services provided to the organization but rather services provided to the related organization, SFUSD, other than as noted below: - Laura Moran performed 105 hours of work in service to Spark* SF Public Schools, at the cost of $13,400, reimbursed by Spark* SF Public Schools back to SFUSD. - Jonathan Garcia performed 105 hours of work in service to Spark* SF Public Schools, at the cost of $6,100, reimbursed by Spark* SF Public Schools back to SFUSD. - Myong Leigh contributed 2.5% of his time in service as Secretary of the Spark* SF Public Schools Board of Directors at no cost. - Reeta Madhavan 2.5% of her time in service as Treasurer of the Spark* SF Public Schools Board of Directors at no cost. - Richard Carranza 2.5% of his time in service as a Director of the Spark* SF Public Schools Board of Directors at no cost. - Emily Murase contributed 0.625% of her time in service as a Director of the Spark* SF Public Schools Board of Directors at no cost. - Matt Haney contributed 0.625% of his time in service as a Director of the Spark* SF Public Schools Board of Directors at no cost.”

“The organization is dedicated to conducting fundraising activities that benefit the san francisco unified school district (sfusd) and students of san francisco's public schools. The organization's mission and focus are to identify, cultivate and engage existing and potential strategic investors that want to partner with sfusd to strengthen the outcome of student achievement by aligning themselves with sfsud's strategic goals.”

“the independent audit is in process AT THE TIME OF FILING THIS return.”