1951 Coffee Company

“The tax return is prepared by an outside accounting firm. After completion of said returns, the organization is sent a draft of the tax returns to be reviewed and examined. The organization makes copies of the returns and distributes to those individuals charged with governance. Those individuals at that time can review and if applicable discuss any line items in the return with the accountant who has prepared the return. If all items are found to be acceptable, an authorization is signed and provided to authorize the outside accounting firm to process, sign and provide copies of the returns to be filed (paper or electronically) with the designated governmental agencies. The tax returns are then signed by the organization, stamped and mailed with certified return receipt or the signed form 8879 is provided to the outside accounting firm allowing electronic filing.”

“Rachel Taber and Doug Hewitt establish and monitor relationships with constituents and partners.”

“Compensation was initially established upon hire dates at an amount relative to industry standards, though at 1951s stage, key employees are under paid compared to similar positions in other nonprofits. 1951 established a merit-based wage increase policy in 2018 of 3% each year if goals are met and the budget allows for this increase.”

“Federal Tax Returns are available at guidestar.org and charitynavigator.org.”

“Governing documents are available for public inspection at the principal place of business.The conflict of interest policy and the organization's financial statements are available upon request.”

“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 1951 had to close 2 caf locations and had to put the training program on hiatus from March-December. Organization did not terminate or dissolve, but 1951 did shutter two cafes. The one on the UC Berkeley campus and the one in Oakland, CA.”