Rancho Relaxo Inc

“Board President Caitlin Cimini and Board Member Leonard Cimini are husband and wife.”

“The Form 990 was prepared by a certified public accountant and then distributed to the entire board for their review and approval. Once all comments were addressed the form is filed with the IRS.”

“The Organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance wih the conflict of interest policy by taking the following actions. Each director, principal officer, and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers annually signs a statement which affirms such person: a. has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy; b. has read and understands the policy; c. has agreed to comply with the policy; and d. understands the corporation is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. In addition, periodic reviews are performed to ensure the Organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes.”

“The Organization has no process in place for determining the compensation of the President or other officers of the Organization because all such duties are performed by volunteers.”

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

“Board President Caitlin Cimini is compensated for her work as an animal caregiver. She is not compensated for her duties as a board President. Board member Leonard Cimini is compensated for his work as an animal caregiver. He is not compensated for his duties as a board member. Board member Daniel Frain is compensated for his work as an animal caregiver. He is not compensated for his duties as a board member.”

“The specific objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be: 1) The rescue of abandoned, abused, sent to auction or generally homeless animals, including, but not limited to: a) farm animals (goats, sheep, cows horses, etc.), b) domestic birds (chickens, ducks, turkeys, guinea hens, etc.), c) any other type of animal that may be decided by the board as appropriate, and to give these animals permanent sanctuary and educate the public through their stories. 2) Creation of a safe sanctuary environment for animals to live out the rest of their lives and educate the public through their stories. 3) Interacting with other nonprofit organizations that are engaged in a similar type of animal rescue, to collectively further the goal of rescuing animals. 4) An intern or volunteer program is established where labor is exchanged for room, board and experience in animal husbandry, farm management and any other applicable areas. d) animal/farm visitor days are available (by appointment only) to the public for educational purposes for the public, and to raise funds. 5) Social media-based interaction with the public via original pictures and videos will be utilized daily to gain supporters and donors. Social media will be used to reach new donors, supporters and volunteers as well as help as many animals in need as possible. 6) To host live-in animal caretakers and groundskeepers 24/7 as part of position in some cases. 7) To promote cruelty free products and lifestyles, as to encourage the public to stop harming animals.”