Philanthropy Southwest

“Line 6 explanation - the organizations that are eligible to become members of the conference shall consist of (1) bona fide tax exempt private, operating, and corporate foundations, which are primarily funded by their own endowments, rather than through on-going fundraising efforts and which make regular grants to multiple, distinct, unrelated beneficiaries and are located within the states of arizona, arkansas, colorado, nevada, new mexico, oklahoma and texas or have an active grantmaking program in such states, and (2) community foundations, and (3) other grantmaking organizations that are recommended by the membership committee and approved by the board of directors.”

“Line 7a explanation - officers and members of the board of directors are elected by the active members of the conference of southwest foundations at the conference's annual meeting. Board members must be representatives of active members of the organization.”

“Line 7b explanation - matters brought before the conference of southwest foundations representatives at their annual meeting are approved by the members present or who have sent their votes by written proxy. Such matters include amendments to the articles of incorporation or by-laws.”

“Line 11a explanation - the audit and finance committee, a standing csf committee, reviews the form 990 after that same committee has reviewed the audit draft to ensure consistency and accuracy of responses. The return is then forwarded to the full board for review and comments.”

“The board of directors monitors compliance with csf's conflict of interest policy on an annual basis by (1) reviewing the policy annually and (2) ensuring that each staff and member of the board has acknowledged in writing they have read the policy and agreed to comply.”

“The full board of directors desires csf's salary system to be market competitive. To that end, a periodic review is performed to assess the reasonableness of compensation. When appropriate, the services of an outside consultant are utilized. The consultant uses comparables from other organizations as well as other measurement indices in his assessment. Annually the board conducts a review of the executive director's performance, skills, competencies, development and growth, and effective visible commitment to the conference. At that time the board also reviews and determines the executive director's compensation.”

“Conference of southwest foundations provides its governing documents to the public upon request.”

“Public relations and rebranding consultation: program service expenses 90,310. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 90,310. Development of collaborative website for members: program service expenses 9,070. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,070. Communication strategy and board retreat: program service expenses 7,915. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,915. Other consultants as needed for programs: program service expenses 737. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 737. Website theming: program service expenses 4,337. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,337.”