Advaita Society - Hanuman Fellowship

“Restated Bylaws were approved by the Board of Directors and the Members in August 2022 that made the following material changes to the bylaws of the Fellowship: Charitable Purpose: The purposes of Hanuman Fellowship and summary of its principal activities were restated as follows: The corporation is organized, as inspired by the example and teachings of master yogi Baba Hari Dass, to promote the principles and practice of Yoga by means of Sadhana (spiritual practice), Karma Yoga (selfless service) and Satsang (supportive community), as well as other spiritual disciplines and learning that foster personal and spiritual development and wellness. In furtherance of the above stated purposes, the corporation engages in the following activities, among others: (i) owns, operates and maintains the Mount Madonna Center retreat and conference center which offers programs in the principles and practice of Yoga and other areas of personal and spiritual development, (ii) provides a living community where members can practice Yoga and engage in experiential learning, personally and collectively, as they pursue wellness and a path to peace, and (iii) operates a Vedic temple. Membership: Hanuman Fellowship restructured its classes of membership, closing two pre-existing classes of membership - the Life Member class and the Sponsoring Member class - such that there is now only a single class of membership - Regular Members - for new members. The Restated Bylaws also now provide for non-statutory members. Quorum for meetings of the members was reduced to 20% of the members. Board of Directors: The Restated Bylaws now provide for two (2) of the directors of Hanuman Fellowship to be designated by Advaita Society, which is the "central organization" under which Hanuman Fellowship is tax-exempt as a subordinate organization. The Restated Bylaws provide for a Nominating Committee to nominate the remaining directors and contain new provisions regarding the composition of this committee and the qualifications for directors. Reporting to Advaita Society: The Restated Bylaws include a new Article that sets forth the reporting obligations of Hanuman Fellowship as subordinate organization to Advaita Society. Other Changes: Other changes were made to bring the bylaws into compliance with California law.”

“The members of the corporation are those individuals who pay dues, are eligible to vote at an annual meeting, and meet the eligibility requirements spelled out in the corporation's bylaws. This includes voting for four members of the board each year. New members are voted in by a majority of the existing members at the annual meeting.”

“Members elect four board members each year, with the fifth member appointed by the Advaita Society Board. Board are elected each for a two-year term.”

“All changes to the by-laws require the approval of the members by vote. In addition, to become a new member requires the approval of the existing members at the annual meeting.”

“The board receives a copy or email of the Form 990 before the actual filing. Further, the board reviews the consolidated expense, balance sheet, Form 990 check sheets, and the actual Form 990 & Form 990T returns. If the board meeting schedule does not permit a review before filing, the board will review at the next scheduled meeting.”

“Upon joining the board, the conflict of interest policy is distributed and signed by all members present. At this meeting any questions or concerns about compliance are received. Any loans or other transactions, where the possibility of a conflict of interest may exist, are always reviewed by the board for compliance with the conflict of interest policy.”

“15(a) - Not marked, the President, Executive Director, CFO, and top management are all unpaid volunteer positions. 15(b) - Not marked, all members of the board are volunteer unpaid positions. Key staff positions were primarily unpaid volunteer positions, with just a few receiving wages.”

“All governing documents and conflict of interest policy are in the care of the secretary of the board of directors. The financial statements are in the care of the CFO. All documents are available upon request for review. These records are all maintained at 445 Summit Road, Watsonville, California, 95076.”