Sifma Foundation for Investor Education (Fie) Inc

“Lisa bleier, kenneth cella, lisa kidd hunt, michael kisber, and joseph e. Sweeney have a business relationship.”

“Form 990 review process the accounting department of the organization prepares the form 990 based on audited financial information. The draft form 990 is then reviewed by management and an external independent accounting firm. The audit and finance committee will review the final draft signed off by the external independent accounting firm. This review will be noted as an agenda item at an audit and finance committee meeting and will be duly noted in the minutes. The form 990 will be provided to all voting members of the board of trustees prior to submission to the irs.”

“Conflict of interest policy monitoring & enforcement any employee in a position where his or her objectivity may be questioned because of an individual interest, family or personal relationship is required to notify general counsel. Similarly, any employee aware of any transaction or relationship that could reasonably be expected to give rise to a personal conflict of interest is required to discuss the matter promptly with general counsel. In addition, once every year, directors and all employees of the foundation are required to review a copy of the conflict of interest policy and to acknowledge in writing that he or she is compliant.”

“Process for determining compensation the executive committee and the board acting as a compensation committee hire consultants to review comparable packages for any new incoming executive directors. The consultant presents data for comparable positions both locally and nationally, and the board's executive committee makes the final decisions for the salary package.”

“Availability of documents to the public the foundation's audited financial statements are available to the public via the foundation's website and any request for governing documents and conflict of interest policy will be provided upon request at management's discretion.”

“The sifma foundation is dedicated to fostering knowledge and understanding of the financial markets for individuals of all backgrounds. The foundation fills critical gaps in financial education for schools, nonprofits, and families; advances economic independence for youth of all backgrounds; and prepares the future financial workforce by cultivating well-informed customers, business leaders, and decision-makers.”

“Number of employees reported on form w-3 the foundation's employees are included in the w-3 filing of securities industry and financial markets association, an unrelated organization.”

“Stock market game program: program service expenses 640,343. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 640,343. Invest it forward: program service expenses 40,147. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 40,147. Executive: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 17,118. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 17,118.”