Advocates for Youth

“The form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants and a copy of the form 990 was then distributed to the entire board. Members were asked to submit any comments or questions prior to the audit committee meeting. Advocates' board audit committee then met to discuss and review the form 990. If any changes were made during the audit committee's review, a final copy of the 990 would be sent to the board before filing with the irs.”

“A copy of the conflict of interest statement is furnished to each director, officer and staff member who is presently serving this organization, or who may become associated with it. The policy is reviewed annually for the information and guidance of directors, officers or staff members; and any new directors, officers or staff members are advised of the policy upon undertaking the duties of such office. The person concerned discloses any actual or apparent conflict of interest to the board of directors. When any such conflict of interest is relevant to the matter requiring action by the board of directors, the interested person calls it to the attention of the board of directors (or its committee) and such person does not vote on the matter. Moreover, the person having a conflict retires from the room in which the board (or its committee) is meeting and does not participate in the final deliberation or decision regarding the matter under consideration. However, that person does provide the board or committee with any and all relevant information. The minutes of the meeting of the board or committee reflect that the conflict of interest was disclosed and that the interested person was not present during the final discussion and vote and did not vote. When there is a doubt as to whether a conflict of interest exists, the matter is resolved by a vote of the board of directors (or its committee) excluding the person concerning whose situation that doubt has arisen.”

“The board personnel committee evaluates the president's performance. As part of that process, committee members consider salary information from comparable nonprofit organizations as well as the president's predecessor at advocates. The committee presents its recommendation for compensation to the full board of directors at the spring meeting. The board meets in executive session to discuss and approve the proposed compensation. The decision is documented in a memorandum to the board. The last compensation review took place in february 2025.”

“Advocate's financial statements, governing documents, and conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request for a nominal fee (if any) to offset the costs of copying and postage.”

“The organization discontinued its public information services program during the year.”

“Creative services: program service expenses 252,470. Management and general expenses 3,683. Fundraising expenses 1,553. Total expenses 257,706. Speaker fees/honorarium: program service expenses 22,287. Management and general expenses 325. Fundraising expenses 137. Total expenses 22,749. Consultant fees: program service expenses 1,633,327. Management and general expenses 23,827. Fundraising expenses 10,047. Total expenses 1,667,201. Translation fees: program service expenses 9,140. Management and general expenses 133. Fundraising expenses 56. Total expenses 9,329.”