People for the American Way

“Per article iii of the by-laws, "the class of voting members shall consist of individuals who affirmatively accept the corporation's invitation to become voting members and show some annual significant attachment to the corporation by 1)paying annual membership dues (of a specific amount predetermined by the corporation), or 2) affirming membership on an annual basis and being entitled to vote for one individual each year to serve as one of the three members of the corporation's board of directors elected by the corporation's voting members."”

“These voting members are mailed a ballot once a year in advance of the june annual meeting with the name of one expiring director. They are asked to vote either for or against the re-election of that expiring director to a new term. Of the ballots that are returned to pfaw, if there is a majority of votes in favor of reelection, the director is automatically renewed for a new three (3) year term and the full board is notified of the director's re-election by the voting members at the annual meeting. If there is a majority of votes against re-election, the member's term will expire at the upcoming annual meeting.”

“The executive committee does not maintain written documentation of meetings.”

“The organization's form 990 was reviewed in detail by the chief financial officer and the president. In addition, a copy of the form 990 was provided to members of the board of directors before it was filed.”

“The board of directors redistributes the conflict of interest policy at the board of directors' annual meeting. Management redistributes the conflict of interest policy to staff and requires staff to affirm compliance on an annual basis.”

“Compensation of the organization's officers and key employees is reviewed and approved by the governing board using the input of industry data, amounts from other organization's form 990, and occasional input from compensation consultants. Compensation for these individuals is reviewed and approved annually.”

“No documents available to the public.”

“Other professional services: program service expenses 85,436. Management and general expenses 145,178. Fundraising expenses 1,102,263. Total expenses 1,332,877.”

“The organization has not changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year.”