Alley Cat Allies Incorporated

“Before it is filed, a draft copy of form 990 is sent to each member of the board. The full board then meets to discuss the form 990 and addressing any potential difficulties or controversies (if any). Upon unanimous approval of the draft 990 by members of the board, and after addressing any concerns and/or other input from the full board, communication is made to the preparer to provide a copy to be filed with the irs.”

“The board annually reviews the conflict of interest policy with each member to determine if there are any possible conflicts that need to be addressed.”

“Annually, the board of directors reviews and approves the salaries of the president and the vice president. The board of directors considers comparable data, budget constraints and economic onditions in arriving at their decision. Compensation decisions as they relate to the present and the vice president are made without the input of the president and the vice president, who both serve as directors of the organization.”

“The organization will have the 990 available on its own website with in the year. The 990 is available through other websites that routinely collect such data (guidestar). The organization makes form 1023, conflict of interest policy and its financial statements available upon request.”

“Veterinarian fees: program service expenses 51,948. Management and general expenses 35. Fundraising expenses 7. Total expenses 51,990. Development consultant fees: program service expenses 357,696. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 48,777. Total expenses 406,473. Copy writer: program service expenses 9,790. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 681. Total expenses 10,471. Media consultant: program service expenses 235,360. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 235,360. Other consultants: program service expenses 457,424. Management and general expenses 40,583. Fundraising expenses 14,453. Total expenses 512,460.”

“The board of directors assumes responsibility for the audit and selection of independent accountant. This process has not changed from prior year.”