Science Literacy Project

“The form 990 is prepared by an external cpa. Once prepared, the tax return is reviewed by the executive director and disucssed with the preparer. Then, the tax return is made available to the board of directors for any additional comments. The preparer is notified to finalize the tax return and an officer of the organization signs the return for filing.”

“The organization requires directors on the board to certify in writing that they have no conflicts of interest. Any exceptions noted during the certification process would be efficiently investigated. The organization would take the appropriate actions to mitigate the conflict of interest.”

“Compensation of glp's executive director is set and voted upon by the board. It was last adjusted on march 29, 2020, when the staff took a precautionary 25% pay cut due to covid concerns, with a proviso it would be restored to pre-covid levels upon stabilization of the glp's finances, with approval by the board. The executive director's compensation was restored to 100% on november 8, 2020. All future compensation adjustments require a majority vote of the board.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial information available to the public upon request. The annual form 990 is made available upon request, as well as on the organization's website. The conflict of interest policy is available on the organization's website.”

“At the end of the tax year, the organization did not have a written whistleblower policy and a written document retention and destruction policy. However, the organization adopted these policies subsequent to the end of the tax year.”

“Program/operations: program service expenses 191,101. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 191,101. Freelancers: program service expenses 47,260. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 47,260. Consulting: program service expenses 76,600. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 76,600. Compliance: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,750. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,750.”