Elijah Cummings Youth Program in Israel Inc.

“The executive committee should be comprised of the chairs, the board chair, the vice chair, the secretary, the treasurer, the most recent outgoing board chair and commitee chairs, who shall serve on the executive committee for a term of two (2) years. One (1) member of the board elected at large each year by the board of directors. When the board of directors is not in session, the executive committee shall possess and exercise all powers of the board of directors in the management of the business and affairs of the corporation that lawfully may be exercised by the executive committee, except as specified in section 7.1 of the bylaws.”

“Bylaws were updated such that there are now term limits.”

“The 990 is reviewed by the ecyp board of directors and executive director prior to filing.”

“A conflict of interest and disclosure statement shall be furnished annually to each trustee, officer, committee members, and employee in a position to influence or vote on ecyp policy or expenditures ("key individuals"). With respect to any proposed contract or other transaction between ecyp and one or more key individuals, family members, or related entities, which is considered by the board of directors, the officers, or any committee of the ecyp for authorization, approval or ratification, the following rules shall apply: 1. Full disclosure, in writing, of the relationship or interest shall be made by the key individual to the chairman of the board and to the chairman of any committee acting on the contract or transaction, prior to discussion or action on such contract transaction. Staff members disclose, in writing, any possible conflict of interest for themselves or their immediate families to their supervisor. 2. The contract or transaction shall be considered properly authorized, approved, or ratified only if there is a favorable vote of a majority of ecyp trustees, officers, or committee members (whichever group is acting on the contract or transaction) present and voting at such meeting. The person having a conflict shall vacate the room in which the matter is being voted upon and shall not participate in the final deliberation or decision regarding the matter, other than to be available to present factual information or respond to questions. 3. The key individual who has such a relationship or interest shall not be counted in determining the existence of a quorum for the purpose of voting upon the contract or transaction at any meetings; and 4. The minutes of the meeting shall reflect the conflict disclosure was made, the vote was taken, and where applicable, the abstention from voting and participation of the key individual.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in 6104(d).”

“Consulting fees: fundraising expenses 6,755. Total expenses 6,755. Admin fees: program service expenses 31,185. Management and general expenses 26,389. Fundraising expenses 863. Total expenses 58,437. Bank fees: management and general expenses 2,833. Total expenses 2,833.”

“The executive director is paid by an unrelated, affiliated section 501(c)(3) organization that provides administrative services to the organization. The organization reimbursed the unrelated organization for her salary and benefits”