Stand for Children Inc

“The organization's bylaws were amended to eliminate a requirement to pay dues in order to qualify for a membership class. Now the organization has only one membership class, which consists of individuals who affirmatively accept the organization's invitation to become members, pledge to support the organization's efforts, and agree to receive communications from the organization. The bylaws were also amended to add the position of chief operating offer as one of the organization's officers.”

“The organization does not have committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. If the board of directors ever creates any such committee, the organization's bylaws require it to contemporaneously document committee meetings held and to maintain such records, along with any written actions taken by such committees by unanimous consent, as part of the organization's permanent records.”

“Once completed by staff and external cpa firm, form 990 is circulated electronically to the entire board of directors for review and comment. The board's audit committee meets to formally review the return on behalf of the board prior to filing with the irs.”

“Upon election to the board of directors, each new board members provides a signed conflict of interest disclosure. The audit committee of the board of directors is charged with ensuring that the conflict of interest policy is followed and questions officers and directors as appropriate to confirm compliance.”

“Chief executive officer - compensation is reviewed and determined annually by board of directors based on current market research and analysis. All other officers and key employees - compensation is determined the same as all other employees. All positions have a salary range which are reviewed every 2 years by hr director. Employee's compensation is based on annual performance review and where employee falls within their salary range. All changes to compensation are reviewed and approved by by the chief operating officer. Chief operating officer's compensation is reviewed and approved by chief executive officer.”

“Form 1023 is available upon request. Form 990 is on the website.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public as required by applicable law. Audited financial statements are available on the organization's website.”

“TEMPORARY STAFFING: Program service expenses 871,404. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 871,404. MARKETING: Program service expenses 363,401. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 363,401. CAMPAIGN CONSULTANTS: Program service expenses 291,232. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 291,232. RESEARCH: Program service expenses 217,532. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 217,532. POLLING: Program service expenses 136,597. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 136,597. FOCUS GROUPS: Program service expenses 46,080. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 46,080. STRATEGISTS: Program service expenses 35,824. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 35,824. TRANSLATION SERVICES: Program service expenses 19,517. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 19,517. OTHER: Program service expenses 6,354. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 369. Total expenses 6,723.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”