Association for Research &

“James van auken is the son of john van auken, a director of association for research and enlightenment.”

“The form 990 tax return was made available on the board of trustees' website. Each board member received a personal e-mail notification that the tax return was available for viewing.”

“The a.r.e's board governance process requires all board of trustees members to complete a conflict of interest statement annually.”

“All personnel salaries are based on wage area guidelines. Ceo compensation is established within guidelines per charity navigator.”

“All information is available upon request. The 990 filing is also readily available in the a.r.e. Library. 990 returns are also posted on guidestar, a nonprofit website.”

“The majority of other compensation is associated with health insurance premiums.”

“Questions 7g and 7h do not apply to the organization because the organization did not have contributions of qualified intellectual property or contributions of cars, boats, airplanes or other vehicles during the year.”

“Question 1c does not apply to the organization because the organization did not have backup withholding for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming winnings.”

“Payroll services: program service expenses 29,487. Management and general expenses 4,406. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 33,893. Contracted services: program service expenses 791,266. Management and general expenses 105,534. Fundraising expenses 60,561. Total expenses 957,361.”

“Passthrough activity not on books 85.”

“The finance committee of the board is responsible for the oversight of the audit and the selection of the independent accountant. In june of each year, the finance committee listens to a report on the audit. The board then listens to the recommendation of management and votes on a motion to engage, or dis-engage the auditors based on proposal fees, number of years engaged, etc.”

“The organization receives non-cash contributions to satisfy pledges.”