Civic Intelligence

Good World Solutions Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 56-2435785

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Oct 22, 2018

1500 Broadway No 400Oakland, CA 94612

(510) 663-5260

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.37x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

78th percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$281,435

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.6% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-45%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

20th percentile

-10%

Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Down

$703,636

Down $574,971 (-45%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$445,515

Up $175,926 (+65%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$258,121

Down $750,897 (-74%) from 2016

Revenue

Down

$1,601,300

Down $181,169 (-10%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$1,280,465

Down $786,966 (-38%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$320,835

Up $605,797 (+213%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2011: $176,682Liabilities 2011: $66,5212011Assets 2012: $152,891Liabilities 2012: $57,216Net Assets 2012: $95,6752012Assets 2013: $422,933Liabilities 2013: $147,641Net Assets 2013: $275,2922013Assets 2014: $1,220,951Liabilities 2014: $110,214Net Assets 2014: $1,110,7372014Assets 2015: $2,005,515Liabilities 2015: $1,429,044Net Assets 2015: $576,4712015Assets 2016: $1,278,607Liabilities 2016: $1,009,018Net Assets 2016: $269,5892016Assets 2017: $703,636Liabilities 2017: $258,121Net Assets 2017: $445,5152017Assets 2018: $453,181Liabilities 2018: $452,551Net Assets 2018: $6302018Assets 2019: $0Liabilities 2019: $1,601Net Assets 2019: -$1,6012019Assets 2020: $0Liabilities 2020: $4,009Net Assets 2020: -$4,0092020

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$703,636
Liabilities$258,121
Net Assets$445,515

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $112,899Expenses 2011: $209,120Net Income 2011: -$96,2212011Expenses 2012: $289,1812012Revenue 2013: $559,224Expenses 2013: $379,607Net Income 2013: $179,6172013Revenue 2014: $1,786,586Expenses 2014: $951,141Net Income 2014: $835,4452014Revenue 2015: $1,106,701Expenses 2015: $1,642,333Net Income 2015: -$535,6322015Revenue 2016: $1,782,469Expenses 2016: $2,067,431Net Income 2016: -$284,9622016Revenue 2017: $1,601,300Expenses 2017: $1,280,465Net Income 2017: $320,8352017Revenue 2018: $450,250Expenses 2018: $895,135Net Income 2018: -$444,8852018Revenue 2019: $0Expenses 2019: $2,231Net Income 2019: -$2,2312019Revenue 2020: $0Expenses 2020: $2,408Net Income 2020: -$2,4082020

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,601,300
Expenses$1,280,465
Net Income$320,835
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Oct 22, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$1,611,357
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Good world solutions aims to substantially improve economic and social conditions for millions of workers and their families, many living at or below the poverty level. We develop affordable and scalable technology solutions that can be applied in countries where consumer products are grown and manufactured. Our aim is 1) to give workers a voice through a free and anonymous reporting channel, and 2) to give companies and program managers the real-time, strategic information that they need to source responsibly, address community needs, or track the impact of their programs.

Develop technology solutions to improve economic and social conditions for workers globally

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$867,253--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$201,368$676,758▲ $475,390
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$35,269--
Accounts Receivable$164,347$26,878▼ $137,469
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$10,370--
Total Assets$1,278,607$703,636▼ $574,971
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$601,780--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$123,425$203,568▲ $80,143
Other Liabilities$283,813$54,553▼ $229,260
Total Liabilities$1,009,018$258,121▼ $750,897
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$549,507$0▼ $549,507
Unrestricted Net Assets$-279,918$445,515▲ $725,433
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$269,589$445,515▲ $175,926
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,278,607$703,636▼ $574,971
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Heather FranzeseVice PresidentFT$95,019$10,656$105,675

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Todd StarkChairman
James SnookDirector
Paul RiceDirector
Shaherose CharaniaDirector
Marybeth FitzsimmonsSecretary (thru 5/2017)

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Transfair USA Dba Fair Trade USAManagement Services1500 BROADWAY SUITE 400, Oakland, CA 94612$145,937
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$310,267
Program Service Revenue
$215,076
Investment Income
$1,039,962
Other Revenue
$35,995
All Other Contributions
$50,727
Change in Net Assets
$320,835
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$776,344
Other Expenses$504,121
Total Fundraising Expense$92,540
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$477,383$70,723$41,255$589,361
Fees for Services Management-$145,937-$145,937
Fees for Services Other$104,080$15,419$8,995$128,494
Information Technology$88,092$13,051$7,613$108,756
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$85,597$12,681$7,397$105,675
Payroll Taxes$49,794$7,377$4,303$61,474
Fees for Services Legal-$47,982-$47,982
Travel$25,585$3,790$2,211$31,586
All Other Expenses-$11,337$11,838$23,175
Pension Plan Contributions$16,066$2,380$1,388$19,834
Advertising--$7,540$7,540
Conferences and Meetings-$6,608-$6,608
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,043-$4,043
Total Functional Expenses$846,597$341,328$92,540$1,280,465
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$85,771

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
South AsiaProgram ServicesLaborlink Worker Support00$50,508
East Asia and the PacificProgram ServicesLaborlink Worker Support00$35,263
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payable to Parent$54,553
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

Fair trade usa is a related, tax-exempt entity that provides management services, including human resources, administration, and finance, for which the filing organization pays a quarterly fee that is based upon total expenses

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

The organization is a member organization and fair trade usa is the sole member

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

Fair trade usa, as the sole member of the organization, has the power to elect the members of the governing body

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

Fair trade usa is the sole member of the filings organization. The fair trade usa audit committee has oversight for the gws tax return and reviews the return prior to filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

Once each year, the organization distributes a list of vendors and donors to the board. After reviewing the list, the board is required to sign a conflict of interest policy compliance statement. If a potential conflict exists, the interested person must disclose all material facts and leave the board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is voted upon. The remaining board or committee members decide whether a conflict of interest exists. In the event of an actual conflict, the board or committee exercises due diligence to determine whether a more advantageous transaction or arrangement can be obtained that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. If a more advantageous arrangement is not reasonably attainable that would not give rise to conflict, the disinterested directors determine whether to enter into the arrangement by majority vote.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Good World Solutions Inc
EIN
56-2435785
Phone
5106635260
Address
1500 BROADWAY NO 400, OAKLAND, CA 94612

Signing Officer

Name
Nancy Girouard
Title
Chief Financial Officer
Phone
5106635260
Signed
2018-10-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Heather Franzese
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
15
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Moss Adams Llp
Address
101 SECOND STREET SUITE 900, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105
Preparer
Tracy S Paglia
Phone
4159561500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 3

In 2016, good world solutions (gws) began noticing signals of stagnation with some of the users of its laborlink software and platform and, at the same time, continued seeing an increase in expenses as gws serviced more high-touch users and its fixed costs with respect to employees and technology remained steady. In response to this trend, and seeking to maximize the long-term scalability and potential impact of the laborlink software and platform, gws identified and conducted due diligence regarding twelve potential purchasers of certain of its assets. Gws staff engaged in conversations with most of these identified entities to explore the possibility of a sale and to gauge each potential purchaser's financial stability, ability to scale the impact of gws's current activities, current investments towards impact, and likelihood of long term success. Upon completing this due diligence, gws solicited offers from three potential purchasers, two of which submitted bids to gws that included financial offers and one of which offered only in-kind resources and collaboration opportunities. Upon carefully reviewing these three submitted offers and considering all of the relevant factors, the gws board decided to pursue negotiations with elevate management limited, a british virgin islands company ("elevate"). The gws board determined that it was in the best interests of this corporation that it sell certain of its assets to elevate, for a number of reasons. The final sale was concluded in august 2017.

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

GRANT REVERSAL -144,909.

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

The organization is a qualified organization exempt from federal, minnesota and california income taxes under the provisions of sections 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, chapter 317a of the minnesota statutes and 23701d of the california revenue and taxation code. Accordingly, no provision for federal, minnesota or california income tax is reflected in the accompanying financial statements. The organization recognizes the effects of its income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. The organization has evaluated its tax positions and has concluded that as of december 31, 2017 that the organization does not have any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION IS A QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL, MINNESOTA AND CALIFORNIA INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, CHAPTER 317A OF THE MINNESOTA STATUTES AND 23701D OF THE CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR FEDERAL, MINNESOTA OR CALIFORNIA INCOME TAX IS REFLECTED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES THE EFFECTS OF ITS INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED. THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017 THAT THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR WHICH A RESERVE WOULD BE NECESSARY.
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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION HAS ESTABLISHED GUIDELINES AND HAS REQUIRED REPORTS OUTLINING ACCOMPLISHMENTS. IN MOST CASES, THE ORGANIZATION HAS PARTICIPATED IN THE EVENT OF WHICH THE GRANT WAS GIVEN.
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION RELIED ON A RELATED ORGANIZATION THAT USED ONE OR MORE OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN PART I, LINE 3 TO ESTABLISH THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL'S COMPENSATION.
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IRS990ScheduleN/DispositionOfAssetsDetail/AssetsDistriOrExpnssPaidDesc0LABORLINK IS A TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN PROGRAM THAT IMPROVES THE LIVES OF DISADVANTAGED AND DISCONNECTED WORKERS AT THE BASE OF GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS. THE PROGRAM LEVERAGES INEXPENSIVE MOBILE PHONE TECHNOLOGY, INCLUDING SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE (SMS) AND INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE (IVR), TO DELIVER CRITICAL INFORMATION TO WORKERS ON RIGHTS, HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY.
IRS990ScheduleN/DispositionOfAssetsDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0ELEVATE MANAGEMENT LIMITED (BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS COMPANY)
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IRS990ScheduleN/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0EXPLANATION OF INVOLVEMENT: AS PART OF THE DEAL OF SELLING LABORLINK ASSET, ELEVATE MANAGEMENT LIMITED AGREED TO EMPLOYED GOOD WORLD SOLUTIONS STAFF. THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES DECIDED TO JOIN ELEVATE: HEATHER FRANZESE, RYAN WHITNEY, JESSIE YU, SIRINIVASA SRIHARSA, BETH HOLZMAN, CHRISTINA CHAO, MELISSA CARAHER, DOLLY NGO, DAWSON TANG.
IRS990ScheduleN/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1IN 2016, GWS BEGAN NOTICING SIGNALS OF STAGNATION WITH SOME OF THE USERS OF ITS LABORLINK SOFTWARE AND PLATFORM AND, AT THE SAME TIME, CONTINUED SEEING AN INCREASE IN EXPENSES AS GWS SERVICED MORE HIGH-TOUCH USERS AND ITS FIXED COSTS WITH RESPECT TO EMPLOYEES AND TECHNOLOGY REMAINED STEADY. IN RESPONSE TO THIS TREND, AND SEEKING TO MAXIMIZE THE LONG-TERM SCALABILITY AND POTENTIAL IMPACT OF THE LABORLINK SOFTWARE AND PLATFORM, GWS IDENTIFIED AND CONDUCTED DUE DILIGENCE REGARDING TWELVE POTENTIAL PURCHASERS OF CERTAIN OF ITS ASSETS. GWS STAFF ENGAGED IN CONVERSATIONS WITH MOST OF THESE IDENTIFIED ENTITIES TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF A SALE AND TO GAUGE EACH POTENTIAL PURCHASER'S FINANCIAL STABILITY, ABILITY TO SCALE THE IMPACT OF GWS'S CURRENT ACTIVITIES, CURRENT INVESTMENTS TOWARDS IMPACT, AND LIKELIHOOD OF LONG TERM SUCCESS. UPON COMPLETING THIS DUE DILIGENCE, GWS SOLICITED OFFERS FROM THREE POTENTIAL PURCHASERS, TWO OF WHICH SUBMITTED BIDS TO GWS THAT INCLUDED FINANCIAL OFFERS AND ONE OF WHICH OFFERED ONLY IN-KIND RESOURCES AND COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES. UPON CAREFULLY REVIEWING THESE THREE SUBMITTED OFFERS AND CONSIDERING ALL OF THE RELEVANT FACTORS, THE GWS BOARD DECIDED TO PURSUE NEGOTIATIONS WITH ELEVATE MANAGEMENT LIMITED, A BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS COMPANY ("ELEVATE"). THE GWS BOARD DETERMINED THAT IT WAS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THIS CORPORATION THAT IT SELL CERTAIN OF ITS ASSETS TO ELEVATE, FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS. THE FINAL SALE WAS CONCLUDED IN AUGUST 2017.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0IN 2016, GOOD WORLD SOLUTIONS (GWS) BEGAN NOTICING SIGNALS OF STAGNATION WITH SOME OF THE USERS OF ITS LABORLINK SOFTWARE AND PLATFORM AND, AT THE SAME TIME, CONTINUED SEEING AN INCREASE IN EXPENSES AS GWS SERVICED MORE HIGH-TOUCH USERS AND ITS FIXED COSTS WITH RESPECT TO EMPLOYEES AND TECHNOLOGY REMAINED STEADY. IN RESPONSE TO THIS TREND, AND SEEKING TO MAXIMIZE THE LONG-TERM SCALABILITY AND POTENTIAL IMPACT OF THE LABORLINK SOFTWARE AND PLATFORM, GWS IDENTIFIED AND CONDUCTED DUE DILIGENCE REGARDING TWELVE POTENTIAL PURCHASERS OF CERTAIN OF ITS ASSETS. GWS STAFF ENGAGED IN CONVERSATIONS WITH MOST OF THESE IDENTIFIED ENTITIES TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF A SALE AND TO GAUGE EACH POTENTIAL PURCHASER'S FINANCIAL STABILITY, ABILITY TO SCALE THE IMPACT OF GWS'S CURRENT ACTIVITIES, CURRENT INVESTMENTS TOWARDS IMPACT, AND LIKELIHOOD OF LONG TERM SUCCESS. UPON COMPLETING THIS DUE DILIGENCE, GWS SOLICITED OFFERS FROM THREE POTENTIAL PURCHASERS, TWO OF WHICH SUBMITTED BIDS TO GWS THAT INCLUDED FINANCIAL OFFERS AND ONE OF WHICH OFFERED ONLY IN-KIND RESOURCES AND COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES. UPON CAREFULLY REVIEWING THESE THREE SUBMITTED OFFERS AND CONSIDERING ALL OF THE RELEVANT FACTORS, THE GWS BOARD DECIDED TO PURSUE NEGOTIATIONS WITH ELEVATE MANAGEMENT LIMITED, A BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS COMPANY ("ELEVATE"). THE GWS BOARD DETERMINED THAT IT WAS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THIS CORPORATION THAT IT SELL CERTAIN OF ITS ASSETS TO ELEVATE, FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS. THE FINAL SALE WAS CONCLUDED IN AUGUST 2017.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FAIR TRADE USA IS A RELATED, TAX-EXEMPT ENTITY THAT PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INCLUDING HUMAN RESOURCES, ADMINISTRATION, AND FINANCE, FOR WHICH THE FILING ORGANIZATION PAYS A QUARTERLY FEE THAT IS BASED UPON TOTAL EXPENSES
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION IS A MEMBER ORGANIZATION AND FAIR TRADE USA IS THE SOLE MEMBER
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FAIR TRADE USA, AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION, HAS THE POWER TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4FAIR TRADE USA IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE FILINGS ORGANIZATION. THE FAIR TRADE USA AUDIT COMMITTEE HAS OVERSIGHT FOR THE GWS TAX RETURN AND REVIEWS THE RETURN PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5ONCE EACH YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES A LIST OF VENDORS AND DONORS TO THE BOARD. AFTER REVIEWING THE LIST, THE BOARD IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COMPLIANCE STATEMENT. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT EXISTS, THE INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS AND LEAVE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS DECIDE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACTUAL CONFLICT, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE EXERCISES DUE DILIGENCE TO DETERMINE WHETHER A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT CAN BE OBTAINED THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY ATTAINABLE THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO CONFLICT, THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS DETERMINE WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE ARRANGEMENT BY MAJORITY VOTE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7GRANT REVERSAL -144,909.
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