Phoebe Pember Foundation

“Carolyn rivers, executive director, and henk brandt, board member, are married.”

“A copy of the 990 was provided to each voting board member at a recent board meeting. Prior to the filing date of the 990, the entire voting board reviewed the 990. After a discussion period and question/answer period, the board voted to approve and accept the form 990 as presented.”

“Recent filings of the form 990 are available upon request at the organization's administrative office. In addition, recent filings of the form 990 are available online at www.guidestar.org.”

“Photocopies of the organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon written request at the organization's administrative office.”

“Consulting fees: program service expenses 6,260. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,260. Bookkeeping: program service expenses 2,291. Management and general expenses 2,291. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,582. Contract services: program service expenses 3,515. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 17,654. Total expenses 21,169.”

“The sophia institute prepares their financials on the accrual basis. Historically, the 990 has always been prepared on accrual basis, however, the cash method of reporting was erroneously marked on the return. In order to correct this, the election is being made to change the method of reporting from cash to accrual.”

“The prior period adjustment reflected on the 2013 990 relates to pledges that were booked as contributions in prior years that have been determined to be uncollectible.”