The Carter Center Inc

“Business and family relationships jimmy and rosalynn carter, founders and trustees, are husband and wife. Jason carter, trustee, is the grandson of jimmy and rosalynn carter. The president of emory university, gregory fenves, serves on the board of trustees for the center. Leah ward sears, crystal edmonson, and gregory vaughn, trustees on the center's board, also serve on the board of trustees for emory university.”

“Election of members of the governing body the board of trustees of the carter center, inc. Consists of president carter and mrs. Carter, the president of emory university, 10 members appointed by emory university's board of trustees, and 11 members appointed by president carter and those trustees not appointed by emory university.”

“Emory university's board of trustees has the authority to approve amendments to the center's articles of incorporation and corporate by-laws.”

“Process used to review form 990 the carter center provides a draft of its irs form 990 to all trustees up to one week in advance of the filing date. This review period allows for questions and comments on the information set forth in the return that may be resolved prior to the filing. Additionally, the treasurer reviews the draft 990 with the chair of the finance committee in detail prior to distribution to all trustees and subsequent filing.”

“Monitoring conflict of interest policy the carter center's conflict of interest policy is provided to all employees upon hiring and updates to such policy are communicated as approved. All employees are expected to adhere to this policy as provided. Annually, the center requests that each trustee, officer, and key employee provide information regarding all business and family relationships and an attestation of their understanding and adherence to the conflict of interest policy, as provided.”

“Process used in determining compensation the center utilizes the payroll services of a common paymaster, emory university. Emory has developed and maintained significant resources with regard to compensation and performance review policies and procedures. These policies cover all of the center's employees, including the ceo and all officers and key employees. Compensation ranges for all job grades are established by emory utilizing a number of best practice standards and are adhered to by the center. The performance of every employee is reviewed by their supervisor and the carter center, inc. Merit raises may be earned within guidelines published by the center's human resources department annually. The ceo's performance is reviewed and compensation is approved by the full board of the carter center.”

“Making governing documents available to the public documents available upon request.”

“Description of organization mission the carter center is committed to advancing human rights and alleviating unnecessary human suffering.”

“Mission description the carter center is guided by the principles of our founders, jimmy and rosalynn carter. Founded, in partnership with emory university, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. 1) the center believes that people can improve their own lives when provided with the necessary skills, knowledge, and access to resources. 2) the center emphasizes action and measurable results in the lives of the people it seeks to help. 3) the center values the courage to break new ground, fill vacuums, and address the most difficult problems in the most difficult situations. 4) the center recognizes that solving difficult problems requires careful analysis, relentless persistence, and the recognition that failure is an acceptable risk. 5) the center is nonpartisan and it seeks to work collaboratively with other organizations from the highest levels of government to local communities.”

“Number of employees emory university serves as common paymaster for the center's u.s. Employees. As such, all irs forms w-3 and all federal employment tax returns are filed by emory university. The carter center's u.s. Employe count of 353 was included in the emory university form w-3 for calendar year 2024.”

“Consulting: program service expenses 21,756,734. Management and general expenses 4,970,229. Fundraising expenses 1,672,915. Total expenses 28,399,878.”