Brightstone Inc.

“The form 990 will be presented electronically to each board director at least two (2) weeks prior to the next regular board meeting. It will be reviewed by the directors via one of the following: at the next regular meeting, at a special called meeting, by e-mail or by conference call.”

“After acceptance by the board, each new board member is given a copy of the conflict of interest policy. The board member is asked to sign the policy statement acknowledging agreement to its disclosure terms. The signed document is retained by the board president. The policy is reviewed yearly at the regular annual board meeting at which time each director signs a conflict of interest certification form verifying their compliance to the policy. When voting is required on a potential conflict of interest issue, the policy is read to the directors and they are asked to disclose any conflict and adhere to the terms of the policy.”

“Compensation of the president/executive director of brightstone has been determined following a review of compensation of other similar positions in the area and review, substantiation, and decision by the board of directors at the november meeting each year.”

“Compensation of the management team of brightstone (director of operations, director of fund development, and program coordinator) has been determined following a review of compensation of other similar positions in the area and review, substantiation, and decision by the executive director upon review and approval of the budget by the board of directors at the november meeting each year.”

“The organization's policies, policy manual, current and prior year audited financial statements, tax returns and budgets are available at www.givingmatters.com . A link to this website is located on the organization's website (www.brightstone.org) and it is noted in the organization's quarterly newsletter. Governing documents are retained by the organization and copies are available upon request.”

“Brightstone was temporarily closed from march 11th through june 12th due to covid-related concerns and mandates for non-essential businesses during that time period. During the period that brightstone was closed, we did not charge tuition but we did provide virtual online classes to our students.”