In Defense of Animals

“Line 11b explanation - form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed by the organization's management. After a full review, the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management or the board authorizes the final form 990 which is then e-filed with the internal revenue service.”

“Members of the board of directors review all potential conflicts of interest at least annually. The executive director and all board members are required to disclose potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 15a - compensation review & approval process - ceo & top management members of the board of directors review the compensation of all high-level personnel periodically in accordance with irs rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with irs guidelines and the organization's policies and proceures. Form 990, part vi, line 15b - compensation review & approval process - officers & key employees compensation of other high-level personnel and key employees is reviewed periodically by members of management. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries and all related benefits. All decisions are then documented in personnel files. Members of the board of directors review the compensation of all high-level personnel periodically in accordance with irs rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with irs guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures.”

“All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements and other legal filings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection by tax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually to www.guidestar.org (where they are available for viewing as electronic copies) and are also available by request from the organization's office in san rafael, california.”

“The organization's audited financial statements did not include a footnote specifically addressing uncertain tax positions under fin 48 (asc 740). The following footnote to the audited financial statements addresses the organization's income tax status and activities: income taxes ida is organized as a california nonprofit corporation and has been recognized by the irs as exempt from federal income taxes under irc section 501(a) as organizations described in irc section 501(c)(3), qualify for the charitable contribution deduction under irc sections 170(b)(1)(a)(vi) and (viii), and has been determined not to be private foundations under irc sections 509(a)(1) and (3), respectively. Ida is required to annually file a return of organization exempt from income tax (form 990) with the irs. Currently, ida engages in no activities that would be taxed as unrelated business income. Ida has received notification from the internal revenue service and the state of california that it qualifies for tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and section 23701d of the california revenue and taxation code. The exemptions are subject to periodic review by the federal and state taxing authorities and management is confident that ida continues to satisfy all federal and state statutes in order to qualify for continued tax exemption status.”

“Tax>book depreciation 99,583.”