Martinez Education Foundation

“Treasurer Diane Beck and Director Mike Beck are wife and husband.”

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed by the Organization's Board of Directors. A member of the Board discusses the contents of the return with the outside tax professional. After a full review (with modifications where necessary), the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the Organization's voting body. A representative of 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. All personnel and board members are required to disclose potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans from the Organization to members of management and the Board are strictly prohibited. The Organization seeks full transparency on all related party transactions. Any potential conflicts of interest (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the Organization's policies and procedures.”

“The Martinez Education Foundation does not have any employees. The Foundation survives from the efforts of its all-volunteer Board of Directors.”

“The Martinez Education Foundation does not have any employees. The Foundation survives from the efforts of its all-volunteer Board of Directors.”

“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 a electronic copues) and are also available for a physical inspection at the Organization's office in Martinez, California.”