Rowan Educational Attractions Inc

“Board directors, jean edelman and ric edelman have a family relationship.”

“The organization amended its article of incorporation and bylaws during the fiscal year to reflect (and not limited to) the following change: - mission was expanded to include operating for educational purposes as a supporting organization for rowan university to operate and maintain their educational sites including museums and historical sites.”

“The rowan university board of trustees appoints all directors, except for the director position that is reserved to the president of the university.”

“Certain decisions are reserved to and subject to the approval of the rowan university board of trustees. These include the removal of a director or officer, the approval of budgets, and amendments to the bylaws or certificate of incorporation.”

“There are currently no committees that are made up of board members. The full board of directors oversees all areas of the organization.”

“The organization has delegated the responsibility for the organization's form 990 to the rowan university division of finance. The form 990 is prepared by an outside accounting firm and is reviewed by the accounting services staff within the rowan university division of finance. A complete copy of the form 990 is provided to all members of the organization's board of directors prior to filing with the irs.”

“If a director, officer, or committee member (or a member of such person's family or on an entity controlled by either) has a financial interest conflicting with the interest of the corporation in any matter (such as whether to enter into a contract with another organization with which such individual is associated), then the individual must bring the conflict to the attention of the other directors, officers, and committee members, and refrain from participating or voting in any decision with respect to the matter. Notwithstanding the above, the corporation and its directors and employees shall fully comply with the ethics rules adopted from time to time by rowan university.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available upon request.”

“During 2024, rea continued to work towards opening by creating policies and procedures, developing awareness of the edelman fossil park & museum and overseeing all required activities prior to opening scheduled for march 2025. Community outreach efforts included participation in local events, magazine articles, social media, etc.”

“Temporary staffing: program service expenses 620,975. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 620,975. Security services: program service expenses 55,843. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 55,843. Marketing services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 185,861. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 185,861. Management consulting: program service expenses 452,063. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 452,063. Other fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,419. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,419.”

“The filing organization does not have a separate committee that assumes responsibility for selection of an independent accountant. However, the filing organization's related organization, rowan university, does have such a committee that assumes responsibility for selection on behalf of the filing organization and oversight of the audit of its financial statements.”