Forum 35 Inc.

“The oprganization employs The Tatman Group, an association management firm to provide management, administrative and accounting services under the direction of the officers and directors.”

“Minor revisions to the by-laws were adopted in March, 2014. A copy of the revised by-laws is attached.”

“Forum 35, Inc. has several classes of members comprised of young professionals and business persons in the the Baton Rouge Metropolitan area.”

“The members by vote elect officers and members of the Board of Directors.”

“A copy of the Form 990 is provided to the members of the governing board for review and approval prior to filing.”

“To ensure the Organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize the tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted. The periodic reviews shall include whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the Organization's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods or services, further charitable purposes, and do not result in improper private benefit or an excess benefit. When conducting the review, the Organization may use outside advisors, if it so chooses. The use of an outside advisor shall not relieve the Board of Directors of its responsibility to conduct the reviews.”

“All organizational, governing and policy documents, financial information and tax filings are made available upon request.”

“Artists: Program service expenses 5,786. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,786. Other professional services: Program service expenses 12,025. Management and general expenses 1,636. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 13,661.”

“Entertainment: Program service expenses 4,065. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,065. Equipment and furniture rental: Program service expenses 3,743. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,743. Printing and copying: Program service expenses 2,593. Management and general expenses 181. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,774. Storage: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,344. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,344. Facilities rental: Program service expenses 2,150. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,150. Dues: Program service expenses 1,135. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,135. Prizes and awards - shirts: Program service expenses 1,122. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,122. Stationery and supplies: Program service expenses 627. Management and general expenses 320. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 947. Decorations: Program service expenses 489. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 489. Postage and mailing: Program service expenses 99. Management and general expenses 94. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 193. Telecommunications: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 82. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 82.”