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“A draft of the return was prepared by the Organization's CPA and reviewed by the Director of Finance and Administration before it was distributed to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors electronically. The Executive Committee had an opportunity to comment on the return before it was finalized and filed.”

“The Organization's independent Board draws upon other board experience, businessexperience, discussions with other organizations, and any other sources considerednecessary to determine compensation for the Executive Director and other key employees.”

“Certain other documents are available upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: The Organization worked to ensure that all Texans are able to recover in the wake of a natural disaster, that all communities are rebuilt to be more resilient, and that all families have the opportunity to live in safe, healthy, and thriving neighborhoods with equitable access to opportunity. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: As part of the K-12 work, the Organization advocated for law and policy changes at the state level, as well as the local and school district level to close pathways for students to dropout and eliminate contact with the criminal legal system. The Organization worked with coalitions, community organizations, schools, teachers, and students from a policy perspective to foster safe and supportive environments where all students can thrive, regardless of race, income, background, or ZIP code. For higher education, work focused on diversity in the legal profession and equitable access to law school for all qualifies students. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: The Organization worked to craft policy solutions that focus on preventing young people from becoming homeless, successfully intervening if they do, and helping remove obstacles for youth experiencing homelessness so they can find stability. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: The Organization worked to protect the rights of children and youth in the justice system by focusing on closing the remaining state secure juvenile facility lockups because they endanger youth and do not promote their rehabilitation or public safety. The Organization supported high-quality, community-based, and research-based interventions and treatment that involved young peoples' families and communities over the isolation and confinement found in state facilities. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Other programs and activities provided to promote social, economic, and racial justice for all Texans.”