Pacific Education Institute

“The organization records agendas and notes but not official minutes.”

“The organization has an executive committee/finance committee.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by management, the pei finance committee (which has been tasked by the board with oversight of financial matters) and the board of directors prior to being filed with the irs. Additionally, a cpa financial review was obtained on the organization's annual financial statements. These financial statements, which form the basis for the preparation of form 990,were reviewed by the board upon issuance.”

“Pei adheres to a conflict of interest policy covering any director, officer, or member of any committee authorized to act on behalf of the board. The policy is distributed annually to covered persons, and a questionnaire is kept on file for each covered person disclosing any conflict of interest information as identified by the policy, to include investments, services and interests in transactions.”

“The executive director's salary is determined by utilizing compensation data for similarly qualified persons in comparable positions at similarly situated organizations. The salary recommendation is reviewed and approved by the executive board, with no members who have a conflict of interest being involved in the process. Substantiation of the deliberation and decision are recorded at that time.”

“Governing documents disclosure explanation governing document, the conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available in paper or electronic format upon request.”

“Consultants: program service expenses 166,407. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 166,407. Professional services: program service expenses 27,313. Management and general expenses 9,550. Fundraising expenses 6,000. Total expenses 42,863.”