Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte

“The organization does not have "members" by definition of the bylaws; however, the form 990 instructions further define a "member" as a person (including a corporation or other legal entity) with the power to elect members of the governing body. Accordingly, the organization has one sole member, planned parenthood mar monte, inc., a california nonprofit public benefit organization.”

“Planned parenthood mar monte, inc. Has the power to appoint the members of the board of directors of planned parenthood advocates mar monte, inc.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent tax accountant in conjunction with the organization's accounting and finance department. A draft form 990 is then reviewed by the president & ceo, chief administrative & financial officer, and controller of planned parenthood mar monte, inc.; adjustments are made, as necessary. A complete copy of the form 990 is then made available to all members of board of directors prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“The organization has a conflict of interest policy which covers all board members, officers, and key employees ("interested persons"). Under the conflict of interest policy, each interested person shall annually sign a statement that: (a) the person has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, has read and understood it, and has agreed to comply with it; and (b) if required, discloses the person's financial interests and family relationships that could give rise to actual or potential conflicts of interest. In addition, an interested person has an ongoing obligation to promptly disclose the existence of any financial interest giving rise to the potential conflict of interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the compliance, quality, and risk management oversight committee ("cqrm oversight committee") or, in the case of a director, to the board of directors, who will assess the potential for conflicts of interest on behalf of ppmm. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, the disinterested members of the board or cqrm oversight committee shall decide: (i) whether a conflict of interest exists and, if so, (ii) whether to enter into the transaction. The interested persons shall not be present during the board or cqrm oversight committee's final deliberations and shall not vote on any decisions regarding the matter. The proceedings are recorded within the board or cqrm oversight committee meeting minutes.”

“The president & ceo and chief administrative & financial officer are both compensated by planned parenthood mar monte, inc., a related organization. Accordingly, form 990, part vi, section b, lines 15a and 15b have been answered "no" in accordance with the form 990 instructions. Please refer to the planned parenthood mar monte, inc. Form 990 for a discussion on how compensation is determined for these individuals.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Other fees for services: program service expenses 349,129. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 330. Total expenses 349,459.”