Community Water Center

“The organization's co-directors review form 990, then a copy is provided to the board members prior to filing.”

“In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement.”

“To ensure the organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted. The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects: a. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information, and the result of arm's length bargaining. B. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the organization's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payment for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.”

“Policies have been adopted for determining compensation for officers or key employees congruent with those adopted for the executive director or other top management. Officers and board memebers receive no compensation for their services.”

“Governing docuemtns are available to the public upon request. Audited financial statements and form 990's are available on the guidestar website and upon request directly from community water center”

“Functional expense allocation on form 990 part ix has been corrected but is different than the functional expense allocation reported on the audited financial statements. Management has determined that functional expenses reported on form 990 part ix reflect the actual allocation of program, fundraising, and general & administrative expenses for the year ended december 31, 2014.”

“Volunteer providing research, analysis, and input into written materials.”

“San joaquin valley. (v) helping to create community-driven pilot filtration projects with communities, schools, and public spaces in the san joaquin valley that have high levels of nitrate and arsenic. (vi) advocating for policies and practices at the state and regional level that prevent fertilizers, manure, and pesticides from contaminating the drinking water supplies of san joaquin valley communities.”

“Sub-grants provided to domestic organizations for the achievement of water democratization and ground water projects.”

“Org development consultants 8,346 28,388 0 research consultants 4,642 0 0 temporary admin help 3,463 2,198 0 communications consultant 79 461 0 subgrants to other orgs 123,100 0 0 professional fees-other 250 0 0 payroll service fees 0 1,583 0”

“Book / tax depreciation difference 37”

“ROUNDING ADJ 4”