Youth Outside Fka Foundation for Youth Investment

“The tax return is prepared by an outside accounting firm. After completion of said returns, the organization is sent a draft of the tax returns to be reviewed and examined. The organization distributes copies of the returns to those individuals charged with governance. Those individuals at that time can review and if applicable discuss any line items in the return with the accountant who has prepared the return. If all items are found to be acceptable, an authorization is signed and provided to authorize the outside accounting firm to process, sign and provide copies of the returns to be filed (paper or electronically) with the designated governmental agencies. The tax returns are then signed by the organization, stamped and mailed with certified return receipt or the signed form 8879 is provided to the outside accounting firm allowing electronic filing.”

“Management monitors activity as it relates to both staff and board engagement to ensure compliance with our conflict of interest policy.”

“Compensation is set and approved by the board of directors. Using industry standards as a foundation, performance is annually reviewed and compensation is adjusted at the same time of the review.”

“Our 990s are available upon request. We are also listed on Candid.”

“Governing documents are available for public inspection at the principal place of business.The conflict of interest policy and the organization's financial statements are available upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Training & Support: In 2022 we supported 38 client organizations across the country with equity, justice and inclusion training and support services via online platforms and some in-person engagements in and out of the state of California. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Grantee Cohort Series: Liberated Paths continued in 2022 with a total of 52 grantees from the Pacific Northwest and Southwest; 25 grantees along the CA Coast; and 29 grantees in the Delaware River Watershed. Successfully convened organizations from across these regions for networking”