Gender Justice

“For committees that are making decisions and or acting on behalf of the full board, minutes are kept. For committees that meet, but do not make decisions or act on behalf of the board, minutes are not kept.”

“The executive director reviews the 990 with the board treasurer and chair. The board of directors is then sent a copy of the 990 via email to review and approve prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“The organization has a conflict of interest policy that is consistently monitored. The conflict of interest policy covers the board of directors and officers of the organization. When a conflict arises, it is to be fully disclosed to the full board. No interested officer or director may vote or lobby on the matter or be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at the meeting which such matter is voted upon. Any transaction in which a director or officer has a financial or personal interest shall be duly approved by members of the board of directors that are not interested. The minutes of the meeting shall reflect the disclosure of the conflict, abstention from voting, and the board's rationale for approving. The policy also contains a section specifically addressing conflict of interests in relation to litigation matters which is a critical part of the organization's program services.”

“The board of directors review and approve officer compensation. The compensation for the officers and key employees of the organization are determined through research involving several factors including comparability data based on similar sized organizations in their geographic region and similar missioned organizations in not-for-profit sectors. This process occurs annually.”

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

“Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,991. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,991. Professional services: program service expenses 398,062. Management and general expenses 132,449. Fundraising expenses 43,093. Total expenses 573,604. Bank fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 147. Fundraising expenses 12,820. Total expenses 12,967.”