Foundation for Education for Generations

“Several members of the board are related by family. The organization's President, Ronda Miller-Ernest, serves alongside her husband William Ernest, her daughter Gabrielle Ernest, and her sister Margo Shirley, all of whom are board members. These individuals are related as spouse, child, and sibling, respectively. In addition to these four related individuals, the board includes four unrelated members. The board follows its bylaws closely, and all board decisions are made in alignment with the organization's mission.”

“The Form 990 is prepared by the organization's treasurer in collaboration with an external tax preparer. Once the draft is complete, it is circulated to all members of the board of directors for review prior to filing. Board members are given the opportunity to ask questions, request clarification, or suggest revisions. The final version is reviewed and approved by the board president and treasurer before submission to the IRS. This review process helps ensure the accuracy and completeness of the return and reflects the organization's commitment to good governance and transparency.”

“The organization makes its governing documents (including its bylaws and articles of incorporation), Form 990, and financial statements available to the public upon request and through its public website. Individuals may also request copies via email or by mailing a written request to the organization's official address. The organization does not have a formal written conflict of interest policy, though it follows its bylaws and ensures that decisions are made in alignment with its mission.”

“The corporation was formed for the following general and specific purposes: (a) to act and operate exclusively as a non-profit corporation pursuant to the laws of the state of utah, and act and operate as a charitable organization to support and provide education for underprivileged families domestically and internationally in order to enhance their lives and opportunities; (b) to engage in any and all activities, pursuits, and to support or assist such other organizations, as may be reasonably related to the foregoing following purposes; (c) to solicit and receive contributions, purchase, own and sell real and personal property, to make contract, to invest corporate funds to, or connected with any of the other purposes; (d) to engage in any and all other lawful purposes, activities and pursuits, which are or hereafter be authorized by section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and the utah nonprofit corporation and cooperation association act, as amended and supplemented.”