Essie Justice Group

“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 makes copies of the returns and distributes 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.”

“We have two written conflict of interest policies that apply to our board and staff respectively. For board members, these are signed upon the start of the term and conflicts are reviewed by the Executive Committee. For staff members, this is published in our employee manual which staff review and confirm receipt of on an annual basis.”

“The board of directors sets the compensation for the Executive Director. The Executive Director sets compensation for all staff at the organization including key employees in consultation with an external market analysis, internal equity, and performance.”

“The board of directors sets the compensation for the Executive Director. The Executive Director sets compensation for all staff at the organization including key employees in consultation with an external market analysis, internal equity, and performance.”

“Federal Tax Returns are available at guidestar.org & CHARITYNAVIGATOR.ORG.”

“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.”

“From its InceptIon In 2013 through the end of 2015, Essie Justice Group operated as a fIscally sponsored entity. Beginning In 2016, Essie Justice Group established itself as a separate entity and Is reporting its fInancIal actIvItIes accordingly.”