Oakland Leaf Foundation

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is reviewed by the organization's management. After a full review, the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management approves the final return which is then e-filed with the Department of the Treasury.”

“Members of the Board of Directors review all potential conflicts of interest periodically. Executive personnel and board members are required to disclose potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. The Organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.”

“Members of the Board of Directors review the compensation of all top management personnel periodically in accordance with IRS rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with IRS guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures. Final compensation adjustments are approved by the Board.”

“Compensation of other personnel and highly compensated employees is reviewed periodically by members of management. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries and all related benefits. All decisions are then documented in personnel files.”

“Tax returns are available for download from several websites and by request from the organization's office in Oakland, California.”

“All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements and other legal Filings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection by Tax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually to www.guidestar.org (where they are available for viewing as electronic copies) and are also available by request from the organization's office in Oakland, California.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Encompass After-school program (ASP):Encompass after-school program provides extended academic and enrichment services to 100 students in 1st-5th grade. Students in program develop and strengthen their academic, physical, social, life, and leadership skills. We aim to offer a culturally sensitive, responsible, and responsive program aimed to develop students into confident and compassionate leaders. For this year, this program was considered a "thriving" program and scored a 4.77 out of a 5.0 scale according to the youth program quality assessment. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Learning without limits after-school program:Learning without limits after-school program is dedicated to enhancing the learning experience of 85 students in 1st through 5th grade at learning without limits by offering academic and enrichment classes that engage, challenge, and empowers students to explore and take on youth leadership, think critically, and build a sense of community. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Oakland Peace Camp:OPC is a free four-week summer camp for 120 youth 10-18 years old, that utilizes a project-based arts, social justice, and science based curriculum. OPC emphasizes youth empowerment, arts-based learning, community activism, cultural literacy, and reflection. OCP helps build a cohesive community by encouraging Oakland leaf students, interns, and families to interact and learn from each other. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Love cultivating schoolyards:With love cultivating schoolyards (LCS) youth become active keepers of the land through hands-on garden activities and leadership opportunities. LCS allows 15 high school paid youth interns to learn about environmental justice and teach a garden class to 15-20 elementary aged students.”

“Under the California Nonprofit Integrity Act, an exempt organization with annual revenue of $2 million or more is required to have an Audit Committee to select an audit Firm, review the audit, and approve the audit of its annual financial statements. The audited financial statements are prepared by a qualified and licensed independent audit firm. The audit report is reviewed and approved by the organization's management and the Board of Managers.”