The How Institute for Society

“The organization has its form 990 prepared by an independent accounting firm. When the form 990 has been prepared, it is reviewed by the finance committee. A complete copy is provided electronically to the full board after it is filed with the irs.”

“The organization currently has in place a conflict of interest policy that applies to any officer, director and key employee, which it annually monitors and enforces. The board currently mandates that all members of the governing body annually sign a conflict of interest policy and disclose any potential or actual conflicts that may exist. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the board. An interested person may make a presentation at the board, but after the presentation, he/she must leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. The remaining directors or members of the board decide if a conflict of interest exists by a majority vote.”

“The return is posted on guidestar.org and other similar websites. In addition, the financial statements, conflict of interest policy, articles of incorporation and by-laws are also available upon written request.”

“The how institute for society leases employees from a professional employment organization, justworks employment group llc. The employees are considered common law employees of the how institute for society, however, justworks employment group llc is the employer of record and employees get their w2s from justworks employment group llc.”

“Program/development consultant: program service expenses 214,460. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 214,460. Outside contractors: program service expenses 556,517. Management and general expenses 15,634. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 572,151. Reimbursable expenses: program service expenses 2,704. Management and general expenses 9,969. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12,673. Payroll services: program service expenses 7,453. Management and general expenses 3,483. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,936.”