Dogtopia Foundation

“Below are the key changes to the dogtopia foundation bylaws approved in december 2024: state of incorporation: changed from delaware to arizona board terms: updated from concurrent two-year terms to three-year terms (or until a successor is appointed). Terms are now unlimited. Purpose statement: simplified from the original fetch it forward framework (which specified specific ways we would support autism, education, and veterans) to the foundation's broader mission: "enabling dogs to positively change our world." this provides flexibility to support new causes and areas of need where dogs can be of service. Ex officio directors: named chief executive officer and executive director as ex-officio directors with voting rights and included in the total number of directors authorized (no fewer than three and no more than seven).”

“There were no committees with the authority to act on behalf of the board.”

“The form 990 is prepared by the foundation's independent public accounting firm based on information provided by the foundation. Once the draft is available, it is reviewed by management, and any changes are incorporated into the filing. Once this detailed review is complete, the draft of the form 990 is presented to the board of directors for their review and comments prior to filing with the irs.”

“Each director, trustee, principal officer, and member of a committee with board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms that such person: a. Has recieved a copy of the conflicts of interest policy; b. Has read and understands the policy; c. Has agreed to comply with the policy; and d. Understands the corporation is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, the interested person shall leave the board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. After exercising due diligence, the board or committee shall determine whether the corporation can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to conflict of interest. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the corporation's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement. All documentation of deliberations and decisions can be found in the board minutes.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“The process for overseeing and selecting an independent accountant has not changed from the prior year.”