Dogtopia Foundation

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

“The finance director reviews a copy of the 990 prior to filing the return.”

“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 organization has changed its accounting method from cash basis to accrual basis.”

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