Advocates for Reproductive Education

“The organization does not have any committees that have the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The organization has the executive director and members review a copy of form 990 prior to filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy covers any director, principal officer, of member of a committee with governing board delegated powers. All potential conflicts are reviewed, but a financial interest is not necessarily a conflict of interest. A person with a financial interest may have a conflict of interest only if the appropriate governing board or committee decides that a conflict of interest exists. After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee shall determine whether the organization can obtain with reasonable effort a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the governing board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the organization's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. How does the organization document proceedings resulting from conflicts of interest? The minutes of the governing board and all committees with board delegated powers shall contain the names of the persons found to have an actual or possible conflict of interest, the nature of the financial interest, any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest was present, the governing board's or committee's decision as to whether a conflict of interest existed, the names of the persons present for discussions, the content of the discussion, and a record of any votes taken in connection with the proceedings. Annually officers, directors, and key employees complete a statement that indicates if they have any known conflicts of interest.”

“The executive director receives a yearly review based on strategic goals determined with the board. Goals are updated at regular strategic planning sessions. Last completed strategic plan: may 2022. The review is conducted by the executive committee of the board and includes feedback from board members and staff. The last review was completed in january 2024.”

“Governing documents, including financial statements and disclosure explanation documents are available upon reasonable request.”