Driving Hope Foundation

“The organization does not have members or stockholders with governing authority. All governance decisions are made solely by the board of directors. The board documents significant decisions and actions through meeting minutes prepared at or near the time of each meeting. The organization does not have any committees with independent authority to act on behalf of the board and therefore no committee documentation is required”

“The Form 990 was prepared using financial records maintained throughout the year. Once completed the return was reviewed by the Executive Director for accuracy and completeness including verification of revenue expenses programs and governance information. Any necessary corrections were made prior to filing. The Board of Directors was provided an opportunity to review the return before submission.”

“Driving Hope Foundation maintains a written conflict of interest policy that applies to all officers directors and key employees. Each covered individual is required to disclose any actual or potential conflicts annually and whenever a new potential conflict arises. If a potential conflict is identified the board reviews the situation documents the discussion in meeting minutes and determines whether a conflict exists and how it should be managed. Any individual with a potential conflict is required to recuse themselves from related deliberations and decisions. The organization monitors compliance with this policy on an ongoing basis and documents all actions taken in connection with identified conflicts.”

“Driving Hope Foundation makes its governing documents conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. Requests may be submitted by email or in writing and the organization provides copies promptly in accordance with IRS public disclosure requirements. Documents are also available for review at the organizations principal office during regular business hours.”

“| Explanation:| The organizations Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director prior to filing. All financial data is compared against internal accounting records for accuracy. The Board is informed that the return is ready and may request a copy for review upon request.”

“| Explanation:| The organization monitors and enforces its conflict-of-interest policy by requiring annual disclosures from officers and key employees and by reviewing any potential conflicts that arise during the year. Any potential conflict is reviewed by disinterested board members before a transaction proceeds.”

“| Explanation:| The organization makes its governing documents conflict-of-interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. Requests may be submitted by email or mailed to the organizations business address.”

“| Explanation:| The organization has no members stockholders or persons with power to appoint members of the governing body.”