Higher Learning Advocates Inc.

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

“The form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants and reviewed by the executive director and members of the board. The return was electronically provided to the full board for review prior to filing with the irs.”

“Board members, officers, and key employees, if any, complete a conflict of interest questionnaire prior to taking office and/or beginning employment and annually thereafter. If a potential conflict arises, the interested person refrains from using his or her personal influence to encourage the corporation to enter into the covered transaction; and physically excuses himself or herself from participation in any discussions regarding the covered transaction with officers and employees of the corporation and at meetings of the board or any applicable committee, except to respond to requests for information about the covered transaction.”

“The executive director's compensation is determined by: comparability studies conducted by the hla board of directors as well as an annual review conducted by a task force created from the board of directors. The task force than makes an independent recommendation to the full board of directors as to adjustments to the executive director's compensation. The last compensation review took place in march 2019.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The development and government relations programs commenced in fiscal year 2019”

“Payroll service charges: program service expenses 1,238. Management and general expenses 7,506. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,744. Program consulting: program service expenses 15,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 15,000. Operational assistance: program service expenses 121,500. Management and general expenses 13,500. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 135,000. Program costs: program service expenses 158,974. Management and general expenses 750. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 159,724.”