Keplers Literary Foundation

“The tax return is prepared by an outside accounting firm. After completion of said returns, the organization is sent a draft of the tax returns to be reviewed and examined. The organization makes copies of the returns and distributes to those individuals charged with governance. Those individuals at that time can review and if applicable discuss any line items in the return with the accountant who has prepared the return. If all items are found to be acceptable, an authorization is signed and provided to authorize the outside accounting firm to process, sign and provide copies of the returns to be filed (paper or electronically) with the designated governmental agencies. The tax returns are then signed by the organization, stamped and mailed with certified return receipt or the signed form 8879 is provided to the outside accounting firm allowing electronic filing.”

“A "committee" of the Board may be created under the bylaws and authorized to review Transactions and to determine conflicts of interest where reliance on a committee is permitted by law. The members of a committee must consist exclusively of independent directors who are not related to or subject to the control of the Interested Person. Nevertheless, final responsibility for identifying and resolving conflicts of interest rests on the Board.”

“The salary and other compensation of the officers will be fixed from time to time by resolution of or in the manner determined by the Board. The Board or an authorized committee of the Board will, in compliance with Section 12586(g) of the California Governance Code, review and approve the compensation, including benefits, of the President or Executive Director and the Treasurer to assure that it is just and reasonable. This review and approval will occur upon hiring of the officer, whenever the term of employment, if any, of the officer is renewed or extended, and whenever the officer's compensation is modified.”

“Federal Tax Returns will be available at guidestar.org and charitynavigator.org.”

“Governing documents are available for public inspection at the principal place of business.The conflict of interest policy and the organization's financial statements are available upon request.”

“The impact of COVID-19 continued to be deeply felt at Keplers Literary Foundation. We provided online literary programming for readers of all ages and backgrounds, expanding to a national audience. We re-imagined our literacy program in underserved schools, creating a remote learning program for students in the Ravenswood School District.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: KLF programs include events that bring people face to face with leading intellectuals. Event formats include lectures, panel discussions, on-stage interviews, educational workshops, literary seminars, and community discussion groups covering the arts, culture, science and current affairs. Our programs involve notable writers, artists, and original thinkers who engage with the community to discuss their ideas, insights, perspectives, and stories.1. This Is Now with Angie Coiro: This Is Now is Kepler's Literary Foundation's journalistic exploration of critical social and political issues. Veteran journalist Angie Coiro engages newsmakers, writers, and artists in in-depth and thought l discussions in front of a live and online audience. 2. Literary Seminars, Classes, and Reading Series: KLF organizes programs for people who are interested in a deeper involvement with reading and writing literature. Combining lively discussion with insightful commentary, literary seminars delve deeply into carefully selected works of literature, inspiring readers to benefit more from their reading. The writing classes, which are taught by experienced writers, provide the tools for aspiring authors to hone their craft.3. The quarterly reading series, "Story Is the Thing," is designed to bring emerging and established writers together to showcase new voices and to celebrate the art of storytelling.”