The Reel Hope Project

“The 990 is provided to all board members for review and comment prior to filing. Once approved by the board of directors, the return is filed with the internal revenue service.”

“The purpose of the conflict of interest policy is to protect the organization's interest when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director of the organization or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction. This policy is intended to supplement but not replace any applicable state and federal laws governing conflict of interest applicable to nonprofit and charitable organizations. 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 governing 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, they shall leave the governing 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. Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, has agreed to comply with the policy, and understands the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.”

“The board of directors is responsible for approving the compensation of the executive director, dependent upon budgetary constraints. The finance committee (a group of board members) helped advise the leadership team on staff salaries in 2023, in alignment with a comprehensive state-specific non-profit salary guide.”

“Upon request, the organization will make available a copy of the form 1023 and form 990 and supporting schedules.”