Cair National Legal Defense Fund Inc

“Cair national legal defense inc's outside cpa firm prepares the form 990. The form is then reviewed and approved by the organization'spresident. The form is provided to the full board for acceptance before filing.”

“The organization has a written conflict of interest policy that applies to all directors, principal officers, and members of committees with governing boarddelegated powers. The policy is designed to protect the organization's interests when considering transactions or arrangements that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director or result in an excess benefit transaction. Each director, officer, and committee member is required to annually sign a statement affirming that they have received, read, understand, and agree to comply with the policy. When a potential conflict arises, the interested person must disclose the existence and nature of the financial interest and all material facts to the board or appropriate committee. The individual may make a presentation but then leaves the meeting while the matter is discussed and voted upon. The disinterested board or committee members determine whether a conflict exists and, if so, evaluate whether the proposed transaction is fair and in the best interest of the organization. The board or committee may appoint a disinterested person or group to investigate alternatives to the proposed arrangement. All disclosures, discussions, determinations, and votes are recorded in the minutes of the meeting. The organization conducts periodic reviews to ensure operations remain consistent with its charitable purposes and that compensation and other arrangements do not result in inurement, private benefit, or excess benefit transactions.”

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

“Contractors : program service expenses 779. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 779. Professional services: program service expenses 18,112. Management and general expenses 545. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 18,657. Independent contractor: program service expenses 56,348. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 56,348.”