Legado Inc.

“The executive director reviewed a draft of the form 990 with the president of the board and the treasurer, and subsequently provided edits to the tax preparer. Thereafter, the form 990 was sent to the full board of directors prior to being filed with the irs.”

“The purpose of legado's conflict of interest policy is to protect the interest of legado when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or member of the board of directors of the corporation or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction, and to ensure that the corporation operates in a manner consistant with its charitable purpose. The conflict of interest policy is provided to and applies to all directors, officers, and employees. The conflict of interest policy is reviewed with the board, and each member of the board affirms compliance therewithin, on an annual basis.”

“Members of the board of directors review the compensation of the executive director annually in accordance with irs rules and regulations. Compensation data from the industry sources for other organizations in the international development sector is secured in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of the executive director's salary. Additional considerations weighed by the board include benefits provided by comparable organizations, the executive director's performance, and the cost of replacing the executive director. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with irs guidelines and the organization's policies.”

“No other documents are available to the public.”

“Consultants: program service expenses 188,847. Management and general expenses 6,308. Fundraising expenses 5,062. Total expenses 200,217. Payroll fees: program service expenses 12,968. Management and general expenses 753. Fundraising expenses 1,118. Total expenses 14,839.”

“The organization has a committee who oversees the audit.”