Accesscircles Inc.

“There were no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The organization has its form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm. It is then distributed to all members of the board, providing them with an opportunity to raise questions and make comments. Once all comments have been addressed to their satisfaction the board approves the return for filing.”

“Annually, each director and principal officer with governing board delegated powers must sign a statement affirming that the individual: 1. Received a copy of the conflict of interest policy; 2. Read and understands the policy; 3. Agrees to comply with the policy; and 4. Understands that accesscircles, inc. 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. Individuals covered by the conflict of interest policy have a duty to disclose the existence of a conflict of interest and all material facts to governing board which is considering the transaction or arrangement. After a disclosure has been made, the individual in question will then leave the meeting, and the governing board will then discuss the disclosure, including whether or not the proposed transaction or arrangement is in the best interest of the organization. The remaining disinterested members will vote on the matter and whether or not the organization should enter into the proposed transaction or arrangement. This is documented within the minutes to the meeting. If an individual covered by the policy fails to disclose a potential conflict of interest, the governing board will information the interested person of such belief. The individual is allowed the opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the interested person's response, and investigating further if warranted, the governing board determines there was a failure to disclose, the governing board will take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.”

“The organization's president, secretary, and treasurer is a volunteer and not compensated.”

“The organization makes its form 1023 and its form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code. The return is also posted on guidestar.org and other similar types of websites. In addition, the conflict of interest policy, articles of incorporation and by-laws are also available upon request.”

“Marianne foss-skiftesvik is paid in the capacity of an independent contractor and not in the role of a board member.”