Alliekits Network

“Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization addresses conflicts of interest through provisions included in its bylaws. Directors are required to disclose any financial interest in a proposed transaction, and such matters are reviewed and approved by disinterested members of the Board. Any interested individual is recused from voting and must leave the meeting during deliberation. Actions taken are documented in meeting records.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The compensation, if any , of the organizations top management official was reviewed and apprpved by independent members of the governing board. In determing compensation, the board considered the indiviuals duties, experience, time commitment, organizational needs, and comparable data when avaliable. The basis for the approvaal of compensation were documented contemporaneously in the board minutes.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The organization s Chief Executive Officer did not receive compensation through a formal compensation-setting process during the reporting period. Any payments made were related to programmatic grant-funded activities and were based on organizational need and available funding. The organization intends to formalize its compensation review process as it continues to grow.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Requests may be submitted through the organization s published contact channels, and documents are provided in a reasonable manner consistent with the organization s document-retention and disclosure practices. The organization also makes such information available through third-party platforms such as Candid GuideStar.”

“Form 990, Part III, Line 1 AllieKits Network, Inc. creates pathways for girls and young women in creative arts and entrepreneurship through mentorship, hands-on learning, and industry partnerships. By fostering creative expression, leadership, and economic empowerment, we equip them with the skills and opportunities to thrive in creative industries and close gender gaps in leadership and business.”

“Form 990, Part III, Line 4a ASCEND is a workforce development initiative focused on preparing young women from underserved communities for careers in the creative economy. During the reporting period, the organization conducted predevelopment activities to establish a scalable training and employment pipeline in creative industries, including video production, digital branding, and storytelling. Key activities included development of an industry-aligned curriculum, engagement with regional employers to support future job placement pathways, and community outreach through stakeholder meetings and youth focus groups to inform program design. The program is designed to integrate technical training, mentorship, and real-world project experience to improve workforce access and economic mobility. The predevelopment phase focused on building the infrastructure, partnerships, and financial model necessary for full-scale implementation.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The organization s Form 990 is prepared in coordination with an independent certified public accountant CPA. Upon completion, the draft return is reviewed by the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer and shared with the Board of Directors for review prior to filing. Any questions or revisions are addressed before the final Form 990 is submitted to the Internal Revenue Service.”