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“The organization does not currently maintain formal written minutes of board meetings. The board meets informally throughout the year, and decisions are generally reached by consensus. Because of the organizations small size and close coordination among board members, actions and decisions are communicated verbally or by email rather than through formally recorded minutes. The organization plans to implement a more formal documentation process as it grows and its governance structure matures.”

“The organization does not maintain formal written minutes for committee meetings. Committees communicate decisions and recommendations informally through email and verbal updates to the board. Because of the organizations small size and limited number of committees, formal documentation has not been necessary. The organization plans to implement a more structured record-keeping process as its governance activities expand.”

“Prior to filing, the return is provided to the governing body for review and approval.”

“Documents are available upon request.”

“The organization did not have access to detailed financial records from certain prior years. Prior-year support amounts reported on Schedule A are based on the amounts reported on the organizations previously filed Form 990s, except for the 2023 support, which the prior accountant wrongly listed as $1. This error has been corrected.”

“The 2024 Form 990 was improperly prepared. The balance sheet was omitted, the revenue and expenses didnt agreee with bookkeeping records, and Schedule A was incorrect. This amended return corrects these errors.”

“Beginning-of-year assets and liabilities reflect the organizations actual accounting records. The 2023 Form 990 omitted the balance sheet.”