Global Solidarity Fund

“The organization does not have any compensated officers or key employees. therefore Line 15 is not applicable and has been checked "no" in accordance with the instructions.”

“The organization does not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body, therefore, Line 8b is not applicable and has been checked "no" in accordance with the instructions.”

“The organization relies upon internal and external resources having a variety of expertise, including tax, finance, accounting, treasury, legal, human resources, and corporate compliance, for advice, information and assistance in order to prepare a complete and accurate return. Upon completion, the form 990 is reviewed by the organization's treasurer, who consults with tax advisors as needed.”

“The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy. Any potential conflict of interest which could result in a direct or indirect financial or personal benefit to a director, officer or staff member must be disclosed in good faith or known to the board of directors or committee authorizing a contract or other transaction. In connection with all actions taken by the board of directors or a committee of the board with respect to any contract or transaction between the organization and one or more of its directors or officers, or between the organization and any other corporation, firm, association, or other entity in which one or more of the directors or officers of the organization are directors or officers or have a financial interest, each interested director or officer of the organization: (i) will disclose to the board of directors or committee the material facts as to the director's or officer's interest in the contract or transaction or as to any common directorships, offices, or financial interest, and (ii) may participate in the information-gathering stage of the board of directors or committee's discussion but will retire from the room in which the board of directors or committee is meeting and will not participate in the final deliberation or vote on the contract or transaction. The affirmative vote of a majority of the disinterested directors serving on the board or the committee, even though they may be less than a quorum, will be required to authorize the contract or transaction. Interested directors may be counted in determining the presence of a quorum at a meeting of the board of directors or committee that authorizes the contract or transaction. In determining whether to approve the contract or transaction, disinterested directors will take into account the restrictions regarding excess benefit transactions under section 4958 of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended. The minutes of the meeting of the board of directors or committee thereof will reflect (i) that the conflict of interest was disclosed, (ii) that the interested director, officer or staff member was not present during the final discussion or vote of the board of directors or committee thereof and (iii) that the interested individual abstained from voting. All questions as to whether a conflict of interest exists will be resolved by a vote of the board of directors in which the interested individual may not vote. A conflict of interest disclosure statement will be furnished annually to the board by each director, officer and staff member. The disclosure statements will be reviewed annually by the board of directors or by a committee thereof. In addition, each director, officer and staff member must report promptly to the organization any potential conflict of interest as and when it arises.”

“The organization will provide any documents open to public inspection upon request.”

“The Global Solidarity Fund (GSF) is a unique partnership of organizations working for integral human development committed to creating systemic change at the grassroots level, in order to unlock social and economic opportunities that empower the poor and vulnerable. We do this through activating and linking Catholic networks and likeminded entities and other global actors, in ways that reflect Catholic Social Teaching and the Global Goals.”

“CONSULTING SERVICES - Total Expense: 771983, Program Service Expense: 750797, Management and General Expenses: 21186, Fundraising Expenses: 0;”