Tradeoffs Inc

“Form 990 is reviewed by the full board prior to filing with the irs.”

“In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the board of directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the meeting of the board or committee while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. An interested person with the conflict of interest may make a presentation at the board or committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. The chairperson of the board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. After exercising due diligence, the board or committee shall determine whether the organization can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the organization's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable.”

“Compensation is reviewed and approved by the board of directors. The organization worked with an hr consultant to review industry data, as well as benchmarks across the non-profit sector and media. Input data was shared and a proposal put forth to the board of directors for approval of salaries. The review of compensation of the executive director was last completed in november 2023.”

“The organization provides is governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements to the public upon request.”

“Recruitment: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,085. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,085. Professional development: program service expenses 4,786. Management and general expenses 1,825. Fundraising expenses 1,499. Total expenses 8,110. Payroll service fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 4,753. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,753. Consultants: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 17,193. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 17,193. Prodcution crew: program service expenses 182,232. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 182,232.”

“The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from prior years.”