Edgar and Ivy Cat Sanctuary

“Shalanda Herrera-Office Manager and Treasurer”

“Edgar & Ivys Cat Sanctuary documents all meetings of its governing board through written meeting minutes. Minutes are recorded for each board meeting and include attendance discussions motions and voting outcomes. These minutes are reviewed and approved by the board and maintained in the organizations official records. Any actions taken by the board or authorized committees outside of regular meetings are documented in writing and retained with the organizations governance records.”

“No review was or will be conducted.”

“The organization monitors compliance with its conflict of interest policy by requiring board members and key personnel to review and sign a disclosure annually. Any potential conflicts are disclosed to the board and the individual with the conflict abstains from discussion and voting on the matter. All disclosures and recusals are documented in the meeting minutes and maintained with the organizations governance records.”

“Compensation for the organizations executive director and any key employees is reviewed and approved by the board of directors or independent members of the governing body. When determining compensation the board considers the organizations financial resources responsibilities of the position and compensation levels at similar nonprofit organizations when available. The deliberation and final decision are documented in board meeting minutes and maintained in the organizations official records.”

“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 organizations website or by contacting the organization directly. Certain organizational information may also be shared through the organizations website and public communications to promote transparency.”

“| Explanation:| Edgar and Ivys Cat Sanctuary provides animal rescue sheltering veterinary care spay and neuter services and adoption placement for cats in the community with a focus on medically fragile and at-risk animals. Other program services include intake quarantine medical treatment foster placement transport and end-of-life care when medically necessary. This is the organizations first year filing Form 990. Prior years were filed as Form 990-N. The Form 990 was reviewed by the Executive Director and Treasurer prior to filing. The organization maintains a conflict of interest policy. Directors and officers are required to disclose potential conflicts annually and any identified conflicts are reviewed by the Board. Other expenses consist primarily of animal food and supplies veterinary care medications vaccines spay and neuter services shelter helper contractors uniforms membership fees and general operating expenses. The organization expenses short-lived animal care equipment and supplies in the year purchased and does not capitalize or depreciate such items. The organization prepares its financial statements using the accrual method of accounting in accordance with FASB ASC 958.”