Make Something Workshop Inc

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed bythe organization's management, a member of the board of directors, and the executivedirector. This group of individuals then discusses the contents of the return withthe outside tax professional. After a full review, the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management approves the final return which is then e-filed with the department of the treasury.”

“Members of the board of directors review all potential conflicts of interest atleast annually. All personnel and board members are required to disclose (inwriting) potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans between theorganization and members of management and the board are strictly prohibited. Theorganization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.”

“All of the organization's governing documents and other legalfilings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection bytax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually towww.guidestar.org (where they are available for viewing as electronic copies) and are also available by request from the organization's office in brooklyn, new york.”

“Make Something Workshops considers all board members independent with respect to mission, decision-making, and fiduciary responsibility; however, in accordance with Form 990 instructions, two members are reported as not independent because they were compensated for contracted services exceeding the threshold set by IRS Form 990 instructions.”

“The Form 990 is being filed on a protective basis to meet the IRS deadline while certain historical grant documentation, state charitable registration requirements, and public support classifications are under review. The organization intends to file amended Form 990 returns for 2024 upon completion of audit procedures. Amounts and disclosures included in this filing are based on best-available information as of the filing date. No intentional omission or misstatement is being made.”

“The Form 990 is being filed on a protective basis to meet the IRS deadline while certain historical grant documentation, state charitable registration requirements, and public support classifications are under review. The organization intends to file amended Form 990 returns for 2024 upon completion of audit procedures. Amounts and disclosures included in this filing are based on best-available information as of the filing date. No intentional omission or misstatement is being made.”