Social Creatures Inc

“Board member/Treasurer, David Putrino, married to Executive Director, Rose Perry.”

“Bylaws updated in 2023. Updated to provide maximum of 15 board members - Changed board position length from two-year to three-year term. - Instituted board length maximum term of 12 years - Allowed for committees to be created - Updated top-staff role to Executive Director, which is an Officer of the Corporation. - Added Board Chair Role definition, and maximum term length - Updated indemnification to extend to non-directors/officers who serve the corporation”

“Preparation of a draft by the external accountant. This draft is first reviewed internally by senior management to check for accuracy and completeness. Next, the finance committee examines the draft to ensure that it aligns with the organization's financial statements and includes all necessary disclosures. The draft is then distributed to the full board of directors, either electronically or in a board meeting, for their review and feedback. Board members are given the opportunity to ask questions or request clarifications, promoting a clear understanding of the form's content. Any feedback or suggested revisions from the board are reviewed by the financial team, and adjustments are made as needed. The final version of the Form 990 is then formally approved by the board or a designated officer before being signed and submitted to the IRS. Throughout this process, the organization maintains thorough documentation, including board meeting minutes and records of communications, to ensure compliance and transparency.”

“Our organization actively monitors compliance with its conflict of interest policy by requiring annual disclosures from board members, officers, and key employees. Each individual must complete a conflict of interest statement, disclosing any potential conflicts. If a conflict arises, it is reviewed by the board or a designated committee, which takes appropriate actions to manage or resolve the conflict, including recusal from decision-making when necessary.”

“Our organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“In 2024, Social Creatures launched a new research and innovation initiative to address the growing crisis of loneliness among young adults now the loneliest demographic by age in the United States. With catalytic funding from Pinterest, we conducted a mixed methods research and design process through our Social Innovation Lab to uncover the root causes of loneliness in this population and identify high impact, community driven solutions. This included nationwide surveys, focus groups, an umbrella review of academic literature, and co design sessions with a lived experience advisory board. Findings revealed that LGBTQ+ young adults are disproportionately affected by loneliness and lack access to safe, identity-affirming spaces for connection. In response, we are now developing a pilot-ready intervention to create protective third spaces that foster belonging, shared purpose, and emotional safety. This work represents a significant expansion of Social Creatures? mission to advance social health and mental well-being through community-rooted innovation.”

“In partnership with NABU, Social Creatures launched NABU Learning Labs, a collaborative research initiative designed to strengthen literacy development efforts by exploring the role of social connection and belonging in learning. The project aimed to generate strategic, data-driven insights to inform NABUs global programming while contributing to more inclusive and actionable research on the science of learning. NABU Learning Labs was discontinued in 2024 following the successful completion of its planned research and programmatic goals.”