American Accountability Foundation

“The form 990 is prepared by a certified public accountant. It's distributed to directors and officers for review, prior to filing with the internal revenue service (irs).”

“Each member, director, principal officer, and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms that such person (a) has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, (b) has read and understand the policy, (c) has agreed to comply with the policy, and (d) understands the corporation is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. 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 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 governing board or committee meeting 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. If a conflict of interest exists, the chairperson of the governing board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement.”

“Compensation of the organization's top management official is determined based on budget, performance, and data on similar organizations in geographic area. Compensation is approved by the board of directors.”

“The organization makes is governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request, as required by the irs policy.”

“American accountability foundation (the organization') will engage in research, analysis and public education related to bringing transparency and accountability to government agencies and national policy debates. The organization will seek to educate organizations and members of the public about these subjects through speaking engagements, articles, presentations and white papers. The organization will establish relationships with certain targeted organizations and the organization may sponsor, co-sponsor or facilitate appropriate conferences about government transparency and accountability. The organization may also publish a newsletter or a blog pertinent to new or controversial developments relating to these topics. While the organization's plans are not defined in this area, the organization intends to provide a full and fair exposition of the pertinent facts so as to permit an individual, organizations or the public to form an independent opinion or conclusion in any materials it produces. This will be so even as the organization intends to advocate a particular position or viewpoint. Treas. Reg. Sec. 1.501(c)(3)-1(d)(3). The organization will also seek to engage in current discussion by advancing scholarly research and analysis. The organization will conduct legal analysis of laws, policies, officials, and government programs to determine their impact on these principles. The organization intends for its educational programs to provide a platform to connect researchers, writers, and thought-leaders from policy and think-tank organizations. The organization will identify other educational and charitable organizations, including, but not limited to, higher education institutions, think-tanks and legal institutions, with which to partner to help train and educate the public. The organization will work to identify innovative ways to ensure its educational messages are made available to the public. The organization also intends to educate decisionmakers, including national, state, and local politicians, to ensure that the nation's leaders have access to valuable information regarding government transparency, policies, appointees, and accountability.”

“Outside contracted services: program service expenses 52,867. Management and general expenses 453. Fundraising expenses 9,347. Total expenses 62,667. Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 12,032. Management and general expenses 2,922. Fundraising expenses 2,235. Total expenses 17,189.”