Shriners International

“El zaribah shrine has members.”

“The governing body (the officers known as the divan)are elected by the members.”

“The decisions of the governing party (the officers known as the divan) must be voted upon by the members.”

“The governing body does not review the completed form 990 prior to filing; however, one or more officers performs a cursory review prior to signing the form. In addition, imperial headquarters staff performs a compliance review after the form 990 is filed.”

“Our conflict of interest policy is part of the shrine code of ethics. Compliance with our code of ethics is monitored and enforced by our imperial council bylaws section 210.7.”

“We do not make our governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements available to the public. Our 990s are available for public inspection upon written request.”

“The form 990 and 990t were prepared by an independent accountant in accordance with the prescribed forms of the internal revenue service. No official audit or review of the financial statements and supplementary information was conducted prior to filing.”

“Prior year adjustments to restricted funds $24,228”

“Programdonations to other masonic organizations $ 3,536member relations 11,264 payroll processing fees 1,694release of prior restricted funds ( 27,415)restricted funds expenditures 222,956clubs and units social expenses 41,766total $253,801 all other expenses, line 24e:management and generalother mgt expenses $ 8,583payroll proessing fees 1,835prior year adjustments - insurance fund (135,625)overhead reimbursement from ez ttransport ( 12,000) total $(137,207)fundraisingfraternal fundraising costs $ 10,078”

“Part ix, line 21, grants and similar amounts, (payments to affiliates). The temple remits certain fees and charges to the imperial council for granting dispensations, charters, certificates, diplomas and for shriners hospitals for children and other charitable purposes.”