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.”

“Form 990t was filed separately. All other expenses, line 24e:management and generalmember promotions and awards $11,127units and club expenses 1,938dontions to other masonic groups 700member relations 5,580donations to other charities 5,019prior year adjustments 13,874 total $ 38,238fundraisingfraternal fundraising costs $ 6,805charitable fundraising costs 55,436 total $62,241”

“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.”

“Decrease in temporarily restricted net assets ($54,383). Misc and rounding = -$13”

“Other management and general expenses, line 24e:member promotions and awards $14,748units and clubs 2,397donations to other masonic groups 326member relations 6,019donations to other charities 35,350prior year adjustments 50,987other misc expenses 12,869total $122,696”

“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.”