Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation

“James armstrong patrick armstrong director director family”

“The 990 is prepared by an outside accounting firm, fester & chapman, pllc and is reviewed by the board of directors prior to being filed.”

“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.”

“Compensation for the top official is determined through board review of national averages for a non-profit of our size and revenue.”

“Policy was discussed at board meeting and adopted.”

“The form 990 is available on our website, other non-profit websites, and upon request. All policies are available upon request.”

“A volunteer-based, binational organization committed to serving the community of agua prieta, sonora, mexico through access to education through public and private scholarships, affordable housing and volunteer opportunities such as food distributions and home building, to keep communities on both sides of the border connected.”

“Education for over 36 years, rancho feliz has been committed to breaking the cycle of poverty by offering preschool through college scholarships to low-income families. Scholarships are funded by donations and provide students with high-quality bi-lingual education at private and public local schools. Scholarships include registration, tuition, books and other academic materials, psychological assistance and student activities. Once a student graduates from high school, depending on their career choice, they have the opportunity to attend a local technical collage or a public university in mexico. Scholarships are reviewed on an annual basis and students and families are expected to comply with scholarship expectations and guidelines.”