The 15 White Coats Inc.

“A draft form 990 is distributed to all members of the board of directors and a dedicated session is scheduled at the next board meeting to collectively review, focusing on key areas such as financial statements, disclosures, and compliance with nonprofit regulations. The board must approve the form 990 by a majority vote. After approval by the board of directors an external advisor reviews the document to ensure that it aligns with best practices for financial reporting and compliance. After incorporating all final amendments and feedback from the external advisor, the board of directors give the final approval for submission.”

“All directors, officers, employees, and volunteers shall annually affirm their understanding of and compliance with the conflict of interest policy and disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest. Any transaction or decision involving an interested person with a potential conflict of interest shall be reviewed and approved by disinterested members of the board of directors or its designated committee to ensure that it is in the best interests of the organization. No interested person shall use their position within the organization to improperly influence any decision or transaction to benefit themselves or any related person or entity. Violations of the conflict of interest policy may result in disciplinary action, including removal from office or termination of employment or volunteer position, as well as legal action if warranted.”

“A thorough evaluation of the executive director role was conducted to define its scope, responsibilities, and expected contributions to the organization. The compensation committee conducted extensive research to understand the prevailing market rates for executive director compensation given similar responsibilities, qualifications, and experience levels. This includes benchmarking against comparable organizations helps ensure that the compensation package is competitive and aligns with industry standards. The board of directors annually reviews, deliberates, and approves the executive director compensation package to ensure a competitive salary that aligns with the organization's goals and values. The most recent review occurred in october 2025.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and internal financial statements are available upon request.”

“Provide access to high quality black literature through book boxes place inside of youth centered organizations.”

“Contract workers: program service expenses 5,380. Management and general expenses 33,107. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 38,487.”