United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association

“The membership of this corporation shall consist of only the regular salaried members of the phoenix, glendale, tempe, chandler and peoria fire departments who are in good standing with the united phoenix fire fighters union, local 493.”

“In conducting business of the association, each member is entitled to one vote.”

“Governance decisions are subject to approval by members.”

“The 990 is reviewed by the treasurer and accountant prior to filing.”

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: a. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, b. Has read and understands the policy, c. Has agreed to comply with the policy, and d. Understands the organization 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 procedures for addressing the conflict of interest: an interested person may make a presentation at the governing board of committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest.”

“The organization's process for determining compensation includes a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and recording of the discussion and the decision.”

“The organization will make their application for recognition of exemption and annual information returns available upon request without charge except for a nominal fee for reproduction and actual postage costs. Annual information returns will be available for three years after filing.”

“If the governing documents and conflict of interest policy of the organization are subject to federal or state public disclosure rules, these documents will be made publicly available as applicable law may require. Otherwise, the governing documents and conflict of interest policy will be provided to the public at the discretion of management.”

“Chaplin services: program service expenses 129,900. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 129,900. Instructors: program service expenses 600. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 600. Honor guard: program service expenses 30,425. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 30,425.”