Hammer & Hope Inc

“The prepared form 990 is reviewed and approved by the members of the governing body before the return is filed with the irs.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed at least annually by the directors. All directors and officers are required to complete and sign a conflict of interest statement annually. A director or officer with a conflict of interest is prohibited from participating in deliberations and decisions regarding the transaction.”

“The independent membership of the board of directors retains a neutral third party to provide an analysis of competitive rates of compensation for executive directors of similarly-situated not-for-profit publishing organizations. The board approves compensation for the executive director with an official vote with discussion and results recorded in meeting minutes.”

“The organization considers requests from the public for copies of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements on a case-by-case basis.”

“Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 719. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 719. Content creators: program service expenses 384,972. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 384,972. Fiscal sponsorship: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 20,000. Total expenses 20,000. Virtual admin support: program service expenses 27,566. Management and general expenses 2,643. Fundraising expenses 1,762. Total expenses 31,971. Development consultant: program service expenses 1,950. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,950. Other professional fees: program service expenses 12,086. Management and general expenses 117,151. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 129,237.”

“While not subject to audits in the past, during 2024 a committee was established to assume oversight of the audit.”