Activating Change Inc.

“The vera institute of justice is the sole member of activating change, inc.”

“The organization's directors are elected, and vacancies are filled, by the sole member of the organization.”

“The organization had no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The organization's independent accounting firm works closely with the organization's director of operations and innovations and senior accountant to gather the information to prepare the initial copy of the form 990. The copy is then reviewed by the executive director, director of operations and innovations, and senior accountant. Then, a complete copy of the form 990 is distributed electronically to all members of the organization's governing body for their review prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“The organization has a written conflict of interest policy that is regularly and consistently monitored and enforces compliance. Directors, officers, and key employees of activating change, inc. Are required to annually disclose to the board the existence of any interest or potential they may have in a related party transaction and are given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the board. After such disclosure, the board discusses the issue and determines by a majority vote of disinterested directors whether a conflict of interest exists, and if so, determines whether it is in the organization's best interest to enter into the transaction. The person with the conflict of interest is prohibited from making any attempt to influence improperly the deliberation or voting on the matter giving rise to such conflict.”

“The executive committee of the board of trustees is charged with the task of determining the compensation of the president and executive director on an annual basis. As part of this process, the committee reviews comparability data, including compensation paid by similarly situated organizations in functionally comparable positions. The executive committee is composed entirely of independent persons with respect to the matter. The process was last undertaken in 2022 and was contemporaneously documented.”

“The organization makes form 1023, form 990, governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Consultants: program service expenses 215,672. Management and general expenses 98,128. Fundraising expenses 24,240. Total expenses 338,040. Payroll processing: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 16,701. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,701. Professional fees: program service expenses 4,720. Management and general expenses 11,664. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,384.”

“The organization's board of directors assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit of its consolidated financial statements and selection of an independent accountant.”