Equally Created

“The organization is governed by a board of directors consisting of no fewer than three and no more than fifteen members. The board meets at least quarterly and operates in accordance with its bylaws, which outline director responsibilities, terms, and procedures for meetings and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are managed by the executive director, who reports directly to the board and is responsible for implementing the organization's strategic goals and administrative policies. The organization has adopted key governance policies including a conflict of interest policy, whistleblower policy, and document retention and destruction policy. Board members are required to complete an annual conflict of interest disclosure form. When a potential conflict arises, the board follows a formal review and recusal process to ensure objectivity and transparency. The organization makes its form 990 and other required disclosures available to the public upon request and on its website, in accordance with irs public disclosure requirements.”

“The executive director of the organization reviews the irs form 990 in its entirety prior to filing to ensure accuracy and completeness. This review includes verifying the financial and operational information reported and confirming alignment with the organization's records and activities. The executive director's review serves as a key component of the organization's internal controls and commitment to transparency and compliance.”

“The organization maintains a written conflict of interest policy that applies to all officers, directors, and key employees. The policy requires individuals to disclose any potential or actual conflicts of interest and abstain from participating in discussions or decisions where a conflict exists. Annually, all covered individuals are required to review the policy and complete a disclosure statement. The organization monitors compliance by reviewing disclosures, addressing any concerns through the board or an appointed committee, and documenting all related party transactions in meeting minutes to ensure transparency and adherence to the policy.”

“The organization follows a formal, board-approved process to determine the compensation of its executive director and other key employees. Compensation decisions are: reviewed and approved by independent persons, including members of the board of directors or a designated compensation committee who have no conflicts of interest regarding the decision; based on comparable compensation data from similarly situated organizations, using industry surveys, compensation studies, or publicly available form 990s of peer organizations to ensure reasonableness and competitiveness; documented contemporaneously, with meeting minutes or written records that substantiate the decision-making process, the data reviewed, and the final determination. This process is conducted periodically and upon any significant changes to compensation, in accordance with irs best practices and to ensure compliance with applicable tax-exempt organization standards.”

“The organization makes its irs form 990, form 1023, and other required documents available for public inspection upon request. Copies of these documents may be obtained by contacting the organization's administrative office by phone, email, or in writing. The organization will provide copies of the requested documents in a timely manner, either electronically or by mail, as preferred by the requester. These documents are also available for public inspection during regular business hours at the organization's principal office.”

“The organization makes its irs form 990, and other required documents available for public inspection upon request. Copies of these documents may be obtained by contacting the organization's administrative office by phone, email, or in writing. The organization will provide copies of the requested documents in a timely manner, either electronically or by mail, as preferred by the requester. These documents are also available for public inspection during regular business hours at the organization's principal office.”

“The organinzation had a change in accounting method from cash to accrual.”