Project Evident Inc.

“The organization's audit committee reviews and approves the form 990. Once that review and approval is completed, a complete copy of the form 990 is provided to all members of its board at least one week prior to filing. Members have the opportunity to ask questions and make comments, after which the form is amended, if necessary and appropriate, and filed.”

“Project evident, inc. Currently has in place a conflict of interest policy which it annually monitors and enforces. The board currently mandates that all directors, officers, and committee members annually sign a conflict of interest policy and disclose any potential or actual conflicts that may exist. The signed conflict of interest policy is submitted to the board who reviews the signed attestations for potential or actual conflicts. If a potential or actual conflict exists, the board or committee will inform the member of the basis of such belief and afford the member an opportunity to respond. The board or committee will disclose the conflict of interest and how the conflict was handled. The person with the actual conflict of interest will be prohibited from voting on the matter that gives rise to the conflict. If there has been substantial and repeated failures to disclose actual conflicts of interest, the board may take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action, including removal of the member.”

“Compensation studies are utilized by the board of directors to set and review the compensation of the ceo. These studies are used to set the compensation bands for the executive team, including the ceo. A compensation benchmarking study was conducted in 2024. Base compensations were not changed in 2024, but performance bonuses were awarded in line with total reasonable compensation ranges. The update to the ceo's total compensation was documented and authorized electronically in writing by the board chair.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.”

“Staff recruitment: program service expenses 3,973. Management and general expenses 1,671. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,644. Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 11,858. Management and general expenses 4,989. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,847. Professional development: program service expenses 4,105. Management and general expenses 44. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,149. Honoraria/stipends: program service expenses 3,081. Management and general expenses 148. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,229. Consultants & contractors: program service expenses 1,263,374. Management and general expenses 149,428. Fundraising expenses 3,375. Total expenses 1,416,177.”

“The organization's entire board of directors assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of the organization's financial statements and the selection of an independent accountant. The process has not changed from the prior year.”