Nonlinear Inc

“Thomas Spartz, the Secretary, is the father of Andrew and Emerson Spartz.”

“Form 990 is prepared by Edgardo Castro, CPA using the financial statements provided by Andrew Spartz, who serves as the organization's Director, Treasurer, and President. Upon completion, the return is reviewed by Andrew Spartz. Mr. Spartz conducts a thorough review of the return before it is finalized and submitted to the IRS. No additional review or approval process is conducted by other members of the governing body.”

“The Corporation monitors and enforces compliance with its conflict of interest policy by requiring all directors, officers, and key committee members to disclose actual or potential financial interests and related material facts. These disclosures are reviewed by the board or a designated committee, which determines whether a conflict exists. Individuals with a potential conflict must leave the meeting during discussion and voting on the matter. Meeting minutes document the conflict disclosures, determinations, and voting. The organization conducts periodic reviews to ensure compliance with its policies and requires annual signed statements affirming understanding and adherence to the policy.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Interested parties may contact the organization to request copies of these documents.”

“During the year, the organization shifted its strategic focus toward public awareness, education, and general communications, rather than directly supporting technical research initiatives. As a result of this change, the organization primarily funded its own projects, reducing the need to raise external capital to support third-party efforts.”

“This category includes payments to independent contractors such as designers, consultants, and programmers who provided services supporting the organization's mission-related activities, as well as administrative activities. It also includes prize payments to individuals who participated in structured public contests hosted by the organization, such as competitions to submit essays or book reviews on specific educational topics aligned with our program objectives.”