Evidence Action Inc.

“The organization does not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants and reviewed by the ceo and cfo. A copy of the form 990 was provided to the audit and finance committee and to the board prior to filing with the irs.”

“At the beginning of each board meeting, participants are asked if they have any conflicts of interest in any matter that is required to be disclosed. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of a committee considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he or she leaves the board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members decide if a conflict of interest exists. For staff, the conflict of interest policy is included in the organization's global code of conduct packet, which is shared with staff upon commencement of employment and signed acknowledgements are obtained from each new employee. Senior staff are required to sign an annual conflict of interest disclosure.”

“The compensation review process for the chief executive officer is overseen and approved by the board. Comparable data is used and the process is documented. The last compensation review took place place in december 2019.”

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

“Evidence action's values are: - evidence first. We are led by the facts. We go where the data takes us. Robust, rigorous evidence informs our choices and decisions. - think big, act urgently. We are unrelenting in our pursuit of results at scale. We know that poverty does not wait. We act so that the best ideas deliver benefit to millions. - iterate, again. We reflect constantly and adapt accordingly. We test, measure, and improve to ensure impact. If we can do something, we can do it better. - economize without compromise. The biggest impact at the lowest cost is what we are after. We ensure value for money for all our stakeholders, but know there is no substitute for quality. - challenge convention. We ask "why and "why not" in equal measure. We are sincere in our skepticism and incessant in our search for solutions. - passion throughout. We are driven to lessen inequality, to improve lives. We take action, converting impatience into impact.”

“Consultants: general: program service expenses 6,188,133. Management and general expenses 111,929. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,300,062. Consultants: hr/operations: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 32,658. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 32,658. Consultants: survey/research: program service expenses 509,431. Management and general expenses 1,103. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 510,534. Consultants: technical: program service expenses 51,966. Management and general expenses 20,987. Fundraising expenses 8,100. Total expenses 81,053. Graphic design and media production: program service expenses 260. Management and general expenses 10,591. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,851. Intern and volunteer stipends: program service expenses 12,500. Management and general expenses 9,250. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 21,750. Consultants: pr: program service expenses 28,500. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 28,500. Advisory fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 250. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 250. Regional: contract services: program service expenses 104,562. Management and general expenses -330,295. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses -225,733.”

“Deobligation of grant funds recognized as income in prior years -632,782.”