Consilium Inc.

“Jesse Marcos and Tricia Marcos (board members) are married. Diane Rienstra and George Rienstra (board members) are married.”

“The Form 990 is prepared by the Chief Executive Officer of Consilium, Inc. Once the draft is complete, it is distributed electronically to all members of the governing board for review prior to filing. Board members are given adequate time to review the return, ask questions, and provide feedback. Any comments or suggested revisions are discussed and addressed by the CEO before the form is finalized and submitted to the IRS. This process ensures that the board has full visibility into the organization's financial and operational disclosures and affirms its commitment to transparency and accountability.”

“Yes. Schedule O Explanation: Consilium, Inc. regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with its conflict of interest policy through an annual disclosure process. Each board member and officer is required to complete a written conflict of interest disclosure form at the beginning of each fiscal year, affirming their understanding of the policy and disclosing any potential conflicts. In addition, any potential conflict that arises during the year is reviewed by disinterested members of the board, and appropriate actions are documented in board meeting minutes. Individuals with a conflict recuse themselves from related discussions and votes.”

“The compensation of the Chief Executive Officer of Consilium, Inc. was determined through an arm's length negotiation with the organization's governing board. The board, consisting of independent members, reviewed compensation data for comparable roles within similarly sized nonprofit organizations in the education and consulting sectors. This comparability data helped ensure that the salary offered was consistent with industry standards and appropriate for the scope and responsibilities of the position. The board's decision was documented contemporaneously, and the final compensation was approved through a formal vote. This process reflects the organization's commitment to fair and transparent compensation practices in accordance with IRS guidelines.”

“Consilium, Inc. makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Individuals may contact the organization directly to request copies of these documents. This practice ensures transparency and public accountability while maintaining appropriate control over the distribution of internal materials.”