Beyond Toxics

“The bylaws of beyond toxics permit the board of directors to elect an executive committee. The executive committee shall have the power to make on-going decisions between board meetings and shall have the p;ower to make financial and budgetary decisions. The officers of the organization and the executive director constitute the executive committee.”

“Form 990 underwent a detailed review prior to its filing with the irs and contemporaneously with its preparation by a licensed cpa. Reviewers included the organization's executive director and board treasurer. Reviewers examined the document for completeness and accuracy, and the organization's bookkeeper and cpa were consulted regarding questions and corrections. The treasurer emailed a copy of the final version of form 990 to each board member for his or her review and comment before it was filed with the irs.”

“The organization's covered tax documents will be provided to an individual who makes a written or in-person request at the organization's principal office. Such requests are honored in compliance with irs disclosure guidelines. The organization may charge reasonable copying fees and the cost of postage before providing the copies. Additionally, forms 990 are readily available via websites that monitor and report on not-for-profit organizations. Upon request, the organization will direct an individual to such a reporting website. Covered tax documents may also be available through the irs's website. See: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non- profits/exempt-organizations-public-disclsoure-obtaining-copies-of- documents-from-irs.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public on request or for inspection at the office of the organization. Such requests are honored in compliance with irs disclosure guidelines. The organization may charge reasonable copying fees and the cost of postage before providing the copies.”

“Protecting oregon's residents and environment from toxics exposure and contamination, educating the public regarding the consequences of and alternatives to toxics use and contamination, advancing environmental justice and human rights and assisting all communities and individuals as they democratically organize to protect themselves and the environment from unnecessary toxics exposure and contamination.”