Digital Rights Foundation

“The return was prepared by an outside independent accounting firm and reviewed and approved by the organization's president. A copy of the return was distributed to the entire board prior to filing with the irs.”

“Any individual with an actual or potential conflict of interest must disclose their financial interest and all relevant facts to the board or its delegated committee. After disclosure, and any related discussion, the individual may make a presentation but must recuse themselves from the final discussion and vote. The chair may appoint a disinterested party to explore alternatives to the proposed arrangement. After due diligence, the board or committee will decide whether a more advantageous, conflict-free option is available. If not, it may approve the transaction if it is in the organization's best interest, fair, and reasonable, by majority vote of disinterested members. If the board has reason to believe someone failed to disclose a conflict, the person must be informed and given a chance to explain. If it finds a failure to disclose, the board will take appropriate corrective action. Meeting minutes must include: names of individuals with disclosed or identified conflicts, the nature of the interest, steps taken to determine a conflict, decisions made, names of participants in discussions and votes, a summary of discussions, and the results of any votes. Annually, each director, officer, and relevant committee member must affirm in writing that they have received, read, and agreed to follow the conflict of interest policy and understand the organization's charitable mission. To safeguard tax-exempt status, the organization shall conduct periodic reviews of compensation, benefits, partnerships, and joint ventures. Reviews must confirm these arrangements are reasonable, documented, aligned with policy, further charitable purposes, and avoid private inurement or excess benefits.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Contractors: program service expenses 173,250. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 173,250.”