Survivors Rise

“Each Board member is required to annually certify that they have read the Conflict of Interest Policy, that they understand the policy, and disclose to the Board any and all conflicts of interest. Periodic reviews of compensation arrangements (if any), and any joint ventures, partnerships, or other arrangements with related or interested parties are reviewed. Use of outside experts may be used, but are not required.”

“There are no officers or directors that receive compensation. However the Board of Directors does have a Conflict of Interest policy that includes a requirement that any voting officer or director cannot be involved or vote upon compensation pertaining to their compensation.”

“There are no officers or directors that receive compensation. However the Board of Directors does have a Conflict of Interest policy that includes a requirement that any voting officer or director cannot be involved or vote upon compensation pertaining to their compensation.”

“The organizations Form 1023, 990-EZ, and 990 are made available to the public upon request.”

“The organizations governance documents including the Conflict of Interest Policy, Articles of Organization, and ByLaws, along with financial statements are not made publicy available, but are available upon request.”

“In 2023 the organization was established but did not begin providing services. In 2024 the organization implemented 5 program services. 1. Painting and Succulent Planting, 2. Sunset Nature Walk and Talk, 3. Creative Writing, 4. Peer Support Circle, and 5. Yoga, Meditation, and Sound Healing. These programs serve survivors of sexual violence and those that support the cause. The programs include regular events to bring together survivors and their supporters in community events. 1. Paint and Succulent Planting promotes relaxation, creativity, community and awareness to participants. 2. Sunset Nature Walk and Talk promotes relaxation and stress relief, community connection, and facilitates discussion. 3. Creative Writing facilitates processing of trauma through creativity and community building, provides relaxation and stress relief through conversation and connection. 4. Peer Support Circle promotes processing of trauma and dialogue and provides survivors with a support system. 5. Yoga, Meditation, and Sound Healing promotes stress relief, relaxation, and provides a safe place to explore and reprocess emotions in community.”

“Athena Chisholm and Katelyn Chisholm have a family relationship; they are mother and daughter. Both serve on the organizations Board of Directors. This relationship is disclosed in accordance with IRS requirements.”

“A copy of Form 990 was provided to all voting members of the board of directors prior to filing. Designated board members conducted a detailed review, and the full board disussed the contents during a regularly scheduled board meeting. Questions and comments were addressed before submission to the IRS.”

“At the time of filing, the organization had drafted Whistleblower, Document Retention, and Gift Acceptance Policies (Sch M, Part I, Line 31). They will be finalized and approved at a subseuquent board meeting in 2025.”

“Sunset Nature Walk and Talk. Purpose and who it serves: Survivors of sexual violence and their supporters; 382. 0. 0.”

“Creative Writing. Purpose and who it serves: Serves survivors. Facilitates processing of trauma through 383. 0. 0.”

“Cosmetics provided to survivors of sexual violence 7456. 7456. 0. 0.”

“Supplies for survivor programs 1588. 1588. 0. 0.”