Diamond Institute DBA Montessori Family School

“Form 990 is prepared by a certified public accountant. The form is reviewed by the organization's management and a member of the board of directors. These individuals discuss the contents of the return with the CPA. After a full review (with modifications, where necessary), the final version of the return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. The Head of School signs the authorization for the CPA to electronically file the return.”

“The board of directors reviews all potential conflicts of interest at least annually. All personnel and board members are required to disclose potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans between the organization and members of management and the board are strictly prohibited. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.”

“The board of directors reviews the compensation of all high-level personnel annually in accordance with IRS rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with IRS guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures.”

“See 15a.”

“The organization's tax filings are made available to the public via Charity Navigator and upon request.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available on its website, on Charity Navigator, and upon request.”