Evergreen Freedom Foundation

“Form 990 is reviewed by the board treasurer, director of finance, and chief executive officer of the organization and is sent to each board member for review.”

“The foundation's officers review the prior and current business connections of all potential trustees and employees prior to their selection/hire for possible conflicts of interest. If an actual or perceived conflicts exists in the opinion of the foundation's management, then the candidate will not be selected for the position or will be asked to terminate the conflicted relationship. Full-time employees are required to inform management if they intend to accept a second job or self-employment so that potential conflicts with the work for the foundation can be identified. If a conflict of interest is discovered by management due to an employee's second job or self-employment, the foundation can require resolution of the matter within seven days, or the employee can be terminated. All contracts are reviewed by management to ensure no conflicts of interest exists between trustees, employees, and third-party vendors. If lawsuits are undertaken for third parties, the foundation's general counsel checks for any prior involvement with interested parties to the litigation that might involve a conflict of interest. If a conflict exists in a contract or a lawsuit, the foundation will not enter into the contract or represent the third party.”

“The board of directors sets the compensation level for the ceo. The annual compensation budget is reviewed by the board of directors and compared to the financial health of the foundation. The ceo of the foundation sets the compensation level for all new hires and determines increases for current employees.”

“Interested persons are given access to governing documents, policies, and financial statements via guidestar.org and other similar websites, and upon written request or in person.”

“Florida outreach: program service expenses 1,458,144. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,458,144. Other professional fees: program service expenses 709,105. Management and general expenses 61,138. Fundraising expenses 90,266. Total expenses 860,509.”

“Bad debt expense: -1,469.”