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 conflict 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 exist 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. Providing documents in person or by email: we have two request forms, one for the form 990 and the second for the form 1023.”

“Volunteers assist with the compilation and organization of preparing printed information for distribution and assist at the fundraising event.”

“Economic and union reform policy: engaged citizens to protect the free market, individual liberty by promoting limited, transparent, and accountable government, with an emphasis on informing public employee union members of their rights. Published 76 op eds in the local media and national outlets including the wall street journal on topics such as right to work, minimum wage, collective bargaining transparency, opting out of unions, etc. Staff media appearances: 212 times in print, 1,540 times online, 26 tv appearances, and 72 times on radio. Produced 72 studies and research reports on topics such as union political spending, minimun wage, labor standards, union lobbying, class size, and education spending. Communications and community services: drafted and executed plans to persuasively communicate the freedom foundation's mission of advancing individual liberty, free enterprise, and limited accountable government. Published 12 monthly "living liberty" journals (6,200 subscribers), and bi-yearly magazine "freedom matters". Created billboards, fliers in newspapers, radio and bus ads. Provided speakers to 8 speaking events around the state. Regularly updated website blog (480 posts) and maintained website myfreedomfoundation.com with 1,025,000 page views. Purchased facebook and google ads to expand reach via social media and internet platforms. Created 14 videos telling the stories of government union employees.”

“Citizen action network: connected, equipped, and empowered citizens to campaign for their rights and fulfill their duties as people in a free society. Legal: provide legal assistance to public employees who were being denied their rights to opt out of paying for political purposes. Filed public records requests to obtain lists of home health care and child care providers in washington, oregon, california, ohio, and pennsylvania in order to inform these individuals of their right under harris vs. Quinn. Fought union in court to protect the public records act and provide public access to lists of union members. Notified over 600,000 public sector union members of their rights via email, phone calls, post cards, and door-to-door contact.”

“Investor relations: established to inform and engage policy makers, community leaders and concerned citizens, encourage them to provide positive and active influence over public policy decision-making and to promote the foundation's mission to an increasing audience.”

“Other non personnel expenses 30,049 5,000 74,438 other contractors 604,207 0 0 contractors - lega 536,485 0 0 minor equipment 6,712 0 0 research materials 4,060 0 0 licenses, fees 62,972 439 0 subcriptions 36,782 0 0 payroll expenses 0 3,426 0 total 1,281,267 8,865 74,438”