Geopolitical Insight and Education Foundation

“The draft Form 990 is distributed to all board members at least two weeks prior to filing. Board members review the return individually and raise any questions with the Operations officer before a designated board meeting. The full board reviews and approves the return by majority vote with approval documented in the meeting minutes. The Form 990 is not filed until board approval is confirmed.”

“GIEF requires all directors officers employees contractors and volunteers to disclose actual potential or perceived conflicts in writing before any related transaction occurs. Upon disclosure the board reviews material facts the Interested Person recuses and disinterested directors vote on whether a conflict exists. If confirmed the board investigates alternatives and determines whether the transaction is in the organizations best interests before proceeding. Conflicts discovered after the fact trigger investigation and corrective action up to removal or termination. All covered persons complete annual written disclosure statements and the board conducts periodic reviews of compensation and partnership arrangements to ensure compliance with charitable purposes and avoid excess benefit transactions. All disclosures and determinations are documented in board minutes.”

“The organization made its governing documents conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. Requests may be submitted by contacting the organization at its principal address at 1717 N St NW Suite 1 Washington DC 20036 by telephone at 202 819-9620 or via the contact form at www.giefoundation.net.”

“| Explanation:| The organization reports three independent voting members of the governing body for the 2024 2025 tax year. Certain directors received limited compensation less than $10,000 for professional services provided to the organization in a capacity separate from their roles as members of the governing body. No director received compensation for services performed in their capacity as a board member. These payments were for specialized services unrelated to governance responsibilities.”