| REVIEW OF FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, Q.12 |
The organization's form 990 is first reviewed by the President and Director of Finance and Administration, then presented to the Audit and Finance committees, and then presented to the entire Board, before filing. |
| MONITORING OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY PART VI,SECTION B, Q.12 |
ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO COMPLETE A FORMAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM/QUESTIONAIRE ANNUALLY. THE REVIEW OF THE FORMS IS CONDUCTED BY A BOARD MEMBER AND NOTED IN THE APPROPRIATE MINUTES. |
| REVIEW OF OFFICER COMPENSATION PART VI, SECTION B, Q.15 |
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ESTABLISHES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT WHICH IS APPROVED BY THE ENTIRE BOARD. THE BOARD CONSULTS WITH THE PRESIDENT ON COMPENSATION FOR OTHER EXECUTIVE STAFF. COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED USING COMPARABLE DATA FROM CERTAIN OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS. |
| AVAILABILITY OF ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS PART VI, SECTION C, Q.19 |
FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ON ITS WEBSITE. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORMS 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE. |
| STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PART III |
GENDER EQUITY, GENDER BIAS Legal Momentum promotes gender equity, challenges gender bias, and ensures that critical policies and services are responsive to the realities of women's lives. We promote equity in educational institutions, immigration policy, health care and reproductive choice, and in the courts - always bringing a gender lens to the operation of laws in practice and an expert and strategic Legal voice to the struggle for gender justice for poor and low-wage women. o Expenses: $749,382 RIGHTS, SERVICES, AND JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE On the heels of our legacy achievement-leading the fight to pass the Violence Against Women Act-Legal Momentum trains legal professionals and advocates nationwide on the rights, protections, and services available to victims and survivors of violence. We have also litigated several cases helping to establish and enforce workplace rights for victims of violence. Our Immigrant Women Program has a national training and technical assistance program for local groups working with immigrant women and addresses as well the many connections between violence and immigration status, public benefits, family law, and employment. o Expenses: $749,382 JOBS AND WORKPLACE: PATHWAYS INTO QUALITY JOBS: Legal Momentum works with career and technical education (CTE) high schools in New York City schools - that are highly segregated by gender - to improve recruitment and retention of girls, enhance participation of girls in tracks that lead to higher paying jobs, and increase administrator awareness of and compliance with federal legal requirements under Title IX, the Carl Perkins Act, and other federal statutes. PROTECTING WORKPLACE RIGHTS: Legal Momentum works to expand and enforce laws and policies enacted to protect women and ensure that they are able to obtain and succeed in the workplace, particularly in non-traditional, high-paying jobs. We use our expertise in employment and pregnancy discrimination law to prevent and redress employment discrimination and harassment against women on a national scale. o Expenses: $588,031 STRENGTHENING THE SAFETY NET In the United States, twenty-five million women and girls currently live in poverty. Legal Momentum's Safety Net project advocates and educates in support of public policies to assure adequate and accessible assistance for women, families, and others who are in need o Expenses: $452,993 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.