| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
THE FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA LEAD HAPPY, HEALTHY LIVES. THE FOUNDATION ACHIEVES THESE GOALS BY IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE, EDUCATION AND WELL-BEING THROUGH A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT FUNDRAISING AND AWARENESS INITIATIVES. THE FOUNDATION COORDINATES AND SPONSORS PROGRAMS WHICH FOCUS ON HELPING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI |
DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION POLICY - THE FOUNDATION IS CURRENTLY WORKING TO DRAFT AND IMPLEMENT A RECORD RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 |
PATRICK BAIRD TRACEY MYERS TREASURER EX. DIRECTOR FATHER/DAUGHTER |
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THERE IS NO COMMITTEE WITHIN THE FOUNDATION THAT HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. |
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THE FOUNDATION'S OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS PREPARE THE RETURN. THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD TREASURER AND BOARD CHAIRMAN. EACH BOARD MEMBER RECEIVES A COPY OF THE RETURN PRIOR TO FILING. |
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THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD IS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS ALONG WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. AS SUCH, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DISCUSSED AND VETTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AS ISSUES ARISE. BOARD MEMBERS ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY ISSUE RELATED TO A CONFLICT IN FACT OR APPEARANCE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A |
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. |
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THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON REQUEST. THE FOUNDATION INCLUDES THE FINANCIAL STATMENTS AS PART OF ITS ANNUAL REPORT SENT TO DONORS. |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.