| Pt VI, Line 6 |
The organization has approximately 500 members & membership is open to the public. |
| Pt VI, Line 7a |
Membership has limited voting rights, which include the ability to elect Board members at the Annual meeting out of a pre-nominated pool of candidates screened by the existing Board of Directors and to vote on membership dues increases. |
| Pt VI, Line 7b |
Other than membership dues increases, the decisions of the Board of Directors are not subject to membership approval. |
| Pt VI, Line 11b |
The 990 is prepared by independent accountants, reviewed by management, presented to the Executive Committee for review, and once it is approved, presented to the entire Board for final approval or proposed revision. |
| Pt VI, Line 12c |
Enforced as necessary. Any Board Member with a conflict of interest on any specific issue informs the Board and abstains from voting on the issue. |
| Pt VI, Line 15a |
In the annual budgeting process, the Board approves a budget line for the Executive Director's and other personnel's payroll expense. |
| Pt VI, Line 18 |
Forms 1024 and 990 are available upon request. |
| Pt VI, Line 19 |
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request. |
| Pt XII, Line 1 |
The organization uses the cash basis of accounting, modified for depreciation of fixed assets, accounts payable, and payroll-related liabilities. The only accrual the organization does not make is for accounts receivable and membership income because its membership policies & procedures are more accurately reflected using the cash basis. |
| Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24 |
Accounts Receivable, Net |
| Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24 |
Equipment, Net |
| Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26 |
Accounts Payable |
| Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26 |
Accrued Payroll |
| Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26 |
Payroll Liabilities |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e |
Public Relations 1635. 1308. 327. 0. |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.