| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B |
PROCESS TO REVIEW THE FORM 990: THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN ACCOUNTING FIRM AND REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER WHO THEN PROVIDES IT TO THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, BOARD CHAIR, AND BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE RETURN IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C |
PROCESS FOR MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WITH PERIODIC ANNUALLY SIGNED STATEMENTS BY ALL EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBERS WHICH ARE THEN REVIEWED BY THE GENERAL COUNSEL TO IDENTIFY ANY POTENTIAL ISSUES. IF AN ISSUE IS IDENTIFIED, THE GENERAL COUNSEL REPORTS IT TO THE CEO AND THE BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION. BOARD MEMBERS RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM VOTES RELATED TO THEIR EMPLOYERS, COMPANIES, OR ANY OTHER RELATED ENTITY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINES 15A & 15B |
COMPENSATION REVIEW: THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTED FREDERIC W. COOK & CO TO PERFORM A COMPENSATION REVIEW IN 2019. THE REPORT WAS TAKEN TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL AS PART OF AN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DETERMINE HIRING AND COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTRACTED FIRM COMPLETED STUDIES FOR THE OTHER OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. THE STUDY RELIED ON COMPARABILITY DATA FROM SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. IN 2020, MANY OF THESE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED TEMPORARY COVID-RELATED PAY CUTS. ALL COMPENSATION REVIEWS FOR NEW HIRES OR PROMOTIONS IN 2020 WAS DETERMINED THROUGH AN INTERNAL ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED BY THE CEO THAT INCLUDED CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPLETED STUDIES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 |
AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS: THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COPY OF THE FILED 990 IS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE FOR YEARS 2019 AND FOLLOWING. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 8 |
PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT: During the 2020 audit of the organization's financial statements, management made an adjustment to the 2019 contributions receivable addressing the recognition of pledges. The correction has resulted in the prior period adjustment to net assets of $176,146. |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G |
DESCRIPTION:POLICY DEVELOPMENT/CONSULTING TOTAL FEES:4456837 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G |
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNICATION SERVICES TOTAL FEES:386738 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G |
DESCRIPTION:DATA ANALYTIC SERVICES TOTAL FEES:745008 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G |
DESCRIPTION:LEGISLATIVE CONSULTING TOTAL FEES:266480 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.