SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ACCESS NOW
 
Employer identification number

27-0597430
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS AND REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT. THE TAX FORMS ARE CIRCULATED ELECTRONICALLY TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE PURPOSE OF THIS POLICY IS TO AVOID POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARISING BETWEEN THE PRIVATE INTERESTS OF BOARD MEMBERS/KEY STAFF AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE AGENCY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. EACH BOARD MEMBER/KEY EMPLOYEE REVIEWS THE POLICY AND SIGNS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE. IF ANY CONFLICTS ARE DISCLOSED, THE BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS TO REVIEW THEM TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE ACTION. IF CIRCUMSTANCES ARE UNDISCLOSED AND ONLY LATER COMES TO THE ATTENSION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR PRESIDENT, THEY SHALL TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO REMEDY THE SITUTATION. APPROPRIATE ACTIONS SHALL INCLUDE DISMISSAL WITH CAUSE, SUSPENSION, OR OTHER SUCH REMEDIES AS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD PRESIDENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AND OTHER DIRECTOR SALARIES WERE DETERMINED THROUGH CONSULTATION WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WITH COMPARABLE OBJECTIVES, BUDGETS AND POSITIONS. THESE SALARIES ARE THEN CLEARED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THROUGH THE BUDGETING APPROVAL PROCESS. ACCESS NOW'S PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM GUIDES THIS DOCUMENTED PROCESS FOR ALL TEAM MEMBERS. COMPENSATION WAS MOST RECENTLY REVIEWED IN JULY 2021.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. ACCESS NOW ALSO PUBLISHES ITS ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON ITS OWN WEBSITE, ACCESSNOW.ORG.
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Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020


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