Form 990, Part I, Line 1 - Description of Organization Mission: |
Donors Trust, Inc. is a 501(c)(3), 509(a)(1) public charity whose purpose is to promote liberty through limited government, personal responsibility, and free enterprise by providing financial support to other 501(c)(3) publicly supported charities that share in its purpose. As a means of promoting philanthropy and individual giving that alleviate society's needs, Donors Trust, Inc. supports research and educational programs focusing on areas such as social welfare, arts and culture, environment, foreign relations, education, economics, and governance. Donors Trust, Inc. also offers practical solutions to social problems by supporting organizations that are engaged in hands-on assistance that is designed to promote individual responsibility rather than dependence on governmental assistance. |
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b |
Form 990 is reviewed by the officers prior to filing. In addition, the 990 is distributed to all board members after filing for their review and comments. If any issues are raised, appropriate remedial action is taken, including filing an Amended Form 990 if necessary. |
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c |
The organization requires all officers, directors, and key employees to comply with our conflict-of-interest policy. These individuals are prohibited from having business dealing with companies affiliated with, or act as major customers or suppliers of, the organization. Transactions with officers of the organization are adequately controlled and disclosed in records, and such transactions occur only in the normal course of business and are approved by the Board of Directors. |
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 |
The organization has a Compensation Committee comprised of independent board members that approve salaries on an annual basis after reviewing comparable data. |
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 |
Not publicly available. |
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: |
No change from previous years. |