FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A |
TRUSTEES ELECT OTHER TRUSTEES THROUGH A PROCESS DEFINED BY THE BYLAWS. |
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B |
PRIOR TO FILING THE 990 WITH THE IRS, THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND'S REVIEW OF THE 990 IS CONDUCTED BY THE OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION, BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND REVIEWED BY AN INDEPENDENT ADVISORY FIRM. |
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C |
GERMAN MARSHALL FUND HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO READ AND SIGN THE POLICY. THIS POLICY IS INTENDED TO HELP IDENTIFY SITUATIONS THAT PRESENT POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTERESTS AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. ADDITIONALLY, EACH TRUSTEE, OFFICER, AND EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT AFFIRMING THE (1) RECEIPT OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; (2) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; AND (3) AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY. |
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 |
GERMAN MARSHALL FUND USES BOTH A COMPENSATION SYSTEM AND COMPARABILITY DATA TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. THIS SYSTEM EVALUATES RELATIVE MARKETPLACE JOB WORTH OF THE POSITION COMPARABLE TO SIMILAR POSITIONS OF OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. THE SYSTEM ALSO EVALUATES THE RELATIVE WORTH OF EACH POSITION WHEN COMPARING THE REQUIRED LEVEL OF JOB COMPETENCIES AND FORMAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES PERFORMS AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF ALL COMPENSATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT. |
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 |
GERMAN MARSHALL FUNDS MAKES AVAILABLE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF DISCLOSURE AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6104(D). |
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: |
CHANGE IN SWAP VALUE -100,781. LOSS FROM FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGES -179,053. CREDITS FOR UNUSED GRANT FUNDS 56,730. |
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C |
THE PROCESS FOR OVERSEEING THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT THAT AUDITED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HAS BEEN CONSISTENT WITH PRIOR YEARS. |
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 18 |
PAYMENTS OF TRAVEL OR ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES FOR ANY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICIALS - TO CARRY OUT ITS STATED MISSION, GMF CONVENES MULTIPLE EVENTS ANNUALLY TO ALLOW DIALOGUE AMONG GLOBAL POLICY MAKERS ON TRANSATLANTIC ISSUES. TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR US OFFICIALS MAY INCLUDE AIRFARE, HOTEL, MEALS AND GROUND TRANSPORTATION WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THESE EVENTS. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS DO NOT RECEIVE AN HONORARIUM OR OTHER COMPENSATIONS FOR ATTENDANCE. REQUIRED FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES ARE MADE PROMPTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS. |