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BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. true CAUSE OF ACTION 4201 Wilson Blvd STE 1000 ARLINGTON VA 22203 452805977 501(C)(3) 470000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRASSROOT INSTITUTE OF HAWAII INC 1050 Bishop St 508 HONOLULU HI 968134210 990354937 501(C)(3) 50000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. GRANT FUNDS WERE PAID PURSUANT TO AGREEMENT(S) REQUIRING THE RECIPIENT TO EXPEND THE FUNDS EXCLUSIVELY FOR 501(C)(3) PURPOSES AND MAY REQUIRE THE GRANTEE TO FURNISH A REPORT TO THE ORGANIZATION DESCRIBING THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS FULFILLED BY THE USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS. THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS THE RECIPIENT'S FORM 990, IRS TAX-EXEMPTION LETTER, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BY-LAWS, AND VALIDATES THE RECIPIENT'S TAX ID NUMBER. 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Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments INCENTIVE COMPENSATION IS BASED ON EXTRAORDINARY EFFORTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION, NOT BASED ON FINANCIAL RESULTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. Form 990, Part V, Line 2a PART V, LINE 2A, PART VII, PART IX LINES 5-10 AND SCHEDULE J CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION MAY PERFORM SERVICES FOR AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY, A RELATED ORGANIZATION, THROUGH A SERVICE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATIONS WHERE THE SERVICE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION PAYS THE SERVICE PROVIDER ORGANIZATION ARM'S LENGTH PAYMENTS FOR SUCH SERVICES; AND CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY MAY PERFORM SERVICES FOR AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION THROUGH A SERVICE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATIONS WHERE THE SERVICE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION PAYS THE SERVICE PROVIDER ORGANIZATION ARM'S LENGTH PAYMENTS FOR SUCH SERVICES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a & FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES, INFORMED BY THE COMPENSATION STUDIES PERFORMED BY HUMAN RESOURCES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AS WELL AS PROVIDING FEEDBACK AND CHALLENGE (AND IN SOME CASES APPROVAL) FOR COMPENSATION CHANGES FOR KEY EMPLOYEES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons EMILY SEIDEL, BRENT GARDNER, GRETCHEN REITER, KIM PENNER, MARK HOLDEN, WESTON EDWARDS, AND CHASE DOWNHAM - Business relationship, WESTON EDWARDS, LAURA STOLARZ, AND HENRICH HEUER - Business relationship Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 Significant changes to organizational documents THE BYLAWS WERE AMENDED TO CHANGE THE CLASS A MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION FROM STAND TOGETHER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. TO AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CLASS A MEMBER WITH THE RIGHTS STATED IN THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BYLAWS, CLASS A MEMBERS HAVE THE POWER TO RATIFY THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders THE VOTING MEMBERS HAVE THE POWER AND VOTING RIGHTS TO DO THE FOLLOWING: A. RATIFYING THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OR REMOVING DIRECTORS, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE; B. APPOINTING THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; C. DETERMINING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' SIZE; D. APPROVING ANY MAJOR TRANSACTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD; AND E. IN THE EVENT OF A PENDING DISSOLUTION OR OTHER WINDING-UP OF THE CLASS A MEMBER, APPOINTMENT OF A NEW CLASS A MEMBER. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM PREPARED AND REVIEWED THE FORM 990. A FULL DRAFT OF THE 990 ALONG WITH ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES IS THEN PROVIDED TO BOARD MEMBERS, INTERNAL MANAGEMENT, AND LEGAL COUNSEL FOR REVIEW. ALL QUESTIONS ARE ADDRESSED AND ANY MODIFICATIONS ARE MADE, IF NECESSARY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy THE ORGANIZATION HAS IN PLACE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERING ALL STAFF, DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS THAT IT MONITORS THROUGH THE QUARTERLY MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' AUDIT COMMITTEE AND ANNUAL SURVEY. SHOULD A CONFLICT BE DISCLOSED, IT IS ADDRESSED BY COMPANY MANAGEMENT OR THE BOARD, AS APPROPRIATE. During a review of the organization's policies, it was determined that although a conflict of interest policy is set forth in the company's handbook, management was unable to confirm that a copy of that policy had been shared with Board of directors. Therefore, the organization revised the conflict of interest policy to clearly include Board directors, and directors, officers, and key employees acknowledged the revised policy. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ALL REQUIRED DISCLOSURES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNDER IRS REGULATIONS. 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