2022-08-30T10:31:10-07:00 2021-12-31 825404041 Donald Damon CPA 8933 Mustique Lane Naples FL 34114 990 2021-01-01 831378746 CHOOSE LOVE INC CHOO 2122710142 45 WEST 36TH ST 6TH FL NEW YORK NY 10018 GEOFF BOEHM Director 2022-08-30 true GEOFF BOEHM 999009999 DONALD DAMON CPA P01387420 6319211180 X 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z GEOFF BOEHM 45 WEST 36TH ST 6TH FL NEW YORK NY 10018 6512043 false X N/A X 2018 NY Support refugees, asylum seekers and those who have been internally displaced, primarily through an international, cross-sector network of predominantly locally-led projects; advocate for the rights of these persons through promoting awareness of the plight of those fleeing war, persecution and the effects of climate change across the world. 3 3 1 30 0 5450300 6512043 0 0 0 5450300 6512043 5751125 6248329 0 55838 0 21992 77559 221206 5828684 6525373 -378384 -13330 1384809 1668659 107500 404680 1277309 1263979 Support refugees, asylum seekers and those who have been internally displaced, primarily through an international, cross-sector network of predominantly locally-led projects; advocate for the rights of these persons through promoting awareness of the plight of those fleeing war, persecution and the effects of climate change across the world. false false 5176983 5073329 International response: The Organization works fast, flexibly and creatively to identify and meet the needs of refugees and displaced people along European and Middle Eastern migration routes. Through partnerships with frontline services supporting people in need, the Organization's work helps save and rebuild lives by providing both emergency and sustainable long-term solutions. 1125000 1125000 US-Mexico border: The Organization supports humanitarian work on either side of the border with the aim of closing and preventing future gaps in services provided for the local communities at the border, and the recently arrived individuals and families on either side. The work is informed by three pillars:1) emergency response; 2) daily survival; and 3) securing futures. 50000 50000 Social justice: The Organization advocates for a change in the global narrative around the refugee crisis. 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THE GRANTEE IS ALSO REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE ORGANIZATION WITH A FINAL NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORT DESCRIBING IN DETAIL HOW THE GRANT FUNDS WERE EXPENDED. THIS IS SUPPLEMENTED BY REGULAR MEETINGS WITH GRANTEES AND SITE VISITS. false false false false false false false false false GEOFF BOEHM Secretary GEOFF BOEHM 1115-123121 Treasurer Part II, Compensation from Unrelated Organizations HALFON & BOEHM, PC, A LAW FIRM, PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES TO CHOOSE LOVE INC. AND RECEIVED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 76,170. GEOFF BOEHM IS A SHAREHOLDER. HALFON BOEHM PC SEE NOTE 76170 LEGAL FEES false Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information CHOOSE LOVE INC. PAID LEGAL FEES TO HALFON & BOEHM, PC. GEOFF BOEHM IS A SHAREHOLDER. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process FORM 990 IS CIRCULATED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts THE BOARD REGULARLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY PERSONNEL ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ALL POSSIBLE CONFLICTS IMMEDIATELY IN WRITING TO THE BOARD AND RECUSE THEMSELVES ON ANY RELATED MATTERS. THE BOARD REVIEWS SUCH MATTERS AND ACTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR ANY CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL, THE BOARD MEETS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO REVIEW COMPENSATION. AS PART OF SUCH REVIEW, THE BOARD CONSIDERS COMPARATIVE DATA FROM SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. SOURCES FOR THIS DATA INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, GUIDESTAR.ORG, EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AND DIRECT INQUIRY. 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