2019-11-12T11:58:14-06:00 2018-12-31 042442519 EDELSTEIN AND COMPANY LLP 160 FEDERAL STREET 9TH FLOOR BOSTON MA 02110 990 2018-01-01 043567369 THE MARK WAHLBERG YOUTH FOUNDATION INC MARK 6174541125 233 NEEDHAM STREET NO 300 NEWTON MA 02464 MARK WAHLBERG PRESIDENT 6174541125 2019-11-06 1 SCOTT KAPLOWITCH P00002440 6172276161 2019-11-06 38.111.9.114 2019-11-06 14:53:25 ES P C1284B650163F101757B7047818B4EE77766F5D2 2876621B7ACFCE7A1C27D9064FF90F46086F5B75 2018 2020-03-31 21:24:44Z ROSE CORTINA 233 NEEDHAM STREET NO 300 NEWTON MA 02464 1303278 0 X WWW.MW-YF.ORG X 2001 MA TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH WHO ARE POOR OR UNDERPRIVELEGED. 10 9 2 50 0 0 1996366 1301411 0 0 471 1867 6320 0 2003157 1303278 1085703 2165092 0 0 143159 144927 0 0 79387 44762 36458 1273624 2346477 729533 -1043199 2329876 1287273 94737 95333 2235139 1191940 X THE MISSION OF THE MARK WAHLBERG YOUTH FOUNDATION IS TO ASSIST YOUTH TO ENSURE THAT NO CHILD IS LIMITED OR PREVENTED FROM ATTAINING THEIR LIFETIME GOAL OR DREAM DUE TO FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. 0 0 335718 330000 SCHOOL SUPPORT AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS: THE MWYF IS COMMITTED TO GIVING YOUNG PEOPLE EQUAL ACCESS TO EDUCATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, GRANTS WHICH SUPPORT SCHOOL COMPUTER LABS AND EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS. ONE OF OUR PARTNERS, MOVING MOUNTAINS-THEATER COMPANY INSPIRES INNER-CITY KIDS WITH THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF HOPE THROUGH THE ARTS. THE MWYF ALSO HOSTS A HOLIDAY PARTY AND GIFT GIVEAWAY FOR MORE THAN 250 UNDERSERVED YOUTH. ANOTHER PARTNER, ALL DORCHESTER SPORTS AND LEADERSHIP, OFFERS AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS IN SPORTS, FITNESS, NUTRITION, AND EDUCATION THAT HELP KIDS SUCCEED IN COMMUNITY LIFE. 616082 605340 HEALTH/MEDICAL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE/ADVOCACY: THE MWYF SUPPORTS FAMILIES, WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND TEENS BATTLING LIFE THREATENING DISEASES AND MEDICAL ISSUES INCLUDING CANCER, HOMICIDE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND MORE. THE MWYF SUPPORTS THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER IN BOSTON, MA WHICH PROVIDES CARE SERVICES TO CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN ADDITION, THE MWYF SUPPORTS GOOD SHEPARD CENTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN & CHILDREN IN LOS ANGELES, WHERE WOMEN AND CHILDREN SEEKING A WAY OUT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CAN FIND HOUSING, NOURISHMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES. 1037421 1019752 YOUTH SUPPORT AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS: SINCE 2004, THE MWYF PROVIDES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS WHO RUN CAMPS SUCH AS "CAMP NORTHBOUND", A ONE-WEEK RECREATIONAL SUMMER CAMP IN BRIDGESTONE, ME. THE CAMP SERVES 150 YOUTH EACH YEAR FROM BOSTON'S INNER-CITY COMMUNITIES. THE CAMP ALSO ENGAGES ALUMNI CAMPERS, HIRING THEM AS JUNIOR COUNSELORS FOR THE WEEK. THE MWYF ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS TO THE FELIX ORGANIZATION, WHICH PROVIDES INSPIRING OPPORTUNITIES AND NEW EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING A SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITY CALLED CAMP FELIX, WHICH ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WHO ARE GROWING UP IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. 213638 210000 GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING YOUTH. 213638 210000 2202859 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 9 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MA CA X X ROSE L CORTINA 6174541125 233 NEEDHAM STREET SUITE 300 NEWTON MA 02464 MARK WAHLBERG PRES, TREAS, SECR, DIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JAMES WAHLBERG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/DIRECTO 40.00 X X 75000 0 20711 MICHAEL JOYCE DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT SCANNELL JR DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN LEVINSON DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 SHEILA JAFFE DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 ROSE CORTINA ASST CLERK & DIRECTOR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL DONKIS DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 JASON SLOANE ESQ DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE ROTONDI DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 75000 0 20711 0 0 0 0 0 1301411 136993 1301411 1867 1867 1303278 0 0 1867 2165092 2165092 95711 23928 23928 47855 40000 10000 10000 20000 9216 2304 2304 4608 100 100 16460 16460 11134 1535 6529 3070 3854 3854 819 819 3486 3486 FILING AND REGISTRATION 605 605 2346477 2202859 64231 79387 745667 945696 248150 340017 1334180 500 6250 5190 1879 1060 2329876 1287273 3110 1206 91627 94127 94737 95333 X 1415139 981940 820000 210000 2235139 1191940 2329876 1287273 -1043199 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1069102 1205600 1692610 1996366 1301411 7265089 1069102 1205600 1692610 1996366 1301411 7265089 4548638 2716451 480 482 470 471 1867 3770 7268859 0.37370 0.49910 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 820000 610000 210000 60522 820000 60522 820000 60522 60522 1.00000 0 0 6250 5190 1060 1060 1329138 25860 25860 1303278 0 1303278 2372337 25860 25860 2346477 0 2346477 PART V, LINE 4: TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS OF $210,000 ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUTH SUMMITS ON OPIOID AWARENESS. 1 ALL DORCHESTER SPORTS LEAGUE 1565 DORCHESTER AVENUE DORCHESTER MA 02122 222827346 501(C)(3) 10000 AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER EDUCATIONAL, SPORTS AND FITNESS PROGRAMS ALMA CARES 45 HOBART STREET HINGHAM MA 02043 474819471 501(C)(3) 10000 THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR FAMILIES ARTS CONNECTION INC 520 EIGHTH AVENUE SUITE 321 NEW YORK NY 10018 132953240 501(C)(3) 15000 TEEN PROGRAMS, PROVIDING NEW WAYS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING THROUGH THE ARTS FOR CHILDREN IN NYC'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOSTON ARTS ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC 174 IPSWICH STREET BOSTON MA 02215 043454898 501(C)(3) 10000 COLLEGE-PREPARATORY PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, SERVING MOSTLY LOW-INCOME AND DIVERSIFIED STUDENT BODY CENTER FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE 6400 LAUREL CANYON BLVD SUITE 304 NORTH HOLLYWOOD CA 91606 680547196 501(C)(3) 10000 "GET ON THE BUS PROGRAM" WHICH BRINGS CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS TO VISIT THEIR MOTHERS AND FATHERS IN PRISON FOR AN ANNUAL EVENT CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY 989 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON MA 02215 043273300 501(C)(3) 10000 PROVIDING SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES DORCHESTER BASEBALL DBA CEDAR GROVE BASEBALL 1722 DORCHESTER AVENUE DORCHESTER MA 02124 815406115 501(C)(3) 7500 DORCHESTER LITTLE LEAGUE HOUSE OF POSSIBILITIES INC 350 WASHINGTON STREET N EASTON MA 02356 134246859 501(C)(3) 10000 PROVIDE OVERNIGHT RESPITE AND QUALITY CARE TO CHILDREN LIVING WITH DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES LOUIS D BROWN PEACE INSTITUTE CORP 15 CHRISTOPHER STREET DORCHESTER MA 02122 263068254 501(C)(3) 10000 HELPING INNER CITY YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO ARE AFFECTED BY HOMICIDE IN BOSTON'S NEIGHBORHOODS MOVING MOUNTAINS INC 195 PLYMOUTH STREET SUITE 4-4 BROOKLYN NY 11201 261407568 501(C)(3) 115000 ENCOURAGING INNER CITY YOUTH TO DEVELOP THEIR ARTISTIC TALENTS B&G CLUB OF DORCHESTER 1135 DORCHESTER AVENUE DORCHESTER MA 02125 237076465 501(C)(3) 313099 136993 SALE OF COMPARABLE ITEMS CLOTHING, WINTER COATS, TOYS AND LAPTOPS OFFERING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND LIFE GUIDANCE TO THE YOUTH OF DORCHESTER, MA RODMAN RIDE FOR KIDS INCDISNEY FOR KIDS PROGRAM 10 LINCOLN ROAD FOXBORO MA 02035 043329283 501(C)(3) 20000 SENDING 150 WELL-DESERVING YOUTH FROM DORCHESTER-BASED SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES ON A ONE-WEEK ALL EXPENSES PAID TRIP TO DISNEY THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLANDFUTURE CHEFS 89 SOUTH STREET SUITE 700 BOSTON MA 02111 042593591 501(C)(3) 10000 PREPARE LOW-MID INCOME YOUTH FOR EMPLOYMENT & POST SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CULINARY FIELD VENICE ARTS 13445 BEACH AVENUE VENICE CA 90292 954427386 501(C)(3) 25000 ART MENTORING & EDUCATION PROGRAM THE FELIX ORGANIZATIONADOPTEES FOR CHILDREN INC 43 OYSTER ROAD LOCUST VALLEY NY 11560 204413828 501(C)(3) 65000 TO SUPPORT YEAR-ROUND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE; CAMP FELIX, A SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM SUPPORTING NYC YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL INCBEST BUDDIES MASSACHUSETTS 529 MAIN STREET SUITE 202 BOSTON MA 02129 521614576 501(C)(3) 10000 TO SUPPORT THE BEST BUDDIES OF MASSACHUSETTS' SCHOOL FRIENDSHIP PROGRAM BUCKEYE RANCH FOUNDATION INC 5665 HOOVER ROAD GROVE CITY OH 43123 311593013 501(C)(3) 10000 PROVIDING FOSTER CARE SERVICES, INCLUDING TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN OHIO CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOS ANGELES INC 211 3RD AVENUE VENICE CA 90291 951690973 501(C)(3) 50000 TO SUPPORT THE LANDING, A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS YOUNG MENSETTINGS CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOS ANGELES INC SAN FERNANDO 21600 HART STREET CANOGA PARK CA 91303 951690973 501(C)(3) 10000 TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL WITH SERVICES IN THE SAN FERNANDO REGION CATIE'S CLOSET 19 SCHOOL STREET DRACUT MA 01826 272531953 501(C)(3) 10000 TO FUND A PERMANENT CATIE'S CLOSET STORE, WHICH PROVIDES AN IN-SCHOOL RESOURCE OF CLOTHING AND BASIC NECESSITIES TO STUDENTS LIVING IN POVERTY AT NO COST CITY DUCKS YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB 15233 VENTURA BLVD SUITE 718 SHERMAN OAKS CA 91403 461766027 501(C)(3) 10000 PROVIDING A SAFE, ORGANIZED, COMPETITIVE, FUN AND AFFORDABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO PLAY TACKLE FOOTBALL CURTIS MARTIN JOB FOUNDATION 5500 PRESTON ROAD SUITE 250 DALLAS TX 75205 752818747 501(C)(3) 40000 PROVIDING SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS GENERATION RESCUE 13636 VENTURA BLVD SUITE 259 SHERMAN OAKS CA 94123 202063267 501(C)(3) 25000 MEDICAL TREATMENT ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM DISORDERS HEROIN IS KILLING MY TOWN INC 41 BOSTON ROAD UNIT 353 BILLERICA MA 01862 474950002 501(C)(3) 10000 TO HELP FUND THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE OF AWARENESS PROJECT, TO RAISE AWARENESS ON THE EFFECTS OF THE OVERDOSE EPIDEMIC ITALIAN HOME FOR CHILDREN INC 1125 CENTRE STREET JAMAICA PLAIN MA 02130 042103799 501(C)(3) 75000 MUSIC PROGRAM AT MARY SAVIOLI PALLOTTA EDUCATION CENTER JOE TORRE SAFE AT HOME FOUNDATION 55 WEST 39TH STREET SUITE 600 NEW YORK NY 10018 030442514 501(C)(3) 40000 TO SUPPORT MARGARET'S PLACE, WHICH PROVIDES A "SAFE ROOM" WITHIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; PROVIDING SERVICES IN SCHOOLS TO CHILDREN EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE IN ORDER TO HELP THEM HEAL FROM TRAUMA JOHN L STARKS FOUNDATION INC 1127 HIGH RIDGE RD SUITE 331 STAMFORD CT 06905 731438056 501(C)(3) 20000 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON FURTHERING THE EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES M F PLACE INC DBA MY FRIEND'S PLACE PO BOX 3867 LOS ANGELES CA 90067 954834034 501(C)(3) 10000 TO ASSIST AND INSPIRE HOMELESS YOUTH TO BUILD SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVES NOREEN DEADY MEMORIAL FUND INC 391 NORTH STREET WEYMOUTH MA 02191 460779368 501(C)(3) 15000 TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO CHILDREN AND TEENS EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP DUE TO MEDICAL ISSUES, THE LOSS OF A FAMILY MEMBER OR SOME OTHER ADVERSITY ONE WORLD STRONG FOUNDATION INC PO BOX 1009 NEWBURYPORT MA 01950 364868047 501(C)(3) 10000 OWS SURVIVOR MENTOR IN-PERSON OUTREACH VISITS OPERATION PROGRESS FOUNDATION INC 60 LINDEN GLEN ROAD CANTON MA 02021 330975838 501(C)(3) 10000 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF DORCHESTER SCHOLARSHIPS STRAWBERRY MINISTRIES INC 7014 LAKE WILLIS DRIVE ORLANDO FL 32821 274749715 501(C)(3) 27500 TO SUPPORT EPIDEMIC OF HOPE, WHICH OFFERS RECOVERY PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNS FOR DRUG AWARENESS, RIGHT CHOICES AND APPLICATION STEPS WITHIN HIGH SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES; RESTORING LIVES AND RELATIONSHIPS FROM ADDICTION AND LIFE CONTROLLING ISSUES UPHAMS CORNER COMMUNITY CENTER INC 500 COLUMBIA ROAD DORCHESTER MA 02125 042708670 501(C)(3) 10000 TO PROVIDE A SAFE-HAVEN FOR YOUTH WITH PROGRAMS INCLUDING HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, TUTORING, EMPLOYMENT READINESS, SUMMER JOBS, VIOLENCE PREVENTION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, COLLEGE EXPLORATION, AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND ATHLETICS YOUTH CONSULTATION SERVICE INC 25 EAST SALEM STREET HACKENSACK NJ 07601 221487560 501(C)(3) 15000 SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN LIVING IN GROUP HOMES B&G CLUB OF GREATER MILWAUKEE 1558 N 6TH STREET MILWAUKEE WI 53212 390806292 501(C)(3) 12500 BUILDING THE COMMUNITY'S SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC FABRIC CATROCK VENTURES INC 3850 HUDSON MANOR TER SUITE 5CW BRONX NY 10463 825316828 501(C)(3) 50000 INVESTING IN UNDERSERVED BRONX YOUTH BY PROVIDING OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GAVIN FOUNDATION INC 675 EAST 4TH STREET SOUTH BOSTON MA 02127 043220123 501(C)(3) 220000 CUSHING HOUSE ART PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES STRUCTURE ART ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE; SIX-SUMMIT SERIES TO EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY ON THE DANGER OF OPIOIDS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF LIVING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ALLAN HOUSTON LEGACY FOUNDATION 260 WEST 39TH STREET SUITE 50 NEW YORK NY 10018 208962490 501(C)(3) 90000 STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN FATHERS/SONS AND MENTORS/MENTEES, EMPOWERING YOUNG ADULTS WHO ASPIRE TO BECOME ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH THE BUSINESS EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; MENTORING INITIATIVES AND HANDS-ON WORKSHIPS DAVID CONE FOUNDATION 303 EAST 83RD ST SUITE 6A NEW YORK NY 10028 134007196 501(C)(3) 10000 TO ASSIST CHARITIES, SPORTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, ESPECIALLY AS THEY RELATE TO CHILDREN FISK UNIVERSITY 1000 SEVENTEENTH AVE NORTH NASHVILLE TN 37208 620202000 501(C)(3) 20000 TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THEIR TENURE IN THE SPRING FIVER FOUNDATION INC 519 8TH AVENUE 24TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10018 133993633 501(C)(3) 90000 SUMMER AND YEAR-ROUND OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT NYC GHETTO FILM SCHOOL INC 79 ALEXANDER AVE 4TH FLOOR BRONX NY 10454 134127229 501(C)(3) 100000 PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM IN CINEMATIC STORYTELLING AND PRODUCTION TRAINING FOR DIVERSE YOUNG FILMAKERS; FELLOWS PROGRAM, A VISUAL STORYTELLING COURSE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS LENOX HILL NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE 331 EAST 70TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10021 131628180 501(C)(3) 60000 INTEGRATED HUMAN SERVICES - SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, LEGAL, HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, NUTRITIONAL AND FITNESS MOUSE INC 55 BROAD STREET 16TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10004 133973196 501(C)(3) 10000 LEARNING CONTENT AND EDUCATOR TRAINING NATIONAL DANCE INSTITUTE INC 217 WEST 147TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10039 132890779 501(C)(3) 30000 ENGAGE CHILDREN AND MOTIVATE THEM TOWARDS EXCELLENCE THROUGH IN-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS, WORKSHOPS, AND PUBLIC PERFORMANCES OPPORTUNITY NETWORK 85 BROAD STREET 6TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10004 431984494 501(C)(3) 90000 CREATE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS SOJOURNER FOUNDATION INC 619 W WALNUT STREET MILWAUKEE WI 53212 465489434 501(C)(3) 12500 PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF SUPPORT AIMED AT FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ST JUDE RESARCH HOSPITAL 501 ST JUDE PLACE MEMPHIS TN 38105 620646012 501(C)(3) 20000 PEDIATRIC TREATMENT AND RESEARCH WOODLAWN CONSERVANCY INC 4199 WEBSTER AVENUE BRONX NY 10470 311695037 501(C)(3) 10000 TO ENHANCE WOODLAWN CEMETERY AS A NATURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL LANDMARK, TO CREATE A SUPERIOR VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND TO BUILD A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORTERS. DISCOVER OUTDOORS FOUNDATION INC 620 RIDGEBURY ROAD RIDGEFIELD CT 06877 462566495 501(C)(3) 65000 EDUCATIONAL AND FUN OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN GRADES K-12 IN NYC 50 0 X 63750 SALE OF COMPARABLES X LAPTOPS 2 69750 SALE OF COMPARABLES X TOYS 1 3493 SALE OF COMPARABLES 0 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 MARK WAHLBERG AND JAMES WAHLBERG HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE MEMBERS THAT HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE ON GRANT PROPOSALS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A ALL MEMBERS MUST VOTE ON NEW MEMBERS FOR THE GOVERNING BODY. THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS MAY BE INCREASED OR DECREASED AT ANY TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE MEMBERS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B EACH MEMBER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO VOTE ON ALL MATTERS COMING BEFORE THE MEMBERS. THE MEMBERS MAY INCREASE AND DECREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS AND MAY APPOINT ADDITIONAL MEMBERS AT ANY SPECIAL MEETING, BY A VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS ENTITLED TO VOTE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY SELECT BOARD MEMBERS FAMILIAR WITH FINANCIAL RECORDS OF THE FOUNDATION. IN ADDITION, ALL DIRECTORS WERE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING AND INVITED TO COMMENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE FOUNDATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN PLACE. THE POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND BOARD MEMBERS TO SIGN A DOCUMENT THAT STATES THEY RECEIVED, AGREE TO, AND WILL COMPLY WITH THE POLICY. PERIODIC REVIEWS ARE DONE TO ENSURE ADHERANCE TO THE POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 TWO EMPLOYEES ARE PAID ANNUAL COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED, VOTED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY INCREASES IN COMPENSATION ARE VOTED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE WEBSITE AND GUIDESTAR.ORG OR UPON SPECIFIC REQUEST TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FOUNDATION. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON SPECIFIC REQUEST TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FOUNDATION. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THERE IS NO FORMAL AUDIT COMMITTEE; AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF FOUR BOARD MEMBERS OVERSEES AND ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM EACH YEAR.