2017-04-11T14:58:19-05:00 2016-07-31 946214841 Armanino LLP 12657 Alcosta Blvd Ste 500 San Ramon CA 945834600 990 2015-08-01 273659574 StudentsFirst Institute STUD 6612223010 28212 Kelly Johnson Pkwy No 105 Valencia CA 91355 James Blew President 6612223010 2017-04-10 1 Katy Brown P00650274 9257902600 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z X James Blew 28212 Kelly Johnson Pkwy No 105 Valencia CA 91355 7983141 0 X N/A X 2010 DC TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP MODEL POLICIES THAT DEFEND THE INTEREST OF CHILDREN IN PUBLIC EDUCATION. 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Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1 The Organization has a three-member Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee has the power to exercise any powers granted to the Board of Directors, except as expressly limited by applicable law, in circumstances when it is impractical for the full Board to meet. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Form 990 was reviewed by all remaining employees and board members prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS SHALL DISCLOSE TO THE BOARD ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST WHICH THE DIRECTOR OR OFFICER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY HAS IN ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WHICH IS A PARTY TO A TRANSACTION UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD. THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR OR OFFICER SHALL ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON THE TRANSACTION. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE SALARIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT, OTHER OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS CONDUCTED UPON HIRE USING COMPARABILITY DATA, SUCH AS INDUSTRY SURVEYS AND DOCUMENTED COMPENSATION OF PERSONS HOLDING SIMILAR POSITIONS IN COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes its governing documents available as required by law. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Intercompany transactions 800,327. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2: The organization is in the process of dissolving and therefore did not have its financial statements audited. StudentsFirst 28212 Kelly Johnson Pkwy Suite 105 Valencia CA 91355 273659685 Education advocacy DC 501(c)(4) StudentsFirst Institute 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 StudentsFirst S 6355301 Cancellation of Debt