2015-11-09T13:10:14-06:00 2014-12-31 111986323 MARCUM LLP 53 STATE STREET FLOOR 38 BOSTON MA 02109 990 2014-01-01 043567369 THE MARK WAHLBERG YOUTH FOUNDATION INC MARK 6174541125 233 NEEDHAM STREET SUITE 300 NEWTON MA 02464 MARK WAHLBERG PRESIDENT 6174541125 2015-11-04 1 BARRY CHAIT P01452996 6178075000 2015-11-04 2014 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z ROSE CORTINA 233 NEEDHAM STREET SUITE 300 NEWTON MA 02461 1112252 0 X WWW.MARKWAHLBERGYOUTHFOUNDATION.COM X 2001 MA TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS WHO ARE POOR, UNDERPRIVELEGED OR OTHERWISE DISADVANTAGED. 10 10 2 100 0 0 1355123 1090772 0 0 541 480 -51629 -21670 1304035 1069582 929068 1122401 0 0 116380 142828 0 0 83620 59091 40018 1104539 1305247 199496 -235665 2199209 2079262 197102 312820 2002107 1766442 X IT IS OUR MISSION TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INNER CITY YOUTH THROUGH WORKING PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS. OUR GOAL IS TO REMOVE AND ELIMINATE BARRIERS THAT PREVENT YOUTH FROM SUCCEEDING AND TO ENSURE THAT NO CHILD IS LIMITED OR PREVENTED FROM ATTAINING THEIR LIFETIME GOAL OR DREAM DUE TO FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO ASSIST IN MAKING THE DREAMS AND ULTIMATE POTENTIAL OF INNER CITY YOUTH BECOME A REALITY. "TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE." 1 0 760519 733063 SCHOOL SUPPORT & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS - MWYF IS COMMITTED TO GIVING INNER CITY KIDS EQUAL ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND PROVIDES GRANTS TO SUPPORT SCHOOL COMPUTER LABS AND EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS. ONE OF ITS RECENT PARTNERS INCLUDE THE DORCHESTER ALTERNATIVE YOUTH ACADEMY, WHICH SERVES TEENS WHO ARE DISCHARGED FROM TRADITIONAL SCHOOL SETTINGS AND NEED HELP FUNCTIONING SUCCESSFULLY IN SCHOOL. IN ADDITION, MWYF PROVIDES GRANTS TO BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS AND OTHER AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. ANNUALLY, MWYF HOSTS A HOLIDAY PARTY AND GIFT GIVEAWAY FOR MORE THAN 250 UNDERSERVED YOUTH. OTHER PARTNERS INCLUDE REACH BACK L.A., AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IN SOUTH CENTRAL L.A. THAT WAS RECENTLY AWARDED AN MWYF GRANT TOWARD A NEW YOUTH CENTER. 240521 231838 HEALTH / MEDICAL / SUBSTANCE ABUSE / ADVOCACY - THE MWYF SUPPORTS FAMILIES, WOMEN, CHILDREN AND TEENS AS WELL AS VETERANS BATTLING LIFE THREATENING DISEASES AND MEDICAL ISSUES INCLUDING HOMICIDE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION ADVOCATES FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES AND SUPPORTS TRANSITIONAL SERVICES FOR PRISONERS. SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE HOMELESS SHELTERS, TECHNICAL CAREER TRAINING AND DRUG TREATMENT. 142650 137500 YOUTH SUMMER CAMP - SINCE 2004, MWYF HAS HOSTED "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 BY HIRING THEM AS JUNIOR COUNSELORS FOR THE WEEK. 20000 20000 GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING YOUTH 20000 20000 1163690 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 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 DIRECTOR 40.00 X 75000 0 14795 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 14795 0 0 0 0 0 221500 869272 153318 1090772 480 480 21000 221500 42670 -21670 -21670 1069582 0 0 -21190 1122401 1122401 75000 18750 18750 37500 30000 7500 7500 15000 29820 7455 7455 14910 8008 2002 2002 4004 12418 12418 2947 2947 9458 1515 4916 3027 10704 4067 405 6232 513 513 2844 2844 MISC 1134 1134 1305247 1163690 57937 83620 1888262 1840942 234385 234859 75546 1646 11731 9916 1016 1815 2199209 2079262 120 55838 196982 256982 197102 312820 X 2002107 1766442 2002107 1766442 2199209 2079262 -235665 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1699652 1389168 1336638 1303494 1069102 6798054 1699652 1389168 1336638 1303494 1069102 6798054 2747915 4050139 4361 3713 617 541 480 9712 6807766 0.59490 0.58190 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 11731 9916 1815 1815 X 1075582 6000 6000 1069582 0 1069582 1311247 6000 6000 1305247 0 1305247 PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. HOWEVER, INCOME FROM CERTAIN ACTIVITIES NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FOUNDATION'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION QUALIFIES FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A) AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION OTHER THAN A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(1). THE FOUNDATION DID NOT HAVE ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME AT EITHER DECEMBER 31, 2014 OR 2013. THE FOUNDATION PERIODICALLY ASSESSES THE LIKELIHOOD, BASED ON THEIR TECHNICAL MERIT, THAT TAX POSITIONS WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BASED ON THE FACTS, CIRCUMSTANCES AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE END OF EACH PERIOD. THE MEASUREMENT OF UNRECOGNIZED TAX POSITIONS IS ADJUSTED WHEN NEW INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE, OR WHEN AN EVENT OCCURS THAT REQUIRES A CHANGE. INTEREST AND PENALTIES, IF ANY, ASSOCIATED WITH UNRECOGNIZED INCOME TAXES ARE CLASSIFIED AS ADDITIONAL INCOME TAXES IN THE STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES. THE FOUNDATION DID NOT IDENTIFY ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AT DECEMBER 31, 2014 AND 2013. THE FOUNDATION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. THE FOUNDATION IS GENERALLY NO LONGER SUBJECT TO AUDIT BY TAX JURISDICTIONS FOR THE YEARS BEFORE 2011. PREMIER PARTY - TRANSFORMERS 4 242500 221500 21000 25026 4905 3000 7670 2 2069 242500 221500 21000 25026 4905 3000 9739 42670 -21670 0 AUBURN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FUND 317 S COLLEGE STREET AUBURN AL 36849 630439459 501(C)(3) 3000 ORG PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING STUDENTS BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL INCBEST BUDDIES MASSACHUSETTS 45 BROMFIELD STREET 7TH FLOOR BOSTON MA 02108 521614576 501(C)(3) 10000 ORG WHICH ENHANCES THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF DORCHESTER ALMA'S KIDS 1135 DORCHESTER AVENUE DORCHESTER MA 02125 237076465 501(C)(3) 20000 ORG PROVIDING THANKSGIVING DINNER TO OVER 500 FAMILIES BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF DORCHESTER INC - CAMP NORTHBOUND 1135 DORCHESTER AVENUE DORCHESTER MA 02125 237076465 501(C)(3) 65000 ORG SENDING MEMBERS OF DORCHESTER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TO SUMMER CAMP BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF DORCHESTER 1135 DORCHESTER AVENUE DORCHESTER MA 02125 237076465 501(C)(3) 78952 ORG PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND LIFE GUIDANCE TO THE YOUTH OF DORCHESTER, MA DIAMOND EDUCATORS MENTORING INC PO BOX 191767 ROXBURY MA 02119 200346908 501(C)(3) 7200 ORG PROVIDING ED. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO 4TH - 7TH GRADERS VIA THE DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH B-BALL CLUB DIGNITY-U-WEAR FOUNDATION INC 136 NORTH MYRTLE AVENUE JACKSONVILLE FL 32204 593635885 501(C)(3) 50000 ORG PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH SCHOOL CLOTHING AND UNIFORMS TO THOSE IN NEED TO WOMEN, CHILDREN AND VETERANS EARTHEN VESSELS INC PO BOX 220502 DORCHESTER MA 02122 042702655 501(C)(3) 10000 ORG PROVIDING ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL SUPPORT TO LOW-INCOME ACADEMICALLY VULNERABLE CHILDREN ERIC J TRUMP FOUNDATION INC 725 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10022 208669454 501(C)(3) 16000 ORG WHICH RAISES MONEY FOR CHILDREN BATTLING LIFE-THREATENING DISEASES FAMILY-TO-FAMILY INC 6 CIRCLE DRIVE HASTINGS ON HUDSON NY 10706 571169066 501(C)(3) 30000 ORG PROVIDING BASIC LIFE ESSENTIALS TO THOSE STRUGGLING WITH POVERTY & PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES THE FELIX ORGANIZATIONADOPTEES FOR CHILDREN INC 43 OYSTER BAY ROAD LOCUST VALLEY NY 11560 204413828 501(C)(3) 25000 ORG PROVIDING GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO FOSTER CARE AND AT RISK CHILDREN FISHING ACADEMY INC 16 ADAIR ROAD BRIGHTON MA 02135 550861478 501(C)(3) 7500 ORG PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH TO LEARN LIFE-SKILLS SUCH AS TEAMWORK, PATIENCE, DISCIPLINE, AND RESPECT FRIENDS OF MALDEN TEEN ENRICHMENT CENTER ONE SALEM STREET MALDEN MA 02148 460542775 501(C)(3) 5000 ORG PROVIDING TUTORING SERVICES FOR STRUGGLING TEENS THROUGH PROGRAMMING, TEACHING REAL LIFE SKILLS, AND COUNSELING GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN & CHILDRENCATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LA 1650 ROCKWOOD STREET LOS ANGELES CA 90026 951690973 501(C)(3) 50000 ORG WHOSE PROGRAM PROVIDES SHELTER AND SUPPORT TO HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN KIDS4PEACE BOSTON INC PO BOX 381131 CAMBRIDGE MA 02238 270598999 501(C)(3) 20000 ORG PROVIDING AN INTERFAITH ORGANIZATION AMONG RELIGIONS TO PROMOTE PEACE - SUMMER CAMP & YEAR-ROUND PROGAMING. LEAHY-HOLLORAN COMMUNITY CENTERDORCHESTER YOUTH WINTER GUARD INC 1 WORRELL STREET DORCHESTER MA 02122 222580902 501(C)(3) 5000 ORG ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO GROW AND DEVELOP THROUGH CREATIVE EXPRESSION PERFORMANCE AND COMPETITION LEAHY-HOLLORAN COMMUNITY CENTERNEPONSET YOUTH COLORGUARD 1 WORRELL STREET DORCHESTER MA 02122 222580902 501(C)(3) 5000 ORG ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO GROW AND DEVELOP THROUGH CREATIVE EXPRESSION PERFORMANCE AND COMPETITION LOUIS D BROWN PEACE INSTITUTE CORP 15 CHRISTOPHER STREET DORCHESTER MA 02122 263068254 501(C)(3) 5000 ORG PROMOTING PEACE IN THE CITY OF BOSTON AND ADVOCACY FOR FAMILY OF HOMICIDE VICTIMS MASSACHUSETTS FALLEN HEROES MEMORIAL FUND 100 HALLET STREET DORCHESTER MA 02124 273495087 501(C)(3) 5000 ORG PROVIDING ADVOCACY SERVICES TO LOCAL VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES MELROSE PUBLIC SCHOOLS DRAMA DEPARTMENT 360 LYNN FELLS PARKWAY MELROSE MA 02176 046001401 501(C)(3) 5000 ORG PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEATER PRODUCTION MOVING MOUNTAINS INC 1727 PRESIDENTS STREET BROOKLYN NY 11213 261407568 501(C)(3) 5000 ORG PROVIDING THE YOUTH OF NYC A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO THE STREETS PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND 175 NORTH BEACON STREET WATERTOWN MA 02472 208669454 501(C)(3) 20000 ORG PROVIDING SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PLYMOUTH NORTH BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION INC PO BOX 1401 MANOMET MA 02345 300443820 501(C)(3) 20000 ORG PROVIDING YOUTH WITH A NEW BASKETBALL COURT WITH LIGHTS REMEMBER BETTY FOUNDATION 124 S 17TH STREET NASHVILLE TN 37206 472589581 501(C)(3) 10838 ORG PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THOSE GOING THROUGH CANCER SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON RECOVERY & QUALITY OF LIFE SPAN INC 105 CHAUNCY STREET BOSTON MA 12111 042594873 501(C)(3) 15000 ORG PROVIDING ASSISTANCE IN REINTEGRATION TO THOSE PREPARING FOR RELEASE FROM PRISON TEEN PROJECT INC 8140 SUNLAND BLVD SUN VALLEY CA 91352 300421837 501(C)(3) 25000 ORG PROVIDING FREE DRUG TREATMENT AND TECHNICAL CAREER TRAINING TO HOMELESS YOUTH THE ARTS CONNECTION INC 520 EIGHTH AVE STE 321 NEW YORK NY 10018 132953240 501(C)(3) 25000 ORG OFFERING ACTIVE AND CREATIVE LEARNING THROUGH MUSIC, DANCE, THEATER, AND VISUAL ARTS IN NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS THE OPERATION PROGRESS FOUNDATION INC PO BOX 62 NORTH SCITUATE MA 02060 330975838 501(C)(3) 15000 ORG PROVIDING ED. AND MENTORING FOR STUDENTS FROM BOSTON. 100% GOING TOWARDS 5 SCHOLARSHIPS EACH YEAR THE RODMAN RIDE FOR KIDS CO THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF DORCHESTER 1135 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER MA 02125 237076465 501(C)(3) 150000 ORG OFFERING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND LIFE GUIDANCE TO THE YOUTH OF DORCHESTER, MA THE RODMAN RIDE FOR KIDS CO RODMAN DISNEY FOR KIDS PROGRAM 10 LINCOLN ROAD FOXBORO MA 02035 237076465 501(C)(3) 20000 ORG OFFERING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND LIFE GUIDANCE TO THE YOUTH OF DORCHESTER, MA VENICE ARTS 1702 LINCOLN BLVD VENICE CA 90291 954427386 501(C)(3) 25000 ORG PROVIDING ACTIVE AND CREATIVE LEARNING THROUGH MEDIA BASED ARTS EDUCATION WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT CO TEWKSBURY COUNTRY CLUB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 1880 MAIN STREET TEWKSBURY MA 01876 202370934 501(C)(3) 5000 ORG PROVIDING UNIQUE, DIRECT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON 316 HUNTINGTON AVENUE BOSTON MA 02115 042103551 501(C)(3) 5000 ORG PROVIDING AN OUTREACH PROGRAM TO INNER-CITY & GREATER BOSTON AREA YOUTH THROUGH BASKETBALL POINTS OF LIGHT FOUNDATIONGENERATIONON 281 PARK AVE SOUTH 6TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10028 650206641 501(C)(3) 50000 ORG FOSTERING TOGETHERNESS AND KINDNESS IN COMMUNITIES SHIELA JAFFE THE FELIX ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTOR IS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION 25000 GENERAL CASH CONTRIBUTION ROBERT SCANNELL DORCHESTER B & G CLUB'S EXEC. DIRECTOR IS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION 330522 CONTRIBUTION FOR SUMMER CAMP PARTICIPANTS, CELTICS TIX, MISC PARTY SUPPLIES MICHAEL JOYCE DORCHESTER B & G CLUB'S EMPLOYEE IS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION 330522 CONTRIBUTION FOR SUMMER CAMP PARTICIPANTS, CELTICS TIX, MISC PARTY SUPPLIES MARK WAHLBERG DORCHESTER B & G CLUB'S BOARD MEMBER IS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION 330522 CONTRIBUTION FOR SUMMER CAMP PARTICIPANTS, CELTICS TIX, MISC PARTY SUPPLIES JAMES WAHLBERG DORCHESTER B & G CLUB'S BOARD MEMBER IS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION 330522 CONTRIBUTION FOR SUMMER CAMP PARTICIPANTS, CELTICS TIX, MISC PARTY SUPPLIES JAMES WAHLBERG BROTHER OF PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION 75000 PAYMENTS MADE FOR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AT THE FOUNDATION 0 SHEILA JAFFE DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION IS ALSO A DIRECTOR OF A DONEE ORGANIZATION 25000 GRANT MADE TO DIRECTOR'S ORGANIZATION 0 ROBERT SCANNELL DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION IS ALSO A DIRECTOR OF A DONEE ORGANIZATION 330522 GRANT MADE TO DIRECTOR'S ORGANIZATION 0 MICHAEL JOYCE DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION IS ALSO AN EMPLOYEE OF A DONEE ORGANIZATION 330522 GRANT MADE TO EMPLOYEE'S ORGANIZATION 0 MARK WAHLBERG OFFICER OF FOUNDATION IS ALSO A DIRECTOR OF A DONEE ORGANIZATION 330522 GRANT MADE TO OFFICER/DIRECTOR'S ORGANIZATION 0 X 153318 SALE OF COMPARABLES 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 HEALTH AND ADVOCACY - THE MWYF SUPPORTS FAMILIES, WOMEN, CHILDREN AND TEENS AS WELL AS VETERANS BATTLING LIFE THREATENING DISEASES AND MEDICAL ISSUES INCLUDING HOMICIDE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION ADVOCATES FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES AND SUPPORTS TRANSITIONAL SERVICES FOR PRISONERS. SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE HOMELESS SHELTERS, TECHNICAL CAREER TRAINING AND DRUG TREATMENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS THE BROTHER OF THE PRESIDENT. THREE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS AND ONE OFFICER ARE ALSO AFFILIATED WITH LOCAL DONEE ORGANIZATIONS. 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 B, LINE 11 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.