2015-11-16T08:37:34-06:00 2014-12-31 273605969 CBIZ MHM LLC 13577 FEATHER SOUND DRIVE 400 CLEARWATER FL 33762 990 2014-01-01 204103240 RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION INC RAYS 7278253145 TROPICANA FIELD ONE TROPICANA DRIVE ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 JOHN HIGGINS TREASURER 7278253145 2015-11-11 1 NATHAN SMITH P00543757 7275721400 2014 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z MATTHEW SILVERMAN TROPICANA FIELD ONE TROPICANA DRIVE ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 1845149 0 X WWW.RAYSBASEBALL.COM X 2005 FL THIS CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. 6 6 0 80 0 0 436925 467959 0 0 21758 11014 695541 577899 1154224 1056872 640653 706928 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50285 44050 690938 750978 463286 305894 3660443 3830943 747793 582691 2912650 3248252 THIS CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. 0 0 200000 200000 THE RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION COMMUNITY FUND GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDESASSISTANCE TO LOCAL NONPROFITS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. GRANTSAWARDED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM AVERAGE $5,000. THESE FUNDS ADD TOAND SUPPORT CURRENT PROGRAMS OFFERED BY COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFITORGANIZATIONS. 296001 296001 PARTNERSHIP GRANTS RANGE FROM $5,000-$25,000 AND ARE GIVEN TOLOCAL RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION PARTNERS TO SUPPORT THEIRCHARITABLE EFFORTS IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA THAT COINCIDE WITH THEFOUNDATION'S MISSION STATEMENT. 70910 70910 THE READING WITH THE RAYS PROGRAM ENCOURAGES KIDS TO AVOID SUMMER READING LOSS BY READING 24 HOURS OVER THE SUMMER MONTHS. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES THREE THROUGH FIVE IN CHARLOTTE, CITRUS, HERNANDO, MANATEE, HILLSBOROUGH, PASCO, PINELLAS, POLK AND SARASOTA COUNTIES. 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PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION FOLLOWS THE GUIDANCE PROVIDED FOR IN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION TOPIC 740, INCOME TAXES ("ASC 740"). THE GUIDANCE PROVIDED BY ASC 740 INCLUDES ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014, MANAGEMENT DOES NOT BELIEVE IT HAS TAKEN ANY TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO A SIGNIFICANT DEGREE OF UNCERTAINTY. WHEN APPLICABLE, THE FOUNDATION'S POLICY IS TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS A COMPONENT OF TAX EXPENSE. NO PENALTIES OR INTEREST WERE RECOGNIZED IN 2014 OR 2013. THE FOUNDATION'S INCOME TAX FILINGS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINIATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED. TAX FILINGS FOR YEARS AFTER 2010 REMAIN OPEN FOR EXAMINATION. 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BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL INC 100 SE 2ND ST SUITE 2200 MIAMI FL 331312151 521614576 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. BROOKWOOD FLORIDA INC 901 7TH AVE SOUTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 590624387 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. CASA 1011 1ST AVE SOUTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 592114359 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. CBY25 INITIATIVE INC 405 E PALM AVE TAMPA FL 336022716 743239498 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. CHILD ABUSE COUNCIL 3108 WEST AZEELE STREET TAMPA FL 33609 591807551 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. CLOTHES TO KIDS INC 1059 NORTH HERCULES AVE CLEARWATER FL 33765 141849798 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. CORNERSTONE KIDS INC 2708 N CENTRAL AVE TAMPA FL 336021602 593545645 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. CREATIVE CLAY CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 1124 CENTRAL AVE ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 593338595 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MANATEE COUNTY INC 600 8TH AVENUE WEST SUITE 100 PALMETTO FL 34211 651811318 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF PINELLAS COUNTY INC 5735 RIO VISTA DRIVE CLEARWATER FL 33760 593726679 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. ECHO OF BRANDON INC 507 N PARSONS AVE BRANDON FL 335103611 593051533 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. ECKERD YOUTH ALTERNATIVES 100 STARCREST DRIVE CLEARWATER FL 33765 592551416 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCHES INC 2486 CECIL WEBB PL LIVE OAK FL 320608337 237303117 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. FRAMEWORKS OF TAMPA BAY INC 402 EAST OAK AVE TAMPA FL 33602 208776228 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. FRONT PORCH COMMUNITY DEV ASSOC 1523 16TH STREET SOUTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 593606615 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. GORILLA THEATRE INC PO BOX 152225 TAMPA FL 336842225 593213527 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. GREAT EXPLORATIONS THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM 1925 4TH STREET NORTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33704 592763359 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. GREATER PALM RIVER POINT COMMUNITY DEVELOPEMENT CORP 7454 PALM RIVER RD TAMPA FL 33619 593441012 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. HEART GALLERY-PINELLAS & PASCO 100 SECOND AVE NORTH SUITE 150 ST PETERSBURG FL 33701 061771581 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SCHOOL READINESS COALITION 1002 E PALM AVE SUITE 100 TAMPA FL 33605 593626765 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. MEALS ON WHEELS PLUS OF MANATEE INC 811 23RD AVE EAST BRADENTON FL 34208 591420986 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS INC 1 WEST ADAMS ST 301 JACKSONVILLE FL 32202 592414492 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. PASCO-HERNANDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC 10230 RIDGE ROAD NEW PORT RICHEY FL 34654 591731676 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. PINELLAS EDUCATION FOUNDATION 12090 STARKEY RD LARGO FL 33773 592688253 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE OF ST PETERSBURG INC 1450 16TH STREET NORTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33704 591060508 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. POLK EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND BUSINESS PARTNERS 1530 SHUMATE DRIVE BARTOW FL 33830 592956529 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. READY FOR LIFE INC 4000 GATEWAY CENTRE BLVD SUITE 200 PINELLAS PARK FL 33782 264032979 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. REDLANDS CHRISTIAN MIGRANT ASC 402 W MAIN STREET IMMOKALEE FL 34142 591221966 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. SERVE - VOLUNTEERS IN EDUCATION 3111 W TAMPA BAY BLVD TAMPA FL 33607 591270552 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. SOUTH COUNTY FAMILY YMCA INC 701 CENTER RD VENICE FL 342854808 591629660 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. ST PETERSBURG FREE CLINIC INC 863 3RD AVE N ST PETERSBURG FL 337012703 237208280 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. THE CYPRESS INITIATIVE INC 911 SOUTH PARSONS AVE SUITE A BRANDON FL 33511 208378337 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. THE EDIBLE PEACE PATCH PROJECT 622 1ST AVE SOUTH SUITE 2 ST PETERSBURG FL 33701 452807222 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. THE SCIENCE CENTER OF PINELLAS COUNTY INC 7701 22ND AVE NORTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33710 590874941 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. WHEELS OF SUCCESS INC 5420 W CYPRESS AVE TAMPA FL 33607 562372792 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOURTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. YWCA OF TAMPA BAY 100 SECOND AVE N SUITE 140 ST PETERSBURG FL 33701 590638517 501( C)3 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT 13707 NORTH 22ND STREET TAMPA FL 33613 591098499 501( C)3 7500 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. BOYS &GIRLS CLUBS OF MANATEE COUNTY 1215 MANATEE AVE WEST SECOND FLOOR BRADENTON FL 34205 590675141 501( C)3 8000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. HILLSBOROUGH EDUCATION FOUNDATION 2306 N HOWARD AVENUE TAMPA FL 33607 592883361 501( C)3 9691 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE SUNCOAST 2300 TALL PINES DRIVE SUITE 150 LARGO FL 33771 591566799 501( C)3 10000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. ST PETERSBURG COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC PO BOX 13489 ST PETERSBURG FL 337333489 591954362 501( C)3 10000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. THE POYNTER INSTITUTE 801 THIRD STREET SOUTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33701 591630423 501( C)3 12500 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. COMMUNITY TAMPA BAY 1499 BEACH DR SE UNIT C ST PETERSBURG FL 33701 810675602 501( C)3 15000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. OVERCOMING OBSTACLES 125 MAIDEN LANE 5TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10038 954367454 501( C)3 15000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETERSBURG 2301-22ND AVE SOUTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33712 593623000 501( C)3 16000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF TAMPA 1407 E COLUMBUS DR TAMPA FL 33605 593622978 501( C)3 16000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. TAMPA METROPOLITAN AREA YMCA 110 EAST OAK AVENUE TAMPA FL 33602 591742909 501( C)3 16667 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. YMCA OF GREATER ST PETERSBURG 600 1ST AVE NORTH SUITE 201 ST PETERSBURG FL 33701 590624468 501( C)3 16667 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST 2469 ENTERPRISE RD CLEARWATER FL 33761 590810731 501( C)3 16667 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. ALS ASSOCIATION 3242 PARKSIDE CENTER CIRCLE TAMPA FL 33619 133271855 501( C)3 20000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. HILLSBOROUGH EDUCATION FOUNDATION 2306 N HOWARD AVENUE TAMPA FL 33607 592883361 501( C)3 20000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. STARTING RIGHT NOW 5328 PRIMROSE LAKE CIRCLE - SUITE A TAMPA FL 33647 263725699 501( C)3 20000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. YMCA OF GREATER ST PETERSBURG 600 1ST AVE NORTH SUITE 201 ST PETERSBURG FL 33701 590624468 501( C)3 20000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF PINELLAS 918 WEST BAY DRIVE LARGO FL 33770 591197491 501( C)3 25000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF TAMPA BAY 711 S DALE MABRY HWY SUITE 300 TAMPA FL 33609 592173085 501( C)3 25000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE 1001 N RENGSTORFF AVE SUITE 100 MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043 770485946 501( C)3 40000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. UNITED WAY OF SUNCOAST 5201 W KENNEDY BLVD SUITE 600 TAMPA FL 33609 593725701 501( C)3 40000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. HELIOS EDUCATION FOUNDATION 100 N TAMPA STREET SUITE 1625 TAMPA FL 336025842 942850977 501(C)3 42213 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AT ANY FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE ACADEMY PREP SCHOLARSHIPS 2 32000 MONTE IRVIN SCHOLARSHIPS 2 5000 BARRY JONES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 1 2500 PART I, LINE 2: EACH GRANT APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF HISTORY OF ITS ORGANIZATION, ITS MISSION AND GOALS, THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA IT SERVES, OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING, PERCENTAGE OF BUDGET SPENT ON ADMINISTRATION AND FUNDRAISING, A LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND SPECIFIC DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE POPULATION BEING SERVED BY ITS PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, EACH GRANT APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT WITH THE APPLICATION THE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPT LETTER, CURRENT BUDGET, A PROGRAM BUDGET FOR THE PROGRAM THEY ARE REQUESTING FUNDS FOR, MOST CURRENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND MOST CURRENT ANNUAL REPORT. FORM 990, PART I, QUESTIONS 6 APPROXIMATELY 50 VOLUNTEERS ARE USED TO DISTRIBUTE SCRATCH OFF CARDS TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE FOUNDATION AT THE ANNUAL SHIRTS OFF OUR BACKS FUNDRAISER. EACH SCRATCH OFF CARD CONTAINS A PRIZE, WITH THE GRAND PRIZES BEING A GAME WORN JERSEY OF A PLAYER OR COACH. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS RECEIVED MONEY FROM THE FOUNDATION DURING 2014: POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE $6,875 WHICH EXISTS TO DEVELOP "BETTER ATHLETES, BETTER PEOPLE" BY WORKING TO PROVIDE ALL YOUTH AND HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES A POSITIVE, CHARACTER-BUILDING YOUTH SPORTS EXPERIENCE; SOUTH ST. PETE INITIATIVES $36,648 GIVES A VARIETY OF ASSISTANCE TO HELP AN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY NEXT TO THE RAYS BALLPARK, WHERE EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON GOOD CHARACTER TRAITS SUCH AS MAKING POSITIVE CHOICES, SAFETY, WORKING HARD, AND STAYING IN SCHOOL. VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTED EACH YEAR: ACADEMY PREP STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP $32,000; MONTE IRVIN SCHOLARSHIP $5,000; BARRY JONES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $2,500. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 AN ELECTRONIC DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED VIA EMAIL TO THE BOARD TO REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING THE FINAL VERSION WITH THE IRS. ONE BOARD MEMBER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SIGNING THE FINAL FORM 990. THE FINAL FORM 990 WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD ELECTRONICALLY AND RETAINED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE STANDARD OF BEHAVIOR AT THE RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION IS THAT ALL BOARD MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS AND ASSOCIATES SCRUPULOUSLY AVOID ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST BETWEEN THE INTERESTS OF THE RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION ON ONE HAND, AND PERSONAL, FAMILIAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND BUSINESS INTERESTS ON THE OTHER. THIS INCLUDES AVOIDING ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS WELL AS PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE PURPOSES OF THE POLICY IS TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF OUR ORGANIZATION'S DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES, TO ENABLE OUR CUSTOMERS AND OTHER PARTNERS TO HAVE CONFIDENCE IN OUR INTEGRITY, AND TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY AND REPUTATION OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, VOLUNTEERS AND KEY ASSOCIATES. UPON OR BEFORE ELECTION, OR APPOINTMENT, A FULL WRITTEN DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS, RELATIONSHIPS AND HOLDINGS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS REQUIRED. THIS WRITTEN DISCLOSURE IS KEPT ON FILE AND IS UPDATED AS NECESSARY AND AT LEAST ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. IN THE COURSE OF MEETINGS OR ACTIVITIES, DISCLOSURE OF ANY INTERESTS IN A TRANSACTION OR DECISION WHERE ANYONE (INCLUDING BUSINESS OR OTHER NONPROFIT AFFILIATION, FAMILY AND/OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER, EMPLOYER OR CLOSE ASSOCIATES) COULD APPEAR TO RECEIVE A BENEFIT OR GAIN IS DISCUSSED. IT IS UNDERSTOOD THE PARTY WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE ROOM FOR THE DISCUSSION AND WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO VOTE ON THE QUESTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AT THE FOUNDATION'S PRINCIPAL OFFICE. COPIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR A SMALL FEE TO COVER COPYING AND MAILING COSTS. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.