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THE FOCUS OF THIS INITIATIVE WAS TO INCREASE GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS ABILITY TO RAISE FUNDS USING INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES SUCH AS CROWD FUNDING AND INCREASED SOCIAL MEDIA ACCESS. 288183 SPF launched the Social Justice Institute (SJI) as a leadership development and capacity building program to enhance the sustainability of grantee groups and other grassroots organizations committed to social justice in the South. SJIs framework incorporates grantmaking, organizational development, youth leadership development, culture and the arts. SJI promotes knowledge building, best practices in organizational management, and collective understanding of current and historic human rights issues in the South. 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THERE ARE SOME ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT HAVE THEIR 501(C)(3) STATUS AND HAVE SECURED A FISCAL SPONSOR WHO ADMINISTERS THE GRANT TO THE ORGANIZATION AND TAKES CARE OF MANAGING THE FIDUCIARY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION. Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used THE ORGANIZATION HAS ESTABLISHED CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY. THE GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY GRANT PANEL COMMITTEES. MOST GRANTS REQUIRE BOARD APPROVAL. ALL GRANT RECIPIENTS MUST SUBMIT A FINAL REPORT. THEY WILL NOT RECEIVE FUTURE FUNDING UNTIL THE FINAL REPORT IS SUBMITTED. A PROGRAM OFFICER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING THE GRANT ACTIVITIES. X true X false false false false false false false false false FERNANDO CUEVAS JR Executive Dir. 147000 8268 45405 200673 Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a. CAROLYN FORD TREASURER 67555 GRANT ROSE JOHNSON FORMER CHAIR 104610 GRANT KAREN WATSON BOARD CHAIR 23500 GRANT BRETT BURSEY BOARD MEMBER 41055 GRANT MARGARITA ROMO SECRETARY 53000 GRANT JOHN LITTLES BOARD MEMBER 40650 CONSULTING SERVICES false Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information John LittleS' company, McIntosh SEED, provided consulting services. The consulting services includes providing expertise for all things pertaining to engaging donors across the Southern region to strengthen racial equity and civic engagement approaches when addressing social change issues, through targeted giving models and grants to community-based organizations. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: At least 80% of SPFs membership must be derived from leaders of currently or previously funded grassroots organizations and represent diverse issues and experience. Serving in five-year terms, SPFs membership is constantly evolving thanks to the board and memberships commitment to nominating potential candidates whose work and values align with those of the foundation. They meet at least twice a year and serve on committees, including grantmaking policy and grants decisions, finance and investments, and are actively involved in the organization. Membership is an integral piece of SPFs democratic philanthropy. The membership serves as a leadership pool from which SPFs board is elected, and ensures that operating, grantmaking and program decisions reflect the perspective of rural southern grassroots organizations. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OPPORTUNITY OF SPF TO GATHER TOGETHER RURAL ORGANIZERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO VOCALIZE THE WORK OR ISSUES PREVAILING IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, RECEIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR TRAINING THAT WILL IMPROVE THEIR LEADERSHIP ABILITIES, AND OFFER GROUNDING STRATEGIES THAT WILL DETERMINE AND GUIDE THE INVESTMENTS MADE BY THE FOUNDATION. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 THERE IS ONE CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP. BOARD MEMBERS, STAFF, AND VOLUNTEERS OF ORGANIZATIONS ELIGIBLE TO BE GRANTEE PARTNERS OF THE SOUTHERN PARTNERS FUND, INC. ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a SPF IS A CORPORATION THAT HAS MEMBERS. THEY ELECT MEMBERS TO THE GOVERNING BODY. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b DECISIONS COMING BEFORE THE BOARD RELATED TO THE MEMBERSHIP NOMINATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTANT PROVIDES A DRAFT OF FORM 990 TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. THIS DRAFT WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S TREASURER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CPA AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND WITH PREVIOUSLY FILED FORM 990S. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a A PERSONNEL COMMITTEE IS VOTED ON BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO RESEARCH, INTERVIEW, AND ASSESS THE QUALIFICATIONS OF POTENTIAL CANDIDATES AND COMPENSATION. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 FORM 990 WILL BE AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR'S WEBSITE. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTANT PROVIDES A COPY OF FORM 990 SPECIFICALLY FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. THE ORGANIZATION POSTS THIS COPY ON THEIR WEBSITE AND IT IS ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.