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There are no such uncertain Pt X, Line 2 tax positions for IWV for the year ended December 31, Pt X, Line 2 2023. Pt X, Line 2 IWVs tax returns are subject to possible examination Pt X, Line 2 by taxing authorities. For federal income tax purposes, Pt X, Line 2 the tax returns essentially remain open for possible Pt X, Line 2 examination for a period of three years after the Pt X, Line 2 respective filing deadlines of those returns. false false false false false false false false false Somerlyn Cothran 42307 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42307 0 0 0 Ashdown Forest Strategies LLC See supplemental info 156000 Management consulting false Suasion Insights LLC See supplemental info 90000 Messaging consulting false Pt IV, Line 1 Ashdown Forest Strategies, LLC is wholly owned by Heather Higgins, the Pt IV, Line 1 CEO of IWV. Pt IV, Line 2 Suasion Insights, LLC is wholly owned by Heather Higgins, the CEO of IWV. X 1 522438 Fair market value false false false Pt VI, Line 12c Board members are given the policy and are asked to Pt VI, Line 12c confirm there are no conflicts, or, if there are, to Pt VI, Line 12c address them with the board. The review is ongoing via Pt VI, Line 12c review of invoices/financial data. In addition, the CEO Pt VI, Line 12c regularly points out to board members and consultants Pt VI, Line 12c that compliance policies are worthless without an ethical Pt VI, Line 12c culture. The board requires assurance that there are no Pt VI, Line 12c conflicts in any contractual relationship, while Pt VI, Line 12c requiring full disclosure and evaluation where there may Pt VI, Line 12c be a conflict. Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is reviewed by the board and outside counsel prior to filing. Pt VI, Line 15a IWVs top management official has a monthly consulting Pt VI, Line 15a contract approved by the board. The board has discretion Pt VI, Line 15a to adjust the annual compensation based on executive Pt VI, Line 15a compensation of similar organizations. Pt VI, Line 19 The documents are available upon request. Pt VI, Line 8b All committees are included in board meetings and Pt VI, Line 8b deliberations are noted in full board minutes. Pt VI, Line 15b The board approves the compensation of key personnel Pt VI, Line 15b based on comparative data of similar organizations. Pt III, Line 2 IWV launched Independent Womens Network, a membership Pt III, Line 2 community that enables its members to discuss the most Pt III, Line 2 important issues affecting their lives, communities and Pt III, Line 2 country; meet and form lasting bonds with like-minded Pt III, Line 2 women; engage in informed, open and civil debate and Pt III, Line 2 dialogue; and work to advance the principles we share Pt III, Line 2 to create better communities and a healthier country. 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