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Form 990, Part III, Line 1 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OPPORTUNITY TO REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL. STAND TOGETHER PARTNERS WITH ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE KEY INSTITUTIONS OF SOCIETY - EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES, BUSINESS, AND GOVERNMENT - TO TACKLE THE ISSUES THAT MATTER MOST. THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNICATION EFFORTS, AND SUPPORT FOR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, AMONG OTHER ACTIVITIES, STAND TOGETHER OFFERS A COMPELLING ALTERNATIVE TO AMERICANS WHO ARE SEARCHING FOR A BETTER WAY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a & 15b - PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD MEETS TO REVIEW AND APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. AS DEEMED NECESSARY, THE ORGANIZATION MAY ENGAGE A HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING ORGANIZATION TO PERFORM A COMPENSATION STUDY. THE CONSULTING ORGANIZATION WILL USE DATA FROM COMPARABLE NON-PROFITS TO ESTABLISH A REASONABLE COMPENSATION LEVEL FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. 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A FULL DRAFT OF THE 990 ALONG WITH ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES IS THEN PROVIDED TO INTERNAL MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL COUNSEL FOR REVIEW. ALL QUESTIONS ARE ADDRESSED AND ANY MODIFICATIONS ARE MADE, IF NECESSARY. THE FORM 990 AND ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES ARE COVERED UNDER THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. LEGAL COUNSEL MEETS PERIODICALLY TO REVIEW THE POLICY AND ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS, AS NEEDED. THE ORGANIZATION RECENTLY UPDATED ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES AND EACH OF THEM ACKNOWLEDGED THE NEW POLICY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ALL REQUIRED DISCLOSURES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNDER IRS REGULATIONS. 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