2026-06-12T09:31:37-04:00 2025-12-31 SMITH & HOWARD ADVISORY LLC 271 17TH STREET NW SUITE 2100 ATLANTA GA 30363 990 2025-01-01 431562688 HIRE HEROES USA INC % JIM MELLOTT HIRE 8446341520 13010 MORRIS ROAD STE 175 ALPHARETTA GA 30004 ROSS DICKMAN CEO 8446341520 2026-11-15 true SABRE J LINAHAN P01372980 4048746244 2026-11-15 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ROSS DICKMAN 13010 MORRIS ROAD STE 175 ALPHARETTA GA 30004 31924656 false X WWW.HIREHEROESUSA.ORG X 1990 GA HIRE HEROES USA EMPOWERS U.S. MILITARY MEMBERS, VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES TO SUCCEED IN THE CIVILIAN WORKFORCE. 9 9 182 1299 81473 0 13914830 30874140 490332 556622 464107 385331 -175913 -163380 14693356 31652713 40061 18265 0 0 14096339 14513272 209601 17000 1818503 3020717 4020626 17366718 18569163 -2673362 13083550 14788454 27272999 3296498 2681115 11491956 24591884 X HIRE HEROES USA EMPOWERS U.S. MILITARY MEMBERS, VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES TO SUCCEED IN THE CIVILIAN WORKFORCE. AS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, HIRE HEROES USA'S SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE CLIENT. false false 12808006 18265 PARTNERED CAREER TRANSITION (PACT): PACT IS OUR HALLMARK PROGRAM WHERE CLIENTS ARE PAIRED WITH TRANSITION SPECIALISTS TO CREATE PROFESSIONAL RESUMES AND LEARN EFFECTIVE JOB SEARCH TECHNIQUES. CLIENTS WHO REGISTER FOR OUR PACT PROGRAM ARE INDIVIDUALLY-PARTNERED WITH A TRANSITION SPECIALIST ON OUR TEAM WHO HELPS THEM UNDERSTAND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS AND COMMUNICATE THEIR VALUE TO EMPLOYERS. FROM RESUME WRITING, COVER LETTERS, NETWORKING TO INTERVIEWING, OUR TRANSITION SPECIALISTS STICK WITH CLIENTS UNTIL THEY NO LONGER NEED OUR SERVICES. - PROVIDED INITIAL ASSESSMENTS AND CAREER COUNSELING TO 19,797 CLIENTS - CREATED/REVISED 20,253 RESUMES - CONFIRMED 13,116 CLIENTS HIRED VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: The Volunteer Program's mission is to successfully integrate the time and talent of external stakeholders into Hire Heroes USA programs and services, thereby advancing and enhancing the organization's mission. Most volunteers contribute by participating in one-on-one mentoring sessions with a military veteran or spouse to practice a job search skill, like interviewing or salary negotiation, or to help the job-seeker better understand a specific industry, role, or organization. These one-time discussions are high-impact and allow the job-seeker to get their questions answered in a safe, supportive environment. In 2025, there were 1,299 unique volunteers who served 7,321 hours on behalf of Hire Heroes USA. The program completed 5,952 requests for volunteer support with approximately 98.4% of those were connections for mentorship or other direct career support between volunteers and veterans and spouses. The program also engaged volunteers in new support for the organization through the launch of a Volunteer Advisory Committee, a team of experienced volunteers who can provide insight on the volunteer experience while also remaining open for additional ways to support the organization. ALUMNI PROGRAM: The Alumni Program's mission is to continue empowering clients through career development and professional growth. The program offers regular communications, events, and activities focused on general career growth, developing skills, and finding the right organization and role for long-term success. Military veterans and spouses who have participated in Hire Heroes programs are eligible to continue receiving services at any time. The Alumni Program helps maintain this support, while also strengthening connections and engagement with our Alumni population. Our Alumni are important ambassadors of our mission and services. In 2025, there were 12,670 Alumni added to the Alumni Program for a year-end total of 63,159. Of that population, 1,785 Alumni received 3,256 services after securing their initial employment. Key services to Alumni included 228 Career Evaluations, 14 Alumni Teach events, and 62 mentor/mentee pairs matched as part of the Battle Buddies mentoring program. Alumni engagement also continued with an emphasis on volunteering with the organization via mentoring or serving on the Alumni Advisory Team. FEDERAL SECTOR PROGRAM: THE FEDERAL SECTOR PROGRAM IS A UNIQUE PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS CLIENTS INTERESTED IN PURSUING FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. OFFERING SERVICES ALONGSIDE THE TRANSITION SPECIALIST, THE FEDERAL SECTOR PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE FEDERAL RESUME REVIEWS, FEEDBACK, AND SUPPORT TO CLIENTS NAVIGATING THE FEDERAL HIRING PROCESS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON VIRTUAL WEBINARS AND ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT TO CLARIFY FEDERAL HIRING PRACTICES AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE JOB SEEKERS' FEDERAL HIRING GOALS. IN 2025, HIRE HEROES USA'S FEDERAL SECTOR PROGRAM PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO 3,170 JOB SEEKERS, SUPPORTING THEIR PURSUIT OF FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM HOSTED 9 VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS, REACHING 666 CLIENTS, DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND EQUIP PARTICIPANTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS NEEDED TO NAVIGATE THE COMPLEX FEDERAL HIRING PROCESS. WORKSHOP TOPICS COVERED A RANGE OF ESSENTIAL AREAS, INCLUDING AN INTRODUCTION TO FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT, GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR FEDERAL JOB SEARCH, DEVELOPING A FEDERAL-STYLE RESUME, COMMON HIRING MYTHS AND TIPS, INSIGHTS FROM A FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT PANEL, AND AN OVERVIEW OF FEDERAL HIRING PROCESSES. THESE SESSIONS, ALONG WITH SUPPLEMENTAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES, WERE REGULARLY UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO REFLECT CHANGES IN FEDERAL HIRING POLICIES AND PROCESSES, ENSURING CLIENTS RECEIVED TIMELY, ACCURATE INFORMATION. AS A RESULT OF THESE EFFORTS, 901 CLIENTS SECURED FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT, DEMONSTRATING THE PROGRAM'S IMPACT IN CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS TO HIGH-VALUE, SUSTAINABLE CAREER PATHWAYS IN THE FEDERAL WORKFORCE. CLIENT LEARNING PROGRAM (FORMERLY VIRTUAL PROGRAMS): THE HIRE HEROES USA CLIENT LEARNING PROGRAM DELIVERS LIVE AND ON-DEMAND WEB-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A JOB SEEKER AND THEIR ASSIGNED TRANSITION SPECIALIST. THE OFFERINGS ARE AIMED AT ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOB SEEKERS TO NETWORK WITH EMPLOYERS INTERESTED IN HIRING THEM. IN 2025, HIRE HEROES USA'S CLIENT LEARNING PROGRAM PRODUCED, MANAGED, AND SUPPORTED 59 VIRTUAL EVENTS (14 VIRTUAL WORKSHOP, 22 WEBINARS, AND 23 SMALL GROUP NETWORKING SESSIONS) REACHING 3,036 PARTICIPANTS. SIMULTANEOUSLY, CLIENT LEARNING PROGRAMS MANAGED A ROBUST LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HOUSING 11 SELF-PACED COURSES, 67 INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS, 96 RESOURCE GUIDES, AND 77 WEBINAR RECORDINGS TO ASSIST CLIENTS WITH NAVIGATING THE JOB SEARCH PROCESS ON THEIR PATH TO ATTAINING GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT WITH OVER 15,400 VIEWS. NEW THIS YEAR, 23,000 MILITARY SERVICE DIGITAL CREDENTIALS WERE ISSUED. REFERRAL & TRAINING PARTNERS PROGRAM: The Referral & Training Partners Program's mission is to enhance the client experience through relationships with external organizations that have training opportunities or additional resources for clients. Many job-seekers encounter barriers to career success and need to be connected to providers that can address these barriers. Most job-seekers request connections to training partners for additional skills building and credentialing. Other job-seekers need broader assistance that still impacts their employability and career readiness, like transportation and safe housing. This program also offers in-house resource provision to help address acute financial hardships that directly affect the client's ability to secure or keep a job. In 2025, the Referral & Training Partners network grew to 193 vetted organizations. The program served 7,201 unique veteran or military spouse clients and completed 9,221 requests for information and/or connection to one or more partners. Approximately 86% of the referrals made to external partners and resources were for training needs. Additionally, 87 clients received in-house resources to remove barriers to employment. JUNIOR ENLISTED PROGRAM: THE JUNIOR ENLISTED PROGRAM IS A CAREER COACHING PROGRAM TAILORED SPECIFICALLY TO JUNIOR ENLISTED SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS. THE PROGRAM IDENTIFIES UNIQUE TRANSITION AND EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS TO PROVIDE FOCUSED SOLUTIONS AND EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS TO EMPOWER JUNIOR ENLISTED (DEFINED RANKS E1 THROUGH E4) ACTIVE DUTY, TRANSITIONING, AND RECENTLY TRANSITIONED SERVICE MEMBERS FROM ALL BRANCHES OF MILITARY SERVICE IN THEIR CAREER SEARCH. IN 2025, OUR JUNIOR ENLISTED PROGRAM HELPED 5,296 JUNIOR ENLISTED MILITARY MEMBERS AND CONFIRMED 3,119 HIRED JUNIOR ENLISTED VETERANS. JUNIOR ENLISTED SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS WHO GO THROUGH THE HIRE HEROES USA JUNIOR ENLISTED PROGRAM ARE HIRED WITH AN AVERAGE STARTING SALARY OF $58,415. DURING 2025, THE JUNIOR ENLISTED PROGRAM ADVOCATED TO INCREASE SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND 2,913 WERE CONNECTED WITH TRAINING RESOURCES. ADDITIONALLY, 657 JUNIOR ENLISTED VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS RECEIVED REFERRALS TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. HIRE HEROES USA HOSTED 10 BUILDING CAREER CONNECTION EVENTS FOCUSED ON JUNIOR ENLISTED SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS, CONNECTING PARTICIPANTS WITH EMPLOYERS IN A SMALL-GROUP SETTING AND FACILITATING NETWORKING BEST PRACTICES. A TOTAL OF 188 JUNIOR ENLISTED SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS ATTENDED THESE EVENTS IN 2025. A TOTAL OF 5,141 INDIVIDUALS WERE ASSESSED TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE TO ENGAGE WITH LEARNING CONTENT COVERING ESSENTIAL CAREER TOPICS, INCLUDING RESUME TAILORING REVISIONS, COVER LETTERS, INTERVIEW PREPARATION, LINKEDIN SETUP, AND MORE. ADDITIONALLY, THE JUNIOR ENLISTED PROGRAM INCREASED PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT THROUGH INTENTIONAL MESSAGING AND COMMUNICATION METHODS (I.E., TEXT MESSAGING) THAT ARE MORE PREFERRED AND BETTER SUITED TO THE JUNIOR ENLISTED POPULATION. WOMEN VETERANS PROGRAM: THE WOMEN VETERANS PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED TO EMPOWER TRANSITIONING WOMEN SERVICE MEMBERS AND WOMEN VETERANS, ENABLING THEM TO OVERCOME UNIQUE CHALLENGES AND ATTAIN MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. THE PROGRAM ENVISIONS ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL PRESENCE AND BECOMING THE PRIMARY RESOURCE FOR CAREER COACHING TAILORED SPECIFICALLY TO WOMEN VETERANS. IT IS DESIGNED TO BE UNDERSTANDIN 1139451 546744 Corporate Partnerships: THE CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS DEPARTMENT IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING AND STEWARDING MEANINGFUL PHILANTHROPIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH CORPORATE PARTNERS THAT SUPPORT THE MISSION OF HIRE HEROES USA. THIS WORK FOCUSES ON ALIGNING CORPORATE SOCIAL IMPACT GOALS WITH OPPORTUNITIES THAT ADVANCE CAREER OUTCOMES FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES, WHILE ALSO AMPLIFYING A COMPANY'S COMMITMENT TO THE MILITARY COMMUNITY. THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENTS, PARTNERS ENGAGE WITH OUR MISSION IN A VARIETY OF WAYS, INCLUDING SPONSORSHIPS, CAUSE MARKETING INITIATIVES, EMPLOYEE GIVING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS THAT MOBILIZE BOTH EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. THESE COLLABORATIONS ALLOW COMPANIES TO MAKE A TANGIBLE AND LASTING IMPACT WHILE SUPPORTING THE VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES WE SERVE. PROSPECTIVE PARTNERS WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS TO IDENTIFY AREAS OF ALIGNMENT AND DESIGN IMPACTFUL PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. ONCE A PARTNERSHIP IS ESTABLISHED, DEDICATED CORPORATE ACCOUNT MANAGERS STEWARD THE RELATIONSHIP, ENSURING PARTNERS ARE MEANINGFULLY ENGAGED AND THAT THEIR SUPPORT CONTINUES TO DRIVE MEASURABLE IMPACT FOR OUR CLIENTS AND MISSION. IN 2025, THE CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS DEPARTMENT HELPED ADVANCE THE MISSION OF HIRE HEROES USA BY GENERATING $4,046,825 IN PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT THROUGH CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS-REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY 100% GROWTH OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR. THIS MILESTONE REFLECTS THE TEAM'S COMMITMENT TO BUILDING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMPANIES THAT ALIGN THEIR SOCIAL IMPACT GOALS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES AS THEY TRANSITION INTO MEANINGFUL CIVILIAN CAREERS. Employer Partnerships: THE EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS DEPARTMENT CONNECTS VETERAN AND MILITARY SPOUSE JOBSEEKERS WITH MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BY ENGAGING EMPLOYERS COMMITTED TO HIRING FROM THE MILITARY COMMUNITY. THE PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT TEAM BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS WITH EMPLOYERS BY UNDERSTANDING THEIR HIRING OBJECTIVES AND PROVIDING TAILORED SOLUTIONS FROM OUR EXISTING SERVICE OFFERINGS TO HELP EMPLOYERS MEET THEIR TALENT ACQUISITION GOALS. THROUGH THESE PARTNERSHIPS AND SERVICE OFFERINGS, EMPLOYERS GAIN ACCESS TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SUPPORTED BY HIRE HEROES USA'S CLIENT SERVICES TEAM, WHILE JOBSEEKERS BENEFIT FROM INCREASED VISIBILITY TO EMPLOYERS ACTIVELY SEEKING MILITARY TALENT. THE EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS DEPARTMENT SUPPORTS EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT THROUGH JOB POSTINGS, VIRTUAL CAREER FAIRS, TARGETED EMAIL CAMPAIGNS, EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHTS, EMPLOYER TRAINING, AND ADVISORY ASSISTANCE THAT HELPS EMPLOYERS STRENGTHEN THEIR VETERAN HIRING STRATEGIES. IN 2025, EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS GENERATED MORE THAN $475K IN REVENUE, REPRESENTING A 17% INCREASE COMPARED TO THE PREVIOUS YEAR. Employer Success: EMPLOYER SUCCESS OVERSEES THE ADMINISTRATION AND DELIVERY OF EMPLOYER PARTNER CONTRACTUAL RECRUITING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING THE JOB BOARD, EMPLOYER TRAINING, TARGETED EMAIL CAMPAIGNS, VIRTUAL CAREER FAIRS, AND EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHTS. IN ADDITION, THE TEAM SUPPORTS THE EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS DEPARTMENT BY MANAGING PARTNER OBLIGATIONS, PREPARING ANNUAL REPORTS, AND GATHERING DATA TO INFORM PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT. IN 2025, OUR JOB BOARD SUPPORTED THE PUBLICATION OF OVER 461,164 NEW JOBS, ATTRACTED 5,162 NEW JOB SEEKER PROFILES, AND ADDED 311 NEW EMPLOYER ACCOUNTS. OUR VIRTUAL CAREER FAIRS DREW AN AVERAGE OF 1,295 JOB SEEKER REGISTRANTS PER EVENT, WITH A STRONG ATTENDANCE RATE OF 61%, EXCEEDING THE INDUSTRY STANDARD OF 51%. ADDITIONALLY, OUR CANDIDATE QUALITY RATING REACHED 80%, SURPASSING RADANCY'S BENCHMARK OF 70%. 475973 SERVING SPOUSES PROGRAM: SERVING SPOUSES IS HIRE HEROES USA'S CAREER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR MILITARY SPOUSES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TAILORED PERSONALIZED IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL CAREER SERVICES TO IDENTIFY AND SERVICE SOLUTIONS DEVELOPED TO OVERCOME THE UNIQUE EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS ENCOUNTERED AS A MILITARY SPOUSE. EACH SPOUSE CLIENT IS PAIRED WITH A TRANSITION SPECIALIST WHO GUIDES THEM THROUGH THEIR JOB SEARCH FROM START TO FINISH, STAYING IN TOUCH ALONG THE WAY TO COACH, LISTEN AND ENCOURAGE. EACH SERVING SPOUSES TRANSITION SPECIALIST IS A MILITARY SPOUSE AND THEY UNDERSTAND THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES MILITARY SPOUSES FACE WHILE SEARCHING FOR EMPLOYMENT. SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THE PROGRAM, MORE THAN 7,000 MILITARY SPOUSES HAVE FOUND JOBS UTILIZING THE RESOURCES THE PROGRAM OFFERS. THE SERVING SPOUSES PROGRAM SERVES ALL MILITARY SPOUSES INCLUDING ACTIVE-DUTY SPOUSES, RESERVE SPOUSES, GOLD STAR SPOUSES, AND THOSE SPOUSES WHOSE PARTNER HAVE RETIRED OR SEPARATED FROM THE MILITARY. IN 2025, HIRE HEROES USA'S SERVING SPOUSES PROGRAM PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE IN ADVANCING MILITARY SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTED 1,155 MILITARY SPOUSES THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING, MENTORING, REFERRALS, AND TARGETED TRAINING RESOURCES-CONNECTING PARTICIPANTS TO MEANINGFUL CAREER PATHWAYS AND SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THESE EFFORTS RESULTED IN THE CONFIRMATION OF 774 HIRES, WITH PARTICIPATING MILITARY SPOUSES SECURING ROLES AT AN AVERAGE STARTING SALARY OF $57,791. BEYOND DIRECT CLIENT SUPPORT, THE SERVING SPOUSES PROGRAM STRENGTHENED ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BY PROCESSING 607 SERVICE REQUESTS ACROSS ALL CLIENT TYPES AND DELIVERING A TOTAL OF 6,417 SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT REMAINED A CORNERSTONE OF THE PROGRAM'S SUCCESS. THE TEAM HOSTED NINE VIRTUAL EVENTS, INCLUDING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND EMPLOYMENT-FOCUSED WEBINARS, REACHING 581 UNIQUE ATTENDEES. OF THESE, 181 PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN SPECIALIZED SERVING SPOUSES PROGRAMMING, AND 387 MILITARY SPOUSES ATTENDED SPOUSE-SPECIFIC BUILDING CAREER CONNECTIONS EVENTS. 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SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS REFLECTED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY EVALUATES ALL FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX POSITIONS. THIS PROCESS INCLUDES AN ANALYSIS OF WHETHER THESE INCOME TAX POSITIONS THE ORGANIZATION TAKES MEET THE DEFINITION OF AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION UNDER THE INCOME TAXES ("TOPIC 740") OF THE FASB'S ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT BELIEVE IT HAS ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025. IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF BUSINESS, THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE FEDERAL AND STATE TAXING AUTHORITIES. IN GENERAL, THE ORGANIZATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO TAX EXAMINATIONS FOR TAX YEARS ENDING BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2022. 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Some needs (i.e., cost for professional clothing and technical equipment) are established rates based on the historical usage of the program. For approval of funds, the client must demonstrate, through a preponderance of the evidence, or to a reasonable degree, that the funds distributed will have a significant impact on the client's success in finding employment. 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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B The Form 990 is reviewed for completeness and accuracy by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief of Staff, Senior Director of Business Operations, Director of Finance and VP of Finance. Following management review, the Form 990 is provided to the Board of Directors for review and approval prior to filing with the IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C The organization requires each interested person to annually sign a conflict of interest disclosure statement affirming that they have received, read, understand, and agree to comply with the organization's conflict of interest policy. The statement also requires disclosure of any interests that could give rise to a conflict. To ensure operations remain consistent with the organization's charitable purpose and do not jeopardize its tax-exempt status, the organization conducts regular reviews, at least annually, of its policies and practices. These reviews include, but are not limited to: - Assessing whether compensation arrangements are reasonable, based on appropriate comparability data, and the result of arm's-length decision-making - Evaluating partnerships, joint ventures, and other arrangements to ensure they align with the organization's policies, are properly documented, further charitable purposes, and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit, or excess benefit transactions - Confirming that the Board of Directors and delegated committees are effectively implementing the conflict of interest policy FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A The organization utilizes comparability data to support the determination of CEO compensation, including information from Candid/GuideStar and other relevant sources reflecting similarly situated nonprofit organizations. The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors reviews this data in conjunction with organizational performance and strategic objectives to determine appropriate CEO compensation. The CEO provides input on compensation for other executive roles using the same framework, and final approval is provided by the Executive Committee in coordination with the Chair of the Board. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B Compensation for key employees is determined based on a combination of factors, including the organization's budget, internal equity across comparable roles, external market data, and the individual's education, experience, and skill set. This information is reviewed by the Director of People Operations, Chief of Staff, and Chief Executive Officer to support informed and consistent compensation decisions. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 The organization makes its Form 990 available for public inspection upon request and posts a copy on its website and through publicly available databases such as Candid.