Receipts before promises

Transparency, governance & finances.

Everything a due-diligence donor needs, in one place — last published January 1, 2023.

501(c)(3) EIN 88-3069203 Candid Platinum

Finances

Where the money goes.

≥85% programs ≤15%

By-laws require at least 85% of expenses go to programs (admin + fundraising capped at 15%). Lifetime 2011–EoY 2022 actuals ran 89% programs. Source: /donate/ and transparency page, last updated Jan 1, 2023.

$2,212,500 in donations · lifetime 2011 – End of Year 2022

Program costs 89% · $1,979,110
Administrative costs 4.1% · $91,025
Fundraising costs 6.1% · $133,665
Other expenses 0.8% · $17,700

Legacy /donate/ page; Annual (Era) Report 2022; updated Jan 1, 2023.

Governance & accountability

Run by by-laws, not by personality.

Board of 5–7 voting members (odd number); a majority must be independent. All current members are independent (unsalaried).
No salaries for key persons — the organization operates with volunteers and no paid staff, including board and leadership.
No liabilities currently; by-laws cap liabilities-to-assets at 40%.
Independent financial review by a respected third party per by-laws; an independent audit/review is required once annual fundraising exceeds $500k.
Conflict-of-interest policy: members declare conflicts; acceptance requires a unanimous vote of non-conflicted board members.
Whistleblower and document retention/destruction policies are maintained per by-laws (documents below).
At least one board meeting per year; minutes recorded and published.

Third-party verification