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IS NEVER INVOLVED IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS. THE SUBSTANTIAL ACTIVITY UNDERTAKEN BY EDCHOICE, INC. IS EDUCATIONAL IN NATURE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS MADE AN ELECTION UNDER SECTION 501(H) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. CONSISTENT WITH AN ORGANIZATION EXEMPT UNDER CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) WITH "H ELECTION," THE ORGANIZATION ALSO UNDERTAKES LIMITED LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IN CERTAIN STATES TO AID IN THE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT ENABLES PARENTS TO RECEIVE A PUBLICLY FUNDED VOUCHER OR A TAX CREDIT FUNDED SCHOLARSHIP TO SEND THEIR CHILDREN TO APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOLS. IN 2018, THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED ALLOCATING STAFF TIME FOR DIRECT LOBBYING TO STATE LEGISLATORS AND ENCOURAGING THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION. 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IN 2018, PERDONO WORKED TO GENERATE NEW DONORS, BUT NO FUNDS WERE RAISED ATTRIBUTABLE TO THEIR EFFORTS. true 100 Black Men of America Inc 141 Auburn Avenue NE Atlanta GA 30303 581974429 501(C)(3) 150000 SEE PART IV Arizona School Choice Administration Corp 2875 West Ray Rd 6-314 Chandler AZ 85224 860904675 501(C)(3) 35000 SEE PART IV Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy PO Box 11495 Charleston WV 25339 471932521 501(C)(3) 75000 SEE PART IV EdFit Indiana Inc 7007Royal Oakland Dr Indianapolis IN 46236 815338341 501(C)(3) 48000 SEE PART IV Empower Mississippi 741 Avignon Dr STE C Ridgeland MS 39157 464253610 501(C)(3) 27000 SEE PART IV Empower Mississippi Foundation 741 Avignon Dr STE C Ridgeland MS 39159 464565274 501(C)(3) 128000 SEE PART IV Granite Institute PO Box 125 Woodsville NH 03785 264378967 501(C)(3) 25000 SEE PART IV Indianapolis Urban League Inc 777 Indiana Avenue Indianapolis IN 46202 356060655 501(C)(3) 20000 SEE PART IV Institute for Quality Education 101W Ohio St STE 700 Indianapolis IN 46204 351836687 501(C)(3) 150000 SEE PART IV Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy PO Box 897 Concord NH 03302 223235650 501(C)(3) 25000 SEE PART IV My SC Education PO Box 2551 Aiken SC 29802 815243490 501(C)(3) 60000 SEE PART IV Nevada Action for Choice Access 241WCharlestonBvdSTE150 Las Vegas NV 89102 820930795 501(C)(3) 200000 SEE PART IV Palmetto Promise Institute PO Box 12676 Columbia SC 29211 263077338 501(C)(3) 20000 SEE PART IV Parents for Educational Freedom in NC Inc 434FayettevilleStSte1620 Raleigh NC 27601 202754466 501(C)(3) 100000 SEE PART IV RISE Resource Center Inc 580 E St Louis Ave Las Vegas NV 89104 271314243 501(C)(3) 20000 SEE PART IV United Negro College Fund Inc 1805 7th Street NW Washington DC 20001 131624241 501(C)(3) 15000 SEE PART IV 17 SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS: EDCHOICE, INC. ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS THAT CONFORM TO THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE AND EDUCATIONAL MISSION. APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT, AMOUNT REQUESTED, PROJECT BUDGET, METHOD TO EVALUATE SUCCESS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIST, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE EDCHOICE PROGRAM STAFF REVIEW THE REQUEST AND SUBMIT SUGGESTED GRANTS TO THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT. AFTER APPROVAL, THE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS REVIEWS THE REQUEST FOR PROPER DOCUMENTATION AND DRAFTS A GRANT AGREEMENT THAT REQUIRES ALL FUNDS BE USED IN FURTHERANCE OF A PERMISSIBLE ACTIVITY UNDER CODE SECTION 501(C)(3), WHICH IS THEN SIGNED BY THE GRANTEE, AND THE PAYMENT IS MADE. PROGRAM STAFF WORK CLOSELY WITH THE GRANTEE TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND ENSURE PROPER USE OF GRANT FUNDS. GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A FINAL REPORT ON THE PROJECT, INCLUDING HOW FUNDS WERE USED, IN A TIMELY MANNER AS NOTED IN THE GRANT AGREEMENT. SCHEDULE I, PART II, LINE 1, COLUMN H PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: *100 BLACK MEN OF AMERICA, INC. Support to advance educational choice through supporting the continued dialogue and engagement of 100 BMOA Chapters with their respective communities. *ARIZONA SCHOOL CHOICE ADMINISTRATION CORPORATION - General support to educate the public, especially preschool parents, about their educational choice options and to help families choose schools that can best meet their child's needs. *CARDINAL INSTITUTE FOR WEST VIRGINIA POLICY Support to conduct educational choice research and reports, partnership building, and educational initiatives. *EDFIT INDIANA, INC. - Support for educational activities promoting school choice and school choice options in the Indianapolis urban community and around the country. Activity will include meetings and communications with leaders in minority communities as well as with parents, business leaders, policymakers, and organizations. Grantee will also facilitate meetings with contacts and EdChoice. *EMPOWER MISSISSIPPI - Support to educate Mississippi legislators on Education Savings Account (ESA) legislation in Mississippi and to build support for universal ESAs. *EMPOWER MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION - Support to educate the public and especially parents about educational choice, particularly in the Mississippi Coast and Delta regions. *GRANITE INSTITUTE - Support to educate local communities about educational choice, with a focus on town tuitioning. *INDIANAPOLIS URBAN LEAGUE, INC. - Support to advance educational choice through outreach and education on educational options to Young Professionals as well as providing general operating support to Indianapolis Urban League. *INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION INC - General operating support to continue to improve the quality of education for all Indiana students by: engaging and informing parents, educators and policymakers; analyzing data; and promoting and implementing policies that work. *JOSIAH BARTLETT CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY - General operating support to educate the public about educational choice in New Hampshire. *MY SC EDUACTION - Support to conduct outreach to parents, school leaders, and the religious community about education choice programs in South Carolina AND to assist with outreach to build support for Education Savings Account legislation in South Carolina. *NEVADA ACTION FOR CHOICE ACCESS General operating support for educational purposes. *PALMETTO PROMISE INSTITUTE General support for educational activities promoting choice in education. *PARENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM IN NORTH CAROLINA INC. Support to conduct outreach to private schools and families to educate all persons about existing education choice programs in North Carolina, and also to assist when needed in enrolling eligible students in these programs. *RISE RESOURCE CENTER INC. - Support for educational outreach to parents on education options in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. *UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND INC. - Support to advance educational choice through supporting the continued dialogue and outreach efforts with UNCF Leadership Council members in Indiana. X X X X false false false false false false false true false ROBERT C ENLOW PRESIDENT & CEO 248808 0 77500 0 0 0 7500 0 20826 0 354634 0 0 0 LESLIE HINER V.P. OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 162996 0 600 0 0 0 4950 0 4575 0 173121 0 0 0 SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7 NON-FIXED PAYMENTS: Robert C. Enlow received a performance payment which was determined by the executive compensation committee. This was a discretionary bonus based upon fulfilling the mission of the organization, focusing specifically on programming, operations and financial health of the organization. Leslie Hiner received a merit bonus determined by the President and CEO for exceptional work in her role as Vice President of Legal Affairs. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: EDCHOICE, INC. IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING FULL AND UNENCUMBERED EDUCATIONAL CHOICE AS THE BEST PATHWAY TO SUCCESSFUL LIVES AND A STRONGER SOCIETY. EDCHOICE BELIEVES THAT FAMILIES ARE BEST EQUIPPED TO MAKE K-12 SCHOOLING DECISIONS FOR THEIR CHILDREN. EDCHOICE, INC WORKS AT THE STATE LEVEL TO EDUCATE DIVERSE AUDIENCES ON THE BENEFITS OF HIGH-QUALITY SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAMS. EDCHOICE, INC. IS THE INTELLECTUAL LEGACY OF MILTON AND ROSE D. FRIEDMAN, WHO FOUNDED THE ORGANIZATION IN 1996. FORM 990, PART V, LINE 1C COMPLIANCE WITH BACKUP WITHHOLDING RULES: EDCHOICE, INC. WAS NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE BACKUP WITHHOLDING RULES BECAUSE IT DID NOT MAKE REPORTABLE PAYMENTS TO VENDORS OR PAY REPORTABLE GAMING (GAMBLING) WINNINGS TO PRIZE WINNERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B PROCESS TO REVIEW THE FORM 990: THE FORM 990 IS COMPLETED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS AND CONTROLLER. THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS, CONTROLLER, SECRETARY, AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM AND AN OUTSIDE ATTORNEY. UPON COMPLETION, THE FINAL FORM 990 IS SENT TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW BEFORE FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C PROCESS FOR MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ADOPTED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT REQUIRES DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE. THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE REQUIRES DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO DISCLOSE, IN WRITING, ANY KNOWN FINANCIAL INTEREST THAT THE INDIVIDUAL (TOGETHER WITH FAMILY MEMBERS) HAS IN ANY BUSINESS ENTITY THAT TRANSACTS BUSINESS WITH EDCHOICE, INC. IN ADDITION, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT ARISES MID-YEAR IN RELATION TO A PROPOSED TRANSACTION. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A CONFLICT BE RECUSED FROM THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS, THAT INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS DETERMINE WHETHER THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND THE TRANSACTION MUST BE APPROVED BY A VOTE OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS WITHOUT THE PARTICIPATION OF ANY INTERESTED INDIVIDUAL. THE ANNUAL CONFLICT DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE SUBMITTED TO, AND REVIEWED BY, THE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE EXECUTIVE STAFF OF EDCHOICE, INC. ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICT TRANSACTIONS THAT ARISE AND MANAGING THEM TO ENSURE THAT ALL TRANSACTIONS REPRESENT ARMS' LENGTH, FAIR MARKET VALUE TERMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A REVIEW OF CEO OR TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL COMPENSATION: THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ADOPTED AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS POLICY. THE PURPOSE OF THE POLICY IS TO ENSURE THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES ARE EVALUATED AND ENTERED AT ARMS' LENGTH AND THAT ANY COMPENSATION THAT IS PAID TO A RELATED PARTY IS REASONABLE AND REFLECTS FAIR MARKET VALUE. THE POLICY ENCOURAGES THE APPLICATION OF THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION STANDARD OF CODE SECTION 4958 AND THE RELATED TREASURY REGULATIONS BY (A) EXCLUDING ANY INTERESTED PARTY FROM THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS; (B) REQUIRING DISINTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS TO OBTAIN AND RELY UPON COMPARABILITY DATA WHEN SETTING THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION TERMS; (C) REQUIRING APPROVAL OF THE TRANSACTION IN ADVANCE BY DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS; AND (D) REQUIRING CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION (I.E., MINUTES) REFLECTING THE DECISION AND THE PROCESS BY WHICH IT WAS MADE. ON JANUARY 31, 2018, INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEETING AS A SEPARATE COMMITTEE EVALUATED THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO, EVALUATED COMPARABILITY DATA, AND USED SUCH DATA TO SET HIS COMPENSATION FOR 2018. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC: THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 12 REPORTABLE COMPENSATION: VIRGINIA WALDEN-FORD WORKS WITH THE ORGANIZATION AS PART OF THE EDCHOICE Experts SPEAKERS BUREAU. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS REVIEWED THIS WORK IN RELATION TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DETERMINED THE PAYMENT IS AN HONORARIUM FOR SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, AND IS NOT RELATED TO HER DUTIES AS A DIRECTOR. FURTHERMORE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED SUCH PAYMENT, WITH VIRGINIA WALDEN-FORD NOT PRESENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 18 PAYMENTS FOR TRAVEL FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS: PAYMENTS ARE FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES INCURRED DURING FACT-FINDING EDUCATIONAL TRIPS AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS HOSTED BY EDCHOICE,INC. EXPENSES COVERED INCLUDED TRANSPORTATION, HOTEL AND MEALS. FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS TOTAL FEES:583854 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES TOTAL FEES:125978 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:CONSULTANTS TOTAL FEES:303350 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:EDITING & WRITING FEES TOTAL FEES:13825 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES TOTAL FEES:17612