2025-11-12T19:03:52-06:00 2024-12-31 390859910 BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP 4747 EXECUTIVE DR SUITE 1300 SAN DIEGO CA 92121 990 2024-01-01 452752227 BORN THIS WAY FOUNDATION BORN 3019519090 PO BOX 97 NEW YORK NY 10272 CYNTHIA GERMANOTTA PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 2126854300 2025-11-12 1 0 JANE COLEMAN P01391236 8586271400 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X CYNTHIA GERMANOTTA PO BOX 97 NEW YORK NY 10272 6219996 0 X BORNTHISWAY.FOUNDATION X 2011 CA EMPOWER AND INSPIRE YOUTH TO BUILD A KINDER, BRAVER WORLD SUPPORTING THEIR MENTAL HEALTH. 6 5 15 5 0 0 7162535 5829812 0 300 -32739 200654 0 1687 7129796 6032453 500201 3314098 0 0 1965149 2093884 0 174000 545798 1126349 1357082 3591699 6939064 3538097 -906611 9611826 9021963 106794 188452 9505032 8833511 X BORN THIS WAY FOUNDATION EMPOWERS AND INSPIRES YOUNG PEOPLE TO BUILD A KINDER, BRAVER WORLD THAT SUPPORTS THEIR MENTAL HEALTH. 0 0 3238280 2852542 0 THE KINDNESS IN COMMUNITY FUND IS OUR YOUTH-DRIVEN GRANTMAKING INITIATIVE THAT EMPOWERS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ADDRESSING YOUNG PEOPLE'S DIVERSE NEEDS GLOBALLY. GUIDED BY YOUNG PEOPLE'S INPUT FROM NOMINATION TO SELECTION, WE SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE INFORMED OR LED BY YOUNG PEOPLE, ROOTED IN EQUITY AND INCLUSION, AND PROVIDE FREE, ACCESSIBLE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES. IN 2024, THE KINDNESS IN COMMUNITY FUND, WITH SUPPORT FROM OUR PARTNERS AT COTTON ON, DISTRIBUTED OVER 2.8M USD TO 65 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS 10 COUNTRIES, SUPPORTING A VARIETY OF RESOURCES THAT FOSTER MENTAL WELLNESS INCLUDING CLINICAL CARE, EDUCATION, AND SAFE SPACES. 1135823 370706 0 BE THERE CERTIFICATE IS OUR FREE, ONLINE MENTAL HEALTH COURSE THAT EQUIPS YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE TOOLS TO CONFIDENTLY AND COMPASSIONATELY SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER, CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JACK.ORG. THROUGH SIX SELF-PACED LESSONS, AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND SPANISH, YOUNG PEOPLE AND CARING ADULTS LEARN HOW TO RECOGNIZE WHEN SOMEONE IS STRUGGLING, PROVIDE SUPPORT, AND CONNECT OTHERS TO THE HELP THEY DESERVE. AS OF 2024, OVER 60K PEOPLE HAVE EARNED THEIR BE THERE CERTIFICATE, WITH OVER 50 COMPLETED DAILY. SURVEYS SHOW THAT WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF COMPLETING THE COURSE, 79% OF PARTICIPANTS HAVE USED THE SKILLS THEY LEARNED TO SUPPORT SOMEONE, 96% FEEL MORE CONFIDENT OFFERING SUPPORT, AND 95% CAN BETTER RECOGNIZE SIGNS OF STRUGGLE. 407923 0 0 WE ENGAGE YOUTH THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT AMPLIFY THEIR STORIES AND CELEBRATE THE KINDER, BRAVER WORLD THEY'RE ALREADY BUILDING. CHANNEL KINDNESS IS OUR DIGITAL PLATFORM INVITING YOUNG PEOPLE TO PUT COMPASSION INTO ACTION THROUGH STORYTELLING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. IN 2024, OUR EDITORS HELPED 142 YOUTH SHARE THEIR STORIES, EACH PAIRED WITH SUGGESTED ACTIONS TO INSPIRE CHANGE. THE PLATFORM HAS FEATURED 2K+ STORIES FROM 61 COUNTRIES TO DATE. WE ALSO HOST THE FREE CHANNEL KINDNESS STORYTELLERS CLUB, A WRITING WORKSHOP THAT HELPS YOUTH TURN THEIR PERSPECTIVES INTO POWERFUL NARRATIVES. IN 2024, WE ENGAGED 249 PARTICIPANTS THROUGH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON SESSIONS. #BEKIND365, OUR DIGITAL PLATFORM ENCOURAGING INTENTIONAL DAILY KINDNESS, HAS ENGAGED 55K PEOPLE ACROSS 119 COUNTRIES, PLEDGING 20M+ KIND ACTS TO DATE. 1135991 90850 300 IN ADDITION TO THE PROGRAMS ABOVE, WE CONNECT YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ACCESSIBLE, EVIDENCE-BASED MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AND CONDUCT RESEARCH THAT ADVANCES UNDERSTANDING OF YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH. OUR GLOBAL YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD GUIDES OUR MISSION, COLLABORATING ON PROGRAM DESIGN AND EXECUTION TO KEEP OUR WORK AUTHENTICALLY YOUTH-DRIVEN AND IMPACTFUL. MOST RECENTLY IN 2024, WE PARTNERED WITH HOPELAB TO SURVEY 1.2K LGBTQ+ YOUTH TO EXPLORE HOW TO BUILD SUPPORTIVE ONLINE SPACES. THESE FINDINGS WILL HELP US CONTINUE WORKING ALONGSIDE YOUNG PEOPLE, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND DECISION-MAKERS TO IMPROVE PRACTICES AND BUILD AWARENESS. 1135991 90850 300 5918017 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 35 0 1 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DC FL GA HI IL KS KY ME MD MA MI MN MS NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WA WV WI X X ELINOR LITWACK GRF CPAS AND ADVISORS 3019519090 PO BOX 97 NEW YORK NY 10272 CYNTHIA GERMANOTTA DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT 40.00 X X 293978 0 19018 ALEXANDER ROQUE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 TAMIKA L TREMAGLIO DIRECTOR, TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CHARLES B ORTNER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SEAN F CASSIDY DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 STEFANI GERMANOTTA DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 RACHEL MARTIN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00 X 250951 0 17501 GETENESH M YILMA VP, CONTENT AND BRAND 40.00 X 155913 0 14192 GARY A AIDE VP, PROGRAMS AND IMPACT 40.00 X 153942 0 14192 CLAUDIA FERNANDES VP, RESEARCH AND EVALUATION 40.00 X 152281 0 14245 MEGAN BRADLEY SENIOR MANAGER, PARTNERSHIPS 40.00 X 119663 0 12442 SHADILLE ESTEPAN SENIOR MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS 40.00 X 113578 0 8455 JOSHUA MEREDITH CHIEF OF STAFF 40.00 X 105862 0 18052 1346168 0 118097 8 0 1 0 THE ARTEMIS AGENCY LLC 508 NORWICH DRIVE LOS ANGELES CA 90019 FUNDRAISING CONSULTING 174000 ARABELLA ADVISORS LLC 1828 L STREET NORTHWEST SUITE 300 WASHINGTON DC 20036 ACCOUNTING AND CONSULTING SERVICES 144497 2 5829812 5829812 SPEAKER FEES 900099 300 300 300 198348 198348 1687 1687 189849 187543 2306 2306 2306 6032453 300 0 202341 917075 917075 15850 15850 2381173 2381173 1086213 786539 152490 147184 773094 558686 109341 105067 24361 17579 3454 3328 71308 56420 7054 7834 138908 100235 19695 18978 64783 60452 2148 2183 155347 155347 174000 174000 4190 4190 385441 339946 4063 41432 465736 465736 119849 94163 12257 13429 2855 2040 407 408 135772 105618 1507 28647 5750 4106 821 823 17359 12399 2475 2485 6939064 5918017 475249 545798 3452826 2478682 1129152 964657 2745947 1625694 24745 27901 12910 8748 6743 4162 2227067 3646277 25346 22177 0 252413 9611826 9021963 106794 188452 106794 188452 X 5359085 5840370 4145947 2993141 9505032 8833511 9611826 9021963 X -906611 58249 176841 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2184444 3454500 5251796 7087376 5829812 23807928 2184444 3454500 5251796 7087376 5829812 23807928 8706692 15101236 66642 80982 100960 136818 200035 585437 24393365 1803870 0.61910 0.66380 X FORM 990, PART II, LINE 1: DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE FOUNDATION INCURRED A LOSS ON CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,159 RELATED TO A WRITE OFF OF AN UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGE PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED IN 2023. AS A RESULT, FOR 2023, TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS ON LINE 1 WAS REDUCED BY $75,159. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 12910 8748 4162 4162 X 7737261 58249 1400764 245795 1704808 6032453 0 6032453 8408782 1400764 68954 1469718 6939064 0 6939064 PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT CALIFORNIA CORPORATION AND IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) AND SECTION 23701(D) OF THE CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME AS DEFINED UNDER IRC SECTIONS 511 THROUGH 515. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023, NO PROVISION FOR UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAXES IS REQUIRED. THE FOUNDATION HAS NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR LIABILITIES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023. THE FOUNDATION, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION (ASC) TOPIC 740, INCOME TAXES, HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING ACCRUAL AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: LOSS ON UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGE -6,205. EMPLOYEE RETENTION TAX CREDIT 252,000. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: LOSS ON UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGE 68,954. 1 EAST ASIA & THE PACIFIC 0 0 GRANTMAKING N/A 1367998 EUROPE - INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND 0 0 GRANTMAKING N/A 225868 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 GRANTMAKING N/A 352105 SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 GRANTMAKING N/A 135600 NORTH AMERICA (CANADA AND MEXICO) 0 0 GRANTMAKING N/A 299602 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) 0 1 PROGRAM SERVICES SOFTWARE CONSULTING 26905 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) 0 1 PROGRAM SERVICES CONSULTING KINDNESS IN COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN 16800 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 1 PROGRAM SERVICES WEB CONSULTING 13440 NORTH AMERICA (CANADA AND MEXICO) 0 2 PROGRAM SERVICES YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD STIPEND 5000 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) 0 1 PROGRAM SERVICES YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD STIPEND 2500 MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 2 PROGRAM SERVICES YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD STIPEND 5000 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 1 PROGRAM SERVICES YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD STIPEND 2500 SOUTH ASIA 0 1 PROGRAM SERVICES YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD STIPEND 2500 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 1 PROGRAM SERVICES YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD STIPEND 2500 0 0 0 0 0 0 2438318 20000 2458318 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) GENERAL SUPPORT 12000 0 SOUTH AMERICA GENERAL SUPPORT 44000 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 80000 0 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) GENERAL SUPPORT 37826 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 51789 0 SOUTH AMERICA GENERAL SUPPORT 30000 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GENERAL SUPPORT 150000 0 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) GENERAL SUPPORT 35862 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 39000 0 SOUTH AMERICA GENERAL SUPPORT 21600 0 NORTH AMERICA COLLABORATING ON THE BE THERE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM 299602 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GENERAL SUPPORT 21547 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GENERAL SUPPORT 25546 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 65000 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GENERAL SUPPORT 30000 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 40000 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 50000 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 16368 0 SOUTH AMERICA GENERAL SUPPORT 40000 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 75000 0 SOUTH AMERICA GENERAL SUPPORT 50000 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 40000 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 25000 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GENERAL SUPPORT 50012 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 25000 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 50000 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 51500 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 75000 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 49225 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 28000 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 50000 0 NORTH AMERICA GENERAL SUPPORT 54834 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 150000 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 38000 0 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) GENERAL SUPPORT 60000 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 13349 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 73413 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 62954 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GENERAL SUPPORT 75000 0 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) GENERAL SUPPORT 25347 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 85000 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 71600 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 12800 0 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: GRANT REQUESTS ARE FIRST SCREENED BY AN INTERNAL PROGRAMS COMMITTEE AND EXTERNAL EXPERTS THAT REVIEW THEM ON CRITERIA INCLUDING FINANCIAL STABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ENSURING THEIR PROGRAMMING IS INFORMED AND/OR LED BY YOUNG PEOPLE, ROOTED IN PRACTICES OF INCLUSION AND EQUITY AT ALL LEVELS, AND THE RESOURCES THEY PROVIDE ARE FREE AND ACCESSIBLE. AFTER THIS INITIAL REVIEW, CHOSEN RECIPIENTS ARE REVIEWED BY LEADERSHIP AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT. THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE NOTIFIED AT LEAST QUARTERLY OF APPROVED GRANTS, AND ONCE APPROVED MONIES ARE MONITORED BY FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP AND REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, REPORTS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION IN A TIMELY FASHION. PART I, LINE 3: METHOD OF ACCOUNTING - ACCRUAL BASIS PART II, LINE 1: METHOD OF ACCOUNTING - ACCRUAL BASIS X X X 1 THE ARTEMIS AGENCY LLC 508 NORWICH DRIVE LOS ANGELES CA 90019 FUNDRAISING CONSULTING 0 800000 174000 626000 800000 174000 626000 AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DC FL GA HI IL KS KY ME MD MA MI MN MS NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WA WV WI 1 ALIENTO EDUCATION FUND 4747 NORTH 32ND STREET SUITE 180 PHOENIX AZ 85018 844749451 501(C)(3) 75000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT CENTERLINK 1001 NW 62ND ST BLDG 3 SUITE 308 FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33309 522292725 501(C)(3) 71000 0 COLLABORATING ON THE BE THERE CERTIFICATE ART MENTORSHIP PROGRAM 6028 SE 91ST AVE PORTLAND OR 97266 320181541 501(C)(3) 60000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT #HALFTHESTORY 3954 GARDEN AVE APT 2F WESTERN SPRINGS IL 60558 825231180 501(C)(3) 55000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT THE LAUREL FOUNDATION 75 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE PASADENA CA 91105 954429260 501(C)(3) 50000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT WE ARE FAMILY 1801 REYNOLDS AVENUE UNIT B NORTH CHARLESTON SC 29405 571008020 501(C)(3) 50000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT COR INC 227 SANDY SPRINGS PLACE NORTHEAST SUITE D445 SANDY SPRINGS GA 30328 320600603 501(C)(3) 50000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT HOPELAB FOUNDATION INC 100 CALIFORNIA ST 1150 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111 770560011 501(C)(3) 50000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT CENTRE LGBT 204 EAST CALDER WAY SUITE 304 STATE COLLEGE PA 16801 472482195 501(C)(3) 40000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT LETTERS TO STRANGERS 2058 NORTH MILLS AVENUE 718 CLAREMONT CA 91711 830837546 501(C)(3) 40000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT TEENS4TEENSHELP 22287 MULHOLLAND HIGHWAY CALABASAS CA 91302 883118908 501(C)(3) 40000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT JOY AS RESISTANCE 1445 QUINCE STREET DENVER CO 80220 845152470 501(C)(3) 34700 0 GENERAL SUPPORT RYAN BARTEL FOUNDATION 15737 VIVIAN DRIVE WATERFORD VA 20197 475129027 501(C)(3) 30000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT SAD GIRLS CLUB 37 SHEPHERD AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 11208 831906817 501(C)(3) 30000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT SASHA BRUCE YOUTHWORK 741 8TH STREET SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON DC 20003 521006486 501(C)(3) 25842 0 GENERAL SUPPORT YOUTH PASSAGEWAYS 2 NORTHWEST 79TH STREET KANSAS CITY MO 64118 474750095 501(C)(3) 25000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA LINCOLN 151 WHITTIER RESEARCH CENTER PO BOX 830861 LINCOLN NE 68583 470049123 501(C)(3) 25000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT BLACK GIRLS SMILE INC 1660 KENMORE STREET SOUTHWEST ATLANTA GA 30311 455352968 501(C)(3) 25000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT DIDI HIRSCH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 4760 SEPULVEDA BLVD CULVER CITY CA 90230 951816023 501(C)(3) 25000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT NATIONAL YOUTH FOUNDATION 613 E HILLENDALE ROAD CHADDS FORD PA 19317 820714719 501(C)(3) 20000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT YOUTH PRIDE INC 743 WESTMINSTER ST PROVIDENCE RI 02903 050478645 501(C)(3) 20000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT STAND WITH TRANS 36520 SAXONY ROAD FARMINGTON MI 48335 473135745 501(C)(3) 20000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT LIBERA INC 1 SUBURBAN COURT MORGANTOWN WV 26505 471601546 501(C)(3) 20000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT DAUGHTERS RISING 186 BUCH AVENUE LANCASTER PA 17601 474468374 501(C)(3) 18240 0 GENERAL SUPPORT THE UNBREAKABLE ORGANIZATION 8916 GRAND PRIX LANE BOYNTON BEACH FL 33472 851467606 501(C)(3) 15000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT 25 0 RESEARCH AWARD 1 2500 STIPEND 5 13350 PART I, LINE 2: GRANT REQUESTS ARE FIRST SCREENED BY AN INTERNAL PROGRAMS COMMITTEE AND EXTERNAL EXPERTS THAT REVIEW THEM ON CRITERIA INCLUDING FINANCIAL STABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ENSURING THEIR PROGRAMMING IS INFORMED AND/OR LED BY YOUNG PEOPLE, ROOTED IN PRACTICES OF INCLUSION AND EQUITY AT ALL LEVELS, AND THE RESOURCES THEY PROVIDE ARE FREE AND ACCESSIBLE. AFTER THIS INITIAL REVIEW, CHOSEN RECIPIENTS ARE REVIEWED BY LEADERSHIP AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT. THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE NOTIFIED AT LEAST QUARTERLY OF APPROVED GRANTS, AND ONCE APPROVED MONIES ARE MONITORED BY FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP AND REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, REPORTS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION IN A TIMELY FASHION. INTERNSHIP STIPENDS AND RESEARCH AWARDS ARE GRANTED BASED ON THE FOUNDATION'S INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES AND CODE OF CONDUCT. X 1 1 X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CYNTHIA GERMANOTTA DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT 293978 0 0 0 0 0 10347 0 8671 0 312996 0 0 0 RACHEL MARTIN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 250951 0 0 0 0 0 8830 0 8671 0 268452 0 0 0 GETENESH M YILMA VP, CONTENT AND BRAND 155913 0 0 0 0 0 5521 0 8671 0 170105 0 0 0 GARY A AIDE VP, PROGRAMS AND IMPACT 153942 0 0 0 0 0 5521 0 8671 0 168134 0 0 0 CLAUDIA FERNANDES VP, RESEARCH AND EVALUATION 152281 0 0 0 0 0 5574 0 8671 0 166526 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 1A THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT RECIEVED FIRST-CLASS TRAVEL BENEFITS. IT WAS NOT TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION. FIRST-CLASS TRAVEL MAY BE PROVIDED TO CERTAIN OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES WHEN NECESSARY TO ENSURE PERSONAL SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND CONFIDENTIALITY DUE TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S PUBLIC PROFILE OR NAME RECOGNITION. SUCH TRAVEL IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S TRAVEL POLICY AND SUBJECT TO BOARD OVERSIGHT. CYNTHIA GERMANOTTA FAMILY MEMBER OF DIRECTOR 312996 WAGES, RETIREMENT AND NONTAXABLE BENEFITS 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 STEFANI GERMANOTTA (DIRECTOR) AND CYNTHIA GERMANOTTA (PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR) HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND THEN IS MADE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE REVIEWED AND DETERMINED AT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS LEVEL. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET REGULARLY TO REVIEW AND MONITOR THE FOUNDATION'S ACTIVITIES. ALL DIRECTORS ARE COVERED BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ALL DIRECTORS SHALL SUBMIT A SIGNED CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE ANNUALLY TO THE BOARD. IF A CONFLICT ARISES, THE DIRECTOR WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WILL RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS AND VOTING ON TRANSACTIONS. THERE HAVE BEEN NO INCIDENCES OF ANY CONFLICT IN 2024. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION FOR THE FOUNDATION'S PRESIDENT AND OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE DETERMINED BASED ON A COMPENSATION SURVEY AND REVIEW OF SIMILAR NONPROFITS USING THE FORM 990 AND IS APPROVED BY THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST DONE AND DOCUMENTED IN DECEMBER 2024. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE FOUNDATION MAKES ITS FORMS 990 AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON ITS WEBSITE. THE FOUNDATION'S IRS DETERMINATION LETTER IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FOUNDATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: LOSS ON UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGE -75,159. EMPLOYEE RETENTION TAX CREDIT 252,000. OTHER INFORMATION: KIRKLAND ELLIS AND AKIN GUMP STRAUSS GAUER & FIELD LLP, UNRELATED PARTIES OF THE FOUNDATION, SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION BY PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES. DKC SUPPORTS THE FOUNDATION BY PROVIDING USE OF OFFICE SPACE. THE VALUE OF THESE DONATIONS AND SERVICES ARE REPORTED AS DONATED SERVICES AND USE OF FACILITIES ON SCHEDULE D AND ARE NOT REPORTED ON THE FOUNDATION'S STATEMENT OF REVENUE OR FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES.