2024-11-09T13:13:06-06:00 2024-06-30 873231666 PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC 500 MAMARONECK AVENUE SUITE 301 HARRISON NY 105281633 990 2023-07-01 136120440 READER'S DIGEST PARTNERS FOR SIGHT FOUNDATION READ 9145177570 118 NORTH BEDFORD ROAD 100 MT KISCO NY 10549 MATTHEW KRIEGER BOARD CHAIR 9145177570 2024-11-09 1 1 MELISSA MODELSON P01603524 9143818900 2024-11-07 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z MATTHEW KRIEGER 118 NORTH BEDFORD ROAD 100 MT KISCO NY 10549 4331148 0 X WWW.PARTNERSFORSIGHT.ORG X 1955 NY SEE SCHEDULE O 10 10 2 10 0 0 46314 39567 0 0 832663 402734 335721 260451 1214698 702752 242094 495610 0 0 314620 140617 0 0 0 587463 468674 1144177 1104901 70521 -402149 13100027 13743802 671765 588366 12428262 13155436 X SEE SCHEDULE OREADER'S DIGEST PARTNERS FOR SIGHT FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING THE INDEPENDENCE OF PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. WE BELIEVE IN AN ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE WORLD WHERE PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED HAVE THE TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD INDEPENDENT AND FULFILLING LIVES. THROUGH OUR SUPPORT OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE THIS PHILOSOPHY, WE ARE MAKING THE WORLD MORE ACCESSIBLE TO NAVIGATE FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EVERY DAY. 0 0 566227 495610 0 READER'S DIGEST PARTNERS FOR SIGHT FOUNDATION PROVIDES VALUABLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT DIRECTLY SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED. THIS CRUCIAL AID EMPOWERS THESE ORGANIZATIONS TO CATER TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND DIVERSE STAGES OF VISION LOSS BY OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING IN ESSENTIAL SKILLS LIKE DAILY ACTIVITIES, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, GUIDE DOG USAGE, LOW VISION REHABILITATION, LITERACY, AND BRAILLE. MOREOVER, THE FOUNDATION EXTENDS ITS GENEROUS SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS OFFERING CAREER DEVELOPMENT, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND YOUTH TRANSITIONING PROGRAMS FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS. RDPFS ALSO LENDS A HELPING HAND BY PROVIDING AN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES LIST AND ENGAGING IN OUTREACH TO LOW-VISION ORGANIZATIONS.RDPFS HAS A THOROUGH GRANT PROPOSAL AND OUTCOME EVALUATION PROCESS, WHICH HELPS ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF THE FUNDED PROGRAMS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, RDPFS MADE 17 GRANTS TO 16 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. GRANT MONIES WERE DESIGNATED FOR:*DATA PROJECT FOR WORKING-AGE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADULTS LIVING IN NEW JERSEY.*DISSEMINATION OF BENEFITS INFORMATION AND CRUCIAL ADVOCACY TIPS FOR BLINDED VETERANS.*ACCESSIBLE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO LEARN DIGITAL EFFICIENCY AND ENSURE WEBSITES ARE ACCESSIBLE WHEN BUILT. *BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE, REFURBISHED COMPUTERS AND TRAINING.*DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A NATIONAL MODEL FOR ACCESSIBLE MUSIC INSTRUCTION IN HIGHER EDUCATION.*SUPPORT FOR A VIRTUAL YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN IN NEW YORK STATE.*IMPLEMENT BEST PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING AND ENGAGING INDIVIDUALS WITH VISION LOSS OR BLINDNESS AND THEIR ALLIES AS LEADERS AND ADVOCATES FOR IMPROVED CARE, POLICIES, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT.*LAUNCH TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY SUPPORT, RESEARCH AND DATA COLLECTION, AND PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ON CVI.*SUPPORT FOR A ONE-ON-ONE PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS.*SUPPORT FOR AN ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS.*SUPPORT FOR A NATIONAL TEACHERS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED RECRUITMENT PROJECT.*SUPPORT THE FIRST PHASE OF A NATIONAL SURVEY TO STUDY A MORE FINANCIALLY SUSTAINABLE MODEL OF LOW-VISION SERVICE DELIVERY.*SUPPORT THE FIRST PHASE OF A NEW STUDY, A NATIONAL SURVEY.*SUPPORT TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CURRICULUM REPOSITORY DEVELOPED BY FACULTY TO SUPPORT TEACHING ACCESSIBILITY TO THEIR STUDENTS.*SUPPORT FOR A NEWLY CREATED ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY PROGRAM TO HELP ATHLETES BECOME INDEPENDENT IN THEIR NAVIGATION AROUND THEIR CAMPUS AND THEIR COMMUNITY.*SUPPORT FOR LOW VISION DIRECT CARE SERVICES AND CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH VISION LOSS TO RESOURCES IN PENNSYLVANIA.COLLECTIVELY, THESE PROGRAMS REACH THOUSANDS OF BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS NATIONWIDE EACH YEAR. 309732 0 258459 IN FY 2024, THE RDPFS EXTENSIVE PRINT PUBLISHING PROGRAM SIGNIFICANTLY CATERED TO THE NEEDS OF 30,055 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ITS "FICTION FAVORITES LARGE PRINT (FORMERLY SELECT EDITIONS LARGE TYPE) PERIODICAL. A TOTAL OF 150,277 VOLUMES WERE DISTRIBUTED TO SUBSCRIBERS, ENSURING THEY HAD ACCESS TO ENGAGING READING MATERIAL TAILORED FOR EASE OF READING FOR THOSE WITH LOW VISION. IN ADDITION TO THE PROMINENT PRINT PERIODICAL, SUBSCRIBERS RECEIVED A LARGE PRINT CALENDAR WITH ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ON ACCESSING LOW-VISION SERVICES. BY OFFERING CONTENT FORMATTED AND PRINTED TO SPECIFIC ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS, THE PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW VISION, ENSURING THEY CAN ENJOY READING AND STAY INFORMED IN A WAY THAT FULFILLS THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS. 875959 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 NY X X DIANNA NAGHIZADEH 9145177570 118 NORTH BEDFORD ROAD STE 100 MT KISCO NY 10549 X MATTHEW KRIEGER CHAIR 4.50 X X 0 0 0 JAMES DEREMEIK VICE CHAIR 2.50 X X 0 0 0 JOHN KRIEGER TREASURER 2.50 X X 0 0 0 ROB HILLIARD SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARK ACKERMANN DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 DONNA ESPOSITO DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ELISE GROSSMAN DIRECTOR 2.50 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM O'CONNELL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 NAIMA WEST DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANGELA WINFIELD DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 DIANNA M NAGHIZADEH GRANT DIRECTOR 45.00 X 125500 0 3765 125500 0 3765 1 0 0 0 KODI HOLDING INC DBA KODI 531 ROSELANE ST NORTHWEST SUITE 200 MARIETTA GA 30060 PRODUCTION 319323 PERSONALIZED MOBILE LLC PO BOX 114 PLEASANTVILLE NY 10570 PROMOTION 145338 SFG LLC 111 CORPORATE DRIVE BIG SANDY TX 75755 FULLFILMENT 116601 3 39567 39567 377804 377804 1992 1992 3248527 3223597 24930 24930 24930 663258 404799 258459 258459 702752 258459 0 404726 495610 495610 129265 103412 25853 11352 8052 3300 945 945 56500 56500 50000 50000 62639 62639 12818 8651 4167 16789 16789 1587 952 635 383 383 132 132 1616 1616 PROMOTION AND BILLING 169785 169785 FULFILLMENT COSTS 89497 89497 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 5983 5983 1104901 875959 228942 0 338304 103243 25202 15930 14423 6439 45162 7773 12676666 13610147 270 270 13100027 13743802 112389 38100 559376 550266 671765 588366 X 12428262 13155436 12428262 13155436 13100027 13743802 -402149 1129323 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 43910 38676 42212 46314 39567 210679 930170 971926 971136 827345 663258 4363835 974080 1010602 1013348 873659 702825 4574514 200 2011 600 3250 3960 10021 0 200 2011 600 3250 3960 10021 4564493 244919 169195 191556 263398 379796 1248864 244919 169195 191556 263398 379796 1248864 735 735 1219734 1179797 1204904 1137057 1082621 5824113 0.78370 0.80880 0.21440 0.18960 X SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MINERAL OIL GAS INCOME - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 735. 0 X 2186874 1129323 404799 1534122 652752 50000 50000 702752 1459700 404799 404799 1054901 50000 50000 1104901 PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE FOUNDATION HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE. THE FOUNDATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATIONS BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING JURISDICTIONS FOR PERIODS PRIOR TO JUNE 30, 2021. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 10B 404,799. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 10B 404,799. 1 BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION 1600 DUKE STREET SUITE 150 ALEXANDRIA VA 22314 530214281 501(C)(3) 31616 0 SUPPORT FOR THE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM COMPUTERS FOR THE BLIND 1201 S SHERMAN STREET SUITE 206 RICHARDSON TX 75081 752241227 501(C)(3) 25466 0 SUPPORT FOR THE COMPUTE WITH CONFIDENCETRAINING PROGRAM FILOMEN M D'AGOSTINO GREENBERG MUSIC SCHOOL 2130 BROADWAY SUITE 1904 NEW YORK NY 10023 832582279 501(C)(3) 25000 0 SUPPORT FOR THE FINAL HURTLE TO MUSIC ACCESSIBILITY: HIGHER EDUCATION PROJECT LIGHTHOUSE GUILD INTERNATIONAL INC 15 WEST 65TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10023 464215298 501(C)(3) 52768 0 SUPPORT FOR INSIHTFUL SATURDAYS: VIRTUAL YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAM PREVENT BLINDNESS 225 WEST WACKER DR SUITE 400 CHICAGO IL 60606 363667121 501(C)(3) 23184 0 SUPPORT FOR ASPECT EVALUATION AND ENGAGEMENT PROJECT RUTGERS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 335 GEORGE ST SUITE 4000 NEW BRUNSWICK NJ 08901 237318742 501(C)(3) 50000 0 SUPPORT FOR EYE2EYE PEER SUPPORT FOR VISION LOSS PROGRAM SALUS UNIVERSITY 8360 OLD YORK ROAD ELKINS PARK PA 19027 231413680 501(C)(3) 36739 0 RENEWED SUPPORT FOR THE ORIENTATION & MOBILITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM SUCCESS BEYOND SIGHT 4380 N CAMPBELL AVENUE SUITE 200 TUCSON AZ 85718 833502019 501(C)(3) 50000 0 SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL TSVI/TVI RECRUITMENT DIGITAL AD CAMPAIGN TEACH ACCESS 717 COLISEUM DR NW WINSTONSALEM NC 27105 861697668 501(C)(3) 50000 0 SUPPORT FOR EXPANSION OF CURRICULUM REPOSITORY AND FACULTY GRANTS THE CARROLL CENTER 770 CENTRE STREET NEWTON MA 02458 042106173 501(C)(3) 32850 0 SUPPORT FOR CAREERS IN ACCESSIBILITY TRAINING PROGRAM THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE 1850 WEST ROOSEVELT ROAD CHICAGO IL 60608 362169139 501(C)(3) 5437 0 SUPPORT FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF THE CURRENT STATE OF LOW VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES PROJECT VISIONLINK PO BOX 1758 BENSALEM PA 19020 231370508 501(C)(3) 50000 0 SUPPORT FOR LOW VISION DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAM VISIONS SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED 500 GREENWICH STREET 3RD FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10013 131624210 501(C)(3) 50000 0 SUPPORT FOR GROUP ADAPTIVE LIVING PROGRAM 13 0 PART I, LINE 2: AT RDPFS, WE STRONGLY EMPHASIZE MONITORING THE PROGRESS OF ALL GRANTS TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE USE OF FUNDS. WE IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE REPORTING SYSTEM THAT VARIES BASED ON GRANT SIZE TO ACHIEVE THIS. FOR GRANTS BELOW $25,000, WE GENERALLY REQUIRE QUARTERLY VERBAL UPDATES TO ALIGN WITH OUR BOARD MEETINGS, ALLOWING FOR REAL-TIME UPDATES AND IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK. A FORMAL WRITTEN PROGRESS REPORT IS ALSO EXPECTED AT THE END OF THE GRANT PERIOD, ENSURING A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT'S OUTCOMES AND IMPACT. WE ADOPT A MORE STRUCTURED APPROACH FOR LARGER GRANTS, REQUESTING QUARTERLY OR SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS THAT ARE ALSO TIMED TO COINCIDE WITH OUR BOARD MEETINGS. THESE DETAILED REPORTS OFFER COMPREHENSIVE INSIGHTS INTO PROGRAM PROGRESS, INCLUDING THE NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES SERVED, THE SERVICES PROVIDED, AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION RELATED TO THE GRANT'S OBJECTIVES. WE REQUEST SPECIFIC DATA ON THE PROGRAM'S SUCCESS AND ALIGNMENT WITH THE ORIGINAL PROPOSAL TO MAINTAIN TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. THE INFORMATION GATHERED THROUGH THESE REPORTS HELPS US ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EACH GRANT AND MAKE DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR FUTURE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES. FURTHERMORE, OUR ORGANIZATION TAKES PRIDE IN MAINTAINING A RIGOROUS PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS. WE THOROUGHLY ASSESS EACH PROPOSAL, CONSIDERING THE NEED(S) ADDRESSED, THE DEFINED GOALS, AND THE PROJECT'S POTENTIAL IMPACT. OUR EVALUATION PROCESS ENSURES THAT WE SUPPORT PROJECTS WITH A HIGH LIKELIHOOD OF MAKING A SIGNIFICANT AND POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY. BY COMBINING A DILIGENT MONITORING SYSTEM WITH A ROBUST PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS, WE STRIVE TO CREATE A MEANINGFUL AND LASTING IMPACT THROUGH OUR GRANTS, EFFECTIVELY SUPPORTING INITIATIVES THAT ALIGN WITH OUR MISSION AND VISION. FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 READER'S DIGEST PARTNERS FOR SIGHT FOUNDATION (RDPFS) IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT DIRECTLY SERVE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED. THANKS TO OUR ASSISTANCE, THESE ORGANIZATIONS CAN OFFER COMPREHENSIVE SKILLS TRAINING TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND THOSE WITH VARYING DEGREES OF VISION LOSS. THE TRAINING COVERS CRUCIAL AREAS SUCH AS ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, GUIDE DOG USAGE, LOW VISION REHABILITATION, LITERACY, AND BRAILLE. MOREOVER, WE EXTEND OUR BACKING TO ORGANIZATIONS RUNNING CAREER DEVELOPMENT, VOCATIONAL, RECREATION, AND YOUTH-IN-TRANSITION PROGRAMS FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION TO OUR FINANCIAL AID, WE SUPPORT THE CREATION OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE LISTS AND ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN OUTREACH EFFORTS TO COLLABORATE WITH LOW-VISION ORGANIZATIONS. THROUGH THESE ACTIVITIES, WE STRIVE TO CREATE A MORE INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT, ENABLING BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS TO LEAD FULFILLING AND INDEPENDENT LIVES. RDPFS ALSO PROVIDES A LARGE-PRINT PUBLISHING SERVICE TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE TROUBLE READING STANDARD-SIZED PRINT. THE FICTION FAVORITES LARGE PRINT (FORMERLY SELECT EDITIONS LARGE TYPE) PERIODICAL CURRENTLY HAS OVER 30,967 SUBSCRIBING MEMBERS. EACH YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION INCLUDES FIVE VOLUMES, WITH TWO STORIES PER VOLUME. SUBSCRIBERS ALSO RECEIVE A LARGE PRINT CALENDAR ANNUALLY WITH INFORMATION ON CURRENTLY AVAILABLE LOW-VISION SERVICES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B READER'S DIGEST PARTNERS FOR SIGHT FOUNDATION DILIGENTLY ENSURES THE ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF ITS FORM 990 BY ENGAGING AN EXTERNAL ACCOUNTING FIRM TO HANDLE THE PREPARATION. THE FOUNDATION HAS ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO MAINTAIN A ROBUST REVIEW PROCESS: AFTER FORM 990 IS PREPARED, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE UNDERGOES A THOROUGH REVIEW. THE COMMITTEE CAREFULLY EXAMINES THE DOCUMENT TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL DISCREPANCIES OR AREAS REQUIRING FURTHER ATTENTION. ANY COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS ARE PROMPTLY COMMUNICATED TO THE EXTERNAL ACCOUNTANTS AFTER THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S REVIEW. IF NECESSARY, REVISIONS ARE MADE TO ADDRESS THESE COMMENTS, ENSURING THE ACCURACY AND CLARITY OF THE REPORTED INFORMATION. THE REVISED FORM 990 IS THEN ELECTRONICALLY CIRCULATED AMONG THE BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND INPUT. BEING INTEGRAL TO THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNANCE, BOARD MEMBERS CAN OFFER THEIR INSIGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS. ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS THE BOARD MEMBERS PROVIDE ARE CONVEYED TO THE EXTERNAL ACCOUNTANTS FOR CONSIDERATION. ONCE ALL COMMENTS HAVE BEEN DULY ADDRESSED, FORM 990 IS FINALIZED AND APPROVED FOR FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. BY FOLLOWING THIS RIGOROUS PROCESS, RDPFS UPHOLDS ITS COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY, REINFORCING ITS DEDICATION TO THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES AND THE DONORS WHO SUPPORT ITS VITAL MISSION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND UPHOLD THE HIGHEST ETHICAL STANDARDS, BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY INDIVIDUALS MUST CAREFULLY READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE "CONFLICT OF INTEREST" POLICY ANNUALLY. THEY MUST COMPLETE A FORM DISCLOSING ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT MIGHT ARISE IN THEIR CAPACITY WITH THE ORGANIZATION. THE BOARD CHAIR OVERSAW THE COLLECTION OF THESE FORMS AND SHARED THE RELEVANT INFORMATION WITH THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EMERGES, THE FULL BOARD IS PROMPTLY NOTIFIED TO ADDRESS THE MATTER RESPONSIBLY. SHOULD A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST PERTAIN TO A GRANT DECISION OR ANY OTHER ISSUE REQUIRING BOARD ACTION, THE INVOLVED BOARD MEMBER OR STAFF MEMBER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR BRINGING IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THEY DO NOT ATTEMPT TO EXERT PERSONAL INFLUENCE IN CONNECTION WITH THE MATTER, AND IF THEY ARE A BOARD MEMBER, THEY SHOULD REFRAIN FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE VOTING PROCESS. IF A BOARD MEMBER IS DISQUALIFIED FROM VOTING DUE TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, APPROPRIATE STEPS ARE TAKEN TO MAINTAIN FAIRNESS AND OBJECTIVITY IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. THE ORGANIZATION VALUES INTEGRITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ABOVE ALL ELSE, FOSTERING AN ENVIRONMENT OF TRUST AND DEDICATION TO ITS MISSION. BY ADHERING TO THESE PROCEDURES, THE ORGANIZATION ENSURES THAT THE BEST INTERESTS OF ITS BENEFICIARIES AND STAKEHOLDERS ARE ALWAYS AT THE FOREFRONT OF ITS ACTIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE RETURN IS AVAILABLE ON THE NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WEBSITE, GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES. IN ADDITION, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST OR BY CALLING THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS DID NOT CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.