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WHILE THE ORGANIZATION IS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC, INCOME DETERMINED TO BE UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME (UBI) WOULD BE TAXABLE. THE ORGANIZATION EVALUATES UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THROUGH ITS REVIEW OF THE SOURCES OF INCOME TO IDENTIFY UBI AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS, INCLUDING THOSE WHICH MAY AFFECT ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. THE EFFECT OF THE UNCERTAINTY WOULD BE RECORDED IF THE OUTCOME WAS CONSIDERED PROBABLE AND REASONABLY ESTIMABLE. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024. THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING ACCRUAL. THE ORGANIZATION FILES FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EXEMPT ORGANIZATION RETURNS. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THE ORGANIZATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAXING AUTHORITIES FOR THE YEARS BEFORE 2021 FOR FEDERAL AND 2020 FOR STATE TAX FILINGS. 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AMERICA PROVIDES COLLATERAL BENEFITS TO ORGANIZATIONS IN GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS WHERE WE HAVE PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTED TO PROVIDE DONATIONS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO PARTIES IN NEED SUCH AS CHILD SERVICES, SHELTER SERVICES, AND DISASTER ASSISTANCE. X X X false false false false false false false false false PEGUEROS FRANCISCO X PRESIDENT AND C.E.O 289020 289020 MILLER LOUIS HONORARY BRD DR 14578 LEGAL EXPENSES false POLSON MISSY BOARD MEMBER 1063060 ROYALTY & FULLFILLME false POLSON MISSY BOARD MEMBER 132630 EXPENSES false SCHEDULE L, PART V LOUIS MILLER, HONORARY BOARD DIRECTOR, PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH MILLER BARONDESS; MISSY POLSON, BOARD MEMBER, RECEIVES ROYALTY AND FULL- TIME COMPENSATION AND IS THE SPOUSE OF A D.A.R.E.-LICENSED VENDOR, CREATIVE PRODUCTS SOURCING, WITH NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IDENTIFIED. FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION D.A.R.E AMERICA'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO IMPLEMENT, OVERSEE, AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES THAT PROVIDE STUDENTS THE DECISION-MAKING SKILLS NEEDED TO AVOID DRUGS AND OTHER DANGEROUS ACTIVITIES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE FINANCIAL COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF 4 BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING, AND A COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE NEXT QUARTERLY MEETING AFTER THE FINAL COPY IS SIGNED AND FILED. A HARD COPY IS ALSO SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT UPON APPROVAL FOR FILING AND POSTING TO THE COMPANY WEBSITE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C DARE AMERICA HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH IS FURNISHED TO ALL NEW OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY, THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE ASKED TO UPDATE THE IR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY STATEMENT OR TO DISCLOSE ANY CHANGE IN CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATUS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ADDITION, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND THE PRESIDENT/CEO CAREFULLY MONITOR THESE INDIVIDUALS AS TO ANY DEALINGS WITH DARE AMERICA THAT MIGHT REPRESENT A CONFLICT ALL POTENTIAL BOARD MEMBERS AND PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES ARE VETTED TO AVOID SELECTION OF ANYONE WHO MIGHT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPENSATION TO CEO: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (INDEPENDENT MEMBERS ONLY) REVIEWS AVAILABLE MARKET DATA AND CONDUCTS COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS OF ANNUAL MARKET STUDIES AND EVALUATIONS OF MARKET DATA IN LIKE POSITIONS OF LIKE ORGANIZATIONS WITH COMPARABLE BUDGETS AND MISSIONS FOR COMPENSATION AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF CEO. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE SALARIES ARE COMPARED AGAINST CURRENT DATA AND CONDUCTS COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS OF ANNUAL MARKET STUDIES AND EVALUATIONS OF MARKET DATA IN LIKE POSITIONS OF LIKE ORGANIZATIONS WITH COMPARABLE BUDGETS AND MISSIONS FOR ALL D.A.R.E. STAFF, AND PAY INCREASES FOR THE ORGANIZATION ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD ANNUALLY PRIOR TO YEAR-END FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 17 MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW MEXICO, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18 DARE AMERICA MAKES THE APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST, FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT ITS PRINCIPAL OFFICE DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. THE INSPECTING INDIVIDUAL IS ALLOWED TO PHOTOCOPY DOCUMENTS. IF THE INDIVIDUAL ASKS THAT WE PHOTOCOPY THE DOCUMENTS, A REASONABLE FEE WILL BE CHARGED IF THE REQUEST IS VOLUMINOUS. IN ADDITION, D A R E AMERICA HONORS WRIITEN REQUESTS FOR A COPY OF THE APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. WE ALSO MAKE THE ANNUAL IRS FORM 990 RETURN AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE, WWW.DARE.ORG. THE ANNUAL RETURN IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE IRS AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OFFICE OF THE AITORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WEBSITE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 DARE AMERICA'S POLICY IS TO MAKE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT ITS PRINCIPAL OFFICE DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS THE INSPECTING INDIVIDUAL IS ALLOWED TO TAKE NOTES FREELY AND TO PHOTOCOPY DOCUMENTS IF THE REQUEST IS VOLUMINOUS, A REASONABLE FEE FOR PHOTOCOPYING WILL BE ASSESSED. 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