[{"id":"6259a5d5-462d-4ff0-9134-98f7242ad667","order":10,"text":"CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY","fontSize":"22","textAlign":"center","bold":true,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"179542b4-cec8-49e6-bd4a-b9ff10c2c7e6","order":20,"text":"of","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"center","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"e231b6a1-23c0-45af-ac7b-44af64f9aff2","order":30,"text":"[Organization name]","fontSize":"18","textAlign":"center","bold":true,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"e19c656c-2e4b-415d-88bc-751fd255ff09","order":40,"text":"A [Organization type] organized under the laws of the State of [State]","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"center","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"32f61fbb-b0aa-45a1-8faa-89a8ff2e215e","order":50,"text":"Effective Date: [Effective date]","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"center","bold":true,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"40","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"603c8f1b-4910-4e02-ae7b-cff1d766741c","order":60,"text":"ARTICLE I. PURPOSE","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"224c86af-a09f-4f0a-8f60-9c9994ae2fbe","order":70,"text":"The purpose of this Conflict of Interest Policy (the "Policy") is to protect the interest of [Organization name] (the "Organization"), a [Organization type] exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), when the Organization is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer, director, trustee, or other Interested Person of the Organization, or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction under Section 4958 of the Code or, in the case of a private foundation, an act of self-dealing under Section 4941 of the Code.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"d5f99ce6-c3d3-4b4c-966d-a5308919f21d","order":80,"text":"This Policy is intended to supplement, but not replace, any applicable federal and state laws governing conflicts of interest applicable to nonprofit and charitable organizations, including the duty of loyalty owed by directors, officers, and trustees under the laws of the State of [State].","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"315f1b66-d475-4a4f-8e82-29e298cefe33","order":90,"text":"This Policy is adopted pursuant to the recommendations of the Internal Revenue Service set forth in the Instructions to Form 1023 (Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) and shall be interpreted consistently therewith.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"2aec18dd-e7b9-4deb-9e80-61e1e792eaa8","order":100,"text":"ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"20"},{"id":"f23659db-1883-4ef2-9c12-3ec084442773","order":110,"text":"Interested Person.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"5","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"d914cc5e-b3cd-4743-a16e-2f0ea2556b4b","order":120,"text":"Any director, principal officer, trustee, or member of a committee with governing board delegated powers, who has a direct or indirect Financial Interest, as defined below, is an "Interested Person." The term "Interested Person" shall also include any Family Member (as defined below) of any of the foregoing persons and, where the context so requires, any entity in which any of the foregoing persons holds a controlling interest or a substantial Financial Interest.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"2288142f-1a68-444a-ab39-aaee3cfcbdb5","order":130,"text":"Family Member.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"5","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"62072b97-64cc-4f4d-aaa2-52329286d31b","order":140,"text":"A "Family Member" means a spouse, ancestor, child (whether natural or adopted), grandchild, great-grandchild, sibling (whether by whole or half-blood), and any spouse of any of the foregoing, as well as any individual residing in the same household as the Interested Person.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"4fb3e3fc-cff8-4931-90c1-14355808e82d","order":150,"text":"Financial Interest.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"5","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"49d300b3-13dc-49be-871d-c2fc9ea00b87","order":160,"text":"A person has a "Financial Interest" if the person has, directly or indirectly, through business, investment, or family:","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"35d7c9cd-6a24-4669-9ea7-1f265b36c016","order":170,"text":"(a) An ownership or investment interest in any entity with which the Organization has a transaction or arrangement, or is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement;","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"aa5c3da1-1cd0-4cc4-b405-2d0eb235dafa","order":180,"text":"(b) A compensation arrangement with the Organization or with any entity or individual with which the Organization has a transaction or arrangement, or is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement; or","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"ad2e9ece-2277-4d2a-a19b-426d86298441","order":190,"text":"(c) A potential ownership or investment interest in, or compensation arrangement with, any entity or individual with which the Organization is negotiating a transaction or arrangement.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"ba8c607b-e48f-4c57-8822-52ab4d75dd73","order":200,"text":""Compensation" includes direct and indirect remuneration as well as gifts or favors that are not insubstantial. A Financial Interest is not necessarily a Conflict of Interest. As provided under Article III of this Policy, a person who has a Financial Interest may have a Conflict of Interest only if the Board of Directors or appropriate committee decides that a Conflict of Interest exists.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"8486f7d0-5958-4252-a1ef-8b7af46d59ac","order":210,"text":"Conflict of Interest.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"5","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"249a9e8a-bf6a-4f5f-bbe8-e1f9a38991b6","order":220,"text":"A "Conflict of Interest" arises whenever an Interested Person's Financial Interest, personal interest, or fiduciary duty to another organization may compromise, or reasonably appear to compromise, the independence of judgment of the Interested Person in carrying out his or her duties to the Organization.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"d6dc3731-d0af-4f7f-9580-cb659a48a10a","order":230,"text":"ARTICLE III. PROCEDURES","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"20"},{"id":"3e6af67e-d951-4b56-80e7-d6b361f991b1","order":240,"text":"Duty to Disclose.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"5","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"b45f07ff-1f67-44f5-851b-ebca5fd2ff95","order":250,"text":"In connection with any actual or possible Conflict of Interest, an Interested Person must disclose the existence of the Financial Interest and all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. Disclosure shall be made (i) in advance of any vote, discussion, or decision by the Board of Directors or committee, and (ii) in writing whenever practicable.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"91aac3bb-44b0-48c8-af1a-b6cc93109cb0","order":260,"text":"Determining Whether a Conflict of Interest Exists.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"5","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"3d642a45-a88f-4147-bcc5-35085857212c","order":270,"text":"After disclosure of the Financial Interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the Interested Person, the Interested Person shall leave the Board of Directors or committee meeting while the determination of a Conflict of Interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining members of the Board of Directors or committee shall decide if a Conflict of Interest exists.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"28b45218-d8a0-429d-a40d-b2ca62586a01","order":280,"text":"Procedures for Addressing the Conflict of Interest.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"5","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"06c6ce07-cbb3-479c-8006-5e39a33d4318","order":290,"text":"(a) An Interested Person may make a presentation at the Board of Directors or committee meeting, but after such presentation, he or she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement that results in the Conflict of Interest.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"63b2254f-6244-4aa4-8888-f3f19001c27e","order":300,"text":"(b) The chairperson of the Board of Directors or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"893dd7ae-8637-4de1-9cd1-ee8a4e8a67ce","order":310,"text":"(c) After exercising due diligence, the Board of Directors or committee shall determine whether the Organization can obtain, with reasonable efforts, a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a Conflict of Interest.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a8dd886c-751d-4400-b027-9350c5b35ff3","order":320,"text":"(d) If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a Conflict of Interest, the Board of Directors or committee shall determine by a vote of [Quorum] of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the Organization's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination, the Board or committee shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"0d285624-d298-4f27-b412-fef41a319f8e","order":330,"text":"Violations of the Conflict of Interest Policy.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"5","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"8dd0d719-92b4-4add-baff-113396947922","order":340,"text":"(a) If the Board of Directors or committee has reasonable cause to believe that a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"de87200c-cebd-4429-a977-a7823ed6b4ed","order":350,"text":"(b) If, after hearing the member's response and after making such further investigation as may be warranted in the circumstances, the Board of Directors or committee determines that the member has failed to disclose an actual or possible Conflict of Interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action, which may include, without limitation, removal from office or termination of the relationship with the Organization, and, in the case of an excess benefit transaction or act of self-dealing, the imposition of any remedies required by law.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"31904048-d499-499e-9499-fb5c4bdddd90","order":360,"text":"ARTICLE IV. RECORDS OF PROCEEDINGS","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"20"},{"id":"31d26c22-f422-458d-9488-8fb649babc41","order":370,"text":"The minutes of the Board of Directors and all committees with board delegated powers shall contain:","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"9768f28e-6c3a-4ac4-88af-764caa78f350","order":380,"text":"(a) The names of the persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have a Financial Interest in connection with an actual or possible Conflict of Interest, the nature of the Financial Interest, any action taken to determine whether a Conflict of Interest was present, and the Board's or committee's decision as to whether a Conflict of Interest in fact existed.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"c64ecae4-328e-4b2b-b9b9-82aafa6103ba","order":390,"text":"(b) The names of the persons who were present for discussions and votes relating to the transaction or arrangement, the content of the discussion, including any alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement, and a record of any votes taken in connection therewith.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"bef90834-3636-425d-840b-6dea36ac81ab","order":400,"text":"(c) All written disclosures, recusals, and determinations made pursuant to this Policy shall be retained by the Secretary of the Organization in the corporate records for a period of not less than seven (7) years, or such longer period as may be required by applicable law or the Organization's record retention policy.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"d88bfe2d-8f4e-4654-9b69-5937d9a9c2d2","order":410,"text":"ARTICLE V. COMPENSATION","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"20"},{"id":"b3668bff-2ef4-4537-96a7-3ba1dd7abd78","order":420,"text":"(a) A voting member of the Board of Directors who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Organization for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that member's compensation.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"4c9ae64b-d081-49e8-bf8d-2b0191467c0a","order":430,"text":"(b) A voting member of any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Organization for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that member's compensation.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a6e510e9-43d5-4359-a6de-41742bef5eb8","order":440,"text":"(c) No voting member of the Board of Directors or any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Organization, either individually or collectively, is prohibited from providing information to any committee regarding compensation.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"2950c519-6d1a-4460-9ba1-c0c961b4483d","order":450,"text":"(d) The Organization shall not approve total annual compensation (including salary, bonuses, benefits, deferred compensation, and any other form of remuneration) for any officer, director, or key employee in excess of [Compensation threshold] U.S. dollars without first obtaining and documenting (i) data on comparable compensation paid by similarly situated organizations for functionally comparable positions, and (ii) a written record of the deliberations and decision of the disinterested members of the Board or its compensation committee, in conformity with the rebuttable presumption procedure set forth in Treasury Regulation §53.4958-6.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"9ced2ed8-7b1c-4b74-93bc-157f9f16bcaa","order":460,"text":"ARTICLE VI. ANNUAL STATEMENTS","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"20"},{"id":"49258fc9-752c-485e-9ee3-f629cba4b3fb","order":470,"text":"Each director, principal officer, and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually, no later than [Annual disclosure deadline] of each calendar year, sign a statement substantially in the form attached hereto as Annex A which affirms that such person:","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"4069b974-432e-49a9-8c26-506f7daa9c52","order":480,"text":"(a) Has received a copy of this Conflict of Interest Policy;","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"efa497d3-ff7d-4816-9a08-60d01453d936","order":490,"text":"(b) Has read and understands the Policy;","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"7fb4a587-5767-46ef-922f-79cc859bbfb6","order":500,"text":"(c) Has agreed to comply with the Policy;","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"59f8bda0-0e42-4ba6-a9a3-6a124bc2cb08","order":510,"text":"(d) Understands the Organization is a charitable organization and that in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes;","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"c76db3e1-897a-4260-8350-e5935eca9c80","order":520,"text":"(e) Has disclosed in writing any current or contemplated Financial Interests or relationships that could reasonably be expected to give rise to a Conflict of Interest; and","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"07014885-0116-4106-a2bc-82b693e945b0","order":530,"text":"(f) Agrees to disclose promptly any new Conflict of Interest, or change in any previously disclosed Conflict of Interest, that arises during the year.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"5d5ff18c-926f-4850-8e4b-34ac34cd6e94","order":540,"text":"The Secretary shall maintain a current file of all signed annual statements and shall promptly notify the Board Chair and President of any failure or refusal to sign.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"1da9df30-d8b4-4a98-97a8-02c9d3a5adb9","order":550,"text":"In addition, each new director, officer, trustee, key employee, or member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall, promptly upon election, appointment, or commencement of service, execute and deliver to the Secretary an initial acknowledgment substantially in the form attached hereto as Annex B, confirming receipt and acceptance of this Policy.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"d1a771a7-0fe6-417e-8eb8-3c6370b2ee37","order":560,"text":"ARTICLE VII. 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The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subject matter:","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"aaaf55af-b263-4f76-a817-ba1a455870de","order":580,"text":"(a) Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information, and the result of arm's length bargaining.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"0ef784a9-146f-48f7-8aa9-c28e2df1f6c1","order":590,"text":"(b) Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the Organization's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes, and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit, or in an excess benefit transaction.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"ba8892ff-b680-4dfd-afec-6f8b016b0903","order":600,"text":"(c) Whether agreements to provide healthcare, education, scientific, religious, or other charitable services to entities or individuals further the Organization's charitable purposes and do not result in inurement or impermissible private benefit.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"6de5dea0-7179-4dfd-b1a3-98c808cf38ce","order":610,"text":"(d) Whether the Organization's grant-making and other charitable disbursements are consistent with its exempt purposes and properly documented.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"59a81977-58a0-4254-98db-de47bba76666","order":620,"text":"ARTICLE VIII. USE OF OUTSIDE EXPERTS","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"20"},{"id":"d10ede18-524b-43e5-9893-5ba8cbb8545b","order":630,"text":"When conducting the periodic reviews required under Article VII, the Organization may, but need not, use outside advisors, including legal counsel, certified public accountants, valuation experts, or compensation consultants. If outside experts are used, their use shall not relieve the Board of Directors of its responsibility for ensuring that periodic reviews are conducted in accordance with this Policy.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"ed04122f-38be-4f4c-a72c-c01d46bf3554","order":640,"text":"ARTICLE IX. 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Any director, officer, or employee who retaliates against a person who, in good faith, has reported a suspected violation shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including removal from office or termination of employment.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"1af7caae-77aa-47c9-8f59-f9613316634f","order":700,"text":"ARTICLE XI. EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTIONS (Section 4958)","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"20","displayConditions":[{"field":"798ef55c-e1fe-4f6f-aa93-ac031a038298","value":"Private Foundation","type":"remove","operator":"="}]},{"id":"98ff07c4-b316-4cd0-b8e4-98b00a523bdd","order":710,"text":"As a public charity exempt under Section 501(c)(3), the Organization is subject to the intermediate sanctions provisions of Section 4958 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder. 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