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In this situation, we deduct 7 points from the charity's Accountability and Transparency score.

Partial Credit: There has been a diversion of assets within the last two years and the charity has used Schedule O on the Form 990 to explain: the nature of the diversion, the amount of money or property involved and the corrective action taken to address the matter.This metric will be assigned to one of the following categories:įull Credit: There has been no diversion of assets within the last two years. If the charity does report a diversion, then we check to see if it complied with the Form 990 instructions by describing what happened and its corrective action. We check the charity's last two Forms 990 to see if the charity has reported any diversion of assets. (More)Ī diversion of assets – any unauthorized conversion or use of the organization's assets other than for the organization's authorized purposes, including but not limited to embezzlement or theft – can seriously call into question a charity's financial integrity. Our analysts check the Form 990 to determine if the independent Board members are a voting majority and also at least five in number.
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(More) The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters. Is this your nonprofit? Access your Star Rating Portal to submit data and edit your profile. (Less)ĭesert Botanical Garden is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1949, and donations are tax-deductible. We will ensure that the Garden is always a compelling attraction that brings to life the many wonders of the desert. The Garden's commitment to the community is to advance excellence in education, research, exhibition, and conservation of desert plants of the world with emphasis on the Sonoran Desert. Home to 139 rare, threatened and endangered plant species from around the world, the Garden offers interesting and inspiring experiences to more than 300,000 visitors each year. Founded in 1939, this one-of-a-kind museum showcases 50 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits. (More) Nestled amid the red buttes of Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden hosts one of the world's finest collections of desert plants. Mission: Nestled amid the red buttes of Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden hosts one of the world's finest collections of desert plants.
