Transparency & Accountability
Community Defense Alliance is committed to operating with transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of all resources entrusted to our organization.
We believe donors, partners, and community members deserve clear information about how our programs operate and how financial resources are used to support our mission of mentorship, career awareness, and workforce education.
Financial Stewardship
Community Defense Alliance ensures that financial resources are directed toward programs that support students, career exploration, and workforce readiness.
Resources are used to support:
• mentorship programs
• career awareness education
• workforce readiness initiatives
• community outreach and partnerships
Organizational Status
Community Defense Alliance Inc. is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
EIN: 41-3683411
Conflict of Interest Policy
Article I — Purpose
The purpose of this Conflict-of-Interest Policy is to protect the interests of Community Defense Alliance Inc. when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director.
This policy is intended to supplement but not replace applicable state and federal laws governing conflicts of interest.
Article II — Definitions
Interested Person
Any director, principal officer, or member of a committee with board-delegated powers who has a direct or indirect financial interest.
Financial Interest
A person has a financial interest if the person has, directly or indirectly:
• An ownership or investment interest in any entity with which the organization has a transaction
• A compensation arrangement with the organization or with any entity involved
• A potential ownership or compensation interest
Article III — Procedures
- Duty to Disclose
An interested person must disclose the existence of a financial interest and all material facts to the Board. - Determining Whether a Conflict Exists
After disclosure, the Board shall determine by majority vote whether a conflict exists. - Recusal
The interested person shall leave the meeting during discussion and vote on the transaction. - Documentation
The minutes shall record:
- The name of the interested person
- Nature of the conflict
- Board decision
- Final vote
Article IV — Annual Statements
Each director and officer shall annually sign a statement affirming:
• Receipt of the policy
• Understanding of the policy
• Agreement to comply
Article V — Periodic Reviews
To ensure the organization operates consistently with charitable purposes, the Board shall conduct periodic reviews of:
• Compensation arrangements
• Financial transactions
• Governance compliance
Approved by the Board of Directors on: ____________
Board Chair Signature: ___________________________
IRS Determination Letter (download)
Annual Financial Summary
Form 990 (when available)