Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19?ĭid the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts?ĭid the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures?ĭid the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets?ĭid the organization report an amount for escrow or custodial account liability serve as a custodian or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services?ĭid the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments?ĭid the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment?ĭid the organization report an amount for investments-other securities that is 5% or more of its total assets?ĭid the organization report an amount for investments-program related that is 5% or more of its total assets?ĭid the organization report an amount for other assets that is 5% or more of its total assets?ĭid the organization report an amount for other liabilities?ĭid the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)?ĭid the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors?ĭid the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office?ĭid the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? cannot be held liable for the performance of any Personal Historian.Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? The Association of Personal Historians Inc. Our members set their own fees and policies.
This code of ethics was adopted by the APH Board of Directors on November 1, 2005, and revised in March 2013.
Act in the best interests of the client, narrator, and profession, avoiding both violations of intellectual property rights (including copyright) and conflicts of interest, activity, or influence.Abide by agreements with clients and narrators, establishing new agreements as necessary.Work diligently and with reasonable promptness.Provide clients with the highest quality of service possible.
Represent honestly their qualifications, background, and professional affiliations.Conduct business according to impeccable standards of fairness and integrity.To protect the integrity of the profession and safeguard the interests of individual clients and narrators, all members are expected to:
Our Life Story abides by the Association of Personal Historians Code of Ethics:Īll members of the Association of Personal Historians must agree that they will adhere to APH’s Code of Ethics, which states the core values of our profession. Learn why you should save your life stories Our Life Story takes great pride in giving our best to capture the stories of everybody’s life in the easiest and most affordable manner possible. We are a proud member of the Association of Personal Historians.