Independent Board Member – Non-Profit Law & Tax Compliance (501c3 / CPA)

About KrimeWatch Foundation Inc. (KFI):

KrimeWatch Foundation Inc. (KFI) is a 501(c)(3) civic technology organization built on a simple premise: public safety reporting should be privacy-first, evidence-grade, and free from panic monetization. KFI operates as the unmonetized public-trust parent entity managing zero-knowledge citizen intake apps (KrimeScene), core cloud infrastructure, and specialized machine-learning moderation (KrimeAI). To ensure sustainable funding without relying on ad-supported surveillance loops, KFI licenses its commercial software extensions to a taxable subsidiary, KrimeWatch Commercial Inc. (KCI). Commercial revenues flow back to KFI as equity growth and endowment dividends.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced non-profit attorney, retired IRS tax practitioner, or non-profit CPA to fill a dedicated independent seat on KFI's 5-person Board of Directors. This role leads fiduciary and legal compliance oversight, ensuring our tax-exempt status is protected while maintaining clean, arm's-length commercial licensing protocols with our subsidiary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead board oversight on 501(c)(3) tax compliance, annual IRS Form 990 filings, and state charitable trust regulations.
• Review, evaluate, and approve the arm's-length Exclusive IP Licensing Agreement with KCI to ensure full compliance with IRS regulations regarding Unrelated Business Taxable Income (UBTI) and private inurement.
• Monitor inter-company transactions and enforce governance recusal protocols for related-party matters.
• Participate in four 90-minute quarterly virtual board meetings and one annual strategic planning review.

Qualifications & Selection Criteria:

• Senior experience in non-profit tax law, 501(c)(3) corporate governance, or non-profit accounting (JD, LLM, or CPA required).
• Strict IRS Independence: Candidates must not hold any financial equity, employment, consulting contract, or stock options in KrimeWatch Commercial Inc. (KCI).
• Previous board or advisory experience with tax-exempt organizations or dual-entity social enterprises is preferred.

Compensation, Insurance & Term:

• Term: 2-year renewable term.
• Compensation: Unpaid voluntary service in strict compliance with federal tax laws governing 501(c)(3) entities.
• Protection & Expenses: 100% reimbursement for approved direct out-of-pocket expenses. Full coverage under KFI’s Directors & Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance policy.