Whistleblower Protection Policy

Purpose

LaunchWorks, Inc. (the “Organization”) requires its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, and other individuals acting on behalf of the Organization to observe high standards of ethics, honesty, integrity, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The purpose of this Whistleblower Protection Policy is to encourage good-faith reporting of serious concerns so that the Organization can address and correct inappropriate conduct.

Scope

This Policy applies to directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, program participants, partners, and other stakeholders who raise concerns related to the Organization’s activities, operations, finances, governance, or compliance obligations.

Reporting Responsibility

Individuals are encouraged to report concerns involving suspected fraud, financial misconduct, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, safety concerns, violations of law, violations of Organization policies, or other unethical or improper conduct.

Reports should be made in good faith and based on reasonable grounds to believe that a violation or concern may have occurred.

Reporting Procedure

Questions, concerns, or complaints may be reported to the Executive Director or a member of the Board of Directors.

If the concern involves the Executive Director, or if an individual is uncomfortable reporting to the Executive Director, the concern should be reported directly to a member of the Board of Directors.

Reports may be made verbally or in writing. Individuals may request that reports be handled confidentially to the extent reasonably possible.

No Retaliation

The Organization prohibits retaliation against any individual who, in good faith, reports a concern or participates in a review or investigation under this Policy.

Retaliation may result in corrective action, including removal from programs, volunteer roles, employment, leadership positions, or other relationships with the Organization.

Acting in Good Faith

Anyone making a report must do so in good faith and with reasonable grounds to believe the information disclosed indicates a violation or concern. Reports made maliciously, knowingly falsely, or with reckless disregard for the truth may result in corrective action.

Confidentiality

Reports will be handled as confidentially as reasonably possible, consistent with the need to conduct a thorough review, take corrective action, and comply with applicable law.

Handling of Reported Concerns

The Executive Director or Board of Directors shall ensure that reported concerns are reviewed promptly and appropriately. Corrective action will be taken when warranted by the findings.

Concerns involving accounting, internal controls, auditing, fraud, or misuse of Organization assets shall be brought to the attention of the Board of Directors.

Administration

The Board of Directors is responsible for oversight of this Whistleblower Protection Policy and may amend it as needed to reflect best practices and legal requirements.

Last update: August 04, 2026