Creative Works

“The Organization's senior team reviews the 990 prepared by the Organization's independent CPA firm. Once satisfied, the 990 is sent to all board members for their review and approval.”

“The Board of Directors will conduct business so as to avoid any action that may result in or give the appearance of using the agency to achieve private gain or to dispense preferential treatment. Procedures: 1. The Board will periodically review approved vendors and subcontractors to determine if any secondary relationships exist. Any such relationships will be disclosed and the related Director will recuse him/herself from any discussions or votes regarding that vendor or subcontractor. 2. Secondary relationships will be disclosed in any requests for proposals and resulting bids. The related Director will recuse him/herself from any discussion or votes regarding that request for proposal or bid. 3. The Board shall take no action that results in private gain or preferential treatment. Any action that could have the potential appearance of a conflict will be disclosed and the affected Director will recuse him/herself from any discussion or votes regarding that action.”

“The Board of Directors engaged the services of an independent CPA/salary and benefits consultant to determine total compensation to be paid to key employees. The consultant presented a report including a comprehensive salary survey and draft rebuttal presumptive checklist per IRS guidelines, which proposed total compensation of the Executive Director based on the national average of compensation at comparable nonprofit organizations. The Board of Directors reviewed the national comparability data in the report, as well as the sources of the review data, which were incorporated into the checklist. The data also included the most recent U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Cost of Living and Locality Pay Tables. This review process resulted in a compensation package that included a salary and a performance-based bonus, which was based on the prior year's performance measures.”

“No other documents are available to the Public.”

“Consulting Fees: Program service expenses 3,945,765. Management and general expenses 45,283. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,991,048. Contract Services: Program service expenses 36,865. Management and general expenses 40,939. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 77,804.”

“Section 1.263 (a)-3(n) Election: Creative Works 10 Speirs Street Westbrook, ME 04092 EIN: 01-0280723 Creative Works is electing to capitalize repair and maintenance costs under Regulation Section 1.263(a)-3(n).”