The Somerville Home Inc

“The organization delegates broad authority of discretionary voting over financial and fiduciary matters to an executive committee (composed of board members including four officers and four voting members).”

“Robert costello and linda costello have a family relationship.”

“The board is provided a complete copy of form 990. The form 990 is then discussed at the next board meeting where the it is signed by the treasurer after it has been voted for approval. The approval is then recorded in minutes of the meeting.”

“Any instances of a conflict of interest would go through an investigation of the executive committee and then presented to the full board. If needed the board member could be removed by vote and legal action taken if needed. Rod laurenz, vice president, must leave room during any discussion and abstain from any vote concerning investment portfolio.”

“The independent board reviews comparable compensation data to determine an appropriate salary. A vote is cast by the board to approve or deny the salary and the outcome is recorded in the minutes of the meeting.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Other professional fees : program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,723. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,723. Landscaping: program service expenses 19,922. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 19,922. Pest control: program service expenses 3,144. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,144. Maintenance: program service expenses 43,660. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 43,660. Catering: program service expenses 428,642. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 428,642. Temporary staffing: program service expenses 79,546. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 79,546.”