Robbins Childrens Programs Inc.

“Board member, martin mansfield, and the secretary of the board, patricia mansfield, are married. Board member, lynne mendes, and the treasurer of the board, kathleen egan, are sisters.”

“The form 990 is prepared by the external auditors and reviewed by management. Revisions, corrections, etc. Are made as necessary. Once all are satisfied with the form, it is finalized and a copy is sent to all board members. No review was or will be conducted by the board.”

“Each year the organization's conflict of interest policy is provided to all officers, directors and key employees. These people are asked to review the policy and sign a statement indicating that they understand the policy, have reported all potential conflicts during the past year in accordance with the policy and will report all potential conflicts during the coming year. All potential conflicts are evaluated by the board to determine if a conflict actually exists. In those instances where the potential transaction is a conflict the board examines the transaction and a vote is taken (with those involved recusing themselves) as to whether the organization will enter into the transaction.”

“Annually the board conducts a performance review and evaluation of the executive director. The review also establishes the individual's compensation for the following year. This process involves the evaluation of the individual and a review of compensation of comparable positions obtained from the form 990 of similar organizations. The board's deliberation and decision is noted in the minutes of the meeting. The executive director establishes the compensation of the senior management team and reviews the performance evaluations and recommended compensation with the board. The evaluations and compensation are discussed by the board, although no vote of approval of the executive director's decision is required. The board approves the annual holiday bonus, which is dependent upon available funds, and is based upon longevity with the agency. Although raises are not approved by the board for other than the ceo, raises other than job category promotions are dependent upon state contract rate increases (which we have not had in 3 years) and such raises are presented to the board for their information. The exceptions are "across the board" raises such as the 2% given in 2013, which was presented to the board by the ceo for their vote.”

“The organization makes its governing documents (articles of incorporation and by-laws) its conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request. The organization will mail copies upon request or provide copies to those who come to the administrative office during normal business hours. The organization charges for the copies in accordance with irs regulations.”

“Gain on interest rate swap agreement 158,771.”