Planned Parenthood Votes Rhode Island

“A copy of the 990 is provided to all board members for review before filing.”

“The 501(c)(4) relies on the 501(c)(3) related party's policies. As such, the organization requires all employees upon employment to sign a statement indicating that they have received the organization's human resource manual and that they agree to abide by all the policies it contains including conflict of interest. Staff members are asked to contact human resources with any questions about potential conflicts of interest. The human resources department collects the necessary information from the staff member and their supervisor as necessary to determine if a potential conflict exists. Human resources consults with senior management to make a final determination and provides the staff member with a written response regarding the situation.”

“The 501(c)(4) relies on the 501(c)(3) related party's policies. The executive and finance committees of the related 501(c)(3) organization review the president's compensation annually, in conjuction with the annual performance review. This part of the process is documented via e-mails among members of the two committees, in minutes of the finance committee, and shared with the rest of the board during board meetings and budget reviews. It is finalized in a letter to the president that is reviewed and approved by executive committee members.”

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

“Planned parenthood of southern new england (ppsne) employs staff who provide services to planned parenthood votes rhode island. Planned parenthood votes rhode island pays ppsne for the cost of these individuals' salaries and benefits; the expenses are reflected on part i, line 15 of this form 990 and as salaries in part ix. Ppsne issues irs form w-2 to each employee. See schedule j for split of salaries between related organizations.”

“Consultants: program service expenses 44,486. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 44,486. Stipends: program service expenses 8,643. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,643.”

“Board of directors reviews the financial statements prior to issuance. The same committee selects the independent accountant to perform the audit.”