Kendal New York

“The kendal corporation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is considered the sole member based on the internal revenue service definition of member.”

“The board of directors shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the kendal corporation. If the office of any director becomes vacant for any reason, then the kendal corporation shall select a person or persons who shall hold office for the remaining term.”

“Any change to the articles of incorporation and/or the bylaws shall be effective only with the written approval of the kendal corporation.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm and then the cfo and senior vp of governance review the form 990. Upon completion of that initial review, the form 990 is sent to the board audit and compliance committee for review, followed by the board review at the nearest board meeting.”

“All board and committee members, as well as staff members complete an annual statement regarding each person's conformance with kendal's conflict of interest policy. A summary of the statement is reviewed by the governance committee and the full board, who then make the determination as to whether an actual conflict exists. If a conflict arose in between completion of the statements, the individual would inform the board chair or ceo. The policy states: "individuals having conflicts of interest shall disclose the conflicts; shall abstain from discussion of such matters relating to the conflict at board; committee, or staff meetings; and shall not use their personal influence in any decision regarding the matters relating to the conflict. The minutes of any such meeting shall reflect the disclosure that was made and the abstention from discussion."”

“The organization does not have any paid employees and as such form 990, part vi, section b, lines 15a and 15b are required to be answered no.”

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