Autism Foundation of the Carolinas

“Line 1a: authority delegated to committee explanation the board of directors, by resolution adopted by a majority of the total number of directors then in office, may designate an executive committee that shall have and may exercise the authority of the board of director in the management of the organization except as expressly prohibited by law, or may advise the board of directors as to one or more areas of operation of the organization. Section b, line 15: conflict of interest policy is distributed annually to the board of directors and all employees. Any conflicts are noted and documented. Anyone with a conflict is recused from discussion and voting on any decisions related to that conflict. Section c, line 19: governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”

“The treasurer and another officer review a complete copy of form 990 prior to filing.”

“The bylaws of the organization prohibit neither the organization nor a director to engage in a conflict of interest transaction except as permitted by state or other appropriate law. Directors are not allowed to participate in the selection of proposals where a conflict appears to exist. The conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually by the board of directors and considered prior to each significant discussion or vote.”

“The board of directors engaged outside providers to collect comparability data used to determine compensation set for the executive director. Compensation was voted on and approved by the governing body.”

“All programs employees' salaries are reviewed an approved by the governing body.”

“Governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”

“Line 4d - all other accomplishment: ican bike (expenses 15,034) a national summer program that teaches children with autism and a range of other disabilities how to ride a conventional bicycle. 40 children served annually. Line 4d also includes 80, 911 general program expenses that are indirecttly connected ot the organization's four other major programs.”

“Other program accomplishments includes ican bike, a national model summer program that teaches children with autism and a range of other disabilities how to ride a conventional bicycle. It also includes expenses indirectly connected to the organizations 4 other major programs.”