Autism Foundation of the Carolinas

“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.”

“The return was prepared by an independent accountant with assistance and oversight by members of the governing body. Upon completion and review, the return was provided to each voting board member prior to submission to the irs.”

“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 an approved by the governing body.”

“All program employees' salaries are reviewed and approved by the governing body.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request by contacting the organization's administrative office.”

“University autism outreach: (expenses 22,894) an innovative service delivery model that brings one-on-one and community-based support to children living with autism by matching them with local college students desiring valuable autism related internship experiences. Under the training and supervision of professional ac staff, interns provide individualized support in the home and work in various community settings serving children with autism. Approximately 213 children and families and 145 college students served annually. University partners include: davidson college, uncc, queens university, cpcc, johnson c. Smith, winthrop university, wingate college, university of south carolina, and columbia college. Line 4d also includes 94,732 general program expenses that are indirectly connected to the organizaiton's four other major programs.”

“The organization changed from cash to accrual this tax year.”