The Viscardi Center Inc

“The Center's Form 990 was sent to every member of its Board of Directors prior to its filing with the IRS.”

“The Center ensures compliance with the organization's written conflict of interest policy by requiring each Board member to annually sign a statement which confirms that such person has received a copy of the policy, understands it, agrees to comply with it, understands that the Center must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes to maintain its federal tax exemption, and shall disclose any possible conflict of interest on the Annual Conflict of Interest Statement. The Organization ensures that it receives conflict of interest statements from all Board members annually. It also performs periodic reviews to ensure all compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, that arrangements with independent contractors do not result in impermissible private benefit, and that arrangements with employees and other third parties further the Corporation's charitable purposes and do not result in inurnment or impermissible private benefit.”

“The Compensation Committee of the Center consists of Board Members who meet once a year to determine the appropriate compensation for covered individuals which are defined in the policy as those in a position to exercise substantial influence over the affairs of the Center. Covered individuals include the President/CEO, EVP/CFO, Chief Development Officer, Chief Information Officer, SVP of Finance and Controller , SVP of Program Development, SVP of Human Resources and Administration and SVP of Public Affairs and Marketing. In determining the appropriate compensation for covered individuals, the Committee evaluates the covered individuals attainment of corporate goals. In addition, the Committee reviews compensation paid for comparable positions by similarly situated non-profit and for-profit entities as determined by a compensation survey compiled by an independent firm. The Committee utilizes the findings of the survey to assure that compensation by the Center does not exceed the benefit received by the Center in exchange for such compensation. In addition, written offers that the covered individuals receive from similar institutions are also taken into consideration as is the availability of individuals possessing similar expertise or specialized training in the geographic area.”

“The Center makes its governing documents, conflicts of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. The financial statements are also on the Center's website.”