Long Island Youth for Christ

“Form 990 is prepared by an independent cpa firm. The administrative director, executive director, chairman and treasurer review in detail the prepared form 990. Upon completion of their review and suggested revisions, the final form 990 is provided to each board member before it is filed with the irs.”

“Liyfc requires its board members to conduct business according to the highest ethical standards of conduct. Business dealings that appear to create a conflict between the interests of liyfc and a board member are unacceptable. Board members and officers sign a conflict of interest statement each year which are reviewed by the executive director and the administrative director. Any conflicts are brought to the attention of the board of directors. Board members must disclose any possible conflicts to the board so that the board may assess and prevent potential conflicts of interest from arising. Should any potential conflicts of interest be disclosed, the board member or officer would be asked to refrain from participartion in any deliberation or decision with regard to matters affected by the relationship.”

“The board of directors reviews and approves the compensation of the executive director on an annual basis. No persons with a conflict of interest with respect to the compensation arrangement are involved in such deliberations. The board of directors uses comparable compensation data for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similarly situated organizations. The board of directors documentrs its deliberations and decisions regarding the compensation arrangement.”

“Compensation of all other officers and key employees is reviewed on an annual basis by the executive director and the board of directors. No persons with a conflict of interest with respect to compensation arrangements are involved in such deliberations. The executive director uses comparable compensation data for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similarly situated organizations to determine the appropriate compensation levels for each position. Proposed amendments to, or suggestions regarding, the compensation arrangements are brought before the full board of directors for review and approval upon recommendation by the executive director and via a detailed annual budget. This process is documented in the minutes.”

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

“Liyfc reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other likeminded partners to raise up lifelong followers of jesus christ, who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the word of god and prayer,passion for sharing the love of christ and commitment to social involvement.”

“Long island youth for christ, inc. (liyfcf) is recognized by the irs as a subordinate of youth for christ usa and has determined to be a church because it is a public charity described in sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(a)(i) of the internal reevenue code (the "code) as a member of the association of youth for christ churches under the code. Long island youth for christ elected voluntarily to file form 990 out of a desire to foster transparency and accountability.”

“Increase in interest in charitble remainder trust 1,421”