Richmond Community Services

“Steven schottenfeld, board member, and terri schottenfeld, board member, have a family relationship.”

“The sole corporate member of richmond community services foundation, inc. Is richmond children's center, inc. (d/b/a richmond community services).”

“The sole member may elect one or more members of the governing body.”

“Any or all of the directors may be removed for cause by vote of the members or by action of the board. Directors may be removed without cause only by vote of the members.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accountant. The importance of the form 990 prompted discussions at the board level far in advance of the filing date. At several board and committee meetings, the content, impact and issues included in the form are discussed with the board. Also discussed are resolutions of issues and best practices. Prior to the actual filing, all board members are provided with a copy of the completed form. The cfo is designated as the point of contact for the board members to resolve any questions, comments or concerns.”

“The agency's conflict of interest policy is monitored and enforced as part of our corporate compliance policy. All board members, as well as all staff who are identified as being in "at-risk" positions, are required to attend an orientation training on corporate compliance, code of conduct and conflict of interest policies. "at risk" staff attend an annual review and update workshop. Each person receives a copy of the corporate compliance plan, the code of conduct and the conflict of interest policy. Further, each person must complete a conflict of interest disclosure form on an annual basis. Instructions for the form, which include examples, are also provided. All completed forms are reviewed and any identified potential conflicts are reviewed and addressed as appropriate. Any failures to disclose, if discovered, subject the individual to disciplinary action which is administered based on the nature and seriousness of the conflict/potential conflict.”

“The organization makes available for public inspection all required documents at its administrative headquarters. These documents are also available through the new york state attorney general's website as well as through various other third parties, such as guidestar.org. Any requests made to view these public documents, either in person or via copy, made at any agency site are referred to the main administrative offices for coordination with the requestor.”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 96,787. Fundraising expenses 3,624. Total expenses 100,411.”

“The process of overseeing the audit and selection of the independent accountant has not been changed from the prior year.”