Richmond Community Services Foundation Inc.

“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.”

“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 were discussed with the board. Also discussed were resolutions of issues and best practices. Prior to the actual filing, all board members were provided with a copy of the completed form. The cfo was 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. Each board meeting also contains a standing agenda item on corporate compliance issues and training on current issues. "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 board has identified the president/ceo position as the only position that they determine the compensation for. As part of the review process, the board designated the human resources committee to review and make a recommendation. The committee reviews the forms 990 of other similarly situated agencies as well as reviewing historical agency information from the organization, as well as from other organizations.”

“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.”

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

“The salaries and wages and related employee benefits reflected on the form 990 are paid by the foundation's affiliate, richmond children's center, inc. (d/b/a richmond community services), and then allocated to the foundation. Therefore, part i, line 5 and part v, line 2a indicate that no employees were reported on form w-3, transmittal of tax and wage statements, since such employees are reported on the w-3 of richmond children's center, inc. (d/b/a richmond community services).”