National Human Services Assembly

“The plenary authority of nhsa shall be vested in a membership of national voluntary organizations. Nhsa has the following classes of members: regular member: only a national nonprofit organization which is substantially focused on health or human service, and which has been recognized by the internal revenue service as a tax-exempt organization in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended, may qualify for regular membership in nhsa. Associate member: a national, nonprofit organization with purposes or programs related to but not specifically health or human service may qualify for associate membership. Associate members are not voting members of nhsa. An associate member which has been recognized by the internal revenue services as a tax-exempt organization described in section 501(c)(3) may participate in most activities and enjoy most benefits of nhsa. An associate member not so recognized is not eligible for those benefits that are intended solely for 501(c)(3) organizations. A nonprofit organization which is eligible to be a regular member of nhsa is not eligible for associate membership. Division of subset of a larger organization: a division or subset of a nonprofit organization or institution that is a discrete program, has a national focus, and is clearly aligned with the purpose, interests, and activities of the nhsa may qualify for membership in its own right if its parent body would not qualify for membership. Depending on its purposes (e.g., health or human service vs. Nonprofit concerns more broadly), a division of a larger organization may be considered for regular or associate membership.”

“Members have the authority to elect or appoint the members of nhsa's board of directors.”

“The executive director and the organization's accountant review the form 990, which is prepared by an outside cpa. After review by the executive director and accountant, the form 990 is provided to the organization's board members prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“Conflict of interest policy enforcement: each board member and staff member receives the conflict of interest policy, which is a part of an overall code of ethics. All board members and staff complete a conflict of interest declaration. Staff and board members submit completed and signed declarations to the ceo for review. The ceo determines if there are any conflicts of interest. If a conflict of interest is discovered, the matter would be taken to the executive committee of the board. There have been no conflicts of interest with board or staff members to date. Part vi, section b, line 13 whistleblower policy: the organization website also allows for confidential reporting of any alleged breach of ethics via a third party vendor, with any allegations reported to the ceo or an officer of the board of directors if the allegation pertains to the ceo.”

“The organization collects compensation information annually and works with another entity who issues a compensation report. That report is used to evaluate organization's compensation on an annual basis.”

“All current board of directors and staff are listed on the organization's website along with the code of ethics, which includes the conflict of interest policy. Corporate documents, such as the articles of incorporation and bylaws are not posted but would be made available upon a reasonable request. The organization's tax returns can be found on guidestar.”

“Consultant fees: program service expenses 25,686. Management and general expenses 2,053. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 27,739.”

“The organization did not change either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year.”