Search for Change Inc.

“Search for change, inc. Has its form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm and has established the following review process to ensure that the information reported is complete and accurate. When the form 990 has been prepared, it is reviewed by management and the audit and finance committee of the board of directors. Once reviewed and is ready to be filed with the internal revenue service, it is submitted electronically to members of the organization's governing body for any comments prior to the submission. The governing body is provided with one week to review the prepared form 990 and provide their commments. Any comments are then grouped, summarized and provided to the compliance officer or committee in charge of filing the return for their review. Each issue is documented and addressed until the review is finalized and 990 approved for filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy applies to all members of the board of directors, executive director/ceo and the management team consisting of the associate executive director, chief financial officer, director of development, director of human resources, director of vocational services and clinical director. A conflict of interest or potential conflict on the part of a member, or any member of his/her family, shall be disclosed by members to the board at least annually. Although most such potential conflicts are and will be deemed to be inconsequential, it is each individual's responsibility to ensure that the board is made aware of situations that involve personal, familial or business relationships which could be troublesome for sfc. This policy and disclosure statement shall be distributed annually. All members shall read the policy, complete the disclosure statement and sign the certification agreeing to be bound by the policy and return the disclosure statement to the secretary of the board. Thus, the board requires each member annually to: (i) review this policy; (ii) disclose any possible personal, familial or business relationship that reasonably could give rise to a conflict involving sfc; and (iii) to acknowledge by her or his signature that she or he is in accord with the letter and spirit of this policy. Members are requested to list on this form relationships of the member and family members with outside organizations that do business with sfc or otherwise could be construed to potentially affect the independent, unbiased judgment of the member in light of her/his decision-making authority and responsibility. In the event a member is uncertain of the appropriateness of listing a particular relationship, she or he should consult the chairperson of the board development committee or the executive director. Members who have declared or been found to have a conflict or potential conflict of interest shall refrain from participating in any consideration of transactions involving such conflict. Members with a conflict shall not participate in discussion on such matters (unless the board requests information or interpretation thereon) or in a related vote, or be present during such discussion or vote.”

“A review takes place annually. The ceo's compensation is determined by the board of director's in an executive meeting. Prior to the meeting, the human resources director compares the ceo's salary to salaries paid to ceo's at similar-sized organizations to ensure that the compensation is in line. In addition, the human resources/compensation committee chairman has reviewed comparable healthcare salaries based on studies from an international healthcare management recruiting company. Finally, the board also sets goals for the ceo must meet as part of his annual review. The ceo's compensation is approved in a closed executive session of the board, and documented in the minutes to the session. This process was last done in 2017. Other officer salaries are determined using marketplace values, the individual's education, experience, and qualifications. Compensation ranges are established for the overall compensation structure, as well as compensation for similar positions in our region.”

“The organization makes its form 990 and form 1023 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code. The return is posted on new york state attorney general website, guidestar.org and other similar types of websites. In addition, forms 990 and 1023 as well as the financial statements, conflict of interest policy and governing documents are available upon written request at 115 east steven avenue, suite 203, valhalla, ny 10595, or by calling the organization directly at (914)428-5600.”

“The organization's board of directors assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process did not change from the prior year.”