Disabled and Alone Life Services for the Handicapped Inc.

“The Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm. The Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director and Board Chairman. The final Form 990 is forwarded to each Board Member prior to filing.”

“Life Services 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 Life Services and a Board Member are unacceptable. Board Members annually sign conflict of interest statements that are reviewed by the Executive Director who discloses any possible conflicts to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee then assesses and prevents potential conflicts of interest from arising. If conflicts of interest are determined to exist, Board Members with such potential or actual conflicts of interest are barred from participating in deliberations and/or voting with regard to affected transactions.”

“The Board of Directors, via an internal Executive subcommittee, reviews and approves the compensation of the Executive Director on a regular basis. No persons with a conflict of interest with respect to the compensation arrangement are involved in such deliberations. Upon initial hire, and periodically thereafter, the Executive subcommittee reviews comparable compensation data for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similarly situated organizations as a basis for determining the reasonableness of the Executive Director's compensation package. In intervening years, the Executive Director receives basic cost of living increases also reviewed and approved by the Executive subcommittee. The Executive subcommittee documents its deliberations and decisions regarding the compensation arrangement. Proposed amendments to, or suggestions regarding, the compensation arrangement are brought before the full Board of Directors for final approval upon recommendation by the subcommittee, via a detailed annual budget. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b: The organization does not compensate any other officers or key employee. Therefore, this question was answered no in accordance with the instructions.”

“Life Services makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Client advocates: Program service expenses 199,828. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 199,828. Other professional fees: Program service expenses 241. Management and general expenses 842. Fundraising expenses 120. Total expenses 1,203.”

“Change in split interest agreement 614.”

“The financial statement audit has not been completed at the time of this filing.”

“The organization's Board assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of its independent accountant. This process has not changed since the prior year.”