Puppies Behind Bars Inc

“Once reviewed by the president and the director of development, a copy of form 990 is provided to all board members for comment via email. After approval by the president based on board feedback, the return is filed with the irs electronically.”

“Annually, employees, board members and officers complete a conflict of interest policy disclosure statement if a conflict were to arise. The board member would alert the chairman or president. The chairman and the president would discuss privately with the board member the potential conflict. The entire board would be made aware of the potential conflict, and it would be discussed if necessary, and documented in the board minutes. The individual having the potential conflict of interest would be prohibited from participating in a vote on the transaction.”

“At initial hiring, salary for key pbb staff members is based on prior experience, interviews, reference to comparability studies, and assessment of anticipated workload. Jobs at pbb often require the ability to interact with the public on a regular basis and to represent the organization in an effective way, and many staff members are asked to perform functions that involve weekend and evening time commitments. Because raising puppies is a non-stop undertaking, staff may be called upon to deal with emergencies at any hour of the day or night. For example, volunteers who take puppies into their homes are given access to home numbers and cell numbers for all staff, so they can reach a pbb employee if they experience a health or behavioral problem with the dog in their temporary care. After hiring, salaries are adjusted based on job performance and an annual review process. The review process includes a written evaluation by the staff member and a written response by the president. Employees are asked to assess their performance and also evaluate their role within the organization. Specifically, they recount accomplishments they are proud of and state their personal goals and strengths in the context of their jobs. They are asked to discuss their job description and how they see its potential evolution, and to discuss their assessment of the organization overall and how they fit into it. The president's compensation was established by the board chair and approved by the board of directors. Factors considered in determining raises include the employee's ability to work effectively with co-workers, ability to interact well with pbb's volunteers and the public, and willingness to take on extra responsibilities. Starting salaries and raises for staff are determined by pbb's president. The president's salary is approved by pbb's board of directors. The organization surveyed other nonprofit organizations with similar budgets to pbb to see how much those organization's paid the executive director. Decisions regarding compensation are documented in the board minutes.”

“Pbb makes its financial statements and tax returns available to the public on its website and on guidestar and other similar types of websites. In addition, its financial statements, tax returns, governing documents, and conflict of interest policy are made available upon written request at the organization's business address, or by calling the organization at 212-680-9562.”

“Pbb makes its financial statements and tax returns available to the public”