Selfhelp Community Services Foundation Inc.

“The organization is managed by selfhelp community services, inc., an unrelated tax-exempt organization. Management fees totaling $181,946 were incurred during the year ending june 30, 2023. Stuart kaplan, chief executive officer, is compensated by selfhelp community services, inc. For calendar year 2022, his pro rata reportable compensation was $36,156 for services rendered to the filing organization.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by management and a complete copy of the return is provided to the entire board prior to filing with the irs.”

“All officers and directors of the organization are required to complete an annual conflict of interest statement. If a conflict arises during the year, then such officer or director at their first knowledge of the transaction is required to fully disclose the precise nature of the interest or involvement. The board of directors will evaluate the existence of any conflict of interest. Officers or directors of the organization who have declared or been found to have a potential conflict of interest in any matter involving transactions with the organization must refrain from participating in consideration of the proposed transactions, unless requested by the board or the administration to provide information or interpretation concerning the transaction. The person involved cannot vote on such matters and must not be present at the time of the vote. The chairperson of the board is responsible for the administration of the conflict of interest policy.”

“The compensation of the executive director was determined and approved by the compensation committee of the board of directors. An independent compensation consultant and compensation surveys were utilized in the process. The compensation setting process was last conducted in 2023 and was documented in the minutes of the compensation committee.”

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

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