Fund for the Advancement of Mental Health Inc.

“Line 15a & b - compensation process the organization has no employees, ceo, executive director or top management officials who are paid. The organization is run by volunteers.”

“The organization has a board of trustees.”

“There are no committees of the board of trustees.”

“The irs form 990 is prepared by the independent certified public accountant utilizing audit workpapers as well as client prepared supporting schedules. The form 990 is reviewed in detail with management. The form 990 is then presented to the board who reviews it in detail. A period of time is allotted for questions and comments. Once that time has passed the return is signed by an authorized trustee and submitted to the irs.”

“Annually, each responsible person shall be required to review a copy of the "conflict of interest and disclosure of certain interests" policy. Any information regarding business interests of a responsible person or a family member shall be treated as confidential. Any changes to the policy are communicated immediately to all responsible persons. The annual policy provides a section whereby any potential conflicts and affiliations can be listed. The signed forms are returned and a file is maintained for each fiscal year. During board meetings, members have the opportunity to declare a conflict and abstain from voting on any issue that relates to the organization where a conflict has been declared. Abstentions and objections for all votes are noted in the oficial board meeting minutes.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and form 990's and ny charities registration statements shall be made available to any member of the public who so requests. Requests for copies shall be made in writing or electronically to the organization indicating the name and address of the requestor. The irs form 990 is also available on www.guidestar.org. Management has recently requested a copy of the original form 1023 from the irs via form 4506-a. Form 1023 will be available once the copy is received.”

“To promote the advancement of knowledge and the understanding of mental health by providing funds and facilities. Disseminating information, providing research and assistance to other organizations in formulating and implementing mental health programs. Aiding in maintaining high professional standards in the practice of psychiatry, psychology and psychiatric social services in cooperation with other organizations.”

“Approximately twenty hours per year of fiscal & administrative services are performed by volunteers. In addition, the board of trustees volunteer their time on the board.”

“Line 2c - financial review process the organization does not have a separate committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit and selection of the independent accountant. These responsibilities are the responsibility of the governing board.”