The Workmens Circle Arbeter Ring Incorporated

“After review by the finance staff, the Executive Director reviews the 990. Then it is submitted to the Audit Committee for review and approval. Copies of the 990 are then submitted to the Board of Directors for their review and approval prior to being submitted to the IRS.”

“The board of directors meets at minimum on a quarterly basis to address any issues that may arise.”

“The board of directors approves compensation for the executive director.”

“Members of the workmen's circle pay dues to the organization.”

“Members of the organization are involved in voting for the members of the governing body through a notice and proxy mailing. The vote takes place in person and by proxy at an annual member meeting.”

“Members have the authority to vote on any proposal of merger, consolidation, or dissolution, or on the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of wc/ar. Membership decisions are by a majority vote or as required by current law.”

“990's are available for review by appointment at the workmen's circle office during normal business hours.”

“The organization has a formal whistleblower policy in place which allows stakeholders to report any suspected issues without repercussions.”

“OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE YEAR ROUND JEWISH Cultural Program including Taste of Jewish Culture series, Labor Talk Series, and Yiddish Smooze Series, WHICH CONNECTS WORKMEN'S CIRCLE MEMBERS THROUGH INTIMATE TALKS, MUSIC, AND LECTURES OFFERED BOTH IN OUR HEADQUARTERS AND ALSO EXPORTED TO MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE, A SOCIAL JUSTICE SUMMER STREET FAIR, WHICH ATTRACTS BOTH MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND WORKMEN'S CIRCLE MEMBERS, AND SIGNATURE PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH CAMP KINDER RING, OUR SUMMER CAMP, AND CIRCLE LODGE, OUR SUMMER ADULT RETREAT CENTER. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO RESOURCE AND SUPPORT OUR EXISTING SENIOR MEMBERS AS WELL AS ATTRACT NEW AUDIENCES TO OUR ORGANIZATION.”

“The organization has a board approved investment policy in place.”

“Disallowed employee benefits of $3,840 were excluded from Form 990 and included on Form 990-T as required by the Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017 for the cost of fringe benefits for employee transit benefits provided as non-tax reimbursements.”