Hello Housing

“NO COMMITTEES”

“The president and the organizations account manager completes the 990 questionnaire and pulls all supporting documentation. The questionnaire is then sent to the tax professionals for their preparation of the tax returns. The draft 990 tax return goes through review of the account manager, hello housing's president and the board chair and treasure for review. The final draft 990 tax return is then furnished to the full board of directors for approval. A complete copy of the form 990 is delivered to all board members before filing the form.”

“A conflict-of-interest disclosure questionnaire is submitted annually to the board of directors and key employees, who complete and return the forms disclosing any conditions of conflict of interest. A summary of the questionnaire is reviewed by the board to determine if any potential conflict of interest may exist. Any condition which may warrant a conflict of interest is discussed and a disinterested person is appointed to conduct an investigation to investigate alternatives to the proposed conflict and make recommendations to the board to ensure the conflict-of- interest policy is enforced. As of the reporting date, there has been no reportable condition of conflict of interest.”

“Data from external compensation survey is reviewed and discussed with the board. All compensation increases and bonus packages are reviewed against performance outcomes and approved by the board.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest and financial statements are available upon request.”

“To engagement in or otherwise support housing, programs and services that lessen the burdens of local, state and federal government, including but limited to supporting underserved communities, low-and moderate income persons, disabled persons and/or elderly persons at risk of displacement and in need of decent, safe and affordable housing solutions that promote stability, center equity and cultivate community.”

“The organization launched a new business line "bright in your own backyard" now titled "helloadu" in san mateo county in 2020 to provide technical assistance support to low-and moderate-income owners who seek to create an accessory dwelling unit on their properties as an asset building strategy and to create new affordable rental housing in the fabric of existing neighborhoods as an affordable housing creation strategy. Since the launch in 2020, the program has expanded to alameda county, marin county and santa cruz county, working closely with jurisdiction's housing departments and building planning departments as well as eligible applicants who are seeking technical assistance support. The organization continues to operate a robust down payment assistance program for alameda county known as ac boost which is funded through the county's measure a1 bond. Additionally, the organization continues to support jurisdictions in the administration of their below market rate programs and housing portfolio's.”

“Other fees 195,025 3,906 0”

“The process of overseeing the audit and selecting an independent accountant changed from prior year as an independent audit was not required in the current year.”