Fostering Hope Florida Inc.

“The form 990 will be completed annually and copies will be provided to the entire governing board as well as the president of the organization. Any necessary changes will then be updated on the form. Once all necessary changes are made, it will be signed by the president, dated and submitted by the filing deadline. A copy of the approved form 990 will be provided to all of the officers before the return is filed.”

“On an annual basis, board members are required to disclose any conflicts of interest. In addition, they are made aware of situations which would be considered a conflict of interest. If such a situation arises, the board member would be required to notify the board which would address the concern.”

“Ceo does not receive compensation. Key employee payroll is reviewed an aproved by the board of directors.”

“At this point, no officer or key employees receive compensation.”

“The office maintains a copy of their annual 990 tax return. Upon request, the public can request to review the tax return, and any governing documents.”

“Volunteers assist in activities and projects with children.”

“Fostering hope florida, inc.'s approach to improve outcomes for at-risk youth in foster care is to create a system of community-support for foster families and children in foster care. This effort is being pursued through several initiatives: 1) providing community awareness to increase support base and to recruit new foster parents: reached over 1000 people with this campaign. (continued, schedule o) 2) providing free services to children in foster care: served over 300 individuals annually (services include: mentoring, providing necessities: clothing, toiletries, distributing educational material, transportation, providing car seats, beds, toys). 3) operating 3 community supported group homes for children in foster care called hope houses: provided a home for 30 children”