Minnesota Computers for Schools

“The 990 is reviewed by the executive team and the board of directors.”

“The mcfs board reviews for activity on an annual basis with the executive director. The policy provides for enforcement of compliance issue procedures if they should arise. There have been no conflict of interest activities.”

“The mcfs board conducts an annual performance review of the executive director. Compensation has been based on similar positions and experience of a non-profit executive director in the metro area.”

“The mcfs board conducts an annual performance review of employees in key positions. Compensation has been based on similar positions and experience of these key positions in the metro area.”

“The organization does not make its governing documents including the conflict of interest policy available to the public. The financial statements are available upon request and are also reflected in the form 990 and are available through the office of the attorney general of minnesota.”

“The program involves inmates of a local prison refurbishing and recycling computers that are donated by local corporations and government agencies. These computers are then sold at discounted prices or gifted to schools, teachers,not-for-profit organizations and disadvantaged youth throughout minnesota. Minnesota computers for schools (mcfs)improves student successs by transforming computer technology to provide greater educational opportunities for students in minnesota. During 2018, minnesota computers for schools was able to place 2,252 systems in minnesota. Mcfs also provides a workforce development program. The workforce development program employed 42 inmates at stillwater correctional facility and taught them transferable, on-the-job technology skills. In 2018 we taught 309 students computer recycling, refurbishing skills, cisco it essentials certification, comptia it fundamentals and a+ preparation and computer programming in game and web design through the mcfs core:it workforce training classes at the emerge ectc and cedar riverside plaza classrooms, neighborhood house, minneapolis urban league and humboldt high school. 174 students received certificates in 2018.”

“Prof fees - other 160,555 13,950 6,597”

“Event expenses reported different on audit than 990 1,645 event expenses reported different on audit than 990 -1,645”