Child Saving Institute Foundation Inc.

“The foundation amended and restated the articles of incorporation and bylaws as follows: 1) child saving institute, inc. Is listed by name as the supported organization in article v of the amended and restated articles of incorporation and 2) the directors of the child saving institute, inc. Have the power to elect all of the foundation's directors pursuant to article iv, section 3 of the amended and restated bylaws.”

“The board of directors shall have the opportunity to review the irs form 990 each year before it is filed. Upon completion of the final draft of the annual 990, a copy of the report will be sent via email to all board members. In the event a board member does not have access to email, a hard copy will be mailed. The board will then be asked to approve the form at the next board meeting. If the board does not meet prior to the filing deadline, indication of approval may be made via email, phone call, or other written or verbal means. Upon gaining approval, the board chair will sign the form 990, signifying board review and approval.”

“Conflict of interest policies and procedures are reviewed with directors and officers each year at orientation to the organization. Annually, conflict of interest policies and procedures are distributed to directors and officers at the first board meeting of every year, which is held in janauary.”

“No salaries are paid by the child saving institute foundation. All compensation is paid by the child saving institute, inc., a related organization. The president/ceo is hired by the board of the child saving institute, inc. The process is led by the board chair and vice chair and is approved by the board before employment begins. For all employees, including the ceo, an annual survey is completed to ensure compensation is comparable to those of other similar agencies. Beginning in march 2012, salary increases were based on a merit pay system which provides up to 4% increases annually.”

“Upon request, the board of directors shall make available for public inspection the following documents: 1) irs form 1023 2) irs form 990, including only such portion of the form and accompanying schedules required to be made available for public inspection. Schedule b, schedule of contributors, is specifically excluded. 3) audited financial statements. Accompanying information may not be made available. 4) conflict of interest policy. Neither board nor staff conflict of interest forms are made available. Documents will be provided via email when possible, or hard copies may be provided. In the event hard copies of documents are provided, the foundation is permitted to obtain reasonable reimbursement from the requesting party for the cost of reproduction. At such time the foundation is able to provide the aformentioned items via its website, such method will be utilized as well.”

“The board of directors for child saving institute foundation, inc. Assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from the prior year.”