Brethren Services II Inc

“Individuals managing/running the organization are employed by brethren village, an affiliated tax-exempt organization.”

“The board of directors is appointed by brethren village, controlling organization.”

“Housing and urban development (hud)'s approval or consent is required before making any governance decisions related to the project.”

“There are no committees under the organization's governing body.”

“Management prepares and gathers information needed for the tax consultant to prepare the tax returns. Management participates in the review process prior to presenting the returns to the finance committee of brethren village for review and approval. Returns are then made available to all board members prior to filing with the irs.”

“The conflict of interest policy covers all directors, officers, and employees who can influence the actions of brethren village and brethren services ii, inc. All directors and officers must complete an annual conflict disclosure statement. The executive assistant is responsible for ensuring that everyone completes a statement annually. The cfo reviews the statements for conflicts which are disclosed to the president and board chair who shall bring the matter to the attention of the board or a duly constituted committee thereof. Any director having a possible conflict of interest on any matter should not vote or use personal influence on the matter and should not be counted in determining the quorum for the meeting. Reviews and discussions of potential conflicts are documented in the board minutes.”

“Executive committee of brethren village board establishes compensation for the president. The committee relies on external data including an executive wage survey, specific for the senior living industry, as well as other comparable wage indicators (economic outlook, etc.). Compensation for vice presidents and other positions (key employees) within the organization are established using internally developed data (compensation ranges) and external survey data from state association and other similar groups by the president. Salaries are reviewed annually. Minutes of the committee meetings are recorded and filed. Salary adjustments are forwarded to the hr department by the president with the proper documentation/authorization.”

“The organization would make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and/or financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Janitor & cleaning contract: program service expenses 16,518. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,518. Security payroll contract: program service expenses 27,600. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 27,600. Grounds contract: program service expenses 11,461. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,461. Repairs contract: program service expenses 44,769. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 44,769. Elevator maintenance contract: program service expenses 5,236. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,236. Snow removal: program service expenses 8,545. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,545. Garbage removal: program service expenses 5,632. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,632.”

“The board of directors assumes responsibility for the oversight of the review of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from the previous year.”

“The salary and benefit expenses reported on form 990, part ix are brethren services ii, inc.'s ("bsii") allocated payroll costs based on time spent. All individuals working at bsii are employees of brethren village ("bv") and are reported on its form w-3 under ein: 23-1425014. Bv is an affiliated tax-exempt organization.”