El Pasos Miracle League

“Once the 990 is complete a regular board meeting has been scheduled to go over the form and ask questions or make corrections in enough time for filing. The board approves the filing of the form and each member is allowed to take a copy with them plus one is filed in the corporate book and with the organization's papers.”

“During each board meeting, board members are asked if there is any change in regard to conflicts of interest. Board members are given a review of the definition of conflict of interest as it pertains to our organization. During actions of finance, board members are asked to declare any conflict before any action is taken. The Executive Director visits regularly with each board member to ascertain if any business-related issue is in conflict with board policy.”

“On our website, we have a link for these forms and requests. Any request is allowed to view documents in the organization's office. WE also are a member of Guidestar where our 990 is posted for anyone to view. WE even have had individuals post our 990 on Facebook for all to view.”

“During the 2020 pandemic, our population was the most vulnerable. We had to come up with ways to keep our participants engaged while staying at home. We worked closely with doctoral students at UTEP and developed an online tutorial and Zoom or Microsoft team meetings with the players individually or as a group. We also, during last year, when approved by the local health dept. held in person five on five simulated games to help with the physical and mental well-being of our participants. QW sent weekly guides to those unable to participate in person or online so the caregiver could work with them including them in our efforts. WE contacted each player as needed to touch base and keep up with their health and that of their families.”

“As described above, we were not able to deliver services in person for most of the year. We used online formats and phone calls and weekly guides mailed to the home to keep the players engaged and keeping up with their health and that of their families. When given approval by local health dept and City guidelines we brought those that were able back to our facilities in small numbers to keep them physcially active and stimulate their minds.”