Urban Compass

“Two board members are married.”

“The 990 is reviewed by the executive director and then the finance committee, which includes the treasurer and three other board members, prior to filing. The organization also provides a complete copy of the 990 to each member of the board prior to filing.”

“The process for determining the executive director's compensation includes conducting a comparable salary study to see what peer organizations of our size were paying. The executive's salary is reviewed by board at yearly budget board meeting. The executive director does not have a written employment contract.”

“A copy of the forms are maintained at the organization's office and are available upon request.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The organization is in the process of establishing a conflict of interest, whistleblower and retention and destruction policy. Policies will be implemented during 2015.”

“The urban compass model has been created to serve diverse communities in southern california and ca be replicated across the country. This requires a well-structured framework for programmatic success, coupled with a commitment to modify each location to fit the individual make-up of the communities served. The vision is supported by three unique characteristics: urban compass was built in partnership with local schools to enable us to create programs that are specifically tailored to the needs of the community. Our programs involve local university students, faculty members and professional to introduce participants to the possibility of going to college and beyond. We provide a stable and consistent presence in participant's lives, from kindergarten through high school and into college.”