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.”

“Annually, the conflict of interest policy is furnished to each director, officer, and committee member who is presently serving urban compass, or who may hereafter become associated with urban compass. This policy is reviewed annually for the information and guidance of directors, officers, and committee members. Any new director, officer, and committee member must be advised of this policy upon undertaking the duties of such office, and within a reasonable period of time, such person must certify that he/she: has received a copy of the policy, has read and understands the policy, has agreed to comply with the policy, and understands urban compass is charitable and, in order to maintain its federal tax exemption, must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.after disclosure of a conflict, and after any discussions with the interested person deemed necessary or convenient by the board of directors, the board of directors considers the proposed transaction or arrangement at issue shall discuss and vote on whether such interested person has a conflict of interestand whether the transaction or arrangement is in urban compass's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable.”

“Annually, a copy of the conflict of interest policy shall be furnished to each director, officer, and committee member who is presently serving urban compass, or who may hereafter become associated with urban compass. This policy shall be reviewed annually for the information and guidance of directors, officers, and committee members. Any new director, officer, and committee member must be advised of this policy upon undertaking the duties of such office, and within a reasonable period of time, such person must certify that he/she has received, understood and complied with the policy. When a conflict of interest exists, the interested member must abstain from such decisions and vote.”

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

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

“The urban compass model has been created to serve diverse communities in southern california and can 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 professionals 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.”