North End Community Improvement Collaborative Inc.

“The final copy of the federal form 990, as ultimately filed with the irs, is provided to each voting member of the organizations governing body. In addition, the form 990 is reviewed by the organizations finance committee as presented by their tax preparer in detail prior to filing.”

“The organization's conflict of interest policy is circulated annually to all board members and employees and requires a signed acknowledgment form confirming their receipt, understanding and compliance. Members of the board may not participate by discussion, voting or by other action the enactment or defeat of a motion which relates to any transaction with any party in which a conflict exists according to the policy.”

“Executive director and top management compensation is reviewed annually by the board of directors.”

“Key employee compensation is reviewed annually by the board of directors.”

“The organization makes available for public inspection, upon request, all documents as required by federal, state and local law, including but not limited to the irs form 990, 990-t (if applicable), annual report, audited financial statements and minutes of the executive board meetings.”

“Guided by a resident-driven community economic development plan approved in 2011 and then updated and again adopted in 2018 by mansfield city council, necic works to improve the quality of life for residents living in census tracts 6 & 7, and 16 in mansfield, richland county, ohio. The plan focuses on public infrastructure/transit; community spaces; land use; education; economic & workforce development & housing. In 2018 the organization added two additional areas of focus - health & safety. Through organizing, convening and leadership development, the organization coordinates & supports nearly 15 community gardens throughout richland county, a weekly north end farmers market from june-october, a community toolshed (tool lending library), & on-going programming for youth & elder community residents. Necic focuses heavily on the elimination of blight in the target area & conducts assessments of housing stock, the targeted economic base, & other planning activities, & provides training in workforce development, asset based community development & bridges out of poverty.”