Harmony Project International

“Harmony project international (hpi) sends funds to harmony group limited (hgl), a ngo located in mbale, uganda. A grant request process was established in compliance with the us anti-terrorist financing guidelines where hgl submits a grant request form when funds are needed by hgl. Each grant request is assigned a number and it includes an explanation of how much money is requested and what the funds are to be used for. The accountant for hgl prepares reports for each grant request showing how the funds received by hgl were spent. These grant reports are submitted to hpi along with scanned copies of receipts to substantiate the expenditures. Once all the funds for a particular grant request are completely reported, the individual grant request file will be closed. If the grant includes funds that are to be paid to an individual, that individuals name will be submitted to hpi so that it can be checked against the sdn list and other lists as appropriate.”

“The form 990 is sent to each board member via email at least one week prior to filing the return. They are required to review the form and email the treasurer if they have any questions during their review.”

“Annually the board requires each member of the board of directors to read the conflict of interest policy and disclose all potential and actual conflicts on interest in writing and signed by each board member. The disclosure forms are discussed amoung board members at the annual board meeting in the fall of each year. It is the duty of the secretary to file these signed disclosures form and have them available for the board to review if needed. Should a board member have a conflict of interest in any matter to be discussed by the board, it should be duly noted before the board and the board members with the conflict of interest will be excused from the board during the discussion.”

“The executive director has an employment agreement effective as of january 2, 2017. The terms of this agreement is for a thirty-six month period, unless terminated prior to the end of the term. Prior to or on january 1 of each year following the conclusion of the term, the term shall extend for an additional one year period if the organization, acting through the board of directors, approves such extension. Compensation is considered reasonable and similar for this position within other organizations similar in size and structure in the area. The compensation shall be reviewed at least annually by the board, and may be increased at the sole disceretion of the board.”

“The directors of hpi make the governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements publicly available in accordance with federal and state public disclosure rules. Otherwise, the governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements will be provided to the public at the discretion of the directors.”

“Receaived restricted net assets $ 660,022.00”