Collective Impact

“The tax return is prepared by an outside accounting firm. After completion of said returns, the organization is sent a draft of the tax returns to be reviewed and examined. The organization makes copies of the returns and distributes to those individuals charged with governance. Those individuals at that time can review and if applicable discuss any line items in the return with the accountant who has prepared the return. If all items are found to be acceptable, an authorization is signed and provided to authorize the outside accounting firm to process, sign and provide copies of the returns to be filed (paper or electronically) with the designated governmental agencies. The tax returns are then signed by the organization, stamped and mailed with certified return receipt or the signed E-File forms are provided to the outside accounting firm allowing electronic filing.”

“The organization has a conflict of interest policy written into its bylaws; which is reviewed annually.”

“The corporation shall have a compensation committee consisting of at least three directors and no one who is not a director. Directors who are also employees of the corporation may not serve on the compensation committee. Pursuant to Government Code section 12586(g) and the applicable provisions of federal law, the compensation committee shall review the compensation of the president, or treasurer, and such other officers of the corporation the compensation committee determines appropriate, annually and whenever a modification in compensation is proposed. The review shall include an evaluation of the performance of the officers and an analysis of appropriate comparability data. Based on its review, the compensation committee shall recommend just and reasonable compensation amounts for the officers to the board. At the request of the president or the board, the compensation committee shall review any issue involving staff compensation and benefits, including but not limited to housing, health, and retirement plans.”

“Federal Tax Returns are available at guidestar.org.”

“Governing documents are available for public inspection at the principal place of business.The conflict of interest policy and the organization's financial statements are available upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Cultivating Impact provides people with knowledge about food and healthy eating, plus access to food that is organically and locally grown. Program terminated February, 2014.”