Hitops Inc.

“The Form 990 is distributed to the entire board electronically. The board is given several days to comment on the form. Once all comments or questions are addressed, the return is filed with the IRS.”

“Prior to each annual meeting of the board, each director, officer, advisory committee members and/or committee member shall complete, sign and submit to the president the disclosure form approved by the board of directors. Each director must keep such form current and take appropriate action with regard to his/her potential for conflicted interest, including disclosure, discussion, recusal or resignation.”

“Annually, the board of directors determines the executive director's compensation by reviewing executive director salaries of similar type and size organizations. This process is documented in the board minutes. There are no other officers or key employees who are compensated.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request.”

“HiTOPS is a health education and advocacy organization whose mission is to promote adolescent health and well-being. HiTOPS is dedicated to ensuring every adolescent safe passage to adulthood. HiTOPS' long term goal is healthy, empowered youth who make health-enhancing choices and relationships, and who avoid long-term negative health outcomes.”

“CONSULTANTS: Program service expenses 90,857. Management and general expenses 8,114. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 98,971. PAYROLL SERVICE: Program service expenses 4,172. Management and general expenses 1,043. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,215.”

“The organization had no change in the audit oversight process or the process of selecting an independent accountant.”