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 directors 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.”

“No documents available to the public”

“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.”

“Hitops provides comprehensive wellness education, consultation and resources to schools, community based organizations, and individuals designed to reduce risk taking behaviors in young people, including sexual risks. Hitops professional staff conduct workshops for educators, parents, and students at hitops and in partnership with other community organizations (i.e. Schools and after school program providers, etc.), and online. Hitops teen council, a group of trained peer educators, also facilitate workshops with youth within the greater mercer area. Hitops conducted wellness education classes and workshops in schools and community organizations with some of these classes conducted by teen council; the remainder were conducted by health educators. Hitops achieved many points of contact with youth and families through classes and workshops. Hitops provides services to reduce the isolation and increase the capacity of lgbtq youth to live empowered lives. Services include youth groups for young people, parent support groups, and affirmative social activities. Hitops also provides in-service training and consultation to those who work with youth in order to create affirmative environments. Hitops facilitates two state-wide youth forums focused on increasing skills and self-awareness of youth. Hitops conducted education sessions to schools and community organizations in the area of lgbtq issues. At hitops, support groups were conducted to support the needs of lgbtq youth.”