Northern Children'S Services

“The process is to review the Form 990 with the Finance Committee and then distribute to the full Board of Trustees prior to filing.”

“Officers, directors and key employees are required to disclose interests that could give rise to conflict. Signatures are also required if there is nothing to be disclosed. All forms are on file for all officers, directors and key employees asproof each has read the policy. This is done annally. Management reviews the forms and if there is anything disclosed on any person's form, it is brought to the attention of the Board of Trustees.”

“The Board of Trustees determines the CEO's salary based on research using comparable data, including ranges from similar type and size of organizations in the local area. Other officers and key employee salarieis are determined by the CEO, HR Director and Finance Committee using a salary range spreadsheet based on salaries paid by similar organizations. Salary studies of local agencies performedby an outside organization are used.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“Psychiatrists/therapists: Program service expenses 1,009,762. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,009,762. Staffing agency personnel: Program service expenses 148,341. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 148,341. Adoption consultants: Program service expenses 191,974. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 191,974. IT consultants: Program service expenses 15,000. Management and general expenses 121,707. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 136,707. Other professional fees and services: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 29,967. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 29,967.”

“Change in beneficial interests 52,205.”