Gaudenzia Inc.

“Gaudenzia's form 990 was prepared by a nationally renowed accounting firm in conjunction with gaudenzia's financial department. A copy of the draft 990 was made available to the audit committee for review and comment prior to its filing with the internal revenue service. Copies of the form 990 are available to the board of directors upon request.”

“Each officer, director, trustee and key employee is required to annualy disclose any conflicts of interest that arise by virtue of their employment, board service, or position with gaudenzia. Gaudenzia monitors compliance with its conflict of interest policy through an annual questionaire/ disclosure statement that is distrubuted to these individuals. These forms are reviewed annually by the audit committee. Potential conflicts are investigated immediately.”

“Guadenzia, inc. Undertakes a rigorous process to ensure that the compensation it pays to its president and to all other officers of the organization is reasonable and competitive with other organizations in the industry. Gaudenzia performs a compensation survey every three years to determine salary levels. This study is then reviewed by the audit committee and compensation levels are set without input from those individuals whose compensation is being discussed. The discussions are memorialized in the audit committees board minutes.”

“The organization makes its form 990 available to the public by retaining a copy at its place of business. The form 990 is likewise published on the internet at www.guidestar.com. The organization's finanical statements, governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not ordinarily made available to the public, but, if requested, will be provided at management's discretion.”

“Gaudenzia, inc. Helps people affected by chemical dependency, mental illness and related conditions to acheive a better quality of life and become productive and accountable individuals. This is accomplished through comprehensive treatment and prevention methods guided by a philosophy of mutual concern and responsiblity. Research is conducted, and the community is educated on the causes, treatement and prevention of addictions, mental illness and realed conditions”