Bible Helps

“Per bylaws, article i - membership. Section 1: any person may become a member of bible helps if he subscribes to the purposes of the organization, and is in basic harmony with the biblical standards promoted in the published literature. Membership in the organization is a kind of continuing spiritual unity among those of similar conviction. Section 2: each member shall be entitled to one vote at the meetings of the membership.”

“The board of directors is composed of eight (8) persons -- six of whom are elected by the membership, and shall have a six year tenure. Two members shall be elected biennially to the board of directors at a regular meeting of the membership, robert lehigh and harold martin shall be ex-officio members of the board of directors until resignation, or until the unanimous vote of the elected board releases them. Vacancies on the board of directors shall be filled by the remaining directors. A ballot of nominees for the election of new board members, when terms expire, shall be prepared by the functioning board of directors. Suggestions for nominees may be given to the board of directors at least one month prior to elections, for consideration.”

“It is the policy of bible helps that the members of the bible helps board of directors review the irs form 990 or 990ez that is filed on the organization's behalf before it is filed with the irs each fiscal year. A board resolution is not required in order for the form 990 or 990ez to be filed. The editor or person acting in the place thereof shall submit a copy of irs form 990 or 990ez to each member of the board of directors at least 10 days before it is filed with the irs. The means of delivery shall be by hard copy to each director's mailing address, or by email to each director's email address, or by other suitable means.”

“Disclosure: upon employment with bible helps or being elected as a bible helps board member, the employee or member will provide disclosure of any interests, memberships, or other relationships that could possibly lead to a conflict of interest. Updates: staff members and board members will be presented with this policy on an annual basis and given an opportunity to review the above-mentioned disclosure in order to provide any necessary updates. Interim updates are encouraged as necessary.”

“Compensation for the editor (or equivalent position) and/or other officers is set by the bible helps board of directors, and is based upon several factors: -past salary level -annual cost-of-living increase generally given to other members of the staff -comparative compensation of executives from similar organizations, both for-profit and nonprofit. The completed form 990s from other, similar, nonprofit organizations provide a resource for this purpose. -seeks to balance the ability to attract competent staff persons to accomplish needed assignments while recognizing that this is a ministry operating on free-will donations. -the bible helps board of directors reviews the compensation of all staff persons annually. All decisions shall be documented in the minutes of the board of directors. -prevailing market salaries will be determined annually in order to adjust compensation, funds allowing. One such source would be an online salary service, making sure the rates are for nonprofits. If that is not possible, see if the salary service provides information regarding how to adjust the rate information for nonprofits - or use another salary service. -positions will be compensated at 85 - 110% of median rate for like positions in similarly sized nonprofit organizations in the area, or adjusted to cost of living for that area. Having a range of possible compensations allows for differences in candidate's background/experiences and performance. -the bible helps board of directors is responsible for setting the compensation guidelines. The board of directors will generally consult with the editor (or similar officer) when determining rates of pay for staff persons. -benefits are a part of the compensation package. Health coverage, vacation and other days off, retirement and other benefits are a part of the overall package. -the irs requires that a public charity may not provide more than a reasonable compensation for services rendered. Reasonable compensation is determined with respect to the market value of the services performed and depends upon the circumstances of the case.”

“All information is available upon request.”