Hace

“The board of directors assigns first review of the 990 to the president. After the president's review the 990 is reviewed by the board of directors and subject to their approval.”

“All officers, board members, committee members, and members of the organization's staff must annually provide a signed statement listing any potential conflicts. Failure to comply will result in action taken by hace's president. If any conflicts arise, the members of the board is asked to sustain in voting or related action subject to the conflict.”

“The board of directors approves compensation of the president of the organization. Annually the board reviews the presidents compensation and the organization's accomplishments and determine if the presidents compensation will increase. This discussion is conducted at a closed door meeting without the presdient.”

“Any documents are available upon request.”

“This return is amended as it was subsequently discovered that hace paid for payroll taxes for a related entity. This resulted in a reduction in payroll taxes for the current year of 33,724.”

“Commercial revitalization/main street program the main street program builds thriving commercial corridors or "main streets" which are critical to economically viable and healthy neighborhoods. This nationally recognized program provides a comprehensive and coordinated approach to commercial redevelopment. This program has a four-point approach which brings crucial services to residents and businesses for the creation of jobs, business attraction, and promoting the circulation of dollars within the community towards greater economic stability. Expenses 459,208. Including grants of 0. Revenue 0. Neighborhood advisory committee program the neighborhood advisory committee ("nac") program is one of the major ways that hace engages with residents in the community. Through the nac program, hace holds monthly community meetings, hosts multiple active subcommittees, and engages in various projects and activities for the benefit of the community. The greatest benefit of the nac program is the neighborhood advisory subcommittee ("nas"), a group of residents elected by their peers to represent the interests of the community. The nac is a platform by which residents can affect physical and social change through community meetings, zoning hearings, event planning, outreach, and advocacy. Expenses 114,004. Including grants of 0. Revenue 0. Livability program the hace livability academy ("academy") is a citizen's empowerment program devoted to action-based work addressing key issues identified in the hace 2025 neighborhood plan. The academy will provide instruction and interactive activities to develop skills related to community organizing, communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, and ultimately grant writing for continued sustainability. The academy is dynamic in nature as it serves as a catalyst of change empowering residents and other interested stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of issues facing their community, resources at their disposal, and the soft skills required for leading a team through a process of community-based transformational change. The entire academy is designed to elevate residents- and stakeholders 'concern and support them as they become change agents in their neighborhood. Expenses 123,777. Including grants of 0. Revenue 0.”