Brethren Services Inc.

“Individuals managing/running the organization are employed by brethren village, an affiliated tax-exempt organization.”

“The board of directors are appointed by brethren village, controlling organization.”

“There are no committees under the organization's governing body.”

“Management prepares/gathers information needed for tax consultant to prepare returns. Management participates in the review process before presenting to finance committee of brethren village for review and approval. Returns are then made available to all board members prior to filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy covers all directors, officers and employees who can influence the actions of brethren village. All directors and officers must complete an annual conflict disclosure statement. The executive assistant is responsible for ensuring that everyone completes a statement annually. The cfo reviews the statements for conflicts which are disclosed to the president and board chair who shall bring the matter to the attention of the board or a duly constituted committee thereof. Any director having a possible conflict of interest on any matter should not vote or use personal influence on the matter and should not be counted in determining the quorum for the meeting. Reviews and discussions of potential conflicts are documented in the board minutes.”

“Executive committee of brethren village board establishes compensation for the president and vice presidents. The committee relies on external data including an executive wage survey, specific for the senior living industry, as well as other comparable wage indicators (economic outlook, etc.). Compensation for other positions (key employees) within the organization are established using internally developed data (compensation ranges) and external survey data from state association and other similar groups. Salaries are reviewed annually. Minutes of the committee meetings are recorded and filed. Salary adjustments are forwarded to the hr department by the president with the proper documentation/authorization.”

“The organization would make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and/or financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Janitor & cleaning contract: program service expenses 11,913. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,913. Security payroll contract: program service expenses 22,812. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 22,812. Grounds contract: program service expenses 9,637. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,637. Repairs contract: program service expenses 49,529. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 49,529. Elevator maintenance contract: program service expenses 4,796. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,796. Snow removal: program service expenses 10,105. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,105.”

“The board of directors assumes responsibility for the oversight of the review of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from the previous year.”

“The salary and benefit expenses reported on form 990, part ix are brethren services, inc.'s ("bs") allocated payroll costs based on time spent. All individuals working at bs are employees of brethren village ("bv") and are reported on its form w-3 under ein: 23-1425014. Bv is an affiliated tax-exempt organization.”