Buckelew Programs

“The following are a list of significant changes to the organizations bylaws as amended on february 19th, 2014: 1. Maximum number of directors changed from 16 to 24. Directors may serve more than 3 consecutive terms with board approval. 2. Board memebers can resign by written notice to chair, executive director, or the secretary. No director may resign if buckelew would be left without a duly elected director or directors. 3. Directors shall have no power as individual directors and shall act only as members of the board. 4. Allows for advancement or reimbursement of actual resonable expenses. 5. The board shall monitor compliance with the conflict of interest policy. 6. Regular meetings shall be determined by the board and special meetings can be called by the chair, executive director, secretary, or and two directors. 7. Directors shall receive either 4 days' notice by first class mail or 48 hours notice by other methods. Notice need not be given if directors sign a waiver of notice. 8. In no event shall the required quorum be less than one-fifth of the authorized number of directors or two directors, whichever is larger. Despite the departure of directors, if any action taken or decision made is approved by at least a majority of the required quorum for that meeting. 9. Actions without a meeting can be taken if consent of any "interested director" shall not be required. 10. Each board action committee shall consist of two or more directors. Only directors may serve on any board authority committee. 11. The board can create other committees in an advisory capacity to the board. 12. Directors may resign by giving written notice to the chair, the executive director, or the secretary. 13. Executive director shall attend all board and board committee meetings, other than audit committee meetings. 14. Duties of the cfo has been added to the bylaws. 15. Added a compensation review policy.”

“The organization does not have a committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The 990 will be provided to the organization's officers, directors, trustees, and board committee members before the filing with the irs.”

“The policy is published and reviewed annually with all officers, directors, and employees.”

“Buckelew programs strives to attract and retain the highest quality, dedicated leadership talent to the executive director position. The board of directors shall appoint a compensation committee composed of independent, unrelated board members to make decisions concerning the executive director's compensation package. Using periodic salary surveys, this committee will review and authorize the salary and benefits for the executive director. Annually, after the completion of the executive director's performance evaluation, the executive compensation committee shall review and revise the executive director's compensation package as is deemed appropriate. The compensation committee shall provide a document to the board of directors, which will include: a) specific terms of the compensation package b) the approval date c) the names of the members of the committee who approved the compensation d) the rationale used in making the compensation decision e) any disclosures of conflict of interest the policy and procedures for the compensation of the director of finance are consistent with the policy and procedures for the compensation of the executive director. Buckelew programs routinely conducts salary surveys, which is an integral part of the process for the determination of compensation throughout the organization.”

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

“Grant forfeiture loss: program service expenses 50,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 50,000. Taxes, licenses & fees: program service expenses 12,707. Management and general expenses 4,410. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 17,117. Dues and memberships: program service expenses 575. Management and general expenses 12,770. Fundraising expenses 819. Total expenses 14,164. Rental assistance clients: program service expenses 16,023. Management and general expenses -2,188. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 13,835. Bad debts: program service expenses 43,248. Management and general expenses -37,758. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,490. Penalties: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 592. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 592. Volunteer/board expenses: program service expenses 55. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 86. Total expenses 141. Indirect cost: program service expenses 82,272. Management and general expenses -82,341. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses -69.”

“Write-off of miscellaneous income -1,677.”

“Prior year tax return was filed before audit of financial statements was completed. Below are the summary of audit adjustments and the related changes in net assets: change in income $1,298,716 change in expense ($355,104) change in net assets 943,612”

“The organization's financial statements are in the progress of being audited during the preparation of the tax return.”

“The organization does have an audit committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit.”

“The organization's financial statements are in the progress of being audited during the preparation of the tax return.”