The Ark

“Jewish men and women who have volunteered on three separate occasions or contribute $50 or more during a fiscal year are considered members who may vote to elect the board of directors.”

“See the description for question 6 above.”

“Minutes of board committee meetings are often taken, but not always.”

“The organization retains the services of an independent cpa firm to prepare the organization's form 990. Management reviews the form 990 and provides a full copy to the budget and finance committee for review. A full copy of the form 990 is then made available to the board of directors prior to filing the form.”

“Board members and key employees are canvassed annually to sign a conflict of interest questionnaire. Questionnaires are submitted to the controller for review. If an actual conflict of interest is identified, the identified conflict would go before the full board for review and discussion. Board members with a conflict are prohibited from participating in the discussion/debate and any vote pertaining to their conflict.”

“The executive director's compensation is reviewed by the co-presidents and chairman of the board of directors, after soliciting the input of the board of directors. Comparability data may be reviewed to reach a conclusion. The compensation decision is communicated in writing. The controller's compensation is reviewed by the executive director. The review may consider comparability data. The decision is communicated in writing.”

“Documents are not publicized, but are available upon request.”

“Support services to low-income individuals and families in need of the greater chicago metropolitan area.”

“(Expenses $ 529,914 including grants of $ 291,406) VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH: RECRUITS AND MANAGES OVER 2,500 PROFESSIONAL AND LAY VOLUNTEERS; DEVELOPS VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES.”

“(Expenses $ 461,887 including grants of $) ARK NORTHWEST: PROVIDES INCREASED ACCESS FOR NORTHWEST SUBURBAN CLIENTS TO THE ARK'S VITAL HUMAN SERVICES, INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT, FOOD PANTRY, RENT & UTILITY ASSISTANCE, JOB COUNSELING, AND DELIVERY OF MEDICATIONS FROM THE ARK'S PHARMACY. 1,041 CLIENTS SERVED.”

“(Expenses $ 406,816 including grants of $ 8,691) CLINIC: PROVIDES MEDICAL SERVICES, PRIMARILY THROUGH VOLUNTEER PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING BLOOD TESTS AND OTHER DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES, MEDICATIONS, EYEGLASSES, AND MOBILITY AND POST-OPERATIVE AIDS. 113 CLIENTS SERVED.”

“(Expenses $ 358,976 including grants of $) SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT: PROVIDES CLASSES, PASTORAL COUNSELING, HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, AND ASSISTANCE WITH LIFE-CYCLE EVENTS. 573 CLIENT ATTENDANCE.”

“(Expenses $ 351,358 including grants of $) DENTAL PROGRAM: PROVIDES DENTAL SERVICES, THROUGH VOLUNTEER DENTISTS, INCLUDING CLEANINGS, FILLINGS, EXTRACTIONS, DENTAL X-RAYS, AND OTHER DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT PROCEDURES. 274 CLIENTS SERVED.”

“(Expenses $ 170,416 including grants of $) EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: 111 CLIENTS SERVED.”

“(Expenses $ 155,443 including grants of $) PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES: PROVIDES PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING BY VOLUNTEER PSYCHIATRISTS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS AND COUNSELORS, ASSISTED BY STUDENT INTERNS. 89 CLIENTS SERVED.”