Check Your Compass

“Two members of the organization's board of directors, [Vincent (Vinnie) Cappetta] and [Heather R. Cappetta], are married. Both serve in a volunteer leadership capacity and actively participate in board decisions. The organization is aware of the relationship and has policies in place to manage potential conflicts of interest.”

“The Form 990 was reviewed in full by the Executive Director and made available to all voting members of the board of directors prior to filing. Board members received the form by email and had the opportunity to ask questions or provide input.”

“The organization requires all officers and directors to complete a conflict of interest disclosure form at the time of their appointment. These disclosures are reviewed by the board of directors. To date, the organization has not identified any actual or potential conflicts of interest. The board remains committed to monitoring for conflicts and will address any that arise in accordance with the organization's policy.”

“The Executive Director is a W-2 employee and is currently compensated solely for providing direct client services (e.g., counseling), not for management or administrative duties. Compensation is based on a fixed per-session fee and only applies when services are rendered. The board has not approved a formal salary or management compensation, as no such payments are currently made. The per-session compensation is consistent with industry standards for licensed professional counselors, and the arrangement is reviewed periodically to ensure reasonableness.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Interested parties may contact the organization by phone or email to request copies.”

“Line 9 reflects an adjustment to reconcile calculated net asset change with actual change per the balance sheet. The difference accounts for timing, reporting method differences, and book-to-return adjustments not reflected on Lines 1 or 2.”