The Open Door

“The director of client services & reporting submits the financial statements and general ledger details to the external accounting team to prepare the form 990 on behalf of the open door. After the form is prepared, it is reviewed by the board treasurer. The final draft of the form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee and is presented by the treasurer to the board of directors prior to submission for their review and approval.”

“The organization has a conflict of interest policy that applies to the board of directors and all employees who can influence the actions of the organization. Disclosure involving directors, officers, and all employees who can influence the actions of the organization should be made to the president (or if she or he is the one with the conflict, then to the vice president), who shall bring the matter to the attention of the board. The board shall determine whether a conflict exists and in the case of an existing conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable to the organization. The decision of the board on these matters will rest in their sole discretion. The person with the conflict of interest is excluded from the discussion and approval of such transaction. Such deliberations and decisions are documented in the meeting minutes. The conflict of interest is reviewed and signed by the board members and employees annually.”

“The salary for the executive director was determined on the basis of research of comparable data from the minnesota council of non profits and other sources reviewed by the governance committee. The recommended salary was provided to the board of directors for review and approval. The process described here was last completed in 2024. Salaries for staff were determined on the basis of research of comparable data from the minnesota council of non profits and other sources reviewed by the governance committee. The recommended salaries were provided to the board of directors for review and approval. The process described here was last completed in 2024. The process described here was last completed in 2024.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available via our website and upon request.”

“In 2024, the open door expanded almost every aspect of their programming. We more than doubled the number of seniors supported through our mobile food program, while creating additional opportunities for food access through our pantry and drive-thru programs.”