Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking

“The form 990 is first reviewed by the executive director, then passed to the finance committee, composed of board members and staff. All questions are resolved before a final review by the executive committee, prior to filing electronically with the irs.”

“The board of directors annual member agreement includes a statement that the board member affirms their responsibilities to read and comply with board by-laws, conflict of interest policy, and other board policies. The board chair and executive director work diligently with the executive committee to ensure there are no financial conflicts in the organization's operations.”

“The executive director and support staff work together to secure nonprofit salary survey information from a variety of sources. This information, along with the organization's salary history, forms the basis for compensation arrangements and updates. The executive committee of the board approves the compensation for the executive director and other high-level employees.”

“Governing and public financial documents are available upon request.”

“On the initial filing, the breakdown of expenses for the programs on page 2 was incorrect. This filing corrects that error.”

“Hotline advocates: colorado's human trafficking hotline was supported by 53 volunteers in 2024 who donated a total of 21,153 hours of service. Each advocate receives 55 hours of training, attends quarterly briefings, and supports at least one monthly shift to make the hotline and resource directory accessible to the community 24/7. In addition to their service hours, volunteers also donated 905 hours of training and continuing education services, valued at 30,300 by the organization. Leadership development program: to prepare human rights leaders and survivors with the knowledge, skills, and professional development opportunities necessary to contribute to the anti-trafficking movement, lcht leads three 10-week sessions each year. In 2024, three interns were selected, bringing the total number of lcht interns to 213 since the program began in 2005. Lcht offered scholarship opportunities for seven participants, with the goal to create greater accessibility to the program.”

“Leadership development program: to prepare human rights leaders and survivors with the knowledge, skills, and professional development opportunities necessary to contribute to the anti-trafficking movement, lcht leads three 10-week sessions each year. In 2024, nine interns were selected, bringing the total number of lcht interns to 210 since the program began in 2005. Lcht offered scholarship opportunities for three participants, with the goal to create greater accessibility to the program.”