Episcopal Home Care and Services

“Eh services, inc. Is a related, 501(c)(3) organization that is responsible for managing the organization.”

“The organization has a sole member, episcopal homes of minnesota, a minnesota nonprofit corporation.”

“The sole member of the corporation, episcopal homes of minnesota, has the voting rights of the organization and therefore the ability to elect and appoint all members of the governing body. All board members of episcopal homes of minnesota, are board members of the organization.”

“The sole member of the corporation, episcopal homes of minnesota, has the ability to elect and appoint all members of the governing body and therefore are reserved the right to make governance decisions for the organization. All board members of episcopal homes of minnesota, are board members of the organization.”

“The 990 is prepared by the cpa firm hired by the organization to perform the audit using information provided by the organization. The cfo reviews the return and approves. The form 990 is made available to the board of directors prior to submission to the internal revenue service.”

“All members are responsible to - without request - make a prompt, full, and frank disclosure of his or her conflict of interest therein to the entire board prior to any action upon the matter, contract, or transaction that causes conflict. If the board determines that a conflict of interest exists, the person shall remove themself from the meeting room or from the communication means by which the meeting is being held.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors annually reviews the accomplishments of the ceo compared to the goals set for the year. Market research is also done annually to compare the compensation of the ceo to the compensation of other ceo's in our industry. Other officer compensation is reviewed and approved by the ceo annually.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request to ceo or cfo.”

“The organization began providing child care as an intergenerational child care program. The care program was structured under the name kinder village. Kinder village is a program that includes the following: -science & math curriculum -music and instrumental movement -language and literacy -large and small motor skills -cooking projects -arts and crafts with grandfriends -story time with grandfriends -games with grandfriends the benefits of this program are two-fold primarily. First, the center offers opportunities for elder residents to interact with children in ways that are unique to this setting. Residents volunteer their time to read, play, hold or just spend time with children. It gives the residents a burst of energy seeing active little people. The residents get out and socialize, it helps reduce loneliness and feeling isolated, and they are able to share their time and talents with another generation. Secondly, the kids benefit from seeing their grand friends. Many kids don't get to see extended family very often so the residents become a part of their family. The kids see that wheelchairs, walkers, and canes are nothing to fear. Children are accepting of people no matter their age. The accessible nature of the program means that children are not transported in for short periods nor are elder required to travel off campus to participate in activities. Kinder village is accessible to the general public and mostly utilized by the community surrounding the episcopal homes campus. Kinder village is priced below market to help provide access for all families. There are discounts and subsidies offered for those who may have difficulty affording childcare. Our preference though is to keep rates low to serve more people than single larger subsidies would provide.”

“The board of director's finance committee is responsible for oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from the prior year.”