Camp Imagine

“Jane murphy patrick murphy secretary board member husband / wife”

“The form 990 is prepared by the organization's treasurer who is a cpa. Upon completion the return is presented and reviewed by the three person finance committee. After the finance committee review, the return is presented to the whole board with the recommendation to approve for filing.”

“Annually at the first board meeting of the year the conflict of interest policy is presented and reviewed and documented in the meeting minutes regarding the status of all board members and any potential conflicts. Upon the admission of a new board member the policy is reviewed and documented on an interim basis at the beginning of their service. Periodically throughout the year members are asked if there are any changes in status.”

“The camp director is not a member of the board and is the person in charge of camp operations. On an annual basis prior to the beginning of the summer camp season the director is hired on an annual employment agreement. Compensation for this position is recommended to the board by the finance committee and is voted on by the board independently of the camp director. No board members are compensated.”

“The books and records, tax returns and governing documents are made available upon request by the organization in its normal course of business by contacting the organization via formal request. Additionally all tax filings are available from the organization and on public not-for-profit internet websites and reporting services.”

“Form 990, part ix lines 7 & 8 - during the accounting year camp imagine utilized the services of the city of avon lake, ohio school system to act as their human resources and payroll department. All payroll, employee benefits and w2 forms have been issued under the federal identification number of the school system and billed to camp imagine for reimbursement. Form 990, part ix line 11g - all forms 1099 for independent contractors have been issued under the federal identification number of the avon lake city school system. See notes for lines 7 & 8 listed above.”

“The organization is supported by volunteers ranging from parents, students and community members who support the cause of educating children with special needs. The volunteers assist at camp, with fundraising events and community events benefiting the camp students.”