Paces Inc.

“Wyandot, inc., a kansas nonprofit corporation, is the sole member of paces, inc. Wyandot, inc. Is designated as the sole member so long as wyandot, inc. Shall continue to qualify as a tax exempt, nonprofit entity recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the irc. Wyandot, inc. Has the right to elect the members of paces, inc's governing body. Wyandot, inc. Has the reserved power to approve significant decisions of paces, inc's governing body. Wyandot, inc. Is not entitled to receive a share of paces, inc's profits, excess dues or a share of paces, inc's net assets upon dissolution. Wyandot inc, being the sole member of paces, inc. Has the right to elect all the board of directors.”

“Wyandot inc, being the sole member of paces, inc. Has the right to elect all the members of the board of directors.”

“Paces, inc. Bylaws vest substantial decision-making authority in the company's board of directors (sec 3.01 of the bylaws). Because the sole member possesses the right to appoint the company's directors, it retains what amounts to an indirect control of or approval of the governing body's decisions. However, the board may directly act without the approval of the sole member.”

“An independent accounting firm prepares and reviews the 990. The organization's ceo, cfo and accounting staff then review the 990 and address any corrections or clarifications that need to be made. The final 990 with all required schedules is then provided to all voting members of the board after filing.”

“At the time of hire or election (in the case of directors) and annually thereafter, the officers, directors and key employees shall provide the applicable conflict of interest disclosures which shall be completed to identify any relationships, positions, or circumstances in which it is believed a conflict may arise. If a conflict arises, the officer, director or key employee abstains from the vote of the conflicted position. Annual monitoring and review procedure shall be part of the organization's compliance plan. An appropriate report shall be submitted to the executive committee concerning any interest disclosed.”

“Line 15a: the executive director of paces inc. Is an employee of wyandot, inc, the parent company. As such the executive director reports directly to the president/ceo of wyandot inc. From time to time the president/ceo conducts a performance review and may award a merit increase to the executive director at his discretion within budget guidelines. Line 15b: annual performance reviews are typically conducted in october for employees who were employed prior to jan 1 of that year. The ceo evaluates the performance of his direct reports. Within the framework of the overall amount budgeted for salary increases and cash flow projections being stable, he may elect to give his staff the same percentage of merit increase that all satisfactory employees are entitled to.”

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

“Helping kids. Empowering families. Creating hope. Transforming lives. Values - compassion: we demonstrate genuine concern for our youth, families and the needs of the community. - respect: we value the worth of each individual. - trust: we live up to our commitments. - partnerships: we build collaborative relationships with youth, families and the community. - strengths based focus: we seek out and nurture the strengths of each individual. - cultural competency: we respect and honor the diverse values, customs and beliefs of each individual. - innovation: we develop and deliver leading-edge services that are individualized and evidence-based to meet the needs of youth, families and the community.”

“Paces provides care to wyandotte county youth through case management, individual and family therapy, medication management and psychosocial programming. In partnership with usd 500, paces operates wyandot academy and project success (outreach and continuity of care). Paces also partners with the unified govt of kansas city, ks and wyandotte county in providing services to youth at risk of legal intervention, group therapy for detained youth and an emergency shelter for children in police protective custody. Paces served a total of 3,561 kids. Two innovative new programs were launched: one that provides therapy to 3-5 yr old kids and their families and one that places therapists with select public schools.”

“Transfer to affiliate $ (93,740)”