Immigrant Hope

“The officers of the filing organization, as elected from time to time by the board of directors, constitute the executive committee of the board of directors. There must be a minimum of three directors serving on the executive committee. The executive committee has the power and authority to act on behalf of the board of directors between meetings of directors and has the responsibility of working with and assisting the president with respect to the financial and program details of the organization.”

“Immigrant hope has an agreement with the evangelical free church of america (efca), its controlling organization, to receive administrative support and fundraising services. No services were invoiced by the efca or paid by immigrant hope during 2013.”

“The president of the evangelical free church of america, or said president's designee is a member of the filing organization's board of directors.”

“Election or appointment of the filing organization's directors must be ratified by the board of directors or the executive committee of the evangelical free church of america before such election or appointment becomes effective. The board of directors of the evangelical free church of america, having sole authority to do so may, with or without cause, remove director(s) from office. Amendments to the organization's governing documents must be approved by the board of directors of the evangelical free church of america before becoming effective.”

“Each board member will receive a complete copy of the draft form 990 via email. Each member will be given an opportunity to review the document and discuss any questions with each other or the tax professional who prepared the form, and indicate approval via email giving the treasurer authority to submit the form to the irs. After adequate time for review and questions, the treasurer will notify the tax professional to submit the final form 990 to the irs prior to the filing deadline.”

“Each member of the board of directors, and each employee that is at a director level or above, signs an annual conflict of interest statement. These disclosures are reviewed by the board who will determine if an actual conflict exists. The restrictions imposed on persons with a conflict are determined by the board and would include exclusion from the discussion and approval of any transactions related to the conflict. All proceedings related to conflicts of interest are documented in the meeting minutes.”

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

“Honoraria for ipi speakers: program service expenses 2,800. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,800. Payments to world relief for ipi staff time: program service expenses 13,035. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 13,035.”