Green Plate Special

“Prior to filing, the Form 990 is provided to all Board Members and reviewed by the Executive Director, Treasurer and Bookkeeper.”

“GPS conducts periodic reviews that shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects:a. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information, and the result of arms length bargaining.b. Whether partnerships, joint ventures and arrangements with management organizations conform to Green Plate Specials written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.”

“The Executive Director (ED) submits a self-evaluation based on annual goals. This self-evaluation is provided to the full board for their review. The Executive Committee conducts a salary review based on comparably-sized organizations in the Archbright Non-Profit Salary Survey for the Pacific Northwest. The Executive Committee leads a discussion late in Q4 with full board to gather input to the ED's annual performance review. The ED's annual compensation for the next fiscal year is determined at this meeting. The Board President meets in person with the ED to communicate the salary adjustment and performance review.”

“These documents are available upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Youth Internship Program:- Four 6th to rising 9th grade youth are hired to work on a summer stipend at the Green Plate Special Market Stand, selling produce to the community. June through August, this summer internship builds job and communication skills with a harvesting, sales and nutrition focus for youth who have already participated in a GPS program.- Four Market Stand Youth Interns, two-times a week for 8 weeks and one Senior Youth Intern that works 20 hours per week for seven weeks of the summer.”