Rainbow Health Initiative

“The form 990 is completed and then reviewed by the finance committee for approval by the board of directors. The full board reviews and approves the form 990. The board president signs the document and approves electronic submission to the irs.”

“Annually, the executive director will ensure that all staff complete a conflict of interest form identifying any relationships, positions or circumstances that may result in a conflict of interest. Similarly, the president of the board ensures that all board members complete a conflict of interest form. All forms are maintained in the corporate office.”

“The board of directors has a policy and procedure for the annual review of the executive director's compensation. Comparable data is retrieved from the minnesota council of nonprofits annual salary survey data as the board considers compensation.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“In 2015 RHI received a Bush Foundation Community Innovation Grant. This 18 month grant supports the creation of the MN LGBTQ Standards of Inclusion for Health and Human Service providers. The project includes the creation of the Standards as well as a strategy for implementation. In 2015 RHI convened an Advisory Board of health and human service providers to advise and review the Standards materials and process. RHI also contracted with a researcher to lead the development process. In 2016, the Standards and an accompanying Guide will be reviewed by members of the LGBTQ communities. In the Fall of 2016, RHI will convene staff from state agencies and legislators to assist in the development of an implementation strategy. To complement the Standards, RHI is creating a series of eLearning modules to help providers develop understandings and the skills needed as a foundation for implementing the Standards in their systems. Mid-2015, RHI and Dr. Abel Knochel of the University of MN-Duluth received a grant from the University of MN-Clinical and Translational Studies program to support a transgender aging research project. Over the 18 months of this project, we will attempt to better understand the health issues, needs and gaps in services as identified by transgender seniors and health care providers.”

“STUDENT INTERNS: Program service expenses 37,872. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 37,872. CONSULTANTS: Program service expenses 4,758. Management and general expenses 1,250. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,008.”