Bhutanese Community Association of Pittsburgh

“Raj adhikari ganga baral family relationship”

“Draft of the 990 was prepared by outside accounting firm. Provided to officer's and board for their review. Changes and suggestions from the board members were appropriately incorporated into the 990 and a final draft was made available to them before filing with the irs.”

“Bcap has a board approved conflict of interest policy. The policy requires each member of the board to disclose any conflict of interest, making it a matter or public record, either through an annual procedure or when the interest becomes a matter of board action. Bcap board members disclose their conflict of interest and remove themselves from participating and voting on matters in which they have a conflict of interest. The board signs a code of ethics form, annually, that mentions conflict of interest so it is actively reviewed and signed off on, each year, by all board members.”

“The compensation of the executive director of bcap is fixed by the board of directors (who are all independent members) taking into account ceo compensation structure at similar organizations in the pittsburgh pa area and the qualification and experience of the candidate. No member of the board of directors is paid any compensation by bcap.”

“Bcap did not have any reportable key employees and highly compensated employee's compensation.”

“Bcap's governing body documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and irs form 990 are made available to the public upon request.”

“Volunteers provide a wide range of services to the organization. These services include tutoring, homework help, interpretation, application assistance for immigration services and public assistance, organizing community cultural events and helping the organization in its participation in local community events. Volunteers also help with fundraising efforts.”

“The organization accomplished the following major goals, in furtherance of its exempt purpose: 1)provided basic computer and electronic communication skills classes. 2)provided english language and citizenship preparation classes. 3)assisted community members with their n-400, n-600 and i-485 forms. 4)provided driving lessons to women. 5)provided homework help and stem based instructions through our after school program. 6)provided community gardening opportunities to promote social interaction among seniors. 7)provided mental health & first aid training. 8)conducted regular women support group sessions. 9)helped new citizens register to vote. 10)provided social services related assistance, completing public benefit applications. 11)organized and hosted events that provided emotional support and engagement. 12)made home visits and provided services to those who did not have transportation. 13) supported families with their rental fees and utility bills, especially single parents with children and those receiving eviction notices. 14)provided culturally sensitive family counselling to help resolve family disputes and reduce instances of domestic violence 15)assisted people in job searches. 16)made hundreds of referrals to outside service providers and coordinated services provision with them where appropriate.”

“Subcontractors 132,844 0 0 grant writer 0 0 16,810 total 132,844 0 16,810”