Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention of Greater Indpls Inc

“The bylaws were amended in january 2018 to 1) add an emeritus chair position which allows a past chair to become a lifetime, non-voting member of the board, 2) allow a board chair who has served two consecutive 3-year terms to serve as a director for an additional 1-year term to assist with organizational transitions and 3) remove ability for board members to appoint a proxy, 4) specify that the chair may designate up to two at-large officers to join the executive committee, 5) confirm that board terms begin in january to reduce confusion about when terms start, and 6) clarify and enhance language and make formatting changes.”

“The 990 is reviewed extensively by the organization's director of finance. The 990 is also reviewed by finance committee and is distributed to the full governing board.”

“The organization regularly and consistently monitors compliance with its conflict of interest policy for all officers, directors, and employees.”

“An independent consultant was hired in 2013 to conduct board development and executive coaching for the organization. Included in this was a salary assessment of the executive director based on current job descriptions and performance plans.”

“Chip's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request. Additionally, our 990, annual report, and other documents are posted with our profile on guidestar.com. Our annual reports are posted on our website, and sent via email and printed upon request.”

“Chip contracts with the united way of central indiana (uwci) for "host agency" services, which includes accounting and human resources. Uwci filed forms 1099 and w-2 on chip's behalf for chip vendors and employees.”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 455,696. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 455,696. Miscellaneous expense: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses -682. Fundraising expenses -113. Total expenses -795. Service contracts-equip: program service expenses 2,092. Management and general expenses 139. Fundraising expenses 151. Total expenses 2,382.”

“The professional services line includes expenses for independent contractors to support various programs including coordinated entry, hmis, tif projects, the annual point-in-time count, and marketing; subscriptions for our donor management software and other computer related subscriptions.”

“The entity receives a copy of the audit. Prior to the finalization of the audit, a copy of the audit is given to all of the board members for their comments. When the audit is up for bid, the board of directors discusses the relationship with the current auditors and makes a determination as to whether to maintain this relationship or change to a new auditing firm.”

“Community and professional volunteers participate in awareness and service events including the indianapolis continuum of care (approximately 150 volunteers), hygiene kit construction (approximately 150), the point in time count (approximately 109), homeless persons' memorial service (approximately 85), chip's board of director's and subcommittees of the board (approximately 22), chip's young professionals group (approximately 20), pro-bono challenge (approximately 15). Most volunteers spend between 1-3 hours volunteering at a single evnet. Most volunteers participate in multiple events.”