4 Paws for Ability Inc.

“The form 990 is reviewed in-depth by the executive director, board chair, and chair of the finance committee prior to filing with the irs. The form 990 is also provided to each voting member of the 4 paws board of trustees. Each member of the board of trustees is given the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the form.”

“4 paws board members affirm compliance with 4 paws' written conflict of interest policy both verbally at the board's annual onsite meeting at the 4 paws facility in xenia, ohio, and in writing in response to an annual e-mail communication.”

“Compensation levels for each key position at 4 paws are initially reviewed and voted upon by the board of trustees at the first regular meeting subsequent to the creation of the position, unless there is a need to expedite the hiring process, in which case a special meeting of the board is held. In considering the proposed compensation levels for each position, the board considers job market conditions, the duties of the job, and any specialized skill sets required, including consideration of the prevalence of those skill sets in xenia, ohio. The initial compensation levels for the executive director and training director positions were established through this process (both positions were unpaid for the first several years of 4 paws' existence, and the executive director position has only been a paid position since 2008). Requests for modification to compensation levels of key employees are also brought before the board of trustees at a regular meeting and voted upon based on the job market conditions, the duties of the job, and any specialized skill sets required, including the prevalence of such skill sets in xenia, ohio. The executive director's responsibilites include reviewing all applicants, selecting applicants, helping applicants establish their fundraising efforts, purchasing dogs and supplies, record keeping, promoting the organization, coordinating approximately 200 volunteers, and managing a workforce of approximately 30 people at any given time. The training director's responsibilities include designing dog training curriculums to meet individual client needs, training service dogs, coordinating volunteer training and socialization programs at local prisons and universities, and training and supervising the dog training staff.”

“4 paws' governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request. Requests can be made via mail, e-mail, or telephone using the contact information published on 4 paws' brochures and website.”

“The same process is being used this year as has been used in prior years.”