Catholic Social Services Inc

“Catholic social services, inc is incorporated in the state of ohio as a sole member non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. The sole member of catholic social services, inc. Is the diocesan charities membership corporation, also incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.”

“The diocesan charities membership corporation, as the sole member of catholic social services, inc. Has approval authority over membership of the board of directors of catholic social services, inc.”

“Besides approval of membership to the catholic social services inc's board of directors, the diocesan charities membership corporation has reserved powers over any significant decisions regarding organizational changes such as acquisition of debt.”

“The form 990 was prepared by schneider downs & co., inc. Based on input from the audited financial statements, various internal documents and css management. The completed form 990 was reviewed by the president and treasurer, the finance committee and then the full css board. Input as to the completeness and accuracy was solicited from all and incorporated into the final document that was filed.”

“Annually, in accordance with the agency's conflict of interest policy, board members are required to review the policy and sign a form indicating either 'no conflict or identifying and explaining a conflict if one exists. If a conflict of interest is determined to exist, potential remedies are reviewed by the ceo and board chair. All remedies are documented and signed by the ceo, board chair and identified board member. Should a matter come before the board where a conflict exists for one or more board members, the conflict is identified and those members do not participate in the vote.”

“All css staff, including the ceo and direct reports, are evaluated every three years using comparative data from a salary survey conducted every three years by the ohio association of non-profit organizations, that includes information specific to ohio. In addition, the hr committee of the board of directors reviewed the 990 filings of several local non-profit organizations and learned that agency salary ranges were competitive for the ceo. In establishing the salary level for the ceo, specific objectives are set at the beginning of each year with the board of directors. Each year, the ceo submits a written evaluation of his/her performance versus those objectives. The board chair solicits input from css' executive committee after which the chair finalizes the ceo's evaluation. An annual merit increase is then considered based on the ceo's performance against the objectives. The final salary is recommended by the board chair and hr chair and reviewed and approved by the executive committee.”

“Governing documents, the conflict of interest policy, the annual (audited) financial statements and the form 990 are available upon request at no charge.”

“In 2017, css began contracting to provide service coordination support to seniors in seton senior properties. Our service coordinators help low-income seniors live independently and remain in their homes by linking them with needed resources. Css has placed a service coordinator at each of the 13 diocesan-owned seton square senior affordable housing communities where they assist when seniors are confronted by new challenges such as medical or health issues, tax laws or benefits, or technological hurdles beyond their skill level. This intervention increases seniors' quality of life and allows them to continue living in their homes with confidence.”

“At the end of 2017 the agency ended its friendly visiting program.”

“Adjustment to fair value of funds held in trust by others 236,630.”