St Stephen Community Services Inc

“The sole member is the diocesan charities membership corporation.”

“The rules and regulations governing the corporation state that "the authority to vote or act on behalf of the member shall be vested in the board of trustees of the member..."”

“The following powers are reserved for the member: 1) merger, consolidation, dissolution, liquidation, or winding up of the affairs of the corporation, or any plan to accomplish any of the foregoing, 2) any transaction or related series of transactions in excess of $500,000, 3) creation, incurrence, assumption or guarantee of any indebtedness or liability for borrowed funds, 4) solicitation or acceptance of any contribution, grant, bequest, or gift which imposes any condition or restriction that is inconsistent with the corporation's rules and regulations or policies, and 5) the adoption of any long-range plan or program, any change in policy or purpose, or any transaction not in the ordinary course of business of the corporation.”

“The board of trustees has delegated the initial review of the form 990 to the finance committee. Form 990 and all supporting schedules are prepared by an outside accountant who provides a draft return to the cfo prior to filing. The president/ceo and cfo review the form 990 and schedules. The form and schedules are then sent to the finance committee of the board for their review. The ceo and cfo incorporate any changes into the form and schedules then send them to the full board for review. Any changes by the full board are incorporated into the form and schedules. After the completed review process, the finance committee votes to approve the filing in a timely manner.”

“Annually each board member is required to complete and sign the corporation's conflict of interest disclosure form. This form requires identification of conflicts and potential conflicts, and requires the secretary of the board to be notified of any major changes that occur during the reporting period.”

“The chair of the board of trustees collects comparable salary data, then meets with the executive committee of the board of trustees to prepare the annual review of the president/ceo based on performance to stated goals and comparable salary data. The chair of the board of trustees presents the annual review to the president/ceo, documents the annual review and authorizes any changes in compensation.the human resources committee conducts a salary review using local and national data. The hr committee makes any recommendations or adjustments to the executive committee. The executive committee has the authority to act upon the recommendation of the hr committee.”

“SAME AS 15A ABOVE.”

“Form 990 is available to the public through the power philanthropy section of the columbus foundation website and guidestar.org.”

“Upon request at corporate offices.”

“Other program services 4: community and emergency services the intent of community and emergency services is to resolve emergency, short-term crisis, enabling individuals and families to stay together and become stable through the provision of services as well as linkages to community resources. Program goals: (1) assist individuals and families to remain together and have a safe and stable living environment; (2) work with individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency; (3) improve the quality of life for residents in the community. Community and emergency services operates a choice food pantry five days a week, supplying individuals and families with three (3) days' worth of food per family member; completes fema applications; provides the ohio benefit bank services with trained counselors; and linkages with identified community resources for individuals and families in crises. Community and emergency services also provides the christmas cares/union shares program, assisting families with a food basket for the holiday season. In 2015, community and emergency services provided 4,024 unduplicated households with emergency food; 125 households received individualized services focusing on rental assistance and community linkages; and 2,580 households were served through christmas cares/unions share program. Other program services 5: senior servicessenior services focuses on providing community-based services, allowing older adults to live actively and independently in their own homes. Sernior services provides a continuum of social supports which meet the needs of older individuals and maximize independence, so that they may live a quality life on their own terms in their own communities. Current programming supports the following: (1) advocating for/with participants in obtaining vital benefits to include food, medical, housing, income, and emergency situations with community resources (internally and externally); (2) transporting and assisting participants in obtaining food, clothing, education, benefits and medical assistance; (3) providing group transportation to community events, social outings and grocery stores; (4) crisis intervention is provided for participants who require emergency assistance with food, shelter, evictions, etc.; (5) assistance in locating/procuring participants have affordable housing including completing all related documents and interviews; (6) provide information, referral, advocacy and assistance to appropriate community agencies and services. In 2015, we served over 710 older adults. Other program services 6: project aquastar project aquastar addresses the issue of food insecurity in the linden community of columbus, ohio. Project aquastar is a one acre urban and aquaponics farm located on-site at the agency. Project aquastar provides hands-on training through education, sustainable food growth, aquaponics and composting. We also incorporate sales of our homegrown products at local farmers markets to help sustain the farm. Education classes are held for community residents, focusing on growing vegetables in their backyard and/or residence. Project aquastar also plays an integral component in the education of our youth program participants. The farm allows youth the opportunity for interactive learning focused on s.t.e.m. Components. Project aquastar provides employment opportunities for teens and young adults during the summer months. Project aquastar provides educational programming for over 300 school age youth and provides volunteer opportunities for 150 volunteers.”

“Loss on restricted fund investments = -$11065”