Convergence Center for Policy Resolution

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accountant. After the draft is complete, it is reviewed by the organization's accountant prior to distributing to the president, treasurer, and finance director for their review. Changes are submitted back to the 990 preparer and then a final copy is produced. The final copy is sent to the board of directors prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“All directors and officers review and sign the conflict of interest policy each year. The policy includes a duty to report any possible conflicts. The completed forms are reviewed by the audit committee, which can raise conflicts to the notice of the full board of directors as needed.”

“The president and ceo's salary is determined by the board of directors, who may consult salary information from similar organizations. The board of directors' discussion and determination are recorded in the board's meeting minutes. The process was conducted in february 2023. Form 990, part vi, section b, line 15b: the salaries of other officers and key employees are determined by convergence's president and ceo, who uses convergence's salary bands available to all staff as a guide and who may consult salary information from similar organizations.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Consulting services: program service expenses 462,778. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 3,000. Total expenses 465,778. Facilitation: program service expenses 141,060. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 141,060. Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 5,253. Management and general expenses 1,125. Fundraising expenses 980. Total expenses 7,358. Hr services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 6,380. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,380. Staff training: program service expenses 428. Management and general expenses 2,970. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,398.”

“The organization established an audit committee responsible for overseeing the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements, as well as selecting an independent accountant.”