Sunset Memorial Park Association

“William m. Hamilton 1900 st. James pl., suite 300 houston, tx 77056 brian sullivan 1900 st. James pl., suite 300 houston, tx 77056 mark shinder 1900 st. James pl., suite 300 houston, tx 77056”

“Each of the officers and trustees are employed part time by entities which they control. As a result, these entities are affiliates of sunset memorial park association although there is no common ownership or commonality of control beyond the individuals having offices in both companies. Each individual is compensated by the other party for being an employee. No such compensation, or any part of it, is paid by sunset memorial park association.”

“All board members are given the opportunity to review the form 990 before it is filed. It is made available electronically and in paper form at the organization's office.”

“The organization does not reevaluate potential conflicts of interest annually, as all potential conflicts of interest are to be avoided without prior consent from the organization. This includes all employment, advisement, or consulting roles. The organization is working internally to develop a document retention and destruction policy. The organization's management and legal team believe the document policy is very important and as such, has not wanted to rush into anything, simply to get a policy written. They want to create an effective policy that will serve the company in a positive manner. The policy is intended to be written and implemented before the next tax year ends.”

“Top management's compensation is paid competitively, based on market/industry standards. This compensation is reviewed and approved by the board of trustees on an annual basis.”

“Merit/compensation increases are determined on an annual basis utilizing a review process. Each employee goes through an annual review with their immediate supervisor. During this time the supervisor will received a -not to exceed amount" from the trustees, which can be used to create a "location bonus pool". That amount is used to determine merit increases for each employee utilizing the review process, supervisor's comments, work ethic, quality of work, commitment, and attendance. Some employees receive no increase, while others may receive a 5% increase, but the overall amount dedicated to merit raises will not exceed the location's approved bonus pool. Reveiws and merit increases historically occur in may or june.”

“All public documents, including governing documents are available upon request at the organization's office.”

“Sunset memorial park helps families who are in total chaos after death occurs to take their first few steps back to an organized life, by providing compasionate services, emotional support, and maintaining a lasting legacy to their loved one's memory.”

“EXPENSES FOR 990T”

“Adjust investments to market value 1,646,538 adjust investment to market value 0 book to tax depr adjustment -16,371 total 1,630,167”