University Settlement Inc.

“Prior to filing, the form 990 is presented to the finance committee, finance staff, and the executive director for review and approval. At the next regularly scheduled board meeting, the 990 is presented to the full board of directors for review. The form 990 is distributed in advance of the board meeting in order to ensure that directors have an opportunity for meaningful review. A board officer signs the 990.”

“Conflict of interest statements are signed annually by officers and directors. Conflicts of interest noted are circulated to committee chairs in order to require a volunteer(s) recusal on matters where a conflict of interest exists, if any.”

“15-a: the executive committee is the responsible body for the annual compensation review of the executive director. Compensation is awarded commensurate with performance and is evaluated in relation to other northeastern ohio nonprofits of similar missions and financial capacities. 15-b: the executive director is responsible for the annual compensation review of the other officers and key employees of the organization. Compensation is awarded commensurate with performance and is evaluated in relation to other northeastern ohio nonprofits of similar missions and financial capacities.”

“The organization's governing documents, form 990, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon request. The form 990 can also be found on several publicly accessible websites.”

“This process has not changed since last year.”

“Americorps neo skill corps: in 2015, americorps neo skill corps completed its first service year. A collaboration of nonprofits hosted 9 service members to provide direct instruction on financial literacy and basic skills development for adults facing barriers to employment, advancement, and post-secondary education. A total of 988 individuals completed financial literacy curriculum, 171 people opened bank accounts, and 74 improved their credit score. Further, 249 completed job training and 125 people maintained employment for 30 days. Willow school-based services: in its second year, university settlement's leaders of tomorrow continues to make strides in helping early elementary students to read at grade-level, thus increasing future high-school graduation rates and lifelong literacy development. Through intensive intervention, 80% of first graders, 100% of second graders, and 91% of third graders increased their overall reading skills, meeting the national standard. In school, today & every day, a program developed to address the problem of chronic tardiness and absenteeism, is also in its second year. Through ground level work and interactions with the school and the community, the school readiness coordinator works closely with the students and families struggling with school attendance. In 2015, the program held its first schoolwide attendance challenge, inspiring students to not only attend school themselves, but encourage their peers to attend as well. Hunger center: the hunger center continues to address the growing need for hunger relief services. In 2015, the hunger center served 8,377 unduplicated individuals, a 3% increase from last year. More than 9,000 hot meals were served at our weekly community meal, which had an average attendance of 100 individuals per week and over 100,000 pounds of fresh produce were distributed into the community.”