Caring Hands Inc

“The governing body of Caring Hands, Inc. has delegated authority to Alliance Citizens' Health Association (the Member), a related organization as follows: (excerpts from the Code of Regulations) Section 2.2. Powers Reserved to Member. 1. Power to elect and remove members of the Board of Trustees and/or Officers of the corporation. 2. Approve the annual operating budgets; capital expenditures budgets; capital expenditures or dispositions of capital assets with a value in excess of such limits as shall be set from time to time by the Member; any action which requires Certificate of Need approval from the State Health Planning Development Agency; and any purchase, sale, lease, disposition, or hypothecation of real property. 3. The incurrence of any obligation(s), liability(ies), and/or debt(s) requiring a mortgage on or security interest in any part of the assets of the corporation; 4. Power to determine, upon dissolution of the corporation, the organization or organizations to which its remaining assets will be distributed.”

“See Schedule O comment for Part VI question 1a above.”

“See Schedule O comment for Part VI question 1a above.”

“See Schedule O comment for Part VI question 1a above.”

“The Form 990 is reviewed by the CFO of Alliance Community Hospital, a related organization. Prior to filing, the 990 is also distributed to the Board of Trustees for their review and comments. It is then discussed as part of the financial report at the next Board meeting where any questions/concerns can be addressed.”

“Members of the Board of Trustees are required to annually review and sign a conflict of interest policy. Under that policy, the Board member (i) has a duty to disclose any conflict, and (ii) must recuse themselves from a vote and or decision when such conflict arises. If this policy is violated, then the Board shall take appropriate action which may include an investigation and disciplinary action.”

“Certain officers and top officials of this organization are compensated by Alliance Community Hospital, a related organization.That compensation is determined by an independent (noncompensated) committee from the Board of Trustees. This committee annually reviews compensation by obtaining market surveys of the positions.”

“Ohio does not require the Form 990 to be filed with the Ohio Attorney General's Office. Instead, a "Verification of Filing with the Internal Revenue Service" form is completed stating that we did file Form 990 by the required due date.”

“The organization makes its governing documents available to the public via the Ohio Secretary of State's website. Consolidated financial statements are available in the NRMSIR filing database at www.emma.msrb.org. The conflict of interest policy is available upon request.”

“Caring Hands Inc. provides basic, cost efficient, community-based home care aide services which enable our clients to remain in their homes to live a full and satisfying life. Qualified personnel anticipate and respond to client needs through existing services and the development of new programs and services in an ever changing environment. Personal care and home-making services, including 24/7 care, errand running, prescription pick-up and maintaining an emergency response system are some of the key services provided. Caring Hands is committed to a high level of service for the betterment of the physical, mental and social conditions of the community.”