Help Foundation Inc.

“A copy of the form 990 is provided to the finance committee of the board of trustees prior to filing. The committee then reviews the form for accuracy and completeness and communicates any required changes to management. Once the return has the approval of the finance committee, it is filed.”

“All board members must sign an updated conflict of interest document at the initial board meeting of each year.”

“The agency uses a market-based system in determining compensation for its employees. In 2007, the organization researched various outside sources of information and obtained the services of two different independent consultants in order to determine the appropriate wage scales for all staff positions, including executive management. The thrust of the research was in the non-profit, social services industry in general, and in the idd industry in particular. The entire process also included a review and update of all job descriptions and took nearly eight months to complete. The end result was set wage ranges for all agency positions that are comparable to help's specific industry segment and supported by market-based analysis. Final proposed wage ranges and any resultant changes made to the compensation of staff were discussed with the finance committee of the board of trustees in detail, and subsequently approved by the full board. The agency continues to participate in two or three industry specific salary, wage, and benefits surveys each year to ensure it maintains compliance with its adoption of determining compensation on a market-based system.”

“The agency uses a market-based system in determining compensation for its employees. In 2007, the organization researched various outside sources of information and obtained the services of two different independent consultants in order to determine the appropriate wage scales for all staff positions, including executive management. The thrust of the research was in the non-profit, social services industry in general, and in the idd industry in particular. The entire process also included a review and update of all job descriptions and took nearly eight months to complete. The end result was set wage ranges for all agency positions that are comparable to help's specific industry segment and supported by market-based analysis. Final proposed wage ranges and any resultant changes made to the compensation of staff were discussed with the finance committee of the board of trustees in detail, and subsequently approved by the full board. The agency continues to participate in two or three industry specific salary, wage, and benefits surveys each year to ensure it maintains compliance with its adoption of determining compensation on a market-based system.”

“Governing documents and conflict of interest statements are available for review from our administrative offfices.”

“To ensure children and adults with learning and developmental disabilities have the homes, environments, and opportunities to be valued members of our community. We serve this mission by providing housing and supportive services to adults and children throughout our service area so that they can build their life-skills and confidence to live life to their fullest potential.”

“The help foundation provides an array of housing and supportive services to adults and children with developmental disabilities throughout cuyahoga, lake, and summit counties in northeast ohio. Help six chimneys apartments provides supportive urban housing to assist in developing the independent living skills and confidence of adults with developmental disabilities. Help housing for the disabled provides 24 garden style apartments at three sites in cleveland which address the needs of individuals who have surpassed the goals of semi-independent living, but require additional training before progressing to fully independent status. With group homes and apartment clusters across our service area adults who have developmental disabilities are supported and served to help them live the best life they are able. In addition to our residential services help operates a very successful adult day support program offering daytime social and recreation activities for adults focusing on community involvement and cultural experiences. During the summer the help summer program serves more than 300 children with medical and developmental disabilities in a school-like setting to prevent loss of education and developmental progress. Since 1965 the help foundation has been working to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities, assist their families, and advocate on their behalf. We are proud to have served thousands of people during these years and to continue this fine tradition for decades to come.”