Esperanza Threads Inc

“The federal form 990 was provided to the board of directors prior to filing.”

“Annual all board members are asked to read (or reread) the conflict of interest policy and submit a disclouse form or state that they do not have any conflicts”

“Executive director's salary is set by the executive committee. They use various resources such as other nonprofit organization's salary's on the federal form 990, industry standards and other economic indicators. They also consider the limited financial resources of the organizations tp determine a fair and affordable salary”

“The compensation of all employees are approved by the board as part of the budget determination and approval process.”

“Consistent with the requirements of section 6104 (d) of the irc and the regulations thereunder, copies of the organization's form 990 and governing documents shall be made available upon request, in a timely maner, and subject to the charges permitted by law to any individual who requests it.”

“Esperanza threads, inc. (esperanza threads) is a nonprofit organization chartered in the state of ohio in 1971. The mission of esperanza threads is to provide sewing skill training and finding employment. Esperanza threads uses 100% sustainable fabric designs. They make products for adults, youths, babies as well as beds, baths and kitchens while touting the fact that they are a non-profit training facility teaching those needing skills for employment how to sew on industrial machines.”

“Sewing volunteers, help train people and learn sewing techniques. There are also volunteers who act as translators. Sales volunteers, help load and unload cars i.e. Racks, tables, product , set up the displays for selling at shows and churches. Help process sales items at the shows. Office volunteers help with packing for shows, inventory, ironing, in putting names into the mailing lists the organization also utilizes people from "the center for families and children, el barrio work force development." these women have given the organization clerical assistance and janitorial services. They receive credit for the unpaid internship through the job readines; welfare to work program.”