Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc

“Gary shearer christine boles director director business relationship”

“The organization's officers and directors were provided a copy of the organization's final form 990, including required schedules, on august 14, 2025 as ultimately filed with the irs. Prior to distribution to officers and directors, management and the audit committee of the community foundation of greater fort wayne reviewed the form 990 at a meeting held on july 31, 2025.”

“The organization's officers and directors are required to annually, and as information changes, disclose interests that could give rise to conflicts by completing and signing a statement of affirmation and conflict of interest disclosure statement. The information is summarized in a spreadsheet and distributed to the organization's board president prior to board meetings. During board meetings, any possible conflicts are disclosed before discussion begins and the minutes of the meeting reflect any disclosure. After acknowledging the potential conflict, the interested person may briefly address the other members regarding the matter. The knowledge on the issue may be of assistance to the other members in reaching their decisions. The interested person, however, will abstain from voting on the issue.”

“The organization's process for determining compensation of the president & ceo includes an annual compensation review and approval by the organization's officers of the board, which includes comparisons of compensation for similarly qualified persons in comparable positions at similar organizations. Discussion regarding the compensation arrangement is contemporaneously documented and maintained by the board president.”

“The organization's process for determining compensation of officers of the corporation, other than the president & ceo, includes an annual compensation review and approval by the organization's officers of the board, which includes comparisons of compensation for similarly qualified persons in comparable positions at similar organizations. Discussion regarding the compensation arrangement is contemporaneously documented and maintained by the president & ceo.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public through its website, and by providing copies upon request or inspection at the office of the community foundation of greater fort wayne.”

“The community foundation of greater fort wayne is fortunate to have a wide group of professionals dedicated to serving as volunteers for the organization. Volunteer opportunities range from serving on the board of directors to various committee positions including grant review, technology grant advisors, scholarship selection, and investment, audit, and personnel committees. Each of the committees provides the organization with valuable advice and guidance which aids the organization in meeting its mission in an efficient and effective manner. The organization estimates that 107 volunteers provide over 1,000 hours per year in donated service of time to the organization.”

“Change in agency funds 214,553 equity transfer to related org -258,627 total -44,074”