Christel House International Inc

“The bylaws were updated for various purposes including updating the structure of the board of directors and the powers of the board. The updates included a description of emeritis directors, how an officer can be removed and what happens when an officer resigns. The committee structures were updated in this amendment. The amendment also addresses grantmaking including the power of the board to award grants. Other changes include a statement on lack of a corporate seal, execution of contracts, the fiscal year and the statement of purpose.”

“The draft form 990 is prepared by an independent public accounting and auditing firm. The draft is reviewed in detail by the cfo and vp/controller. After appropriate modifications resulting from this review, a revised draft is provided to the chief executive officer as well as all members of the board of directors. The ceo and board members communicate any questions and/or revisions to the cfo who coordinates final revisions with firm management. The full board of directors, legal counsel, and the finance and audit committees review the return prior to filing.”

“The officers and key employees compensation ranges are determined by a third party professional compensation bench-marking firm utilizing a variety of market based sources for similar positions of comparable size firms including local and national for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. The most recent compensation study was completed in 2024. Criteria such as officer title, company institutional knowledge, overall career experience, total number of years at the company, total number of years in current position, highest level of education, applicable professional certifications or credentials and historical job performance are considered when determining the placement in the compensation range. Annually, the ceo, chairman of the board and chairman of the executive, nominating and compensation committee review and approve the officer and key employee compensation.”

“Christel house international, inc. Maintains comprehensive conflict of interest policies for all employees, officers and directors. The policy related to employees and officers is contained in the employee handbook which is reviewed annually with all employees. In connection with this review, all employees and officers disclose and sign a conflict of interest statement. In addition, the policy requires reporting of conflict or potential conflicts arising any time during the year. The board of directors similarly review and disclose conflicts annually and are required to report conflicts that may arise during the year. The conflict of interest disclosures are reviewed by the senior vp and cfo. If there is a conflict, it is brought to the president/ceo's attention. A board member with a conflict of interest abstains from voting on transactions related to the conflict of interest.”

“The ceo's compensation is set by the organization's chairman of the board working closely with the chairman of executive, nominating and compensation committee. The ceo's compensation range is determined by a third party professional compensation benchmarking firm utilizing a variety of market based sources for similar positions of comparable size firms, including local and national for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. The most recent compensation study was completed in 2024. Criteria such as officer title, company institutional knowledge, overall career experience, total number of years at the company, total number of years in current position, highest level of education, applicable professional certifications or credentials and historical job perfromance are considered when determining the placement in the compensation range. Annually, the proposed ceo compensation is reviewed and approved by the organization's board of directors in executive session. The senior vice president - marketing and development and senior vice president/cfo (officers and key employees), compensation ranges are determined by a third party professional compensation bench-marking firm utilizing a variety of market based sources for similar positions of comparable size firms including local and national for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. The most recent compensation study was completed in 2024. Criteria such as officer title, company institutional knowledge, overall career experience, total number of years at the company, total number of years in current position, highest level of education, applicable professional certifications or credentials and historical job performance are considered when determining the placement in the compensation range.annually, the ceo, chairman of the board and chairman of the executive, nominating and compensation committee review and approve the officer and key employee compensation.”

“All governing documents, tax returns, etc. Are available upon request. In addition, the form 990, 990t, annual report and audited financial statements can be viewed on the organization's website”

“David harris is compensated by christel house international inc and therefore is not an independent voting member of the board of directors. Bart peterson was compensated by christel house international inc until july and therefore is not an independent voting member of the board of directors.”

“Christel house international, inc. Compensates its common law employees through a professional employer organization, cd enterprises, ltd., which it reimburses on a direct cost basis.”

“Interest rate swap -29,348. Adjustment for 2023 mark-to-market on 2024 sale of assets -3,459,648.”

“There were no changes to the oversight process from the prior year. A new independent auditor was selected in 2024.”