Bethshan Association

“Allen Jongsma, Director (part year)and Melanie Jongsma, Director - Family relationship, Robert Payne, President (part year) and Ann Payne, Director - Family relationship”

“Members of the organization shall consist of persons eighteen years of age or over who subscribe to the purpose of the Organization as shown in Article II of the Constitution, who are members of a church of Reformed persuasion, and who make an annual contribution to the Organization in the preceding year in a minimum amount of Ten ($10.00).”

“At the annual meeting of the members of the organization, held in October of each year, the members elect the board of directors.”

“At the annual meeting of the members of the organization, held in October each year, the members will receive the financial reports, approve the annual budget, approve the purchase or construction of buildings and improvements, and decide other business which may properly be brought to the meeting. With the exception of Articles II and III, which are irrevocable, the Constitution may be amended at any meeting of the Association by a vote of 2/3 of the regular members present.”

“Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm and reviewed in detail by the President, Treasurer, and Director of Finance. The reviewed Form 990 is then provided to the board of directors prior to filing with the IRS.”

“The organization requires all officers and board members to annually complete and sign a conflict of interest questionnaire. The Board of Directors is responsible for reviewing the signed statements and ensuring that interested persons are in compliance with the conflict of interest policy. Should any potential conflicts of interest be disclosed, the board member or officer would be asked to refrain from participation in any deliberation or decision with regard to matters affected by the relationship.”

“The independent members of the Board of Directors in executive session annually reviews the job performance and the compensation of the officers. Comparable compensation data is collected from similar organizations in the Chicagoland region and used when setting the compensation packages. The recommended compensation packages for the officers are approved by the full Board of Directors and documented in the personnel files.”

“See narrative for Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Misc Revenue - Total Revenue: 5702, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: 5702;”