Solid Ground

“Form 990 is posted for the board's review for one week prior to filing to allow time for questions and comments. The board treasurer will sign form 990 following the comment period.”

“Directors and officers annually sign a statement that certifies their adherence to the agency's conflict of interest policy.”

“The executive director is reviewed annually by the entire board of directors via written survey. The board chair is responsible for overseeing the process, compiling the surveys and writing the final evaluation. The executive director also completes a written self-assessment. Supporting documents include the prior year audited financial statements and year-end report and outcomes. The executive committee (chair, vice chair, treasurer and secretary) reviews the evaluation and determines compensation. The chair then meets with the executive director to complete the evaluation process. Compensation guidelines are set using the most recent minnesota council of nonprofits salary survey.”

“Key employees are reviewed annually by the employee's supervisor (the executive director). The employee is asked to complete a written self- assessment as part of the process. Compensation guidelines are determined using the most recent minnesota council of nonprofits salary survey.”

“Financial statements and other documents can be found on the agency's own website as well as the websites of the charities review council and guidestar. Copies are also made available upon request.”

“Solid ground launched a new program in late 2018 called homework starts with home. Homework starts with home is a collaboration with several partners in the community, and solid ground serves as the primary housing provider and fiscal agent for the program. This new effort works with four local school districts to move homeless families quickly out of housing instability and into stable housing so that children's learning is not disrupted.”

“Homesafe provides 12-15 units of scattered site transitional housing in ramsey and washington counties. Families receive monthly rental assistance, based on unit size and time in program, as well as supportive services for 12 to 18 months while they work to regain stability and increase their income. The homesafe program serves about 80 adults and children annually. The homefront program opened in august 2016, offering 10 units of supportive housing for formerly homeless veterans and their families. All units receive rental assistance to make the housing very affordable for lower income families. Onsite services are provided to help veterans and their family members achieve housing stability and work toward life goals such as advancing their education, securing gainful employment and improving their health. Homefront serves about 30 adults and children annually.”