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 called homework starts with home (hswh). Hswh is a partnership of 10 organizations working together to provide housing stability for families and avoid disruption of childrens learning in the four suburban ramsey school districts. Solid ground is the lead applicant and fiscal agent of the hswh partnership; our partnership was one of only two new homework starts with home partnerships selected for funding statewide. Homelessness disproportionately impacts persons of color, indigenous communities and those who identify as lgbtqi; the hswh program seeks to address this disparity by specifically serving these populations.”

“Homefront provides 10 units of permanent supportive housing for military veterans and their families who have experienced long-term homelessness. Residents receive income-based rental assistance and in-home supportive services designed to help them achieve housing stability, improve their health and increase their income. Homefront houses about 35 adults and children annually.”