Affinity Community Services

“Executive committee will be comprised of the board officers, which will include: the president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. The executive committee will be responsible for making decisions that require, among other things, expeditious responses. These decisions will include, but not be limited to: (i) use of affinity's name to endorse other events (ii) the commitment of monetary resources in excess of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) (iii) execution of legal documents, regardless of time sensitivity, including but not limited to the following: lease application budget and funding incorporation documents executive committee meetings will be determined at the discretion of the committee. The executive committee may go dormant at the discretion of the board and re-activate as deemed necessary by a simple majority vote of the board of directors. The decisions of the executive committee must be ratified by the full board of directors.”

“The organization's board of directors will consist of not less than 5 and no more than 10 individuals, of which will a majority be drawn from the african descent lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer constituency of the organization. Board members shall elect the board president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer. Consensus is determined by simple majority vote. Other officers from the board's membership may be elected as needed by a simple majority vote of a quorum.”

“The organization's board of directors will consist of not less than 5 and no more than 10 individuals, of which will a majority be drawn from the african descent lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer constituency of the organization. Board members shall elect the board president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer. Consensus is determined by simple majority vote. Other officers from the board's membership may be elected as needed by a simple majority vote of a quorum.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm with information provided by management. A draft of form 990 will be reviewed and approved by the board prior to submission. At the time of the 990 filing, an audit is in progress. Updates will be made as needed following the completion of the audit.”

“Each board member shall annually sign a conflict of interest form and shall thereon and from time to thereafter, as necessary disclose to the board of directors or executive committee any personal interest which she may have in any matter pending before the board and shall refrain from participating in any decision on such matter. A board member committee chair shall, upon request, advise whether or not any specific transaction, relationship or other situation represents a conflict of interest. Any member of the board of directors may request an opinion from the board as to whether a particular transaction constitutes a conflict of interest. A request for an opinion may be initiated at any time. The request for an opinion from the board will be written in a memorandum setting forth all information relating to the conflict. All materials shall be kept confidential. If there is no conflict of interest, no further explanation or reason need be given. If there appears to be a conflict of interest, the opinion shall set forth: the reason for determining that a conflict exists, specifically as it relates to compromised role and responsibilities and possible remedies or other advice that may eliminate the conflict.”

“The executive director's compensation is reviewed by the board on an annual basis. Documentation of the deliberation and decision is found in the board minutes. Compensation for non-key employees is set through the budgeting process, which is overseen by the board. The last compensation review took place in 2024.”

“Disclosure of governing documents, policies, and financial statements are made available to the general public upon written request.”

“Consulting & planning services: program service expenses 8,543. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 19,934. Total expenses 28,477.”