Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services Inc

“The 990 is reviewed by the executive director and board of directors.”

“Members will annually disclose their involvement with other organizations, with vendors, or any other associations that might produce a conflict. Should any potential conflicts arise they would be reviewed with the board for approval.”

“The board took under consideration the topic of executive director compensation. A 2020-2021 ceo compensation study by the "excellence in giving" philanthropic advisory group was reviewed based on their survey of ceo compensation at 365 non-profit organizations. The board president along with 2 other board directors formed a compensation committee which reported back with recommendation to the full board. The full board then voted on an annual salary. This process was formlly noted in board meeting minutes and in a policy for approval of compensation.”

“The organizations irs form 990 is available at guidestar.org and irs.gov.”

“The organization does not make its governing documents available to the public.”

“Capacity building services for the ute mountain ute tribe provide leadership development, team development, problem solving, program design, strategic planning, social media consulting, grants management, evaluation and facilitation services for numerous federally funded grant programs awarded by hrsa, samhsa, usda, doj, doe, hhs, fhwa, dot, doi, and more. In 2015 crops orchestrated the first ever ute mountain native national partnership retreat that was attended by 20 tribal leaders, 20 national partners and 40 federal agencies which led to 150 million in new funding to benefit 2,100 low-income members of the tribe in 8 years. In 2023 crops planned and implemented the tribe's second native national partnership retreat called nuchu: planning our vision that prioritized 8 major capital projects with an estimated 240m in new funding needs and the creation of over 500 good paying jobs in the next 5 years. Over 50 federal, state and private funding agencies attended the event along with 20 tribal leaders. In 18 months since the retreat, crops has helped the tribe generate 16m in new funding for broadband, transportation, new housing construction, housing rehabilitation, water, wastewater, education, healthcare, renewable energy, and economic development.”

“Crops specializes in the production of award-winning publications such as comprehensive economic development strategies plans (ceds) for the us department of commerce/economic development administration; language and cultural publications engaging tribal youth and elders; and annual reports. Crops has received numerous international outstanding achievement awards from telly awards (honoring excellence in film and television); anthem awards (honoring social impact); webby awards (honoring excellence on the internet); and communicator awards (honoring excellence, innovation, and effectiveness in all forms of communication). Crops latest awarding winning publications can be viewed at: https://issuu.com/bevsanticola/docs/umut_ceds_2025-2026_digital (ceds); https://issuu.com/bevsanticola/docs/umut_nuchu_report_prf10 (annual report); https://issuu.com/bevsanticola/docs/growingute2 (language and culture preservation); https://issuu.com/bevsanticola/docs/swo- ceds_completeproof_01-30_2 (ceds); and https://issuu.com/bevsanticola/docs/piischiu_tuhkaanigay (children's cookbook).”

“Other professional fees 72,491 7,225 1,370”