Kaleidoscope Inc.

“The board retains the services of an independent cpa firm to prepare the organization's form 990. The controller and executive director review the completed form 990 and provide a full copy to all voting members of the governing body prior to filing. The governing body is provided a reasonable amount of time to review the return and ask any questions directly to the controller and executive director or the contact at the independent cpa firm prior to filing.”

“Kaleidoscope monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy. As part of the nomination process all new members are provided with an orientation packet that consists of a copy of the bylaws and the conflict of interest policy and disclosure which they are required to sign. In addition, on an annual basis they are required to update the document with their signature.”

“During 2015 the organization contracted with an outside firm to conduct an agency wide compensation analysis. The organization was provided with a comprehensive report that provided in depth analysis as an agency and each individual position within the agency. This analysis brought together three separate benchmarks, and provided recommendations for minimum, mid-point and maximum compensation ranges for each position. This information was provided to the board of directors and they based their recommendation for annual raise and compensation for the executive director and other officers of the organization.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. The form 990 and financials are also posted on guidestar.org.”

“The medically complex program provides for specialized foster care for medically fragile children and their families who have been exposed to or infected by the hiv virus or who have another medical condition that warrants special medical care. Foster care homes are specifically recruited and trained to work with these children. This program was discontinued in 2018. The adult connections program, in conjunction with dcfs, children's home and aid, ucan, and one hope united, addresses the needs of foster youth who are emancipating or "aging out" of foster care. This program seeks to provide youth with a permanent "connection" to a responsible adult. This program was discontinued in 2018.”

“Excess revenue adjustment 59,716.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”