Feeding Illinois

“Updated Bylaws: Section 1.4 Purposes and Objectives added the following: To represent its members to statewide groups, take the lead on functions performed more cost-effectively collectively, and facilitate the sharing of best practices among its members. To create and disseminate information in the community regarding the Association and hunger issues. To address, shape and influence public policy surrounding hunger relief issues; to raise food and funds for the member food banks; and to devise plans to coordinate and support the activities of member food banks responding to disasters in the State of Illinois. Section 3.2 Voting and Directors: Changed to show that Proxy voting is not permitted. Section 3.4 Meetings: Changed number of meetings for the fiscal year from 3 to 4. Section 4.1 Election: Changed term of office from one year to two years. Section 4.3 Removal of Officers: Changed from simple majority to 2/3 majority vote.”

“During the year ended June 30, 2022, there was $58,000 discovered to be fraudulent contributions. The Organization paid out funds to false organizations via email requests. This amount has been recorded in the statement of Functional Expenses as Fraud Expense under the Management and General. The Organization informed their insurance provider, filed reports with law enforcement, and changed logins and passwords. Furthermore, the Organization updated their policy and procedures by having cyber security training and taking out Cybersecurity Insurance.”

“Membership consists of the eight Feeding America food banks that serve all of Illinois, each of which pays membership dues.”

“The lead executives, whose titles vary - President and CEO, Executive Director and CEO, Executive Director, or Food Bank Manager, of the respective member food banks, or their designees, comprise the governing body (i.e., Board of Directors).”

“As soon as the first draft of the Form 990 is completed, it will be sent to the entire Board of Directors for review; requesting any questions or corrections submitted within 10 business days. Once any of those are addressed and any necessary changes made, the final draft will be resent to the entire board for a vote and approval before submission.”

“Annually, the Board of Directors and State Director review the Conflicts of Interest Policy and their signed statements. They are reminded of their on-going responsibility to disclose. This conversation is documented in the board meeting minutes.”

“The compensation level of the Executive Director was derived through compensation comparisons for the comparable position in similar size and type organizations, discussed among and agreed on by the Board of Directors, and the decision and offer documented.”

“Governing documents and financial statements are available upon request.”

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