Vista Maria

“The members of the corporation shall be the provincial, the council, and the provincial treasurer of the sisters of the good shepherd province of mid-north america.”

“The bylaws of vista maria have reserved the powers of the members to elect or remove with or without cause the officers and directors of this corporation.”

“Certain decisions require approval by members per reserved powers outline in the articles of incorporation and the bylaws.”

“THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED FIRST BY THE MANAGEMENT OF THE CORPORATION AND THEN REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD before filing. THE BOARD RECEIVES A COPY OF THE FORM 990 AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S REPORT ON IT'S REVIEW OF THE FORM 990, AFTER HAVING FILED THE TAX RETURN.”

“Vista maria management has put in place processes with the directors and advisors to annually review the conflict and confidentiality policy. In addition, when new members come on the board, they also review the conflict and confidentiality policy. If any conflict is determined by the board, then the board chair and ceo would determine the appropriate action necessary under the guidelines of the policy such as abstain from voting or leave the room during discussions.”

“COMPENSATION OF CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWS CEO'S PERFORMANCE ANNUALLY WITH INPUT FROM FULL BOARD. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAKES DECISION ON CEO'S BASE COMPENSATION AND THE BONUS IN COMPLIANCE WITH WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. A compensation survey is utilized.”

“Made available to the public upon a written request mailed to ms. Angela aufdemberge, president and ceo, 20651 west warren avenue, dearborn heights, mi 48127”

“CONTRACTED SERVICES: Program service expenses 367,136. Management and general expenses 153,847. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 520,983. Restricted Grant Expense: Program service expenses 44,171. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 56,979. Total expenses 101,150. Food Services: Program service expenses 751,814. Management and general expenses 16,126. Fundraising expenses 89. Total expenses 768,029. Psychiatry, Physicians, Medical: Program service expenses 515,852. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 515,852. Service and Maintenance contracts: Program service expenses 200,451. Management and general expenses 10,247. Fundraising expenses 20,164. Total expenses 230,862.”

“Pension related changes -427,064.”

“The organization has not changed the oversight process from the prior year. In addition, PART X - BALANCE SHEET BEGINNING OF YEAR amounts have been reclassified to END OF YEAR presentation. The reclassification had no effect on net assets.”