Branch County Coalition Against Domestic Violence

“The members shall serve in an advisory non-voting capacity to the board of directors and/or executive committee and may be appointed by the board to serve on its committees.”

“The 990 is received by the organization's executive director who reviews the return for accuracy. Upon the executive director's approval, the 990 is made available to the board of directors in electronic format. After any concerns presented by the board are addressed, the treasurer signs and files the return.”

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms that such person has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy and code of ethics, has read and understands the policies, has agreed to comply with the policies, and understands that the corporation is a charitable organization and that in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. In connection with any actual or possible conflicts of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence and nature of his or her financial interest and all material facts to the directors and members of the committees with board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. The board will vote on whether there exists a conflict and follow the procedures outlined under the conflict of interest policy.”

“A wage scale has been developed for personnel and comparison data is reviewed for similar organizations. A record of the decision is retained by the organization.”

“All information is available upon request. Form 990 is also posted annually on guidestar's website. The 990 is public information through the michigan attorney general's office.”

“Employer identification number: 38-2463183 for the year ending september 30, 2016 branch county coalition against domestic violence, hereby elects, pursuant to irc sec. 168(k)(2)(d)(iii), not to claim the additional 50% depreciation allowable under irc sec. 168(k) for the following qualifying property placed in service during the tax year ending september 30, 2016. All property in the 5 and 7 year class.”