Steward Leader Ministries

“The board of directors has delegated the review of form 990 to the ceo and controller before filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy is directed not only to board members and officers, but to all employees and volunteers who can influence the actions of the organization. Staff disclosures should be made to the chief executive who shall bring them to the attention of the designated committee. Disclosure involving the chief executive or directors should be made to the board executive committee. When any conflict of interest is relevant to a matter that comes under consideration or requires action by the board, or a board committee, the interested person shall call it to the attention of the board chair and shall not be present during board or committee discussion or decision on the matter. However, that person shall provide the board or applicable committee with any and all relevant information on the particular matter. The minutes of the meeting of the board or its committee shall reflect that the conflict of interest was disclosed, that the interested person was not present during discussion or decision on the matter, and did not vote. The board shall determine whether a conflict exists and is material, and in the presence of an existing material conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable to the organization. The decision of the board on these matters will rest in their sole discretion, and their concern must be the welfare of the organization and the advancement of its purpose. The policy and its application shall be reviewed annually for the information and guidance of directors, officers, and staff members, each of whom has a continuing responsibility to scrutinize their transactions and outside business interests and relationships for potential conflicts of interest, and make such disclosures as described in this policy.”

“The executive committee reviews the ceo annually and recommends any salary changes based upon performance and salaries for comparable positions in other non profit organizations. Additionally the board approves all salaries for employees as recommended by the ceo and executive committee. Also, compensation is determined in part by the organizations own financial capacity.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available at the organization's office upon request.”

“Contract labor - special projects: program service expenses 29,126. Management and general expenses 15,140. Fundraising expenses 13,965. Total expenses 58,231.”