Barry County United Way

“Draft of 990 reviewed by executive director and treasurer, then an electronic copy of the complete 990 e-mailed to all board members for their review, comments and questions.”

“Directors, committee and staff members shall annually file a conflict of interest survey with bcuw's executive director, disclosing therein any anticipated or possible conflict situations. This list shall include current board participation, other bcuw and any for profit ventures used by bcuw in which a board, committee or staff member retains an interest. Any board, committee or staff members having an anticipated conflict on any matter under consideration by bcuw shall disclose that situation and should not vote or use his/her influence on the matter. The minutes of the meeting should reflect the abstention from voting.”

“A written evaluation of the executive director shall be made annually and shall be related to performance expectations. The entire board has the opportunity to complete an evaluation. A six person executive committee reviews the evaluations and set compensation for full board review and approval. The executive committee uses not only the evaluations to set compensation, but also looks at other non-profit compensation, using a report by michigan nonprofit association.”

“Compensation for all employees is reviewed.”

“Documents available to the public upon request”

“SCHEDULE L PART IV”

“- partnerships with other businesses and not for profits enable barry county united way to impact the community in many ways including: -- ten fire departments partner to install free smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to 475 families -- 360 children were able to shop for backpacks and school supplies -- 71 families received education and installation of car seats -- 413 children received christmas presents -- 123 veterans were provided with assistance -- 1,338 families accessed 211 services within the program -- 25,525 times residents accessed the fresh food initiative.”