Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison

“The bishop of madison approves board members. The board of directors at all times shall include the bishop of madison or his designee and the vicar general of the diocese of madison as voting ex-officio members.”

“The articles of incorporation and bylaws may be repealed, amended, or restated by a two-thirds majority vote of the directors then in office. Any such repeal, amendment or restatement of the articles of incorporation and or the bylaws is subject to confirmation by the bishop of madison or, in his absence, the vicar general of the diocese of madison, or administrator of the diocese of madison.”

“The director of finance reviews the entire form 990 and informs the executive director of any significant items. After this review, a complete form 990 is provided to the audit committee of the board for their comments and input before filing.”

“If any director has a conflict of interest, that director discloses his/her conflict of interest during the discussion of the related transaction and is prohibited from participating in the governing body's deliberations and decisions regarding the transaction.”

“The executive committee annually conducts a performance review of the executive director, reviews compensation data for comparable position, and approves the compensation with an official vote.”

“The annual audited financial statements are provided to all funding sources per contract and upon request, and to other parties (creditors, foundations, etc.) upon request. Catholic charities does not make its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public.”

“To promote the social well-being of people in accord with the principles of catholic social & moral teachings on a totally non-discriminatory basis, according to need, & with respect for dignity & the right to self-determination, through social action, direct professional social services of all kinds to families & individuals, volunteer efforts, & cooperation with other community social welfare organizations & agencies; & in compliance with the mission statement, to provide services to children, families, the aging & disabled; to foster those means which are essential to a person's right to life & which are necessary & suitable for the proper development of human life, primarily food, clothing, shelter, rest, & the necessary social services; to help identify the social welfare needs of persons in the diocese of madison, to convene the community, & to plan the orderly development of resources to meet those needs; to work for social justice & the elimination & prevention of conditions which cause social problems within the community.”

“As a result of discontinuation and reorganization of certain program operations, cci has readjusted the way in which its programs function. This change did not have an effect on the change in net assets but altered how its program service functions are labeled and categorized within the statements of activities and functional expenses. Management believes the revised presentation more accurately reflects the current operational focus of cci.”

“Share of net income of subsidiaries 266,106.”