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“The members of galloway homes, inc. Are the pastors and congregations that belong to the american lutheran church and sponsor the activities of galloway homes, inc.”

“The board members are elected by the congregations of the sponsoring churches and at a minimum must include the pastor of one of these congregations.”

“Any decisions on the changes in the structure or the governing documents of galloway homes, inc. Must be approved by the american lutheran church.”

“A copy of form 990 was provided to the governing body and management for review prior to the submission of the return.”

“The organization annually reviews updated conflict of interest statements from members of the board of directors. Any noted conflicts are discussed, and during the year, if conflicts are noted during votes, those conflicting members abstain from voting.”

“Galloway homes, inc.'s executive level employees and key employees are provided under the management services agreement with grace lutheran foundation, inc. (a not-for profit organization which specializes in skilled nursing, long-term care, and housing services for elderly and disabled members of the community). The contract terms are renewed every five years. The board of directors of galloway homes, inc. Reviews the contract terms to ensure that quality services are being achieved at the lowest possible cost for the programs being provided. The board of directors also consult with other wisconsin nursing home association members to ensure that the amounts being paid are consistent for administrative services paid throughout the region.”

“Galloway homes, inc. Makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request at its business location.”

“Explanation for hours worked by officers: mike christensen, randy bestaul, and anita raffesberger are employed by the management services organization, grace lutheran foundation, inc., and as such a part of their duties is to provide management and oversight to all of the healthcare and housing services of grace lutheran foundation, inc., chippewa valley ecumenical housing, american lutheran homes, inc., american lutheran community services, inc., and galloway homes, inc., which are all non-profit religious based organizations who provide care and housing to those in need. The average amount of time devoted to galloway homes, inc. As noted in part vii of the form 990 includes an approximate amount of time devoted each week to the american lutheran homes organizations which includes galloway homes, inc., however these individuals often work well in excess of the amount of hours listed in order to support and further the mission of the organizations as noted. Explanation for hours worked by board members: all members of galloway homes, inc.'s board of directors serve on the board of american lutheran homes, inc. And american lutheran community services, inc. Matters involving these entities are resolved during regularly scheduled meetings of american lutheran home's board.”

“Galloway homes, inc. Has entered into a management services agreement with grace lutheran foundation, inc. (grace), a non-profit, religious based senior healthcare services organization in eau claire, wisconsin. Under this agreement, grace provides general administrative, consulting, accounting, human resources, and facility management to galloway homes, inc. Under the management agreement, grace is also responsible for the selection and review of the administrator of galloway homes, inc.”

“The board of directors of galloway homes, inc. Reviews the audited financial statements annually and is responsible for the oversight and selection of the independent accountant. The board also takes time during the presentation of the annual financial statements to meet with the independent auditors without management's presence to be able to ask questions of the independent accountants without management involvement. There were no changes to these procedures during 2013.”