American Lutheran Community Services Inc

“The members of autumn village are the pastors and congregations that belong to the american lutheran church and sponsor the activities of autumn village.”

“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 autumn village 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.”

“Autumn village's executive level employees and key employees are provided under the management services agreement with grace lutheran foundation (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 autumn village reviews the contract terms to ensure that quality services are being achieved at the lowest possible cost for the programs being provided. The board also consults with other wisconsin nursing home association members to ensure that the amounts being paid are consistent for administrative services paid throughout the region.”

“Autumn village 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 and randy bestul are employed by the management services organization, grace lutheran foundation, inc., and as such a part of their duties is provide management and oversight to all of the healthcare and housing services of grace lutheran foundation, inc., chippewa valley ecumenical housing association, american lutheran homes, inc., american lutheran community services, inc. (autumn village), 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 autumn village 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 autumn village, 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 autumn village's board of directors serve on the board of galloway homes, inc. And american lutheran homes, inc. Matters involving these entities are resolved during regularly scheduled meetings of american lutheran home, inc.'s board; as such, no additional time has been allocated to the additional related organization.”

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

“The board of directors of autumn village reviews the audited financial statements at a regularly scheduled board meeting 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 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 2014.”