Camp Fire Minnesota

“Program members include all youth and adults participating in camp fire programs. Voting members include officers, board of directors, and individuals age 15 and older who meet the board's requirement for service and financial support. Honorary members include individuals granted lifetime membership by the board of directors.”

“The board's finance/audit committee will review the form 990, and has an opportunity to provide feedback before it is reviewed by the board of directors. Then the board of directors reviews the form 990 and feedback. Finally, the form 990 is submitted to the irs.”

“All board members, trustees or staff are required to complete and sign a conflict of interest disclosure. All actual and potential conflicts of interests shall be disclosed by board members, trustees or staff to the minnesota council executive committee through the annual disclosure form and/or whenever a conflict arises. The disinterested members of the minnesota council executive committee shall make a decision as to whether a conflict exists and what subsequent action is appropriate (if any). The decision is documented in the meeting minutes. Interested board members, trustee, or staff are prohibited from participating in debates and on voting matters. The minnesota council executive committee shall inform the board of such determination and action, and shall retain the ultimate enforcement authority with respect to the interpretation and application of this policy.”

“All positions at camp fire usa are reviewed in comparison to the annual release of the minnesota council of nonprofit's salary and benefits survey. Camp fire attempts to fairly compensate all employees based on responsibilities and role at the organization. The last review was performed in 2013. The board president reviews and determines the ceo's compensation based on the salary compensation guide produced by the minnesota council of nonprofits. The last review was performed on february 17, 2014 for ceo, marnie k. Wells.”

“Camp fire usa minnesota council makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available upon request. The council's 990 and audited financial statements are on the council's website.”

“Bad debt: program service expenses 4,253. Management and general expenses 4,708. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,961. Licenses/permits: program service expenses 712. Management and general expenses 2,018. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,730. Dues and subscriptions: program service expenses 1,049. Management and general expenses 1,571. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,620. Other: program service expenses 649. Management and general expenses 1,451. Fundraising expenses 155. Total expenses 2,255.”

“Contract services: program service expenses 8,934. Management and general expenses 1,376. Fundraising expenses 4,425. Total expenses 14,735. Other professional fees: program service expenses 14,501. Management and general expenses 6,695. Fundraising expenses 6,840. Total expenses 28,036.”