Compas Inc.

“Management reviews a draft of the form 990. The draft is then presented to the audit/finance committee for a detailed presentation and review. The audit/finance committee then recommend approval to the full board.”

“Board members and key personnel are covered by the policy. The members sign a conflict of interest policy every year. At the start of every meeting there will be a standing agenda item to allow disclosures of conflicts of interest in the agenda items. The board and executive director review conflicts and determine whether conflict of interest exists. The board and key staff member shall refrain from voting on any such transaction where a conflict exists, participating in deliberations concerning the transactions, or using personal influence in any way in the matter, and such action shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting at which it is made.”

“The human resources committee of the board reviews the executive director's performance and uses the mn council of nonprofits annual salary survey to compare the proposed salary of the executive director. The human resources committee recommends the executive director's salary to the board for full approval. Officers and key employee salaries are reviewed by the executive director who also uses the mn council of nonprofits annual salary survey to compare salaries for the fiscal year.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request.”

“In 2012 compas undertook a thorough program assessment and used the results to create a plan to increase our impact. A major initiative was to refocus on compas' direct programs. To achieve this, compas began to transfer administration of united arts fund (a workplace giving program) to an organization whose mission better fit the program: community shares of minnesota. The transfer will be completed in fiscal year 2015 (on december 31, 2014).”

“Contract artists: program service expenses 290,306. Management and general expenses 359. Fundraising expenses 4,299. Total expenses 294,964. Other professional services: program service expenses 32,766. Management and general expenses 5,368. Fundraising expenses 6,595. Total expenses 44,729. Memberships and dues: program service expenses 1,829. Management and general expenses 150. Fundraising expenses 275. Total expenses 2,254.”

“Write-off of old grants payable 15,750.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”