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“Executive committee: the officers serve as the members of the executive committee. Except for the power to amend the articles of incorporation and bylaws, the executive committee has all the powers and authority of the board of directors in the intervals between meetings of the board of directors, and is subject to the direction and control of the full board.”

“The form 990 was reviewed by management and then reviewed and approved by the board of directors. Copies of the form 990 were provided to all board members prior to filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy covers officers, employees and members of the organization's board of directors. Covered indivdiuals annually complete a disclosure form identifying any relationships, positions or circumstances in which the responsible person is involved that he or she believes could contribute to a conflict of interest arising. Prior to board or committee action on a contract or transaction involving a conflict of interest, a director or committee member having a conflict of interest and who is in attendance at the meeting shall disclose all facts material to the conflict of interest. Such disclosure shall be reflected in the minutes of the meeting. A person who has a conflict of interest shall not participate in or be permitted to hear the board's or committee's discussion of the matter except to disclose material facts and to respond to questions. Such person shall not attempt to exert his or her personal influence with respect to the matter, either at or outside the meeting.”

“The compensation of the executive director is determined using external market data (minnesota council of nonprofits compensation survey). A composite of three relevant cross-sections of data is considered: twin cities organizations, organizations with operating budgets between $2.0m and $5.0m, and human services/youth development organizations. The executive director's salary range midpoint is positioned in the 3rd quartile of the market data; range spread is 50%. The executive director's salary is determined based on annual performance and position in the salary range. In early 2009 the board of directors approved a salary increase for the executive director based on the process described above. All employees (including the executive director) are paid within a base salary system that includes salary ranges positioned in the 3rd quartile of the market (data from minnesota council of nonprofits compensation survey), performance ratings from a performance appraisal process, and a merit increase guide that indicates an increase percent based on the employee's performance and position in the salary range. The process was last performed in december 2013 for the executive director.”

“The organization's financial statements are made available to the public in the annual report which is made available on the organization's website. The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are made available to public upon request.”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 326,276. Management and general expenses 141,231. Fundraising expenses 24,228. Total expenses 491,735.”