MDI Commercial Services

“Executive committee consists of the chair of the board, vice chair, treasurer and past chair. The executive committee shall have all of the powers of the board of directors if action is required between meetings of the board of directors.”

“Over the course of the year, the bylaws were updated to include section 13 regarding emeritus or advisory members.”

“Directors elected to the board of directors of minnesota diversified industries, inc., mdi government services, and deer river hired hands, inc., all related organizations, are also elected to the board of directors of mdi commercial services.”

“A draft copy of form 990 will be reviewed by the finance committee and submitted for review and approval to the board of directors prior to filing.”

“The policy is brought to the attention of the board of directors at least annually at a regular meeting and recorded in the minutes of such meeting. Board members have specifically agreed to disclosure of any potential conflict of interest relating to the subject matter of a meeting of the board of directors or a committee on which they serve, and withdrawal from such meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the subject matter that results in the potential conflict of interest. Additionally each board member signs a conflict of interest statement.”

“The executive committee of the board is responsible for determining compensation of the president and other officers. The process includes review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decisions. This process was most recently undertaken in april 2015 for the president and all other officers.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public through a written request.”

“Mdi commercial services is 1 of 4 related nonprofit corporations, which also include minnesota diversified industries, inc; mdi government services; and deer river hired hands, inc. These nonprofit corporations work together to serve people with disabilities by offering inclusive employment opportunities and services. The organizations file separate form 990s with the irs each year. The separate form 990s each present only a piece of the organizations' programs, and should be viewed in conjunction with one another to understand the actual operations as a whole. We recommend that the reader of the 990s also review the consolidated financial statements of mdi, inc. And affiliates, which provide the most meaningful financial representation of the organizations. The financial statements are posted on our website, www.mdi.org, and are available upon request.”

“1) mdi is a social enterprise making a social impact for people with disabilities. 2) social enterprise model operates with a workforce of both people with disabilities and without disabilities. 3) people with disabilities develop skills with the support and training providing work experience while earning competitive wages and benefits. 4) placement of people with disabilities in meaningful competitive employment positions or career advancement outside of the company. 5) cooperative work programs both public or private educational institutions or other rehabilitation agencies in the community.”

“Other professional service fees: program service expenses 3,038,392. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,038,392.”