Hillcrest Home Inc.

“The Organization has hired an independent third party Management Company to manage its operations.”

“The form 990 is presented to the board for the members of the board to review and ask questions about the form 990 before it is filed.”

“A copy of the conflict of interest policy is given to all board members, staff members, volunteers or other key stakeholders upon commencement of such person's relationship with the organization. Each person shall sign and date the policy at the beginning of their term of service or employment and as needed thereafter. Each board member, officer, staff member, or volunteer has a duty to disclose any conflicts of interest as soon as they arise or become apparent and must notify the board in writing of the conflict of interest. Any person with a conflict of interest is not allowed to participate in any vote, discussion, or debate of the board or any committee or subcommittee.”

“The Board approves all salaries for officers and key employees. The Board reviews salaries based on the annual Leading Age Iowa wage survey which includes all salaries/wages for all positions in the nursing facility. Also, the organization participates in a regional wage survey of 15 area facilities for their wage ranges.”

“The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request at the organization's business office. Annually, there is a public meeting where the public can review the financial statements.”

“PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 74,587. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 74,587. CONTRACT SERVICES: Program service expenses 737,717. Management and general expenses 115,669. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 853,386. OTHER EMPLOYMENT: Program service expenses 44,397. Management and general expenses 29,507. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 73,904.”

“The board of directors are responsible for the oversight of the organization's financial statements and audit. The board is also responsible for selecting the independent auditors for the audit. This process has remained unchanged from the prior years.”