United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Missouri

“The finance committee review the 990, and the 990 is then presented to the board of directors. Copies of the 990 will be emailed to board members.”

“At the august board meeting every year, each board member signs a conflict of interest disclosure and acknowledgement of our conflict of interest policy. As a conflict of interest is identified the necessary action is taken, i.e. Requiring the board member to abstain from voting on any matter involving the conflict.”

“Compensation of the executive director is reviewed annually. Ucp's executive director's compensation is continually compared to 9 other local nonprofit agencies' executive director compensation, as determined by information obtained from the agencies' 990's. The finance committee makes a recommendation as to salary for the executive director, which the board approves.”

“Ucp's compensation for all positions is continually compared to 3 other local nonprofit agencies' compensation, as determined by a survey, and, where available, comparing them to other sources such as the local school district teacher salaries. The finance committee makes a recommendation as to salary.”

“The organization makes these documents available to the public upon request, and provides copies within 30 days of the request.”

“Adult program - 72 served. The adult program is designed to assist adults with significant developmental disabilities in learning skills to maximize independence, participate in volunteer and recreational activities and develop meaningful relationships. Through the personal planning process skills that will improve the quality of life for the program participant are identified. Individual program plans are then developed to address each skill identified. Services are provided in the center and/or community, based on the needs, interest and skill level of the program participant. Examples of center-based activities include cooking, music, computer, arts and academics. Community activities include volunteering for local libraries, churches and meals on wheels. Recreational activities include going to the gym, shopping and bowling.”