Operation Food Search Inc

“Line 11a explanation - the president & ceo will email a draft of the form 990 to the members of the budget, audit and legal committee. These members are responsible for reviewing the return and notifying the president & ceo of their approval prior to the organization filing form 990. A copy of the form 990 is emailed to the entire board prior to filing.”

“The organization's officers, directors and employees are required to disclose at least once annually their business interests that could give rise to conflicts of interest. In addition, the organization's officers, directors and employees are required to disclose annually if they have benefitted financially from a decision he or she has or could make including indirect benefits to family members. A conflict of interest disclosure form is distributed annually to the organization's officers, directors and employees. Each person is asked to acknowledge receipt of the conflict of interest policy and disclosure form, acknowledge that he or she understands the policy and that he or she agrees to comply with the policy. In addition, directors, officers and employees must certify that he or she has no actual or possible conflict of interest or describe any relationships, transactions or other circumstances that could result in a conflict of interest. Any reported conflicts of interest or potential conflicts are reviewed by the board of directors. The organization does not allow for any substantive conflicts of interest.”

“The human resources committee of operation food search annually reviews the compensation of the president & ceo to determine suitable compensation. Compensation of the president & ceo is determined based upon performance. Comparability data is used to determine fairness and equability. The process for determination of compensation includes a review of comparability data including compensation comparatives made with similar nonprofit organizations such as food banks and other hunger relief organziations, as well as compensation surveys and review of 990s of similar organizations. The salary recommendations of the human resources committee are submitted to the chairman of the board of directors for approval. The human resources committee will retain documentation of the deliberation and final decision.”

“Available by mail, e-mail, or phone.”

“The organization has not changed its processes during the current year.”

“The amount shown on line 19b represents the approximate number of donors rather than the number of contributions. Various contributors make regular donations throughout the year and only total contribution amounts by contributor are tracked by the organization.”

“The amount shown on line 2b, column (v) represents the gross amount paid to the fundraiser, gabriel group. The agreement with gabriel group provides for the payment of fees and also for the payment of fundraising expenses. However, the agreement does not distinguish between the fees for professional fundraising services and payment of fundraising expenses, thus, the gross amount paid is reported.”