Episcopal Community Services Inc

“The organization's board members may elect members of the governing body.”

“Decisions of the governing body are subject to the approval of board members.”

“The Form 990 was presented to the Board via email. The Board reviewed and discussed prior to filing as noted in the Bylaws. All approved edits and suggestions were added to the Form. The approved version was signed by designee.”

“Benchmarks are considered through philanthropic data from NPConnect and UMKC Salary Survey. These benchmarks are then discussed with the Executive Committee Members and approved by the full Board of Directors.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request and through their website.”

“The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes the Organization will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. The Organization incurred an operating loss in 2019, which increased its net asset deficiency. Management has indicated its intention to seek additional sources of funding from existing and new donors. The Organization's ability to obtain new or additional funding is not known at this time. Management implemented a contraction plan in 2019 to refocus the Organization on its original and primary programs of operating the Kansas City Community Kitchen and Food Rescue. In addition to paring back paid operating expenses, the plan included a substantial reduction in staffing and the associated costs of salaries, payroll taxes and benefits. Interim unaudited financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2020 reflect: Cash position was $200,000 higher than the same point in the prior year. Cash donations and grants were approximately 30% higher than the same period in the prior year. Accounts payable were approximately 75% less than the same point in the prior year. Total personnel expenses were approximately 25% less than the same period in the prior year. A vehicle note payable scheduled to pay off in 2023 was paid in full.”

“The organization provided more than $5,000 of assistance to individuals, but no single individual received greater than the reporting requirement ($5,000).”

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