Peace for Kids

“Peace for kids pays management and fundraising fees to queen of peace center to manage operations and raise money. Also, queen of peace center pays the salaries for all employees of peace for kids and is subsequenlty reimbursed by peace for kids. Therefore, queen of peace center issues the form w-2 for employees of peace for kids.”

“The organization has one member - queen of peace center. Catholic charities of st. Louis (catholic charities) is a member with reserved powers over queen of peace center, by which catholic charities also has reserved powers over the organization. Additionally, the archbishop of st. Louis is a member with reserved powers over catholic charities, by which the archbishop also has reserved powers over the organization.”

“As a member with reserved powers over catholic charities of st. Louis, by which the archbishop of st. Louis also has reserved powers over the organization, the archbishop of st. Louis has the authority to appoint up to 50% of the board of directors and to approve all candidates to the board of directors of the organization.”

“As they are members with reserved powers, various decisions of the organization are subject to approval by queen of peace center, catholic charities of st. Louis, and the archbishop of st. Louis. Additionally, the audit committee of the archdiocese of st. Louis is responsible for the selection of the independent auditor for all archdiocesan entities.”

“The organization provided a .pdf copy of the form 990 to the members of the governing board via email prior to filing of the tax return. The email sent to the governing board requests that all members review the form 990 as of a select date. Any questions and comments are to be sent to the executive director. Once all questions and comments are reviewed/cleared by the executive director, the form 990 is accepted for filing and a representation letter is signed by the executive director. At this point, the form 990 is filed with the irs.”

“Upon membership to the board of directors, persons are required to review and sign a conflict of interest policy. Additionally, all other officers, directors, and key employees are required to review and sign the conflict of interest policy on an annual basis.”

“The organization reviews a salary administration program, including pay grades and ranges, that is provided by catholic charities of st. Louis. The organization also reviews national and local inflation rates, internal funding abilities, and planned salary budgets for the archdiocese of st. Louis. Annual performance evaluations are also reviewed when determining salary increases. Compensation for the executive director is reviewed annually by the compensation committee of the governing board. All other employee compensation is reviewed annually by the executive director.”

“Anyone interested in reviewing the organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and/or financial statements must contact the executive director, as this information is available to the public upon request. Additionally, the organization's annual report is posted on the queen of peace web-site.”

“As a result, our programs are geared toward developing a range of skills and strengths that foster confidence by building upon each child's individual capabilities.”

“The audit committee of the archdiocese of st. Louis assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of the financial statements and selection of an independent auditor.”