A Wider Bridge

“The organization's executive director and treasurer are responsible for the timely preparation of the form 990. The organization's executive director and treasurer may engage the services of accountants and/or legal counsel to assist in the preparation of drafts of the form 990. Copies of the completed form 990 (including required schedules) will also be reviewed by the finance committee prior to filing. Any questions or concerns will be noted and addressed, and the executive director and treasurer shall ensure that any appropriate changes are incorporated into the form 990, which then shall be signed by the executive director or other authorized officer of the organization. The form 990 shall then be filed with the irs on a timely basis.”

“1.Duty to DiscloseEach insider shall disclose to the Board all material facts regarding his or her interest in the transaction, promptly upon learning of the proposed transaction.2.Determining Whether a Conflict of Interest ExistsWith regard to an insider, the Board shall determine if a conflict of interest exists. The insider(s) and any other interested person(s) involved with the transaction shall not be present during the Boards discussion or determination of whether a conflict of interest exists.3.Procedures for Addressing a Conflict of InterestThe Board shall decide what measures are needed to protect the Organizations interests in light of the nature and seriousness of the conflict, to decide whether to enter into the transaction and, if so, to ensure that the terms of the transaction are appropriate.”

“On an annual basis, the executive committee and staff shall conduct and review an analysis of the compensation of key employees, including the executive director and any other top management officials. The compensation of such key employees shall be compared to those in similar organizations based on mission, budget size, scope of job duties and other factors. Based on the analysis, the executive committee shall conclude on whether each key employee's compensation is appropriate. Such analysis shall be documented, presented to the board of directors and filed in the corporation's records.”

“On an annual basis, the executive committee and staff shall conduct and review an analysis of the compensation of key employees, including the executive director and any other top management officials. The compensation of such key employees shall be compared to those in similar organizations based on mission, budget size, scope of job duties and other factors. Based on the analysis, the executive committee shall conclude on whether each key employee's compensation is appropriate. Such analysis shall be documented, presented to the board of directors and filed in the corporation's records.”

“Governing documents, policies and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Continued from Page 2 A Wider Bridge also presented our work across the country at Jewish and LGBTQ agencies and community organizations. We also educate LGBTQ and Jewish community members about the issues affecting our work through digital engagement via social media and newsletters.AWB Impact Grants - In 2018, AWB awarded $50,000 in grant agreements to seven LGBTQ rights organizations in Israel: The Aguda Israel LGBT Taskforce, Jerusalem Open House, the Religious LGBT Community, the Haifa House, Beshela, Israel AIDS Taskforce, and Maavarim Trans Community.”

“Continued from Page 2 A full report on our 2018 Mission with attitude surveys and key takeaways is included in our submission. Our Fall 2018 Mission had 17 participants. Represented in the trip were two transgender leaders, two log cabin republican leaders, the head of the LA LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, two LA Pride Board Members, an Iowa Democratic operative, a lesbian party and community builder in Miami, and many more.”