Appalachian Partnership Inc.

“Three members of the board of directors, gordon litt, matt elli and mike workman are also members of the board of directors of the foundation for appalachian ohio. Additionally, board member cara dingus brook is the executive director of the foundation for appalachian ohio.”

“The foundation for appalachian ohio performed management duties, development, and accounting support for the organization.”

“Upon completion of the return by a tax professional, the 990 draft is then reviewed by necessary individuals within the organization for accuracy of detail. The entire board receives a copy for review.”

“Compliance with the conflict of interest policy is vetted upon a board member's initial appointment to the board and is updated and reviewed on an annual basis.”

“The compensation of the organization's president/ceo and its vice president is determined through a process that includes review and approval by independent persons of the board of the compensation package. Comparable data from similar organizations is used to assess the initial compensation levels and performance reviews will be used to evaluate changes. The decisions made by the organization are documented in meeting minutes/personnel files. Further, the initial compensation package for the president/ceo was compiled by an executive search firm, with the board approving the recommendations.”

“The organization's form 990 is made available to the public upon request and via another's website, guidestar.org.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“Purchased services - operational support: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 192,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 192,000. Purchased services - communications, branding & executive search: program service expenses 1,012,143. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,012,143.”