Appalachian Partnership Inc.

“Some board members are officers/owners of businesses that conduct business with each other in the ordinary course of each business and on the same terms as generally offered to the public.”

“Data for the preparation of form 990 is provided to our tax firm. The form 990 draft is reviewed internally by management for accuracty of detail prior to board review during a board meeting. Once approved by the board, the tax firm signs the form 990 and electronically files with the irs. The entires board recieves a copy of the filed form 990.”

“Api's annual disclosure questionnaire is provided to each employee, board member, and volunteer/intern, to complete. Completed questionnaires are analyzed for potential conflicts of interest. Reportable transactions are reported on form 990.”

“Compensation packages of the organization's officcers is determined through a process that includes review and approval by independent board members. Comparable data from similar organiations is used to assess the initial compensation levels and performance reviews are used to evaluate changes. The decisions made by the organization are documented in meeting minutes/personnel files. The initial compensation package for the president/ceo was compiled by an executive search frim, 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 public upon request.”

“Professional fees: program service expenses 233,754. Management and general expenses 27,276. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 261,030.”

“Oversees the review of the audited financial statements and the selection of the independent accountant. The process remains unchanged from the prior year.”