The Haven Project Inc

“The policy for distribution of 990 form to members of governing body: all board members were invited to review the haven project's 990 form at the annual business meeting.”

“The purpose of the haven project inc. (the organization") conflict of interest policy is to protect this tax-exempt organization's interest when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director of the organization or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to present all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers that are considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. Once the board or committee has voted that a conflict of interest exists, the board or committee shall determine whether to approve the conflicted transaction or arrangement according to specific procedures included in the policy. Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: a. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy; b. Has read and understands the policy; c. Has agreed to comply with the policy; and, d. Understands the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. To ensure the organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, the organization shall conduct periodic reviews.”

“The board of directors determines the executive director's compensation based on performance and comparable data. Competitive salary, comparing to other non-profits with similar missions in community.”

“The organization makes its form 990 and form 1023 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code upon request; guidestar.org; mass. Attorney general website -http://www.charities.ago.state.ma.us/charities/ and other similar types of websites.”

“The organization governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available for inspection upon request and also on the website of the massachusetts division of public charities.”

“Section b; policies line 14: did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? The organization's board of directors is currently evaluating the appropriate document retention and destruction policy for the organization.”

“The organization did not change either its oversight process of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements or selection process for an independent accountant during the tax year.”