Portland Community Health Center

“The Form 990 was provided to the Board of Directors for discussion, review, and approval before filing.”

“The Corporation will inform employees, officers, board members, and agents of its conflict of interest standards of conduct. Employees, officers, board members and agents shall receive the conflict of interest Standards of Conduct and a conflict of interest form to disclose actual and potential conflicts of interest in writing upon hire, election and/or entering into a vendor agreement and annually or if a real or apparent conflict arises. They will submit in writing (or electronic) the acknowledgements and disclosure form ("Disclosure Form"). Each employee, officer, board member, or agent or individual with Board-delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms that such person: . Has received a copy of the conflict-of-interest policy, . Has read and understands the policy, . Has agreed to comply with the policy, and Understands that the Corporation is a section 501(c)(3) organization and that to maintain its federal tax-exempt status it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. Discloses facts and circumstances that could constitute a financial or other conflict-of-interest. Should an appearance of impropriety or actual conflict of interest exist, appropriate actions must be taken, which will vary depending on the particular facts. The employee, officer, board member, or agent must work cooperatively with the board, officer, manager, CFO and/or CEO depending on their position to achieve a resolution of the conflict issues in the best interests of the Corporation, as requested by Greater Portland Health. If the conflict involves a financial activity on behalf of the Corporation, written documentation of the conflict disclosure and the steps taken to address the conflict must be completed promptly and submitted to the Compliance Officer. "”

“Compensation process for top official senior management, officers, and key employee salaries are based on National Association of Community Health Centers salary survey information that is provided and reviewed annually by the finance committee and Board of Directors. Compensation in the range is based on requisite experience.”

“Governing documents disclosure explanation, printed copies of governing documents, and the conflict of interest policy are available at the Organization's headquarters. Financial statements are not available to the public; however, pertinent annual financial results are available upon request.”

“Greater Portland Health started our optometry practice during 2024.”

“Section 1.263(a)-3(n) Election: Portland Community Health Center 180 Park Avenue Portland, ME 04102 EIN: 45-4960453 Section 1.263(a)-3(n) Election: Portland Community Health Center is electing to capitalize repair and maintenance costs under Regulation Section 1.263(a)-3(n).”