Working Against Violence Inc.

“The form 990 is prepared by a licensed cpa. All board members receive a copy of the 990 prior to its filing, and the executive committee of the board of directors reviews it in detail.”

“The conflict of interest policy covers the board of directors and all staff. Those covered under the policy are required to sign an annual statement verifying they do not have any conflicts of interest to disclose. The board of directors and staff are responsible to evaluate any conflicts that may occur. In a situation where a board member or staff has an actual or potential conflict of interest, they would abstain from discussion and voting on such issues. All employees have a conflict of interest policy included within the personnel policy manual. After reading the personel manual and policies, a personnel and policy acknowledgement is signed by each employee.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors reviews salaries of comparable nonprofit united way agencies, as well as the qualifications of the individual, when determining appropriate salary for the executive director. Salaries for other officers and key employees are scaled according to the top position of the organization based on recommendation of the executive director.”

“Same processes followed as discussed in response to 15a.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon request of the executive director.”

“Provided numberous services to 1,905 victims of domestic violence and assisted with 77 temporary protection orders in 2015. Sexual assault: provide comprehensive case management services, such as referrals, education, emergency financial and needs assistance and personalized action and safety plans to victims of sexual assault. Provide 24 hour emergency telephone support and provide trained advocates and volunteers to respond to emergency room calls. Wavi provided numerous services to 88 victims of sexual assault in 2015. Wavi provided a total of 31,567 services in 2015 and received 1,255 crisis calls on the domestic violence and sexual assault crisis lines in 2015.”

“Fundraising expenses included on part viii line 8b 18,557 reported income on financial statements and expense on 990 3,000 rounding 2 fundraising expenses included on part viii line 8b -18,557 reported income on financial statements and expense on 990 -3,000 total 2”