Working Against Violence Inc.

“The by-laws were revised in september 2024 to change meetings to 4 times per year. The updated by-laws also gave the executive committee authority to approve items that require immediate attention. These items are then presented at the next board meeting.”

“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.”

“Shelter: provide temporary, emergency, safe shelter to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include: meals, personal care items, transportation, safety planning, children's needs, information and referrals, emergency financial assistance, emotional support, support groups and community partner referrals/education (financial planning and management, health and nutrition). Domestic violence: provide comprehensive case management services, such as referrals, education, emergency financial and needs assistance, and personalized action and safety plans to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Provide 24 hour emergency telephone support and provide trained advocates to respond to emergency room calls. Wavi provided numberous services to 2,752 victims of domestic violence in 2024. 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 to respond to emergency room calls. Wavi provided numerous services to 127 victims of sexual assault in 2024. Wavi provided a total of 35,665 services in 2024 and received 762 crisis calls on the domestic violence and sexual assault crisis lines in 2024.”

“Fundraising expenses included on part viii line 8b 38,310 rounding -1 fundraising expenses in part viii line 8b -38,310 total -1”