Brookings Good Samaritan Housing Inc.

“The management duties of the project have been delegated to the project's sponsor, the evangelical lutheran good samaritan society (telgss). Telgss is paid a management fee equal to a percentage of revenue other than investment and gift income. The fee has been approved by the us department of housing and urban development.”

“On january 1, 2019, sanford became the sole corporate member of the evangelical lutheran good samaritan society (the society), a north dakota nonprofit corporation headquartered in sioux falls, south dakota. The society, together with its affiliates, provides senior care services across the united states and operates skilled nursing facilities, residential housing for seniors, home and community based health services and affordable housing projects.”

“On january 1, 2019, sanford became the class a corporate member of the evangelical lutheran good samaritan society. At that time, the existing membership of the evangelical lutheran good samaritan society (the "society") became the class b member that retained the ability to recommend members of the society board of directors for appointment by the class a corporate member, sanford. The society board of directors administers the affairs of the society, including budget development and providing advice and consent to sanford in selecting and evaluating the society president. Some actions of the society board of directors require approval of the sanford board of trustees (see part vi, line 7b).”

“The board members are appointed by the directors of the evangelical lutheran good samaritan society.”

“Articles of incorporation and by-law changes require the approval of the board of the evangelical lutheran good samaritan society.”

“The organization does not have committees that have the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The tax department with the managing agent, the evangelical lutheran good samaritan society and sanford, review the 990 in detail prior to it being filed. Any questions are resolved with the cfo & treasurer of the corporation prior to the 990 being filed. A copy of the 990 is provided to the corporation's officers prior to it being filed.”

“The organization has a conflict of interest policy that covers substantially all employees. All employees are required to report any potential conflicts to the appropriate individual as indicated in the policy. All potential conflicts are investigated to determine if a conflict exists. If approval is given to proceed with the action, a copy of the approval is documented in the employee's personnel file. The organization asks that all officers and directors comply with the irs conflict of interest and disclosure certification. The organization requires all officers and directors to provide a signed copy to the corporation's main office annually.”

“The organization does not employ a ceo, an executive director, a top management official, or any key employees. The management functions of the organization have been outsourced to the organization's sponsor, the evangelical lutheran good samaritan society.”

“The project makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”