Groundwork Rva Inc.

“ByLaws were amended as follows:Changed process for forming adhoc committeesDeleted Setion 5.02 - Projects & Programs CommitteeDeleted Section 5.04 - Environmental Advocacy CommitteeDeleted Section 5.06 - Development CommittteeRemoved requirment for Directors to serve on a committeeAdded requirement for the ED and committee chairs to report to the Board at each meeting.”

“Form 990 has been provided to the organizations governing body prior to being filed. The form 990 is provided to funding sources and foundations upon request to board members or others. All board members are provided with a copy of the financial statements annually.”

“All new board members receive orientation to the policy. All board members and staff are asked to sign the conflict of interest policy annually.”

“Compensation for the Executive Director and other employees was determined by the Board of Directors based upon comparison of salaries of other administrators and staff in the area non-profits.”

“Form 990 is made available to the public upon request. Returns are either mailed or provided electronically.”

“Green Team Program expenses (non payroll)- $15,103Green Workforce - Program expenses (non payroll)- $83,618Urban Archaeology Corps - Program expenses (non payroll)- $17,373”

“Form 990, Part III, Achievements - Green Team (contd) -- Through the Green Team program, teens identify plants that have a cooling effect in neighborhoods and work with the City Department of Utilities and civic leaders to provide planters, trees, and green materials in community spaces from corner stores to public school grounds. The project will continue during the 2017-2018 school year, and in July of 2018, students will revisit their transects and analyze the impact of their greening projects in Richmond communities. In this way, Groundwork RVA is helping teens innovate important strategies to support resilience and health in the city of Richmond. I1- Monitoring Procedures -- the Lipman Foundation determines allocation of grantGrantor: Lipman FoundationPurpose: This was an unrestricted grant made for the purpose of supporting the development of Six Points Innovation Center, a youth center providing office space and youth programs facilitated by Groundwork RVA, Storefront for Community Design, and Saving Our Youth VA. Professional Accomplishments UAC Continued -- The UAC program works with young adults to construct new interpretations for Richmonds historic and culturally significant places, increasing access and exposure to these sites and increasing the profile. This years team of eight Richmond Public School students shared their research on the complex history of Maggie Walkers 1900s era Jackson Ward through a free guided city tour titled In Her Lifetime and presented a booklet highlighting Maggie Walkers contribution to Richmonds Black enterprise and shedding new light on the black professionals who built a vibrant culture in Reconstruction era Richmond.”