Manna Pantry of Big Rapids Inc

“Chairperson adds distribution and review of 990 and/or 990-t tax return to applicable monthly meeting agenda which is distributed to all board members at minimum of 48 hours prior to the regular monthly meeting. Each board member receives a copy of the tax return for review/reference during presentation by tresuerer or tax preparer. Upon completion of review the board votes on acceptance of the tax return(s) and if approved by simple majority the authorized officer shall sign the return and/or electronic filing authorazation form, whichever applies.”

“All board members must complete, sign and submit on an annual basis, a conflict of interest disclosure statement that lists any current and/or potential future conflict of interest situations and/or relationships. A board member may be asked to step down from a selection committee upon disclosure of a conflict of interest dependent upon the nature of the conflict and/or relationship. Any board member in possession of information regarding another board member's confict of interest shall disclose such interest before the general board for discussion and resolution.”

“Manna pantry's board of directors annually evaluates the executive director on his/her performance, including the director's input on his/her performance compared to compensation and goal's for upcoming year. Average compensation for similarly qualified individuals in comparable positions at similar organizations within the local demographic area will also be considered by the board when setting compensation. The meeting minutes will reflect how the board determined the base rate and/or increase to current compensation and include the data it relied upon to reach its decision. Approval of compensation requires a vote of the board. The chair and/or committee will operate independently and without undue influence from the executive director.”

“A written request for a copy of manna pantry governing documents can be submitted to the executive director via email or usps mail.”

“Volunteers help distribute food to clients, assist in proper receipt of food donations into pantry inventory and other tasks that help the organization reach its goals.”

“Manna pantry received non-cash (gifts in kind) donations to the food pantry with a fmv of 38,210 from donors during 2018, of which 31,790 was distributed to families in need through the organization's main emergency food assisantance referral program that provides up to 12 weeks of food to each referred family per year or 3 days of food to walk-in clients.”