Avow Foundation Inc.

“Compensation for the Organization's president and other officers was paid by Avow Inc. and Avow Hospice, Inc., related tax exempt organizations. The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors reviews the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer on an annual basis to establish a reasonable and customary compensation plan. The review includes a comparative analysis of relevant not-for-profit peer group executives. The review is documented in the Executive Committee Board of Directors meeting minutes and communicated to the full Board of Directors at the subsequent scheduled regular Board of Directors meeting. The process was last undertaken during March of 2024. Because the organization's president and other officers are not paid by the filing organization, the form 990 instructions require this to be answered "no".”

“Compensation for the Organization's other officers and key employees was paid by Avow Inc. and Avow Hospice, Inc., related tax exempt organizations. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for and reviews the compensation of officers and executive staff on an annual basis for reasonableness. The review includes a comparative analysis of relevant not-for-profit peer groups including utilization of salary surveys. Compensation decisions are documented with the annual reviews of the relevant staff and documented in each employee file. Because the organization's president and other officers are not paid by the filing organization, the form 990 instructions require this to be answered "no".”

“The executive committee shall consist of the board officers and president & ceo, as well as up to two other directors who will serve at the discretion of the chairperson. The executive committee shall monitor all, and may intervene in any, matters pertaining to the management of the corporation and be the only committee empowered to exercise the full authority of the board.”

“Avow Inc., a Florida not for profit corporation ("Member"), is the sole member of the corporation. The Sole member shall have and exercise certain rights and certain powers related to the corporation set forth in the corporation's bylaws.”

“The sole member of the corporation, Avow Inc., shall have the right to appoint and remove the chairperson and the directors of the corporation with or without cause.”

“The sole member of the corporation, Avow Inc., shall have the right to oversee any decisions and approve the overall strategic plan of the corporation to carry out compliance with the mission. The following powers are reserved to the Member: (i) Adopt, amend, modify or restate the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation, in whole or in part, or if the Member receives a recommendation by the Board of Directors of the Corporation as to any such action, approve such action as recommended; (ii) Adopt, amend, modify or restate these Bylaws of the Corporation, in whole or in part, or if the Member receives a recommendation by the Board of Directors of the Corporation as to any such action, approve such action as recommended; (iii) Appoint and remove the directors of the Corporation, with or without cause; (iv) Appoint and remove the President & CEO, Chairperson of the Board, Treasurer and Secretary of the Corporation; (v) Approve the official interpretation of the philosophy and mission of the Corporation; (vi) Approve the strategic plan of the Corporation; (vii) Approve the annual operating and capital plans and budgets of the Corporation; (viii) Approve and authorize the adoption of a plan of merger or consolidation; (ix) Initiation of any action necessary to preserve the Member's tax-exempt status and/or to prevent any action of the Corporation from jeopardizing the tax exempt status of the Member; (x) Unless previously approved by the Member as part of the operating or capital budget, approve and authorize the encumbrance, lease of real property, sale, or other transfer of assets of the Corporation; (xi) Approve and authorize the selection or removal of the Corporation's independent auditor or legal counsel; (xii) Approve and authorize the initiation of litigation or settlement of material litigation in which the Corporation is the plaintiff or defendant; and (xiii) Approve and authorize any grants or distributions proposed to be made by the Corporation to organizations other than Avow Hospice, Inc. or Avow Care Services, Inc.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer in detail. A copy of the Form 990 is provided to every member of the governing body prior to filing.”

“The officers, and directors of the organization sign a conflict of interest questionnaire annually to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest. The questionnaire and responses are reviewed by the organization's President/CEO. Any disclosures are discussed with the board chair. If an individual has any actual or potential conflicts of interest the individual with the conflict is excused from participating in discussions or voting on matters related to the conflict.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request from the organization.”

“Shared Services - Total Expense: 181809, Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: 181809, Fundraising Expenses: 0; Contract Services - Total Expense: 307863, Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: 0, Fundraising Expenses: 307863;”

“Change in net assets held under split interest agreement - 262035; Transfer to Affiliates - -2346163;”