Midwest Assistance Program Inc.

“The organization's form 990 is prepared by an outside public accounting firm and reviewed by the board of directors at one of its meetings prior to filing.”

“Board members and officers annually complete a survey related to business relationships and family members that could, or do, create a conflict of interest. These are summarized and filed along with board meeting minutes. Conflicts of interest are determined by a review of the potential conflicts by the administrator and the board of directors. If a conflict exists, then the conflicted board member or officer is excluded from discussions and votes related to any potential or existing relationships involving the conflict of interest. If it is determined that a conflict of interest was intentionally hidden by a board member, then the situation would be investigated and the board member could be suspended and subject to dismissal. Additionally, the remaining board members and officers will review, for fairness, all past transactions involving the conflict of interests. If a transaction appears to lack arms-length, either to the detriment of the organization, or to the unfair advantage of the board member, then all legal remedies will be considered.”

“The process used to set the ceo and other key employees' annual salary is based on a combination of data. The use of the trade organization's annual compensation survey is used to compare with other organizations of similar size and scope. Also, attainment of the current year predefined performance objectives set for the employees and the organization is used to assist in determining salary. This process is performed by the board, documented in the minutes, and is completed prior to december 15th each year.”

“The organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy or financial statements available to the public.”

“The organization considered uncertain tax positions under fin 48 (asc740) and determined that no liability for uncertain tax positions should be recorded as of september 30, 2014. Therefore, there is no footnote regarding such liability in the organization's financial statements.”

“Consulting fees: program service expenses 12,155. Management and general expenses 47,462. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 59,617. Subcontractors: program service expenses 183,448. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 183,448.”

“No change in process from the prior year.”