The Hive Community Circle

“Before form 990 is filed, it has been reviewed by the finance committee. Any questions and concerns have been addressed before it was shared with the board as a whole.”

“The organization has conflict of interest policy in place to ensure directors and key employees act within the best interest of the hive. The policy is reviewed and modified, as needed, annually by the board and easily accessible to members and employees of the organization. As a part of the policy officers, directors, and any other interested persons have the obligation to disclose the existence or potential existence of a conflice of interest as it arises. At the time of disclosure, the governing board will conduct an inquiry to gather pertinent information and take appropriate action to address the conflict.”

“Compensation for the executive director was determined by comparing industry rates while taking into consideration of the organizations prospective funding. Officer compensation is approved by the board annually. Any potential salary increase is submitted to the board at the beginning of the fiscal year as a part of the annual budget. Cost of living increase is considered but not guaranteed. Approval is dependent on funding.”

“Compensation for key employees was determined by comparing industry rates while taking into consideration of the organizations prospective funding. Salaries are approved by the board for any potential positions/openings. Salary increases are submitted to the board at the beginning of the fiscal year as a part of the annual budget. Cost of living increases are considered but not guaranteed. Approval is dependent on funding.”

“Form 990 is available to potential donors and members of the public upon request. Requests can be made online using the contact form or via email @ [email protected].”

“AMENDED RETURN INCLUDES CORRECTION TO UNRELATED BUSINESS REVENUE REPORTED ON LINE 7a OF PART I. ONLY CONTRIBUTIONS/DONATIONS WERE RECEIVED AS A RESULT OF FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES AND SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN REPORTED ON THE ORIGINAL RETURN. NO OTHER BENEFIT OR SERVICE WERE PROVIDED IN EXCHANGE FOR THE DONATION AND IS NOT CONSIDERED OTHER REVENUE. SCHEDULE G PART II UPDATED ACCORDINGLY.CORRECTION TO WHAT WAS REPORTED AS GOVERNMENT GRANTS ON LINE 1e OF PART VIII. ORIGINAL RETURN INCLUDED GOVERNMENT GRANTS ALONG WITH OTHER CONTRIBUTION. ONLY $150,000 WAS RECEIVED FROM A GOVERNING AGENCY. ALL OTHER FUNDS RECEIVED ARE CONSIDERED OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS AND/OR GRANTS AND ARE INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL ON LINE 1f OF PART VIII.”

“The organization combined prevention and outreach programs into one program. Programs have been consolidated from two separate programs to one.”