Ryan Nece Foundation Inc

“Form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee and board approves before filing.”

“All board members received the conflict of interest policy at time of admittance to the board of the organization and update annually.”

“The executive committee discusses and obtains information regarding comparable salaries when setting compensation levels. The board of directors votes and approves any changes to salaries for executives annually.”

“The executive committee discusses and obtains information regarding comparable salaries when setting compensation levels. The board of directors votes and approves any changes to salaries annually.”

“The foundation provides the financial statements, by-laws, articles of incorporation and conflict of interest policy upon request.”

“The vision of the ryan nece foundation is to empower teens to become leaders and impact giving in their communities. The foundations mission is to create opportunities for teens to embrace the power of giving through volunteerism and inspirational leadership programs. The purpose of the foundation is to be a beacon to teens by empowering them to impact giving in their communitities; to create opportunities for teens to embrace the power of giving through service projects, inspirational programs, and volunteerism, and to participate in other activities that support the goals and sustainability of the organization.”

“Part ix line 25: program service expenses: the foundation is run by the chief executive officer and chief operating officer with assistance from the board. Their compensation is the largest expense of the organization. Their main responsibilities are to run the programs and raise money. Their time is allocated based on actual time spent which is program service expenses of approximately 48% of total expenses. The special events generate a substantial amount of revenue used to run the program and are required events for the organization. Over time, the organization expects to rely less on the two special events to generate revenue which will allow more time to be spent on improving the program. In addition, the organization receives a significant amount of in-kind donations for the two main programs (power of thanksgiving and student service program). These in-kind donations include supplies, food and various facilitators and educators. The in-kind donations (of time and material) allow the organization to keep costs to the programs low.”

“Student service program (ssp) the student service program (ssp) is ryan nece foundation's (rnfs) flagship initiative designed to enhance and mentor the next generation of servant leaders in the community. Following a rigorous application and selection process, 18 tampa bay area high school students are engaged in a curriculum centered on principles of leadership and giving while they perform community service projects over a two-year period. Students apply as sophomores and spend their junior year completing the leadership curriculum and service projects. Students participate in monthly meetings with themes of leadership development, civic engagement, and community involvement. The meetings feature community and business leaders as guest speakers. Throughout the year, the students complete various service projects, as well as serve as volunteers at rnf events, including the annual power of thanksgiving celebration. Upon completion of the curriculum, the students embark on a five-day hurricane disaster relief service trip. During their senior year, the ssp alumni serve as peer mentors to the next class of ssp students while continuing their service work with the foundation and learning about community engagement and corporate social responsibility. The ssp strives to educate students about leadership, civic engagement, and community involvement. Funds for the program are obtained through program sponsorships, special events, and grants.”

“Power of thanksgiving celebration each november, rnf mobilizes over 250 volunteers to feed approximately 1,500 individuals thanksgiving dinner in one of the most disadvantaged areas of hillsborough county. The foundation partners with other organizations in the tampa bay area to help serve the individuals and distribute boxes of food to take home afterwards. Families identified by the university area community development corporation and more recently the lealman innovation academy are invited to attend the dinners, which are traditionally held on tuesday evenings each of the two weeks before thanksgiving. Upon their arrival, families are greeted by volunteers, shown to a table, and served a plated meal by volunteers. While eating families enjoy a performance donated by a local band, and after dinner the families are able to utilize a photo booth to take family portraits that are printed out on the spot for them to take home. Before they leave the event, families are provided with a box of fresh meat, produce, beverages, and nonperishable food items from the mobile pantry provided by feeding america tampa bay. This event applies to the organizations mission of empowering teens to impact giving in their communities by utilizing the student service program students to volunteer and to recruit other volunteers needed for the event. The celebration is funded by sponsorships and in kind donations.”