Your Neighborhood Clinic

“The Chief Executive Officer and the Board Treasurer are cousins. Despite this familial relationship, both individuals operate independently in their respective roles. The Board Treasurer is a licensed attorney who provides independent oversight and fiduciary governance consistent with the organization's bylaws and conflict-of-interest policies. All decisions are made in the best interest of the organization, and appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical governance.”

“The Board of Directors reviews the organization's IRS Form 990 prior to filing. The Treasurer, in coordination with the Chief Executive Officer, presents the draft Form 990 to the Board for review. Board members are given adequate time to examine the document, ask questions, and request clarifications regarding financial statements, governance disclosures, and compliance matters. Following discussion and any necessary revisions, the Board formally approves the Form 990 before it is submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. This process ensures financial transparency, accountability, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.”

“The organization enforces its Conflict of Interest Policy through ongoing disclosure, monitoring, and Board oversight. All Board members, officers, and key employees are required to complete and sign an annual conflict of interest disclosure statement and to update disclosures as potential conflicts arise. If there is any actual or perceived conflicts they are reviewed by the Board, and individuals with a conflict are required to recuse themselves from related discussions, deliberations, and votes. These recusals are documented in meeting minutes. The Board monitors compliance with the policy on an ongoing basis and takes corrective action as needed to ensure decisions are made in the best interest of the organization and in accordance with ethical and legal standards.”

“The organization develops compensation comparisons using a documented, independent, and data-informed process to ensure compensation is reasonable, competitive, and aligned with the organization's mission and financial capacity. The CEO is a licensed psychologist and is only paid based upon clinical work unless a grant is received. All other workers are paid based on salary comparison data related to work and education.”

“During the tax year, the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. In addition, the organization provides copies of these documents to funders and stakeholders as required and ensures transparency through compliance with IRS public disclosure requirements.”