Communicare Health Foundation

“Per the foundation's bylaws communicare health centers appoints the executive trustee of the foundation's governing board.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm based on audited financial statements and information provided by the accounting department of the organization. Prior to filing, the organization's management will review the 990 in detail. A final draft of the form will be provided to all board members prior to filing with the irs.”

“The organization annually provides a code of conduct statement letter to all board members, providers, employees, contractors, agents, representatives, and vendors. The letter includes the organization's conflict of interest policy. If a conflict is discovered, interested parties are expected to disclose the situation to the compliance officer or executive director for further review. Upon review, senior management determines the best course of action. Board members are specifically required to disclose any personal interests or potential conflicts of interest before the board and shall refrain from participation in any decision on such matters.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to governmental agencies and funding sources upon written request for a legitimate business purpose. The audit report and form 990 is available to the general public upon request.”

“The foundation does not have its own audit oversight committee, however the audit of the financial statements of the foundation is performed on a consolidated basis with another exempt organization that does have such a committee.”

“The communicare health foundation's (the foundation) mission is to promote community health through initiatives that enhance the health and wellness of the people in the communities we serve through philanthropic support of communicare health centers.”