Poughkeepsie Alliance Inc.

“The organization has it's form 990 prepared by an accounting firm and has established the following review process to ensure that the information reported is complete and accurate. Form 990 is presented to the treasurer for review. Upon their approval it is submitted to the full board for approval. When the board approves form 990 the e-file authorization is signed and the accounting firm e-files form 990.”

“The organization has develop a conflict of interest policy. In the subsequent year the organization will have all board members sign a conflict of interest statement.”

“The organization does not have employees as of yet. When they do hire key employees, the board will consider the overall financial and operational performance of the organization to determine the appropriate compensation level.”

“The organization makes its' form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 (d) of the internal revenue code. Upon written request a copy of forms 990 and/or 1023 will be provided.”

“The organization was formed to enhance the quality of life in, and promote the economic revitalization for the city of poughkeepsie by partnering with all stakeholders including citizens, and private, public, and non-profit organizations. The organization has set in place four key objectives that will achieve this goal: convening leaders for change, transformation through partnership, building capacity and community, positioning poughkeepsie positively near and far.”

“Up coming large project is the corey ingram roundabout project. The organization is currently working with mass design group in securing funding for the corey ingram roundabout project. The name of this roundabout is dedicated to the memory of corey ingram, a 28-year old poughkeepsie native who was killed in the line of duty while serving as a navy technician. The traffic circle is a memorial to his dedication to service, kindness and love of his hometown. The goal of this project is to transform the northside roundabout to a welcoming gateway for the city of poughkeepsie. Plans include an illuminated structure with the name "poughkeepsie" visible from both sides, along with a sidewalk of plaques of leaders who have made significant contributions to the community. This project is also providing poughkeepsie high school students the opportunity to intern and learn specific trade skills with a metal vendor that will be working on the project. The total cost of the project is estimated to be 150,000.”