Upstate New York Community Partners Inc

“An electronic copy of the return was provided to the entire board for comments prior to filing.”

“Before board or committee action on a contract or transaction involving a Conflict of Interest, a director or committee member having a Conflict of Interest and who is in attendance at the meeting shall disclose all facts material to the Conflict of Interest. Such disclosure shall be reflected in the minutes of the meeting. A director or committee member who plans not to attend a meeting at which he or she has reason to believe that the board or committee will act on a matter in which the person has a Conflict of Interest shall disclose to the chair of the meeting all facts material to the Conflict of Interest. The chair shall report the disclosure at the meeting and the disclosure shall be reflected in the minutes of the meeting. A person who has a Conflict of Interest shall not participate in or be permitted to be present or participate in any way in either the Audit Committee or Board of Director's deliberations and voting on the matter, except to disclose material facts and to respond to questions if needed. Such person is strictly prohibited from any attempt to improperly influence deliberations or voting on the matter at hand or exert his or her personal influence with respect to the matter, either at or outside the meeting. A person who has a Conflict of Interest with respect to a Contract or Transaction that will be voted on at a meeting shall not be counted in determining the presence of a quorum for purposes of the vote. The person having a conflict of interest may not vote on the Contract or Transaction and shall not be present in the meeting room when the vote is taken, unless the vote is by secret ballot. Such person's ineligibility to vote shall be reflected in the minutes of the meeting. Responsible Persons who are not members of the board of directors of Upstate Community Partners, Inc., or who have a Conflict of Interest with respect to a Contract or Transaction that is not the subject of board or committee action, shall disclose to the Chair or the CEO, any Conflict of Interest that such Responsible Person has with respect to a Contract or Transaction. Such disclosure shall be made as soon as the Conflict of Interest is known to the Responsible Person. The Responsible Person shall refrain from any action that may affect Upstate Community Partners, Inc.'s participation in such Contract or Transaction. If the Board of Directors chooses to engage in a substantial transaction with an insider, the board will consider a minimum of one alternative vendor or service provider, and document in the minutes of the Board of Directors, its basis for choosing the insider transaction. In the event it is not entirely clear that a Conflict of Interest exists, the individual with the potential conflict shall disclose the circumstances to the Chair or the Chair's designee, who shall determine whether there exists a Conflict of Interest that is subject to this policy.”

“Neighborworks America's (NWA) compensation information is provided to the governing body. The NWA data takes into consideration the Organization's size, budget, tenure, position, and responsibilities both nationally and regionally. The governing body then suggests compensation and communicates with the related organizations to determine compensation.”

“The organization makes its governing documents available upon request.”

“Outside Consulting/Service Fees: Program service expenses 27,177. Management and general expenses 223,989. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 251,166.”

“Transfers from Affiliates 41,914.”