Shoreline Community Services

“There is a familial relationship between the treasurer, constance biewer, and the director, julie laverdiere. They are sisters.”

“Form 990 and all accompanying schedules are sent to all board members for review and comment prior to filing the return.”

“THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. MINIMALLY, ONCE A YEAR, ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE POLICY. THE MEMBERS RESPOND, IN WRITING, THAT THEY HAVE REVIEWED THE POLICY AND REPORTED ANY CONFLICTs OF INTEREST. FOR 2023, ALL BOARD MEMBERS ACKNOWLEDGED THEIR REVIEW OF the POLICY AND DID NOT REPORT ANY CONFLICTS.”

“The personnel committee (pc) and executive director (ed) collaborate to establish performance objectives for the year. During the year, objectives may be reviewed and adjusted, as necessary. Towards the year end, the pc: (1) evaluates the ed's performance to the objectives, (2) considers equivalent salaries and cost of living within the industry and geographic area, and (3) recommends a compensation to the board. The pc presents their findings to the board for discussion and final approval.”

“The organization's website offers its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public, upon request. The organization submits this type of information in various grant submissions throughout the year. We have not been asked for those documents by a member of the public. When asked, there may be a request for a nominal fee to cover printing and mailing costs. In addition, the organization's website contains the form 990 for all tax submissions once the return has been filed.”

“Scs began a new program called the community care crew on july 1, 2023. It is more fully described in attachment 2.”

“Scs ceased conducting its own meal services program in 2023. One of the local churches took over the operation of the service.”

“The other program services consist of the meal services program costs of $761. Those costs were incurred prior to our ceasing the program. In addition, there were medical respite program costs of $404.”

“The other employee benefits recorded is workers compensation.”

“The amount of $30,919 is for an in-kind rent donation for 2023. Shoreline recorded an in-kind donation revenue item and an expense in its books. However, per irs instructions, that should not be shown as a revenue item in the return.”