Pattern Inc

“The Form 990 is reviewed in detail by the executive director. Following the review, all board members are provided a copy of the Form 990 to review and ask questions or revise before it is filed with the IRS.”

“Conflict of interest policy questionnaires are completed annually by all board members. If a conflict of interest arises, the board must bring the conflict to the attention of the executive director. The interested person shall recuse himself or herself from the deliberations and voting relation to the matter. They shall also submit a new conflict of interest questionnaire disclosing the relevant changes in circumstances.”

“The board of directors reviews local data of similar organizations to make sure salaries for directors and top managment are comparable. The board of directors approves all salaries.”

“The board of directors reviews local data of similar organizations to make sure salaries and wages are comparable.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are held with the executive director and board members and are available upon request.”

“Pattern is a 501(c)(3) non- profit organization that provides educational, economic, and community building opportunities in Central Indiana, primarily serving those interested in fashion and other creative pursuits, or otherwise making and hand-crafting tangible products. While the fashion and maker communities are valued and strong in certain parts of the U.S., Central Indiana is not yet a large contributer, because few resources have been made available to invest in and strengthen an industry infrastructure that currently exists in disparate, underserved segments throughout the area. Pattern was organized to close the gaps through education opportunities, programming, and initiatives that connect, serve, and showcase this maker community. Attachment 1, Form 990, Part III, Program Services, Line 4A: Stitchworks, a program of Patterns, operates as a small batch sewing facility offering production services to indie fashion designers and entrepreneurs by establishing a full time cut and sew facility while simultaneously creating a pipeline of sewing talent in our region. In 2021, Pattern launched an Industrial sewing certificate program to address the dire shortage of industrial machine operators.”