Heartspring Inc.

“The organization made the following significant changes to its bylaws: - added description of its exempt purposes. - added description of the primary roles and responsibilities of the board of directors. - updated the number of the board of directors to consist of not fewer than 9 and not more than 18 directors. - added qualifications needed for all directors. - separated the roles and responsibilities of the treasurer and secretary. - treasurer will now oversee the preparation of budgets and financial report to ensure that appropriate and accurate financial reports and accounts are kept, maintained, and made available to the board on a timely basis. - secretary will no longer chair the finance committee. He/she will be responsible for preparation of appropriate minutes of meetings and proceedings of the board of directors.”

“An independent accounting firm prepares the form 990 based on data submitted by the organization. The organization's cfo reviews the form prior to submission. Any questions or comments are addressed and any necessary changes are made. The 990 is then reviewed by the board executive committee, any questions or comments are addressed and any necessary changes are made. Once approved by the board executive committee, the final version of the form 990 and all related schedules are reviewed and approved by the entire governing body prior to filing with the irs.”

“Annually each officer and trustee completes a disclosure form. As a trustee becomes aware of situations that may apply, they are required to disclose the conflict to the board and it will be reflected in the meeting minutes. He or she cannot attend the trustee discussion of the incident and is ineligible to vote on the matter. The executive committee of the board will review and recommend appropriate action for board approval. Employees are to report conflict situations to the president or the audit committee of the board as necessary and will refrain from any activity that may affect the agency's participation in the transaction or contract.”

“A compensation review for the president/ceo is performed each year by the human resources director and cfo utilizing guidestar, the non profit times, and other sources for comparably sized not-for-profit entities located in the midwest. The report is reviewed and approved by the executive committee of the board of directors and subsequently by the full board in executive session.”

“A compensation review for the cfo and leadership team officers is performed each year by the human resources director and ceo. The compensation review was done using guidestar, and the non profit times. The report is reviewed and approved by the executive committee of the executive session.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are not generally available to the public. Heartspring publishes abbreviated financial information in its annual report, dialogue. Financial information is also provided in conjunction with establishment of relationships with financial institutions and grant proposals as needed.”

“To be a leader and innovator in providing clinically supported services through education and therapies for children with special needs to empower them to grow and learn on a path to a more indpendent life.”

“The school provides comprehensive supports and interventions serving all areas of a student's life, including, but not limited to: education, life skills, mental wellbeing, medical care, specialized pediatric therapies, workforce development, interpersonal communication, and community based competencies. Heartspring also offers training and consultation services to parents and professionals nationwide and globally.”

“Heartspring team members also provide specialized consultation, family education, and care club groups designed to build knowledge and capacity in families, community members, and partnerships locally and statewide.”