Hickory Homes Inc

“Bluestem communities, inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is the sole member of hickory homes, inc.”

“Bluestem communities, inc., as the sole member of hickory homes, inc. Has the power to elect or appoint the members of the governing body.”

“Bluestem communities, inc., as the sole member of hickory homes, inc. Has the power to make governance decisions of the organization.”

“An independent accounting firm prepares and reviews the form 990. The form 990 is then reviewed by the finance committee of the board. The cfo of the related organization is available to answer any questions or provide clarification. The final form 990, with all required schedules, is provided to all voting members of the board prior to filing the 990.”

“The board of directors, officers, and committee members annually review and sign the organization's conflict of interest policy. Actual or potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the board. After disclosure and discussion of the conflict, the interested person must leave the meeting while the remaining board members discuss and vote on whether a conflict exists. If a conflict does exist, the board will determine whether they can obtain a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. If that is not reasonably possible, the disinterested members will vote to determine whether the transaction or arrangement is fair and reasonable, in the organization's best interest, a to the organization's benefit.”

“The subcommittee of the board of bluestem communities, inc., the controlling organization, annually reviews the ceo's compensation, using the leading age kansas wage and salary survey report and then presents their recommendation to the full board. This review was last performed in 2015 and was documented in the board minutes. Form 990, part vi, section b, line 15b the ceo annually reviews compensation for the cfo and coo using the same leading age kansas wage and salary survey report.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements are not typically available to the public.”

“Provide elderly and handicapped persons with facilities and services designed to meet their physical, social and psychological needs, and promote health, security, happiness and usefulness in longer living. Form 990, part iii, line 3 hickory homes, inc. Was dissolved into kidron, inc. With a final date of december 31, 2015. Both entities were designed for persons age 62 and older and those with developmental or physical disabilities, each of which meet low income level qualifications. The loan agreement with hud requires compliance with certain regulatory requirements including deposits for residual receipts and reserve for replacements. The entities share common management and have oversight provided by the same board of directors. Form 990, part v, line 2a the contract labor amounts included in form 990, part ix, line 11g are a reimbursement to bluestem communities management, inc., a 501(c)(3) related organization, for employees performing services on behalf of the management company. Bcmi reports all of the salaries and benefits and issues all w-2's for the employees. Form 990, part vi, section a, line 2 all officers and directors have a business relationship. Form 990, part vi, section a, line 3 the organization delegated control over management duties to bluestem communities management, inc, a related 501(c)(3) organization. These duties include: 1) the authority to hire, discharge, or pay any employees, 2) the ability to carry out marketing activities, 3) the ability to offer for rent the dwelling units, commercial space and other rental facilities and concessions in the project, 4) the ability to collect all rents, charges, and other amounts receivable on the owner's account in connection with the management and operation of the project, 5) the authority to secure full compliance by each tenant with the terms of his/her lease, 6) the ability to prepare annual operating budgets for the project and approved by the owner.”

“Transfer of fixed assets (48,207)”

“Description:manager & office salaries total fees:48287”

“Description:janitor & cleaning contract total fees:23845”

“Description:other contracts total fees:13397”

“Description:grounds contract total fees:10924”