National Down Syndrome Congress

“Director bruce bennett and director christopher bennett are father and son.”

“Members of the governing board are elected by the general membership.”

“Members of the governing body are elected by members of the congress on an annual basis.”

“Members elect the governing board and approve significant decisions.”

“Before the form 990 is filed, a preliminary copy is provided to the executive committee of the board of directors for review. All issues that arise from this review are addressed, and any necessary changes are made. A final copy of the form 990 is then re-circulated to the executive committee with any additional information deemed necessary due to the changes. Upon approval of the executive committee, the form 990 is finalized and filed. A copy of form 990 is made available to the entire board for their review.”

“Management reviews the conflict of interest policy with all employees and board members. All are required to submit written disclosure forms annually.”

“Compensation process for top official - the compensation committee, approved by the board, determines the compensation of the top management utilizing comparable data for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similar organizations. Compensation process for officers - same policies for officers and key employees.”

“Documents are generally made available to public upon request.”

“Provide information, advocacy and support concerning all aspects of life for individuals with down syndrome and their families.”

“Contracted svc - first psa: program service expenses 103,154. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 103,154. Contracted svc - second psa: program service expenses 79,245. Management and general expenses 284. Fundraising expenses 10,833. Total expenses 90,362. Contracted svc - third psa: program service expenses 2,500. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,500. Other fees: program service expenses 177. Management and general expenses 2,321. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,498.”

“The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit. This process has not changed since the prior tax year.”