Belair-Edison Neighborhoods Inc

“The organization has an active board of directors which governs the organizationsdecisions.”

“Election of additional boardmembers is conducted by vote from the residing board ofdirectors.”

“Governing body decisions are made by the board of directors.”

“The form 990 is reviewed and approved by the organizations finance committe prior to submission by their certified public accountant.”

“The organization has a conflict of interest policy covering the board of directors, staff and volunteers. All situations of potential conflict must be independently reviewed and approved by disinterested board members.”

“The process of evaluation includes sampling local area salary survey of comparable organizations, review of executive directors work plan and accomplishments, staff feedback and interview with the executive director. A recommendation from this special committee is then brought to the greater board and a vote is taken. With regard to the staff, the executive director evaluates all staff members and based on merit, annual performance evaluations, organizational finances, and a small salary survey sampling the local nonprofit community, an increase may be granted.”

“The organizations board of directors forms a special evaluation committee to assess the work of the executive director and his or her compensation. The process of evaluation includes sampling local area salary survey of comparable organizations, review of executive directors work plan and accomplishments, staff feedback and interview with the executive director. A recommendation from this special committee is then brought to the greater board and a vote is taken. With regard to the staff, the executive director evaluates all staff members and based on merit, annual performance evaluations, organizational finances, and a small salary survey sampling the local nonprofit community, an increase may be granted.”

“The organizations annnual report which includes audited financial data can be found on their website. The 990 can be found on guidestar. An individual seeking a hard copy of an organizational or governing document can make a request in writing and at a cost of 5 cents per page and postage (if applicable) will receive a copy within 3-5 business days.”

“The organization governing documents is made available to the public by the maryland state department of assessments and taxation (sdat) website www.dat.maryland.gov”

“Other changes to net assets are the result of accounting and timing differences in grants and accounts receivable discovered after the 2021 990 was released and the audit report for fiscal year ending june 30, 2022 was released.”