Circle of Hope Therapeutic Riding Inc.

“Upon completion, a draft copy of form 990 is forwarded in pdf format by the tax preparer to the executive director. The director forwards the return to the board members upon request. Notice is sent to the preparer if any questions or concerns are raised. If so, they are addressed and a revised form 990 is distributed. Once all issues, if any, are resolved a final form 990 is prepared and, upon receipt of a signed efile authorization, electronically filed. A copy is sent to all states in which the organization has registered.”

“Each board member and employee are required to disclose conflicts of interest prior to affiliation or employment with the organization. Company policy requires disclosure of any circumstances that may arise after the relationship has been established that may be perceived as a conflict. Written or verbal communication to an independent board member or the executive director serves as adequate disclosure. Decisions to terminate the relationship are made on a case by case basis given all relevant information.”

“Chtr employees receive evaluations at the annual meeting of the board of directors during which their level of performance and contributions to the organization's tax exempt purpose are assessed. Investigations into comparable compensation are reviewed by contacting the narha and surveys are performed to determine pay scales for similar size organizations. Deliberations among the board members are recorded in the minutes and pay increases or decreases are implemented as warranted.”

“Lesley b. Shear, 19025 festival drive, boyds, md 20841, 301-916-2040”