Elijah Cummings Youth Program in Israel Inc.

“The 990 is reviewed by the ecyp director and executive director.”

“A conflict of interest policy & disclosure statement shall be furnished annually to each trustee, officer, committee member, and employee in a position to influence or vote on ecyp policy or expenditures ("key individuals"). With respect to any proposed contract or other transaction between ecyp and one or more key individuals, family members, or related entities, which is considered by the board of directors, the officers, or any committee of the ecyp for authorization, approval or ratification, the following rules shall apply: 1. Full disclosure, in writing, of the relationship or interest shall be made by the key individual to the chairman of the board and to the chairman of any committee acting on the contract or transaction, prior to discussion or action on such contract transaction. Staff members shall disclose, in writing, any possible conflict of interest for themselves or their immediate families to their supervisor; 2. The contract or transaction shall be considered properly authorized, approved or ratified only if there is a favorable vote of a majority of ecyp trustees, officers or committee members (whichever group is acting on the contract or transaction) present and voting at such meeting. The person having a conflict shall vacate the room in which the matter is being voted upon and shall not participate in the final deliberation or decision regarding the matter, other than to be available to present factual information or respond to questions; 3. The key individual who has such a relationship or interest shall not be counted in determining the existence of a quorum for the purpose of voting upon the contract or transaction at any meeting; and 4. The minutes of the meeting shall reflect the conflict disclosure was made, the vote taken and, where applicable, the abstention from voting and participation of the key individual.”

“Arthur c. Abramson is the executive director of the baltimore jewish council (bjc), an unrelated, affiliated organization and the executive director of elijah cummings youth program in israel (ecyp). He is ultimately responsible for ecyp but is not compensated by ecyp. He is compensated by bjc. His compensation is determined by a review and approval by the executive compensation committee of the associated: jewish community federation of baltimore. Ecyp and bjc are both constituent agencies of the associated. Dr. Abramson decides the salary of the director of programming for ecyp. The director of ecyp is paid by bjc and ecyp reimburses bjc for the cost of salary and benefits for the director of ecyp.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in 6104(d).”

“As honorary board chair, elijah cummings guides and advises the board, but does not vote, on official matters concerning the oversight, governance and management of ecyp. Mr. Cummings engages with ecyp as a private citizen, not as a legislator. He defers all decision-making regarding the program to bjc staff and board leadership.”

“The salary and related payroll expenses reported on the form 990 for ecyp are actually paid to the employees by the bjc. The ecyp reimburses the bjc (also an exempt public charity) through a cost sharing agreement. All federal employment returns are filed by bjc.”