Alive Inc.

“An Executive Board was established by the adoption of new Bylaws in 2019. Per the Bylaws: "The Executive Board shall consist of no more than fifteen members, at least half of whom shall be Congregational Representatives or former Congregational Representatives who are members of the Board of Directors and no more than half of whom shall be community members (as selected in accordance with Article VI, Section 3). The Executive Board will consist of the President, the Vice President, the Secretary, the Treasurer, the Chairpersons of the Governing Committees, Congregational Representatives or former Congregational Representatives, and the community members of the Board of Directors. The President shall serve as Chair of the Executive Board. The Executive Director shall serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member. All of the powers and authority of the Corporation shall be vested in the Executive Board except as expressly reserved to the Board of Directors in Article VI, Section 1, or by law." The powers and duties of the Executive Board include: "A. Recommend major policy and bylaw changes; B. Select, oversee and set the compensation of the Executive Director; C. Translate organizational vision and mission to high-level organizational goals; D. Approve the operating budget and fundraising goals; E. Oversee the assets of the Corporation; F. Monitor the overall management of the Corporation; and G. Serve as a thought partner/sounding board to the Executive Director." During fiscal year 2023, there were fifteen members of the Executive Board, all of whom were members of the Board of Directors.”

“ALIVE!'s faith communities are entitled to select a representative to serve on the ALIVE! Board of Directors.”

“ALIVE!'s President, Audit Committee, and Executive Director review the Form 990 on behalf of the Board.”

“Officers/Directors are required to disclose potential conflicts. ALIVE! management and President review conflict of interest disclosures to ensure conflicts are resolved annually.”

“During fiscal year ended 6/30/2023, the President conducted an annual performance review of the Executive Director which included consideration of compensation levels of comparable positions/organizations in the Northern Virginia area.”

“The Public Disclosure Copy of the Form 990 is posted to the Organization's website, and available for review at the ALIVE! office. Form 1023 is available for review at the ALIVE! office and upon request.”

“The Organization's financial statements, governing documents, and conflict of interest policy are made available upon request.”

“ALIVE! is the oldest and largest private safety net for Alexandrians living in poverty and with hunger in the city of Alexandria. Addressing short to long-term needs for those less fortunate, ALIVE! helps people faced with emergency situations or long-term needs become capable of assuming self-reliant roles in the community. ALIVE!'s work focuses on food, shelter, emergency help, and education. ALIVE! was founded in 1969 as Alexandrians Involved Ecumenically by 14 faith communities in response to rising levels of poverty in the City of Alexandria. An interfaith organization, ALIVE! has grown to 50 member congregations. ALIVE! is also supported by the City of Alexandria; community and civic organizations; local businesses; individuals; and, volunteers working together to provide basic needs support to Alexandrians. ALIVE! serves thousands of individuals every month, providing food, shelter, and emergency help.”

“The Organization's Audit Committee is responsible for oversight of the audit. The process has not changed from the prior year.”