Mountain Projects Inc.

“The board of directors review form 990 at next meeting and management internally reviews it.”

“Officers, directors, and key employees must sign a conflict of interest policy annually and report any potential conflicts of interest.”

“The executive committee looks at the executive director's compensation and makes a recommendation for a raise. It is usually about a 3% raise. Salary surveys are used to make sure the compensation is in line with other non-profits. The indirect cost budget is also reviewed to make sure the raise is affordable.”

“The executive director reviews compensation for all key employees and decides raises based on job responsibilities, length of service, wage surveys, etc. Biggest consideration is always what can be afforded on a per program basis.”

“Governing documents are available to staff, funding sources and board members as needed. Conflicts of interest policy is available to each staff person, board of director, and funding source as required. Financial statements are available to the same individuals and organizations. The annual audit report is available to anyone who requests.”

“Housing - perform major renovation work on homes of lower income persons to improve housing quality. No fee is charged. 30 homes served this year; affordable housing rental - provide affordable housing units. Expenses total 193,988. Weatherization - provide assistance in self-help housing. Served 140 units during the year. Expenses total 1,419,504. Older american - assists elderly with physical and nutritional needs. Served 1,151 persons during year. Expenses 465,285. Corporation for national service - promotes people becoming involved as volunteers while assisting in needed areas such as daycares. 42 volunteers served during the year. Expenses 378,406. Community services block program - program funds central intake operations and case workers. Served over 817 persons during the year. Expenses 380,776. Public transportation program - provides public transportation for haywood cty citizens. Served 22,747 passengers for the year. Expenses 1,190,840. Navigator program: provides assistance to low income individuals in obtaining affordable health insurance coverage. Served 965 persons during the year. Expenses 243,081. Prevention services: this program provides adult and youth counseling focused on the prevention of substance abuse. Served 55,836 people. Expenses 409,693. Workforce opportunity act: served 22 people. Provides access to employement, education, training, and support services to job seekers. Expenses 76,505. Smokey mountain housing-develop lots and construct homes to be sold to eligible low income households. 5 lots sold and 3 homes in development. Expenses 201,301.”