Catherine'S House

“In conjunction with a reorganization of the institute of the sisters of mercy of the americas ("sma"), the sole member of catherine's house, inc., sisters of mercy of the americas, south central community ("smascc"), was canonically suppressed and became part of sma. As a result, the articles of incorporation and bylaws of catherine's house, inc. Were amended to state sma as the sole member of the organization.”

“Sma is the sole member of catherine's house.”

“The sma leadership team elects the governing body of catherine's house, inc.”

“The member has the reserved powers requiring its approval of: the organization's mission, bylaws, articles of incorporation, appointment and removal of directors, appointment and removal of the ceo, mergers, corporate liquidation, alienation of significant corporate assets, sale of significant assets, budget approval and approval of financial transactions over a certain threshold, approval of bankruptcy, legal actions, and other items that may be required by civil or canon law.”

“The form 990 is provided to the executive director and the board, who are all able to review and request changes to the form 990 prior to its execution.”

“It is a policy of catherine's house, inc., that management staff, employees and or members of the board of directors of catherine's house, inc., shall avoid conflicts of interest and any conduct which may suggest the appearance of impropriety in the disbursement of state, federal and/or local funds. If a potential conflict of interest should arise, the management staff member, employee or board member must disclose the potential conflict to the board of directors. Further, the management staff member, employee or board member shall not vote on nor participate in the solicitation, negotiation, formation, award arbitration, modification, or settlement of any contract or grant involving any state funds or of any dispute arising under such contract or grant when the management staff member, employee, or board member stands to benefit, either directly or indirectly, from such contract or grant. A management staff member, employee or board member is not deemed to benefit directly or indirectly from a contract or grant involving any state, federal, and/or local funds if he or she receives only the salary or stipend due to him or her in the normal course of employment with or service to catherine's house, inc. All management staff members, employees and board members shall receive written notification of this policy.”

“The board of directors determines the compensation for the executive director of catherine's house.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 6,395. Management and general expenses 15,426. Fundraising expenses 1,028. Total expenses 22,849. Counseling services: program service expenses 48,226. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 48,226.”