Cultures Edge

“Prior to submission of the form 990, the board of directors will review the return in detail.”

“All board members and employees must immediately disclose any conflict, apparent conflict or potential conflict of interest that places them in a position to derive personal gain as a representative of the organization. This disclosure shall be made in writing and be presented to the board of directors at either a regular or specially called meeting, before the representative becomes involved in the activity.”

“For any top employee earning $75,000 or more or receiving a raise up to or over $75,000, the board chairperson will convene an ad hoc team that includes at least two people not associated with cultures edge to manage this process. The ad hoc team will gather compensation data from independent sources for comparable positions in comparable organizations. The team will compare the proposed job description and compensation with the reference data. The ad hoc team will issue an acceptable compensation range for the position.”

“For any other employee earning $75,000 or more or receiving a raise up to or over $75,000, the board chairperson will convene an ad hoc team that includes at least two people not associated with cultures edge to manage this process. The ad hoc team will gather compensation data from independent sources for comparable positions in comparable organizations. The team will compare the proposed job description and compensation with the reference data. The ad hoc team will issue an acceptable compensation range for the position.”

“Upon request the form 990 is made available to any party.”

“Any governing document of the organization is available to the public upon request.”

“Hurricane helene disaster response program was launched soon after western north carolina was heavily damaged by the storm on september 28, 2024. The program provided rapid response funding to the earthaven community of over 125 people, utilities, roadway and bridge repair, disaster relief for lost wages and grant support to selected hardest hit, and community meals and the coordination of many critical services. Additionaly a restricted fund was established for the building of a new bridge and roadway outside of the flood plain for greater resiliency in the future.”

“$2000 of restricted funds was released for scholarships in 2023.”

“Cooking and meal services $ 8,062 directors $ 1,256 marketing $ 3,951 other contract services $ 1,260 presenters $ 17.146 program coordination $ 3,213 transportation services $ 605 total $35,494”