The Power of U Inc

“Shirley b taylor john w., john e., & garrett taylor president officers family relationship”

“Management of the organization is conducted by and in conjunction with uplift comprehensive services, inc., a health services company owned and operated by the organization's directors. (see schedule r and schedule l for additional detail).”

“The directors review the 990 prepared by the outside accountants prior to filing. Any questions related to the information disclosed on the return are discussed with the preparers for resolution prior to filing.”

“All persons performing services for the organization and its related management company must adhere to the written conflict of interest policy. It is the interest of the organization, its board members, and staff to strengthen trust and confidence in each other, to expedite resolution of problems, to mitigate the effect and to minimize organizational and individual stress that can be caused by any conflicts of interest. The policy requires all persons to avoid conflicts, even the appearance of a conflict of interest. Uplift and its affiliated company (see schedule r) serve the community as a whole rather than serving a special interest group. The appearance of a conflict of interest can cause embarrassment to the organization and jeopardize its credibility. Any conflict of interest, potential conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest is to be reported to the executive director or other supervisor immediately. Employees are to maintain independence and objectivity with clients, their parents/guardians, other co-workers, staff/employees of other provider organizations and the community at large.”

“The executive officers are partially compensated directly by this organization and indirectly by the related management services company uplift comprehensive services, inc. (see sch. L, o and r references). Compensation paid by the management company is set at a reasonable basis by the owners of the management company in reliance on their considerable expertise and knowledge of market comparability.”

“Other than the executive officers, no other officers currently exist that would require compensation policies at this time.”

“All documents required by law for inspection to the public are made available upon request to the foundation offices.”

“The power of u is committed to serving its community by providing substance abuse prevention, parenting training, and substance abuse assessment and treatment services to individuals in eastern north carolina. The organization uses a variety of evidence-based practices to include multi- systemic therapy, active parenting, and project success to prevent or treat substance abuse. The organization uses trained substance abuse prevention specialists and appropriately licensed clinicians to deliver services in local schools, youth groups, churches, local department of social services offices and community organizations. The power of u's prevention and treatment activities are conducted primarily in eastern north carolina. Under its operating plan, the organization has executed an agreement with its related management service organization, uplift comprehensive services, inc., an s corporation entity. Under the management agreement, uplift comprehensive services, inc. Provides all labor and related support to the organization in furtherance of its exempt purpose and is correspondingly compensated at arms-length for these services.”