Vecinos Inc.

“The return was prepared by an independent accountant with assistance and oversight by management. Upon completion and review, the return was provided to each voting board member one week prior to its submission to the irs for comment and questions.”

“Any director, officer, or key employee who has an interest in a contract or other transaction presented to the board or a committee thereof for authorization, approval, or ratification shall make a prompt and full disclosure of their interest to the board or committee prior to its acting on such contract or transaction. Such disclosure shall include any relevant and material facts known to such person about the contract or transaction that might reasonably be construed to be adverse to the corporation's interest.”

“The executive director shall ensure that vecinos' performance appraisal practices are fair and job-related and that review outcomes summarize past performance and focus on goals for the next relevant period. The board of directors' executive committee shall conduct a 360-survey review for the executive director's performance appraisal.”

“During each year, supervisors shall use the "annual evaluation form" to complete a performance appraisal on each of their employees that includes a review of that year's work and goal setting for the next year.”

“Copies of the organization's governing documents are available upon request at the organization's administrative offices.”

“Prior year 990 form schedule a was filled out incorrectly. Schedule a, part iii, section a was updated for the 2024 tax year. Additionally, the organization incorrect identified their reason for public charity status - this has also been correct for the 2024 tax year.”

“Vecinos, inc. Is a nonprofit, free clinic serving uninsured, low-income adults at or below 200% of the federal poverty level in the six western counties and agricultural workers in the eight western counties of north carolina. Vecinos provides bilingual, integrated primary, behavioral, and social health care through mobile and outpatient clinics and enabling services. In response to hurricane helene, vecinos mobilized immediately to meet the urgent needs of uninsured and low-income residents across the region. Within days, the organization delivered essential supplies to affected individuals, families, and health clinics. During the first two weeks following the hurricane, vecinos hosted multiple health and supply fairs, reaching thousands of residents and distributing over 1 million in donated goods and services. Over the next six months, vecinos continued to raise funds and provide direct financial assistance to those who lost income or required home repairs. In the year since the hurricane, vecinos has also continued working on emergency preparedness and resilience planning inclusive of low-income, uninsured appalachian residents of all cultures and backgrounds. These efforts strengthen community capacity and ensure equitable access to care in future emergencies.”